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Armchairs For Sale
Scandinavian Modern pair Bristol armchairs by Lindlöfs Mǒbler, Lammhult Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of solid rosewood "Bristol" chairs with elegantly carved arms, a gentle curved backrest supported with spindles. The tapered leg braces are refined as well as functional. Mad...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid 19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century open armchair. Raised on tall turned what we think is birch front legs and arm supports with splayed rear legs and all with the original Cope & Collinson brass cas...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Easy Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Pierre Jeanneret Style Low Black Caned Arm Chair
A nice looking reproduction of the iconic Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair in Black with caned seat and back. Seat is reinforced with upho...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Exceptional pair of iconic Kaare Klint Mix Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare pair Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chairs”, mahogany frame, upholstered in Nigerian goat hide and brass nails.
Nigerian goat hide is very thick with natural patina, hence extremely durable due to its tight grain which with time gives the surface a beautiful sheen.
Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark.
An iconic piece of design and a collector's items.
ABOUT
Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards.
Kaare Klint’s mix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Customizable Artifort Tulip Lounge with Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of flower power! The simple tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of H 269 Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody Brno, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Pair of iconic H-269 lounge chairs by Jindrich Halabala for Up Závody Brno in good, original condition,
Czechoslovakia, 1930s.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Franco Albini, Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L
designed 1949, executed circa 1961
Rosewood, leather
Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Pierre Paulin CM 194 Armchairs for Thonet, France, circa 1958
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Distinctive pair of mid 20th century design armchairs, model CM 194. This pair of chairs are early works designed by the visionary designer Pierre Paulin for Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Baby Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
New Volumes Terracotta Cove Chair by Thomas Coward
Located in CREMORNE, AU
Two negative shapes are placed on top of each other, one creating lift, the other creating support. The Cove chair evokes the coastal formation that its name derives from; it exists by the absence of matter.
Collections for the home and office by Artedomus, New Volumes...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Kazuhide Takahama armchairs for Studio Simon, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Kazuhide Takahama armchairs for studio simon, 1970s. Complete with cushions covered with Dedar “plushy” fabric
Product details
Literature: V. Vercelloni, The adventure of des...
Category
1970s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Timeless MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. Chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail, aluminum band, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Very Stylish pair of Italian 1950ies chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Smart pair of Armchairs in a most perfect blonde wood patina, upholstered in faux shearling. Very comfortable, stylish and versatile pair with a great visual presence.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
19th century Buttoned back country house armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant and high quality Victorian buttoned back armchair. It has a great shape and profile with neat proportions. Standing on nicely turned oak legs as well complete ...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with floral inlays.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. attributed. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with extending uprights to the back and floral inlays to the backrest roundels with an array of stretchers below the seat...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson, this pair of clean-lined model 5681 lounge chairs were produced by Herman Miller from 1956 to 1967. Raised on square chrome legs, the upholstered club seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Nouveau Around 1900 Bentwood Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The art nouveau armchair was made of bentwood. The seat has been reupholstered and covered with a very beautiful Art Nouveau fabric. The chair is reminiscent of Thonet chairs, but n...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1950s Restored Italian Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality velvet fabric including the new padding
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Mid Century Safari Chair in Red lacquered Beech by Erik Worts for Nils Eilersen
By Erik Wørts
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mid-Century Safari Chair, designed by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s, is a striking example of Scandinavian modern design. Crafted from red-lacquered beechwood, the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Cantilever Lounge Chair in Cowhide, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Cantilever lounge chair, created by a European cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Features wooden armrests and has recently been reupholstered in cowhide. The chair’s frame embodies C-shaped...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery and Sculpted Frame – Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood armchair upholstered in charcoal fabric, the Abra chair balances visual strength with understated elegance. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Its sculptural frame, crafted from solid teak with a soft matte finish, contrasts beautifully with the deep-toned fabric—creating a warm yet contemporary presence in any room.
The armrests flow seamlessly into the angled back and legs, revealing the grain and natural variation of the wood, making each chair unique. Soft Ecosoft foam padding provides support without stiffness, making this chair as comfortable as it is stylish. Whether you're reading, relaxing, or entertaining, the Abra delivers a soft comfort level with structure—no excess, no compromise.
