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Armchairs For Sale
Pair of Napoleon III plain square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. These would require 10 metres of material (5m per chair). You can supply your own or ple...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,217 / set
Cini Boeri Strips armchair for Arflex
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex. The Strips model was designed by Cini Boeri in the late 1960s and was a revolution in the furniture industry. The seating elements were immed...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Set of 4 Armchairs in Brown/Red Leather, Tito Agnoli, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage armchairs, designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated luxury that define his work. Made i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Knoll Wool Boucle, Pair Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This near-mint condition pair of authentic Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chairs (Model 1715L) are upholstered in a gorgeous red wool boucle fabric by Knoll called their "Classic Bo...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
$4,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Oak Bobbin Wood Armchairs C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A great pair of oak bobbin wood armchairs from mid-century France C1950. An unusual duo of beautifully turned and carved, medium oak chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt//Atelier G...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$1,650 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Modern Flock Lounge Chair Fluffy Edition in Azur ivory faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Early edition Bobbin chair sourced in France, dating from the 1930’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional early edition Bobbin chair, sourced in France and dating to the 1930s. This charming piece showcases the signature bobbin-turned legs and stretchers, a hallmark of tra...
Category
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Raphael Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Architectural armchairs by Raphael with walnut frames finished in a nuanced brown lacquer
32x24x35
Seat height 16, Seat 20x20, Arm 20
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Customizable Black Matte White Boucle Armchair Inspired by Ocean Waves, Mare
Located in Miami, FL
A Mare armchair in black matte finish designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with white bouclé fabric. A refined example of contemporary comfort, the Mare armchair by Uultis boasts a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Modern Burgundy Armchair “Hidden Entourage” by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This armchair embodies two opposing forces, holding a tension between them as if locking together two distinct identities. Its design encodes a subtle transition — a movement from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Orphisme Multicolored Velvet Armchair by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility.
The chair has undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Armchairs Model "Euroform", Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair Model "Euroform", designed by Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Gorgeous rosewood frame with brass details, reupholstered with quality model "Jagg...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi – Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi – Original 1970s Brown Velvet
This stylish pair of armchairs attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi features the same iconi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ribbon Easy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s (2 available)
Located in Hilversum, NL
A true design icon, the Ribbon easy chair (Model F582) was created by renowned designer Pierre Paulin in 1966 and remains a sought-after classic today. Its sculptural, flowing shape,...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.
Located in Milano, IT
Coronado armchair in tobacco-colored leather by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1974, rare with original label and certificate of authenticity.
It is fully original and well-preserved. ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned backs and seats and leather armrests. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,441 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1980's White Henry Link Style Wimbledon Tennis Racket Wicker Lounge Chair
By Henry Link
Located in Wayne, NJ
1980's White Henry Link Style Wimbledon Tennis Racket Wicker Lounge Chair. No markings, so unsure of maker
Category
1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Elm Armchair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Jacquard, Elm
$1,768 Sale Price
25% Off
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Chair Scarpa 121 For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair Scarpa 925 For Cassina
Maximum comfort in a minimalist dining chair distinguished by its contrasts
A dining chair with a sleek, anatomic design, crafted to offer maximum comfort and support to the back.
The chair is composed of a robust wooden structure that creates a striking contrast with the lightness of the saddle leather-upholstered plywood seat and backrest.
UPHOLSTERY
Backrest and seat in saddle leather
STRUCTURE
Solid ash or Canaletto walnut
A dining chair with a sleek, anatomic design, crafted to offer maximum comfort and support to the back. Perfect for classic as well as contemporary interiors, Cassina presents, in collaboration with Karakter, the chair produced in 1965 on a design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, based on a sketch by architect and designer maestro Carlo, father of Tobia. Scarpa 121...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,317 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Jugendstil Secession Black Beech Four Armchairs Josef Hoffmann circa 1899 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Secessionist Jugendstil Four ( 4 ) Armchairs or Corner Chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1899, Vienna.
A wonderful and very rare set of four ( 4 ) outstanding armchairs or corn...
Category
1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
An curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in E...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
$10,567 / set
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century hand carved, turned and painted Punjabi chair with new down feather persimmon colored silk velvet seat cushion.
Category
19th Century Pakistani Tribal Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$6,431 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moonlight White and Gold High Outdoor Armchair by Exteta
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Unconventional volumes and proportions for a slimly padded seat. In bronze or anticorodal aluminum, the Moonlight Armchair is ideal for outdoors. Anticorodal aluminum, used in aviati...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini
Located in Portland, OR
An iconic chair designed by Italian postmodern designer Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019).
