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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Edward Wormley
The Bull Chair, Model JH 518, by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original grey painted pine frame with original leather detailing. Very early example, possibly a prototype. Model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet makers' Guild Exhibition in 196...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair designed in 1954 and produced by A. P. Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Armchair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions that retain their original textured wool upholstery.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Original Danish JH-501 Chairs by Johannes Hansen for Knoll, Set of 4
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. Designed in 1949 by famed Danish designer Hans Wegner and known universally as "The Chair", the JH501 chair is perhaps the mo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Rare Set of Hans J. Wegner Armchairs from Magasin du Nord
Located in Dallas, TX
This design was custom-ordered for the interior of Magasin du Nord's department store in the 1950s. Few examples were produced and used in the retailer's shoe department. This set of chairs comes from this collection. They were custom made by Johannes Hansen circa 1951 and are similar to model JH...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Walnut Dining Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely detailed armchair in walnut having a floating seat and back cushions, retaining the original black leather upholstery.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner armchairs in oak and cane. Model JH-515. Executed by Johannes Hansen. Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Pair of Heavily Patinated Hans Wegner Leather Armchairs JH-513 Chairs Rare Oak
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented in as found condition, from an old Pennsylvania architecture office. Heavy wear to each of the original black leather seats cushions, both with rips and tears, and drying f...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Armchairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model number 842, set of eight armchairs in mahogany with red velvet seats. All original, minor touch up prior to shipping. These chairs were used around a ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armchairs in Pink Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, stained ash, fabric, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixtie...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Pair of Hans J. Wegner JH-515 Armchairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515. A pair of oak armchairs. Seat and back upholstered with brown felted wool. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Four Dunbar Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare set of four Dunbar Alexandria occasional chairs, model 6004, designed by Edward Wormley. Beautifully restored and upholstered in leather.
Category

1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Foldable Fireside Chair by Hans J Wegner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Really nice foldable fireside chair Hans J Wegner Teak wood and black skai, circa 1950.
Category

1950s Danish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Rare and Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair. Model number 6309, part of the Today and Tomorrow collection, circa 1963. Beautiful channelled mahogany frame with ultra-suede seat and back c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of 1950s high back lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features iconic Mid-Century design and comfortably sculpted seat backs. Spacious seats with plush vintage fabr...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather cushions and a cruciform stretcher detail.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Dunbar lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley.
Category

1950s Vintage Armchairs

Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this handsome mahogany armchair for Dunbar, juxtaposing modern linearity with curvaceous classic form. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Rivington...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Refinished Hans J. Wegner Armchairs in Beech, Choice of Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Armchairs named "The Koldinghus Chair" after the old Danish castle Koldinghus and were designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1988 for Frederecia Møbelfabrik in conjunction with a major resta...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Model 701" minimal armchair with sculpted maple and wenge inlay backrest, original red upholstered seat and frame in chromium-plated steel.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Danish Pair of Armchairs Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a dark blue, cotton and linen weave, on top of tapered wood legs. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by AP Stolen ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood

Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery. Designed in 1948 by Edward Wormley.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pair of mahogany lounge chairs newly upholstered in dark grey wool savak.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and substantial armchair having an exposed walnut "A"-shaped frame supporting an upholstered seat and generous floating and curving back.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this minimalist lounge chair, model GE-260A, for GETAMA in 1950. The solid oak frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with br...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare opportunity. All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Retains the original, high quality black leather seat with attractive wear. This...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Walnut Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Two architectural open arm lounge chairs in walnut by Dunbar, with green and blue horizontal stripe upholstery.
Category

