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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: Thonet
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Upholstery

Thonet Secessionist Armchair Attributed to Otto Wagner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual bentwood chair with flaring side arms, upholstered in Secessionist-style fabric. Thonet stamp to interior frame.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Illustrated Thonet Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet armchair with a printed illustration. The seat and backrest are weaved in rattan. The rest of the frame is covered in a print that could have influenced by the great Fornase...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation. X base. Amazing condition, retains clean, crisp gel coat, large domes o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Design attributed to Otto Wagner. Wood finish and upholstery according to customer requirements. Price for already restored ones. Up to eight pieces available, more on request. Deli...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Charles and Ray Eames High Back Aluminum Group Chairs in Original Blue Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six available. Eames for Herman Miller high back aluminum group desk, dining, or lounge chairs with arms in the original Alexander Girard for H...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1958, Ray & Charles Eames for Vitra Lounge Chair EA 116 in Black Leather
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thonet Model No. 511 Bentwood Armchair, Vienna Secession, circa 1904
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic armchair of the Vienna Secession movement, the Thonet model no. 511 bent beechwood armchair, featuring stunning lines and beautiful proportions. A design tour de force, it ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller armchairs with new cowhide upholstery. Great for any modern environment besides the obvious modern cabin or rustic setting.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including parchment. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive for ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Tubular Chromed Steel and Beech Armchair by Mart Stam for Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Bauhaus tubular chromed steel and ebonized beech armchair by Dutch designer Mart Stam for Thonet, 1932. The original wood finish has worn patches ...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

R.C. Coquery French Art Deco Tubular Chrome Arm Chair
By Thonet, R. C. Coquery
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion (designed by R.C. COQUERY for THONET, Model #B 256 lounge chair, 1929).  
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jozef Gorcia & Andreas Krob for Thonet Model S78
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six very comfortable armchairs. Made in the 1990s by Thonet in Germany. Classic model, straw back, the backs are slightly damaged on some chairs, see pictures. Designed in t...
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1990s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
Located in Chicago, IL
A very nice color combination of a popping upholstered color on a understated neautral Taupe-ish grey color. need to confirm dims on this chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Portex Armchair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Scandinavian Modern beech armchair with plywood seat and back. Usually produced by Fritz Hansen, this one manufactured by Thonet who produced them as well for some years
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Bentwood Swivel Armchairs by Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bent maple, swivel armchairs by Thonet with newly upholstered seats, backs and armrests in cream leather. Measure: The arm height is 26 inches.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Leather

Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson armchair in new blue Maharam fabric. Blonde Primavera frame in excellent condition.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, these four birch armchairs are classic modernist bentwood by Thonet. Three chairs, attributed to Joe Atkinson, sport solid seat backs an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood

High Back Shell Chair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully adjustable upholstered desk chair having a molded fiberglass body resting on an early four-pronged aluminum base with casters.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Upholstered Bentwood Armchair with Padded Armrests by Thonet
Located in Dorchester, MA
Upholstered in a soft textile in vibrant red, this Thonet armchair is classic modernist birch bentwood with a punch. The rounded seat and seat back rise above tapered legs. The perk...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including lemon yellow. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original, Early Vintage Tubular Easy Chair with Original Fabric, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Fauteuil Des Ateliers Design Thonet from 1954
Located in Lyon, FR
Fauteuil Des Ateliers design Thonet from 1954. Mohair velvet upholstered armchair made of new velvet (foam and canvas) four cylindrical legs in metal back and armrests rounded. in pe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Open-Arm Ebonized Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, this rare lounge chair, model 4774, features an open ebonized birch frame. Its strong rectangular lines acce...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Set of Four Paddle Armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in black aniline leather. Original Herman Miller circle tag presen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Alexander Girard Side Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Alexander Girard armchair. The chair is upholstered in a olive color fabric. The classic color tone allow for the armchair to be a g...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of chrome base leather lounge chairs by Thonet offer exquisite Mid-Century style suitable for almost any seating situation. Sturdy stretchers and vintage leather ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent early example of a pair of Transitional Herman Miller Dax red/orange armshell chairs. All original. Early black X-base with large shock mou...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Original CM197 Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Thonet France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original CM197 armchair by Pierre Paulin. Designed for Thonet, France in 1958. Green vinyl upholstery in excellent original condition. Can be reupholstered easi...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Armchairs

