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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Cassina
Creator: Edward Wormley
Lounge Chair Model 849 By Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina, Italy 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Lounge chair model 849 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina.Awarded the famous ""Compasso d'Oro"" in 1956 and one of the Italian designs that has withstood the test of time very well. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Palle Suenson Side Table in Solid Teak with Edward Wormley Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson, side table, teak, Denmark, c. 1940 Striking Scandinavian Modern side table by Danish architect and designer Palle Suenson (1904-1987). This particular table is spec...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by Charlotte Perriand,a real mou...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Dunbar Edward Wormley Pair of Janus line armchairs mahogany mid century Berne
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved detailed Dunbar, Berne IN design by Edward Wormley. Needs reupholstery
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognizable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Paolo Deganello et le groupe Archizoom - AEO armchair
Located in TOURS, FR
AEO armchair by Paolo Deganello (co-founder of Archizoom) for Cassina
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley Chair
Located in New York, NY
No. 5482 Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Mahogany, brass and fabric. Fantastic model with floating seat and padded armrests.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
Edward Wormley, two armchairs, and four side chairs. Dunbar, USA. Mahogany and leather. Signed with applied gold rectangular metal manufacturer's label to the seat bottom [Dunb...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut and leather armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished and reupholstered.
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Eight Mario Bellini Cab 413 armchairs in rosso cina finish, fabricated by Cassina in the 1980s. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high qualit...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" Chair, ca. 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Captain's "Y" chair, ca. 1955. Professionally restored walnut frame with new back caning and new upholstered seat with super soft and luxurious ivory wool f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Chocolate Brown Leather ‘Utrecht’ Lounge Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina
Located in Voorburg, NL
Gerrit Rietveld Chocolate Brown Leather Utrecht armchairs in fantastic condition. Rietveld, Dutch architect with a strong bent for experimentation, and one of the founders, with Mond...
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Late 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Four Black 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four 'cab' dining chairs model 412, black leather, Italy, 1976 Set of four chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976. Conceptually, the ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of Rush & Beech Carimate Armchairs Italy, 1963
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Carimate lounge chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ and produced by Cassina in the 1963. Made of beech, w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Italian faux leather and chrome-plated steel armchair, produced by Cassina ca. 1960.
Located in MIlano, IT
Armchair with arms, for office or desk use, upholstered and covered in black faux leather, with steel legs. Simplicity and extreme comfort are its main features. Produced by Cassina ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Cassina Pair of Italian White Velvet Armchairs, of Transatlantic Ship "Augustus"
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs with white velvet cover and walnut legs. Design for the transatlantic ship "Augustus". Production Cassina, Italy, 1950. Literature: Paolo Piccione, Gio Ponti Le Nav...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model Feltri designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the result of representational research played out on the hybrid field between art and practicality. Made entirely of thick felted wool, this design armchair by Gaetano Pesce combines an enveloping pliable backrest with a rigid lower section; a quilted topper creates an inviting cocoon. Available in many versions, through quilt and structure combinations in different colors. The seat is attached to the structure with black hemp ties that also outline the upper borders of the chair. A familiar figure on many modern antiques’ and collectors’ sites, Feltri is a summation of thinking about figuration in the hybrid zone where the artistic meets the functional. One of a kind, this piece stands out for its enormous flexibility and for the fact that the mattress-like seat can be upholstered in wide array of fabrics. These can be mixed and matched with the six new colour options of the frame, to provide a total of ten colourways. Feltri was created within Cassina’s Research Centre, a place synonymous with experimentation and constructional avant-garde thinking. Here, Gaetano Pesce dedicated time and thought to the design, in the process thinking up a complex new manufacturing process that was later patented by the company. Created entirely from dense wool felt, the pliable, wrap-around back is all one piece. The lower section, meanwhile, is rigid and sturdy, thanks to being impregnated with a thermosetting resin. The seat is attached to the frame using hemp ties; these also extend around the chair’s upper part. A comfortable quilt, coupled with polyester wadding, serves to upholster the inner section of the chair. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colours differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Gaetano Pesce was born in La Spezia in 1939. He studied architecture at the IUAV in Venice, and attended the Venice Institute of Industrial design. At this experimental school, he met Milena Vettore with whom he opened a studio in Padua, founding in 1959 the “N” Group which focussed on with studies in programmed art. He carries out research in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the cinema, concerned with lighting, movement and sound as means of expression. Since 1962 he has worked in design, experimenting with new materials and unusual shapes. In 1971 he collaborated with BracciodiFerro (in the Cassina group) for the production of certain experimental objects (like Moloch, 1971, a table lamp blown up to the dimensions of an ironic and emblematic item). In 1972 he took part in the famous exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” at MoMA in New York, with a dwelling module. Experimentation and irony are also exhibited in his projects for Cassina, amongst which the Tramonto a New York sofa (1980) and the Feltri armchair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red Baby Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Baby version. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Fabric Dimensions: D 85 cm x W 64 cm x H 60 cm (SH 37 cm) G...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Nino Zoncada Mid-century Modern Chenille Velvet by Cassina Armchairs 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by Nino Zoncada and produced by Cassina in the 1950s, the armchairs have been recently restored and upholstered with ivory-coloured ribbed chenille, as sho...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Chenille, Beech