1950s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Early ML-33 Oak Rocking Chair with Carvings by Hans Wegner for Mikael Laursen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Hans Wegner designed this oak rocking chair, model ML-33, for Mikael Laursen in the 1940s. The rare rocker, the first that Wegner designed, showcases hi...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Four Alexandria Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Elegant Modern at Its Best
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 4 Alexandria Chairs designed by Edward Wormley. One of Wormley's most coveted designs. These can be used as dining / kitchen chairs, game table chairs or side chairs in any ro...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Scandinavian Armchair "The Chair", Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian desk chair in solid mahogany Hans Wegner. Edition Johannes Hansen, circa 1970. Assisi renovated full grain leather walnut Sørensen. The full grain leather is an uncorrec...
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Teak and Cane Armchair by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak armchair retaining the original cane seat and back.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Armchair by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair having an exposed frame with a gently curved seat and back wrapped in leather.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Johannes Hansen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare and well-constructed pair of Wegner Model JH 812 lounge chairs in chrome-plated steel with original saddle leather, circa 1970. Documented in Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Nice Pair of Vintage Hans Wegner Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish armchairs designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. Chairs are made of solid oak and covered with original fabric. Some slight scuffing and scratches based on normal we...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Dunbar Occasional Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible Edward Wormley design from the celebrated Janus Collection. This modern take on the Arts and Crafts movement employs an unprecedented level of hand finishing, complicated ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Hans Wegner Armchair JH507
Located in London, GB
Armchair model JH507 designed in 1952 by Hans Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen. In solid hand carved teak, the chair has the original black leather on seat and back. This design was produced in few units and differs from the less rare JH525...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut legs with cloud lift stretchers.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Teak Conference Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handcrafted and elegant armchair devoid of extraneous detailing, having an exposed solid teak frame and a gently curved seat and back in leather upholstery.       
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

A-Frame Armchair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A horseshoe back armchair with white leather upholstery and ebonized mahogany frame.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six stackable beech armchairs with black woven chairs.
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Stacking Armchairs by Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four stacking armchairs with cream webbed seats in beechwood.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge armchair with a tight upholstered back and loose seat cushion that sits on solid teak tapered dowel legs, retains the original green wool upholstery.  
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pair of Rare Armchairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of upholstered armchairs fluted with dark fluted mahogany legs and "tusk" arm supports.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This stylish mid-century modern armchair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, has strong, clean lines and a comfortable seat. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Sequin ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

WingChair Model CH445 In Walnut Elegance Leather By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, known as Wingchair CH445, is a masterpiece of Danish design created by the renowned Hans J. Wegner in 1960 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. The chair is an icon in m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

CH-28 Oak and Leather Easychair by Hans J. Wegner / New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Ch-28 „Sawbuck“ easychair / sawbuck chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1951. Prod. 1970s in solid oak. New upholstered with cognac leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s. This sculptural armchair features a frame made out of oak and a freshly re-upholsterd fabric seat. L...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Oak Cigar Chairs Model Ge240 by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a particularly good original pair of Wegner Cigar chairs, all original apart from the covers on the cushions, which retain the original interiors, so feel as they should to...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner High Back Lounge Chair, Model GE-375
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale high back armchair by Hans Wegner with solid oak frame and original cushions in greenish striped wool, produced by GETAMA in 1969, model GE 37...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Early Hans J. Wegner Round Chair, JH 503, Teak & Leather
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early “round” chair or “Kennedy” chair designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This example is executed in teak and retains its vintage cognac le...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner "Round" Walnut & Leather Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Top-Grain Leather ‘Round’ chair designed by Danish craftsman, Hans J. Wegner, for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark circa 1940’s. Internationally known as “The Chair,” Wegn...
Category

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

60s, Danish design, H.J.Wegner, set of 3 armchairs, refurbished, leather, wood
Located in Tarm, 82
60s, Danish design by H.J.Wener, set of 3 pcs completely refurbished, reupholstered armchairs. Upholstered in quality cognac color leather. Brand new upholstery. The frame of stained...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Design by H.J.Wegner, GE501A, 70s, Teak Wood, Leather
Located in Tarm, 82
H.J.Wegner, model GE 501a. Old version with teak wood. Made by Getama in about 1970-75.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Twelve Teak Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of twelve solid teak "round" chairs deigned by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This is an original set that has always lived together. The teak has been oiled and th...
Category

1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of eight Hans Wegner JH513 armchairs in solid mahogany and leather. Executed by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. Each chair sign...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner JH-713 conference chair, 1957 Wegner’s iconic armchair. This early example with patinated oak frame and cognac brown leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Den...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner, the Yoke Chair CH34, Oak and Black Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair, model CH34, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in 1959, Denmark. Solid oak and original black leather. Rare early version in good condition ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An Edward Wormley for Dunbar armchair. Wonderful structured lines with mahogany legs with brass ring detail. Newley upholstered in ...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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