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Armchairs For Sale
Color: Red
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Pair of 1920's English Red Studded Club Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920's.
Pair 1920's English red studded club chairs. Original Rexine leather buttoned and studded with sprung seat pads, brass leg caps, great wea...
Category
1920s British Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Sublime Early Georgian circa 1780 Porters Wingback Armchair Postbox Red Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Postbox red leather Georgian Porters wingback armchair, circa 1780.
A very good looking and highly decorative piece. This is an or...
Category
1780s English Georgian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic.
The ...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic.
The ...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Red Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large set of dining chairs, colored metal, Italy, 1960s
Very large set of metal chairs in a red color. The chairs have an elegant, bold design, as is quintessential of Italian patio chairs. Curved shapes and thin armrests form the frame combined with a mesh seat and back. Because we were able to get a very large quantity of this characteristic and quirky chair...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Love Swivel Armchair NEW production Giovannetti, design S.Santantonio
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Femininity, seduction and comfort for this elegant "throne" of modernity.
Swivel seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
An iconic set of 12 chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Auditorium in Via della Conciliazione, Rome
on a project by Architect Marcello Piacentini 1950
this set from the first a...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Paulin “Ben” Lounge Chairs for Artifort
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair Artifort Lounge Chairs designed by french designer Pierre Paulin. Labeled. Original fabric. 28w 29d 29h 17s
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Arupemba Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The design crosses timeline and rescues ancestry, clippings of history and emotional ties. From the indigenous cuisine of Brazil Cologne to nowadays, the “arupemba” – strainer made of carnaúba or buriti straw – lends its aesthetics and name to the swing chair idealized by the designer from Mato Grosso Sérgio Matos. The simplicity of the circular artifact used by natives to sift corn and cassava flour is extolled by the symbolic value and flavor of the memory that puts the June festival traditions from Northeast. The flexibility of vegetal fiber gives way to the rigidity of forged steel, typical of the ancient gates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Red Flat Chromed Bar Brno Chair, by Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Madison, WI
The Brno Chair, created by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the famous Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, captures the pioneering minimalism of its original setting. This chair, r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pink Orange Slice Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in collaboration with Artifort in the 50s, the Orange Slice chair was not manufactured until 1960, and has since gone on to become a design icon.
The unique design was conceived after Paulin began using the technique of folding plywood...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable armchair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's.
Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's.
Metal cross base with a wooden frame, uph...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
KGBL Armstrong Armchair
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The architectural rigor of the Armstrong Armchair's mechanically fastened, metal frame forms a striking juxtaposition to the generously proportioned, down-filled seat and back cushio...
Category
2010s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wood & Brick Red Fabric 1960 Armchair by S. Saporiti for F.Lli Saporiti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
"Kiushu" armchair with wooden frame and fabric covering. The backrest is removable.
Signs of wear on the legs. The Brick Red fabric and the fillings remain ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid Century Modern Pair of Red Leather Armchairs with Armrests, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of red leather armchairs with armrests and wooden legs, 1940s
In the style of Poltrona Frau, this is a Fantastic red leather original and with a perfe...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early Pierre Paulin 'Orange Slice' Chair in Red Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable and cozy armchair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with molded wooden shells covered with foam and upholstered in an origi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Galassia armchair by Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati, 1970
By Franco Buzzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Galassia armchair designed by Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati , 70s.
Structure in shockproof polystyrene and plastic coating, seat in cowhide l...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with red velvet.
Literat...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Anonima Castelli
By Pierre Poulin, Anonima Castelli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Pierre Paulin and Anonima Castelli with original red fabric from 1980s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Armchair "la mama" by Gaetano Pesce for B&b Italia
Located in PARIS, FR
In the early 1960s, the chemist Bayer developed a polyurethane foam with a new resin, allowing the creation of various and simple shapes. In the middle of the decade, the Italian des...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Art Armchair - Grace by Pietro Del Vaglio
By Pietro Del Vaglio, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Chair, metal, polyurethane, fabric, with mechanism for tongue movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of two “Senior” Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two “Senior” armchairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s.
An inverted T-shaped chrome steel structure supports ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Alberto Orlandi Savonarola Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Alberto Orlandi occasional chair. , Italian Renaissance-revival Savonarola chair with sculptural polished metal and solid brass decorative details. New webbing and foam has been adde...
Category
1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Wingback Armchair in Red Velvet by Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian wingback armchair in red upholstery by Gio Ponti. Gio Ponti high-back lounge chair with a slightly titled backrest that supports the seating posture, making them very comfort...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label.
The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world.
This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
6 Tubular Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs by Gordon International, 1979
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe attributed Brno armchairs or dining room chairs in original coral red fabric upholstery.