4 Thonet Arm chairs in red pleather
Located in Bronx, NY
A set of 4 Arm chairs. Bentwood and upholstered back and seat in red pleather.
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1940s European Vintage Armchairs

Thonet Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thonet Armchair
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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Herman Miller by Brian Kane Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of Two
Located in London, GB
Designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller, the Swoop furniture collection came from the designer’s observations while teaching students at the California College of Art. Taking its name from the sweeping curves of the silhouette, the Swoop chair...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Time Life Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare color-way in beautiful red leather is the Time Life Executive Chair (Model ES-104) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, originally designed in 1960 for the Time Life...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

"DAX " Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 dinning chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and was manufactured in the United States by Herman Miller in 1955. The "DAX" chairs are made of dark green fibreglass she...
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1950s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Usa modern Armchair and ottoman 670 671 by Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern Armchair and ottoman mod. 670 and 671 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s Iconic and vintage set of armchair and ottoman mod. 670 and 671 with wooden structu...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Thonet, 1920circa
Located in Praha, CZ
Solid and compact. In the original condition with a pleasant patina of age, cleaned.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Vintage 1940s Armchairs in Steel and Leather Design Thonet
Located in None, IT
Pair of reclining armchairs in three positions, chromed steel structure with wooden armrests and leather upholstery. Thonet design, 40s. Conditions: In good condition, it may show...
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1940s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Chrome Chairs by Hanno Von Gustedt
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of side chairs designed by Hanno Von Gustedt for Thonet from the late 1950s. Essentially a rare, early version of the S636 with bent-plywood seats and backs. Great loo...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Herman Miller La Fonda Armchairs in Orange Fabric, ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 8 La Fonda armchairs, chrome base, white fiberglass and orange fabric upholstery, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the 1960s. Produced by ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Charles Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of Aluminum Group office chairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. They feature cast aluminum frames with black l...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Dax Shell Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames for Herman Miller DAX fiberglass chair in butter yellow. 1970’s. Herman Miller stamp on bottom of shell. Condition: Overall good to very ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 42 cm - Height of seat 42 cm.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Early Leather & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Peter Protzman’s design career began in Michigan where he spent over 10 years with Herman Miller working alongside such design luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. While there, he designed the award-winning Tubular Collection of furniture which remained in production for 20 years and is still sought-after by fans of Mid-Century Modern design. These vintage chrome tubular chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Height Adjustable Swivel Office/Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great example of the Eames classic office chair. Molded fiberglass shell lined with naugahyde for durability and comfort. Conveniently rolls, swivels, on cast aluminum base. Height e...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Beech Armchair by Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - repolished wooden parts - High of seat 41 cm.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

1960s Rocking Chair by TON, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered, made of beech wood - The wooden parts have been refurbished - Height of seat 45 cm.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Elusive Art Deco Barrel Armchair by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elusive Art Deco barrel armchair by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1930s. Richly grained solid mahogany frame chair retains original fabric, structurally sound, not only extremely ...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Bench in Copper Edelman Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is iconic and has never before been redone with such luxury in mind. Refurbished aluminum frames and reupholstered in world-class, full grain Edelman Leather in a copper brown. For the modern-day eclecticists and discerning collectors, these pieces are heirlooms from the generation of the jet-set elite. Would be a fantastic addition to an office, waiting area, man cave, or living room. This three-seater has matching counterparts - a two-seater and two singles. A set of these luxury tandem sling benches...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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