This wonderful postmodern work of art presented as a chair is in excellent condition and ready to display in your space.
Proust was originally created in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara. It was immediately recognized as an icon of twentieth century design and one of the most renowned and essential reference points in the quest for form and aesthetic perfection. Cappellini inherited the piece in 1993 and today Proust Geometrica...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Paint
Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery
Style: Antique Victorian
Category
1940s American Victorian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Throne Shaped hand-carved Armchairs in ebonized oak, designed by Ettore Zaccari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find exceptionally rare antique armchairs designer by Ettore Zaccari. They feature throne-like form with acorns at the end of their armrests. The armchairs a...
Category
1970s Slovenian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Early Elephant Hide Grey Cassina Cab 414 Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of very early Mario Bellini Cab 414 arm chairs made by Cassina, with elephant hide grey saddle leather upholstery zippered over the steel frame. M...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$8,582 / item
Pair of 19th C. Spanish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,800 / set
Antique Early 20th Century Brtisih Colonial Oak Plantation Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing early 20th century British Colonial style plantation chair. Features an oak frame with traditional lounging back, downswept scrolled arms over reeded baluster supports co...
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair with Bold Contours
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair is a striking piece that blends futuristic aesthetics with a focus on luxurious comfort. Its most notable feature is the bold, sculpted contouring that forms a vis...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Velvet
$3,850 / item
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Edwardian parlor accent arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring shield shaped back with marquetry and mother of pearl inlaid floral acanthus design, pierced support, padded se...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Mahogany
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 12 Chairs, Oak & Hessian, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
An incredible set of 12 dining chairs in oak, seat & back reupholstered in a organic hessian, adding a touch of rustic charm while ensuring comfort and durability. This set is in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Burlap
A fabulous pair of Italian curved walnut armchairs in lambswool fur
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary pair of hand made Italian armchairs beautifully made from walnut wood & newly upholstered in lush lambswool fur .
Limited edition RKade studio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Walnut
Pedestal Armchair with Swiveling Chrome Base by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, a low, rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a polished chrome pedestal base and swivels 360 deg...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hello Lounge Chair–Contemporary design Seating in Dedar Tiger Mountain by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash, Faux Fur, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Wool, Fabric
19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accent chair with fantastic character from the islands of Scotland.
Truly a statement piece.
Ships from Philadelphia.
More history:
The orkney chair design has a heritage stret...
Category
19th Century Scottish Country Antique Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chairs or armchairs
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1910
Gorgeous quarter sawn oak frames, with leather u...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For On Collection
The Nørgaard Chair, is designed to fit into the honest and uncompromising architecture that became FRIIS & MOLTKE’s hallmark. Th...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$1,559 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Restored H-269 Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Żory, PL
This pair of model 269 armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s and has been fully restored. The bentwood frames are finished with a smooth satin lacquer that highlig...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
By Madeleine Castaing, Jacob Frères
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest are swan-shaped and front legs are lion-legs-shaped. The seats are covered with a ...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$9,457 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Hessian tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very high quality pair of French tub chairs. Elegant design and neat proportions. Ideal bedroom chairs or occasional seating in a living room.
Measurements Height 82cm W...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,217 / set
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Plantation Chair, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A 20th century antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian Wicker and Wood Plantation Chair with extendable arms and turned baluster legs. Made from teak wood ...
Category
1920s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,827 / item
Børge Mogensen Vintage Pair of Spanish Chairs Oak Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of vintage Spanish chairs with newly upholsterd vachetta leather- by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, Fredericia Stolefabrik, labelled, midcentury.
A pair of labelled Børge Mogensen's ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
$2,800 / item
Late Regency Rosewood & Leather Library Chair
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Regency Rosewood & Leather Library Chair
Recently upholstered with
Deep Buttoned Leather,
Polished & Coloured to Chestnut
Brass stud deta...
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Acerbis Palla Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the
Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative
energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,980 / item
Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Dedar Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Vitória lounge chair draws its inspiration from the graceful contours of the lette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,139 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of mid-century Aino Aalto club chairs from the 1930s-40s manufactured by Huonekalu- and Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The chairs are made of oak and feature a beautiful br...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Armchairs in Cognac Leather Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Armchairs in cognac leather, Italian design 1970s
Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
Little used, found in a notary's office in my city.
Category
1970s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$1,229 Sale Price
52% Off
Rare set of 4 cinematic Bridge Gaming Chairs 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Step back in time with this exceptional set of bridge chairs from the early 1950s. These chairs are a fun and original representation of the 4 card suits; Clubs, Spades, Hearts and ...
Category
1950s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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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