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...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of iMaestri Le Corbusier 2 Armchair in Mocha Leather by Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928. As a spirited advoc...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Cassina labels to the underneath. Price...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Alpaca

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Rovereta, SM
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti for Cassina Pair of Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Cassina, pair of armchairs, model 516, cherry, Kvadrat Balder fabric, Cassina, Italy, 1955. This pair of armchairs is designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Cassina...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Cherry

Pair of Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of ash and rosewood armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Matching set of four side chairs available separately.
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

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Ash, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane Back and Brass Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
Edward Wormley for Dunbar cane back and brass armchair. Circa 1950's.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Vico Magistretti Set of Ten ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of ten dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, straw wicker, Italy, designed circa 1960 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Straw, Beech

Carimate Chairs, Design by Vico Magistretti, Cassina Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Vico Magistretti designed the original red “Carimate” chair model in 1959 for the homonymous golf club in Italy. The chair received exposure in the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rush, Rope, Wood

Carlo De Carli for Cassina Pair of Armchairs Model 802 in Light Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Carlo De Carli for Cassina pair of sculptural lounge chairs or armchairs in light blue velvet upholstery with stained wood legs. These armchairs are an iconic 1st edition Carlo De Ca...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina Crate Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina crate chairs, Italy 1970s. Pair of two Gerrit Rietveld' Crate' chairs. These chairs were designed in 1934 and produced by...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Alexandria Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Dunbar Alexandria chair designed by Edward Wormley.
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki-Biki-Canta' Swivel Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Aeo armchairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina 1973
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs model Aeo by Paolo Deganello and Archizoom group in 1973 Edited by Cassina (see picture) Plastic base, metal structure, backrest, and armrest in grey leather Foam ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair in Linen by Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Dutch designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld is one of modernism's most singular figures - a leading light of the De Stijl movement and designer of some of the modern age's most iconic piec...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Rare Pair "Giulia" Armchair Model 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1957
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare Pair Giulia armchair Model 877 by Gianfranco Frattini For Cassina 1957.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of armchairs mod. Torso by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of armchairs model Torso designed by architect Paolo Degannello and produced by Cassina in the 1980s This is how Architect Degannello describes the design of the Torso armchairs...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architect...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" Armchairs for Cassina, 1935, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld "Utrecht" armchairs for Cassina, wool and steel, Netherlands, 1935, set of two. The designer came up with the idea of the “Utrecht” armchair in 1935 while w...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

An Early Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Ciprea" chair, Cassina, Italy, 1967
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An early example of a "Ciprea" chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 This example features its original deep cream leather upholstery and being one of the first ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Armchair by Gio Ponti, 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
This armchair, designed by Gio Ponti, is made out of solid oak, beige cover and cushion renewed Dimension: H 88 cm, W 53 cm, D 52 cm, SH 48 cm Design Gio Ponti, 1950. Manufacturer ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Oak

3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modele, Durable Cassina Armchairs. Le Corbusier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort Grand Modèle Durable Cassina Armchairs. By Le Corbusier, designed by Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand for...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

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Metal

Edward Wormley Pair of Outstanding Armchairs for Dunbar in Velvet Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchairs. Dark African mahogany frames with intersecting brushed steel cross stretchers. Newly upholstered in a white textured velvet.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Materials: Fabric Dimensions: D 85 cm x W 64 cm x H 60 cm (SH 3...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism; LC3 single armchair for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The chair is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 armchair has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look. The thick Italian black leather adds a touch of luxury to the design and offers superior durability, while the combination of foam and goose down in the side and seat cushions provides a comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 armchair is the perfect place to relax after a long day. The chair's design is both functional and stylish, making it an ideal addition to any modern living space. In excellent condition and signed by its designers, the LC3 armchair is a collector's item that is sure to be treasured for years to come. Whether you are looking to add a touch of sophistication to your home or simply enjoy the ultimate in comfort, the LC3 single armchair by Le Corbusier for...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

1960s Armchair Mid-Century Modern from Cassina
Located in Lucca, IT
1960s armchairs Mid-Century Modern from Cassina, It is very confortable and gives style and decoration to any type of environment and room ... sitting room, study bedroom, and hall ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, original cognac leather, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the It...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by Charlotte Perriand, a real...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Desk Arm Chair for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Desk / Arm Chair for Dunbar. Model # 1170. Model Name: Quinn
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Leather and Walnut Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome pair of armchairs features solid walnut frames whose curvaceous armrests contrast well with the strong lines of the legs. The sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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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