Solid chrome tubular frames with cantilever swing, very comf...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchairs In Style of Zanuso 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchairs, crafted in the style of Zanuso, exude timeless elegance. Their distinct design features fully brass legs that add a touch of luxury. Rece...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black.
Frame: Chrome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Eastern Bloc Vintage armchairs by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs was a part of a living room set made by JITONA company in the 1970´s.
They represent a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980s years of the 20th Century...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Faux Leather and Fabric Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of faux leather and fabric little armchairs or poufs.
The armchairs have been reupholstered using a vintage Rubelli fabric from seventies.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Swivel armchair in red leather and white shell. Seat height 40cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The arm...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Aberdeen Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Visually appealing and comfortably chic. True to KOKET’s signature style, where alleviation meets dynamism imbued in youth, the Aberdeen Chair brings contemporary refinement to any s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, painted plastic and steel "Little Tulip" chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1965.
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti, Leather Armchair 1970s, 1980s Vintage, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Rare leather lounge chair, Saporiti by Giovanni Offredi.
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1970s.
.
Superb patina.
.
Dimensions :
Length : 180cm
Width : 80cm
Height : 68cm
.
The previous owner is 1m90 tall, this lounge chair will accommodate people of all sizes ??.
.
Giovanni Offerdi
ITALIAN, 1927-2007
About his mid-century modern furniture designs, which marry minimalist simplicity with elegance and symmetry, Italian designer Giovanni Offredi once said, "Beauty should not be confused with appearance, for the latter is the superficial part of the form".
Born in Milan in 1927, Offredi was not trained as an architect, unlike many of his contemporaries in the first half of the 20th century. He also didn't start designing furniture until later in his career. Its first known pieces of furniture were commissioned by wealthy Milanese families in 1960.
It was not until the late 1960s - when Mr. Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, owner of Italian furniture manufacturer and design store Saporiti - that his furniture designs have become more prominent. In 1970, Offredi joined forces with Saporiti and produced several lines of innovative and modernist furniture.
Among the most outstanding pieces by Offredi are the Wave chair, sofa and chaise longue, with its soft curves, the Onda coffee...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Model F580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580.
This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966.
This is the very first edition with very nice curves....
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stamped midcentury armchair by Knoll. Designed in 1927, the Krefeld chair features the pure composition featured in all of of Mies van der Rohe’s work. T...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" Armchair for Cassina, 1935
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" armchairs for Cassina, wool and steel, Netherlands, 1935.
The designer came up with the idea of the “Utrecht” armchair in 1935 while working for t...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Carlo Chair in Red by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Chair in Red by Ceren Arslan
2023
Upholstered Suede
W 33" x L 31.5" x H 31"
Item available for immediate delivery.
Lead time for this item is 4-6 weeks.
Please contact us f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Acrylic
Carlo Chair in Purple by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Chair in Purple by Ceren Arslan
2023
Upholstered Suede
W 33" x L 31.5" x H 31"
Item available for immediate delivery.
Lead time for this item is 4-6 weeks.
Please contact u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Acrylic
Fred Chair in Red by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Fred Chair in Red by Ceren Arslan
2023
Suede Upholstery
W 45" x D 40" x H 30"
Item available for immediate delivery.
Please contact us for shipping quo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Acrylic
De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black.
Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Red Brick By Driade, Faye Toogood
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Corb armchairs by the A.R.P.
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Corb armchairs by the A.R.P. (= plastic research workshop : Joseph Andre´ Motte,
Pierre Guariche, Michel Mortier)
Edited by Steiner. France, circa 1956.
Black lacquered ...
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look.
Details:
Standard configuration: Runners black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Joseph-andré Motte Sectional Sofa Two Seat Red Original Upholstery France, 1950
Located in Almelo, NL
Joseph-Andre´ Motte Sectional Sofa Two Seat Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s
This is a set of two sectional sofa seats designed by Joseph-Andre´ Motte in France in the 1950s and...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
DS-2847 Children's Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's small armchair DS-2847 by De Sede. DS-2847, the small brother of DS-47, presents itself just as independently as its role model. The clear yet soft forms of this children’...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Aarnio for Asko Arm Chair Red Fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio for Asko chair red fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
A red high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Funky Red Chairs from the 70s, Pierre Paulin Style
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs very much in the style of Pierre Paulin and his "alky chair". Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown.
The seats are...
Category
1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Viggo Boesen Style with Red Wool, Denmark 1930's
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Here is a pair of Art Deco easy- and lounge chairs in Viggo Boesen style from the 1930-1940's.
They are made with wavy back of dark stained beech upholster...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Pair Red Leather Button Backed Wingback Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an excellent vintage pair of English handmade red leather button backed wingback armchairs, dating from the late 20th century.
They have deep buttoned backs, swept shaped ...
Category
1980s English Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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