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Armchairs For Sale
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina A modern chair with a cultural heritage, expression of the creative genius of Vico Magistrett...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair For Cassina
$3,260 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century set of four barrel back armchairs or lounge chairs crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a thick pole rattan cons...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Métaphores Tweed, 2025
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geome...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina
$2,681 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Hello Lounge Chair–Contemporary design Seating in Dedar Tiger Beat 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 ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina A masterful modern armchair. An expert re-edition by Cassina starting with the mo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Armchairs Upholstered In Soft Boucle' Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This set of two armchairs is fully upholstered in soft boucle fabric, offering a luxurious wool-like texture that combines comfort with contemporary sophistication. Designed to compl...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 3/4 in W: 26 in D: 27 1/2 in SH: 16 1/4 in Add a touch of French refinement and timeless elegance to your interior with this charming pair of Louis XV style carv...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful smaller scale chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Nice comfortable chair sitting on stubby mahogany legs with casters. Chair is quite comfortable. Liste...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century hand carved French walnut Louis XIV style armchair features hand carved armrests with scrolling acanthus leaves. The seat rests on spooled legs joined by...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms
Located in London, GB
This pair of Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair is made up of one chair with a round metal label and the other chair without any label. Despite these differences the wood col...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing and rare set of six vintage dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd., comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs (also known as captain’s chairs). These sculptural, channel-tufted chairs exemplify 1970s Postmodern glamour and offer strong visual appeal with their plush, modular upholstery and cantilevered brass bases. The label from Finesse Furniture Ltd is intact and present on five of the six of the chairs. The distinct silhouette of these chairs defined by stacked, contoured cushions and bold lines recalls the maximalist interiors popularized by designers like Steve Chase, while their construction and proportions also nod to the Art Deco revival and Hollywood Regency influences of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The unique design invites creative reupholstery: each channel-tufted section could be re-covered in contrasting tones or textures for a highly personalized, expressive look. These chairs would pair beautifully with a high-gloss lacquered or burl wood dining table, or a round glass or travertine-top table for a more eclectic aesthetic. This sculptural set of dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern, or Hollywood Regency interior, but could also add a splash of glam to a Contemporary, Transitional, or even Art Deco inspired home or penthouse apartment. Also consider mixing them in with a Traditional or Minimalist space for a bold juxtaposition. Ideal for a commercial project such as a hotel dining room, members club, or design studio showroom. Consider using as dining chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, side chairs, conference or meeting room chairs...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Customizable Walnut Armchair with Cane Backrest and Beige Cushion – Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Vanno armchair combines timeless elegance with modern functionality, making it a versatile addition to any space. Crafted with a warm walnut finish frame, this armchair reflects ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Teak

Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and grey bouclé fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fane armchair blends timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Folding Lounge Armchairs Rex Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia, 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
The "REX" Chair is a Scandinavian design, inspired wooden chair design, that is included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in New York City and was designed by Slove...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Frame of solid rosewood with beautifully aged black patinated leather upholstery. All ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Catherine armchairs by Joseph André Motte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare fauteuil de Joseph André Motte piétement laqué blanc d’origine dit Catherine pour les éditions Rougier en 1952.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand created by Ola Szewczul, designer of vintage interior architecture and photographer. Designed in 2023, produced from 2024 at the Vintola Studio Factory in Poland. Well crafted hand made product. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality wool. Very beautiful and comfortable item! Here set of 10 chairs is available. All options of fabrics and wood colors are possible to prepare. Change of dimensions are also possible. Please ask for more informations. About the fabric used in this option: A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use. Dedar Schwarzwald...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf Kurul armchair skilled crafted by EG Møbler in Denmark The chair is made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comfortable and "h...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Iris Beige Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Lounge chair with tubular metal frame painted in different finishes. This chair combines modern design and high-quality materials, making it a distinctive element for any space. Back...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Tiger Mountain Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Modern Karin Mobring Armchairs Model Diana by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, 1974. Produced by Ikea in Sweden. These ones are sold as a pair. The frame is made in lacquered pine, and the upholstery is made in n...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Linen, Pine