Its compact footprint and curved silhouette make it easy to place in a living room as a standalone accent, or as a pair flanking a coffee table. In a bedroom, it becomes a reading nook essential. In an office or studio, the Abra brings a tactile sense of calm and focus. The signed detail on the frame adds a discreet nod to its design pedigree, ideal for collectors or clients seeking furniture with intention.
Arriving fully assembled, this chair requires no setup—simply place and enjoy. The pairing of durable upholstery with sustainably sourced teak ensures that the Abra armchair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 312 Willow Trone-Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Trone-armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. Relaunched in 1973.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This throne-like armchair is a new iteration of the model that...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cais Armchair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU hardwood
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cais armchair draws inspiration from the traditional vernacular design of wooden docks located alongside the water.
The large cushion is securely po...
Category
2010s Unknown Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 SAHARA)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Ochre Yellow Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique.
Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Walnut Armchairs by Alma, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
Set of two petite, vintage armchairs in the original caramel toned faux leather.
This set is an original pair, sourced together.
Excellent upholstered frame construction with solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Walnut
Exclusive Pair Of Biosca Armchairs 1950's
By BIOSCA
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 2 Spanish armchairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized.
Warm minimalism...
Category
1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Oak Razorblade Arm Chairs with original sticker
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A pair of restored Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchairs in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, these chairs have been carefully renovated,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs in Oak and Wool, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak armchairs by G&C, refinished and reupholstered with latex cushions. Very comfortable.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind and highly decorative Baroque chair from the late 1800s. If you are looking for unique and meaningful antiques to decorate your home then this sculptural and amazing wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Italian Brown Leather and Chrome Armchairs, 1980s, Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian brown leather and chrome armchairs, 1980s, set of five.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beechwood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of rare 1960s AFKA guest/side chairs by Krueger metal products. These chairs feature a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Guglielmo Ulrich Armchair in Velvet and Fluted Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s.
The elegant design is marked by the distinct, curved lines of the winged backrest and the rounded li...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
La Plume Armchair handmade in Great Britain - Client own fabric option
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before.
All our armchairs are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guara...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Feathers
Set of 2 Sofas and 2 Chairs, by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1963
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two "Ateljee" three-seater sofas and two "Ateljee" armchairs was designed in Finland in the 1960s by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi. The frame is made of oak and the seat is co...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vivai Del Sud Armchairs In Rattan, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Vivai del Sud Armchairs in rattan, Italy 1970
Product Details
Complete with Dedar fabric cushions.
Dimensions: 80 W x 70 H x 85 D cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Early Production Le Corbusier Cassina LC2 Petite Modele Black Frame and Cushion
Located in Seattle, WA
A good condition LC2 Petite Modele Armchair Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, produced by Cassina, in original black leather cushions and black frame. S...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a Spanish-made pair of gorgeous French Louis XVI styled needlepoint upholstered cane back armchairs. They are whimsical and unique with their mermaid and Capricorn figures. T...
Category
1950s Spanish Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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.
These particular chairs are the very first edition wi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Thonet Armchairs, Model B246, 1930s, Restored & Reupholstered
By Thonet, Josef Frank
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 armchairs was produced by Thonet (original paper labels are still under the seats as you may see in the attached picture) and most probably designed by Josef Frank. Thi...
Category
1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Bentwood
Sofa 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Vienna, AT
Design Dieter Rams from 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620
Two seat modular sofa which can be on request extended to 5 seat, price for the additional segment is 3300usd. Frame made o...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Howdah-style Meditation Chair, teak, lacquer, gold leaf, Mid-20th century. A highly decorative and ornately carved throne, evocative of the ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora.
Produced by Fratelli Mora in Bergamo, factory established in 1778. At that time the main production was made ...
Category
Late 18th Century Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
1950 Armchair Design, Geometric Shapes High Back Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1950 Armchair design, geometric shapes high back, Italian design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Grey and Blue 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the blue and grey Westside Chair...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, 1956
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lounge Chair, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra Production 1990s, United States, 1956 (original design). Bent plywood frame with rosewood finish, leather upholstery, and die-cast aluminum...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Child's Leather Chesterfield Club Chair from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English Chesterfield child's sized club chair in cordovan leather, featuring a tufted leather back, rolled arms with brass nail head trim, removable upholstered pillow...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality 19th century Victorian antique mahogany armchair which has a pretty shaped mahogany back with decoratively carved scrolled carved arm...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant single armchair designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by CS Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
Original piece from the 1960s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
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.