Corda Champagne Iron Outdoor Armchair by Zanellato&Bortotto
Located in Milan, IT
The Corda Armchair, designed by Zanellato & Bortotto, exemplifies a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort, ideal for outdoor spaces. Crafted from premium iron, this armchair featu...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Minimalist Armchair Fully Upholstered In Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegant and bold, this custom-made armchair is a statement piece for any space. Curving edges with hugging back for the ultimate comfort with a high-density foam fixed seat. Contact ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Velvet

The 'Rathmell' Armchair
Located in Malton, GB
As part of our second collection we have taken influence for our seating from the strong classic designs of the British country house. We have always felt this style of seating offer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Customizable Teak Wood Accent Chair with Cane Back and Gray Upholstery, Laguna
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna teak wood occasional chair designed by Aciole Felix for Uultis upholstered in a light gray fabric with black and gold cane accents. The Laguna oc...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Heart Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Executive Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Dedar Tiger Velvet Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose. Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Leontigre Jacquard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Black Matte Armchair with Woven Cane Back and Gray Upholstered Seat - Vanno Line
Located in Miami, FL
This striking armchair brings together natural texture, modern lines, and artisan craftsmanship in a design that feels both elevated and grounded. *Please check availability prior to...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Turin School Armchairs in Walnut and Ochre & Navy Bouclé, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of armchairs was designed and produced in the Turin region of Italy in the early 1950s. The design is distinguished by the geometric, angular lines of the armrest...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style hand carved walnut armchair features elegant barley twist legs and gracefully scrolled armrests with acanthus leaf carvings. An H...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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18th Century Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

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Giltwood

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair, Sapele Wood, Dedar Linen, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to encourage a paus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960 Designer: Unknown Origin: Spain Material: Solid teak wood Era: Circa 1960 Condition: Original condition with minor wear consis...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Wood Armchair
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design" Manufacturer: Unknown Production Year: Circa 1990 Material: Brown leather and walnut wood Condition: Goo...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Sweet Green Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Sweet armchair features a sculptural, rounded design inspired by a spherical form with a carved-out seat reminiscent of a soft, risen pastry. Its classic bergère-style interior c...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina With a real passion for the mountains, Charlotte Perriand designed the iconic Doron Hotel armchair in 1947 for the Méribel Les A...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Alcove Contemporary Linear Armchair With Fringe Base In Chocolate Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Natural Woven Cane and Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair embodies a refined mid-century modern aesthetic, blending sculptural woodwork with rich, tactile upholstery. The frame features elegantly curved armrests in a walnu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
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20th Century British Bohemian Armchairs

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Cane, Rattan

Pair of Minio Swivel Armchair - Modern Upholstered Design, Curved Arms by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Production Time: 6-7 weeks. The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curved ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Mid-Century 'Strax' Stacking Arm Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Strax' stacking arm chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 1980s. Molded black plastic seat and back rest with tapered Birch legs designed to stack and interlock to make...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic, Birch

Early 20th century tan leather wing back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century tan leather wing back armchair circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this beautiful wingback armchair that has all the ideal proportions. Scrolling back rest and w...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Centuri Modern Two armchairs in painted metal and fabric Design Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of armchairs with black painted metal tubular structure, backrest and seat with padding and fabric covering in turquoise tones. Please watch the video and photos carefully, than...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Bamboo Cane Back Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of McGuire organic modern rattan bamboo cane back arm chairs. These vintage 1970s organic modern chairs were designed in the classic tradition, using beautiful materials simpl...
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Acerbis Palla Armchair with Pouf 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Morphologica Nebraska Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides Also available with black le...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Moroso Doodle Armchair Premium Leather Italian Mid Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The Doodle Armchair from Moroso – From the hand which unconsciously doodles during a phone call, lines of thought spring out. Innocent reflections which go through an accumulative p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholstered in cream Damask fabric, these chairs, with their deep and wide seats, are designed for lounging in comfort. It’s a very chic pair of 'fauteuils cabriolets...
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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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