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Armchairs For Sale
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Midcentury 366 Club Armchair in Yellow Boucle, Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Faux Leather, Beech

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s. Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling. Good...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Pierre Frey Lichen
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion, creates an interlocking detail between the two elements, ...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Mid-Century Modern mahogany Ward Bennett bent wood arm chairs. They are marked with the red metal tag, and there are two pairs a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Vintage Chairs in Orange Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a orange beautiful velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uph...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991, Made in Italy.  The Virgola armchair designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex has a steel frame. The padding is polyurethane and pol...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern round arm armchair and ottoman. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, golden brown, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date. Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs. They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric. Footnotes: A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...
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1780s George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th century Howard and sons Grafton armchair
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of McGuire Boho Rattan Target Back Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of John Elinor McGuire lounge armchairs in honeyed brown bamboo and rattan, beautifully formed with square backs detailed by X splats with target motif concentric circles in g...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Leather

Set of 4 Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. This stylish chairs feature a stunnin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Smith & Watson Regency Style Caned Armchairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of 4 Smith & Watson Regency Style Caned Armchairs. Each Armchair with tie on loose seats, used but presentable condition. Chairs were touched up and waxed.
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2010s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Logniture, Brutalist Sculptural Armchair, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Organic, 1/1
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Step into the realm of bold, uncompromising design with the Logniture Brutalist Sculptural Armchair—a true masterpiece in solid burnt oak wood. This one-of-a-kind armchair is not jus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Emerald Green Velvet Armchair with Dark Wood Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern armchair features a sophisticated design suitable for residential, hospitality, or commercial applications. The chair is upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet, offer...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Art Deco Armchair, 1930s Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design, 1970s Production, Fully Restored and Upholstered in Locally Crafted, High-Quality Ribbed Cream Fabric This exceptional pair of Italian Art ...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Ash

French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful lounge chair in the Louis XV style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Minton - Spidell during the 20th century. The chair has a wooden frame and cabri...
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fruitwood

21st Century Oscar Wood Armchair, in Darkened Sycamore, by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Wood Armchair, in Darkened Sycamore, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Inspired by the poetic curves of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture, the Oscar Collection captivates with its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous m...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed and produced by the famous Italian company Giorgetti, they are in lacquered solid beech and armrests in polished Pau Ferro, the seat and back pad...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Beech

Locus Solus Green Armchair by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Reinterpreting her Sgarsul rocking chair in contemporary style, Gae Aulenti created the Locus Solus Armchair, whose tubular steel frame and bright...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Stendig
Located in Dorchester, MA
First manufactured in 1928 by Thonet, Marcel Breuer's Cesca Chair has become an icon of modern chair design. This version of the armchair has an original tubular steel-frame with bee...
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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mies Van Der Rohe Set of Two Weissenhof MR20 Armchair Bauhaus
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mies van der Rohe Set of Two armchair mr20., circa 1928, for Tecta. Frame tubular steel chromed. In good original condition, preserving a beautifull patina, with minor wear consiste...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s. The leather shows signs of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Gray Alpaca Wool Armchair and Stool, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique alpaca wool armchair, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Yellow Chenille Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchairs have been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery material has been used - yellow upholstery fabric...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Dusty Pink Bouclé Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of dusty pink bouclé armchairs, designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The armchairs will be per...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs - Italy, 1940's Wonderful shape with curved floating arms and beautiful original upholstery with green buttons and piping. Wavy scalloped t...
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1940s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

“Oskar” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Oskar’ armchair was designed in 1939, the same year that Carl Malmsten participated in the New York World’s Fair. It was there that the expression “Swedish Modern” was coined, b...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hand Tailored Fringes Armchair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut armchair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut open arms standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs to the front and o...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Shadow Red Armchair Padded with Soft Polyurethane Foam by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce by Meritalia is moldless. It’s the result of a manufacturing process developed and perfected by Meritalia: the armchair is shaped with the inject...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 "Pagrù" Model Armchairs Design by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 very rare "pagrù" model armchairs 1P production based on a design by Claudio Vagnoni, 1968 gray velvet upholstery they measure 73 cm in height, 75 cm in width, 105 cm ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Pair Regency Style Black Gold Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century ebonized and gilt Regency style cane chairs with newly upholstered loose seat cushion in ticking. These chairs are professionally upholstered and are also av...
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20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Art Nouveau Mahogany Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An intriguing French Art Nouveau armchair–no doubt inspired by the design language of the Vienna Secession movement in the same time period–synthesizing clean, architectural influenc...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Monumental 1930s French Wingback Armchair in Ivory Bouclé with Sculpted Frame
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental 1930s French Wingback Armchair in Ivory Bouclé with Sculpted Walnut Frame. A bold and exceptional example of 1930s French design, this monumental wingback armchair captur...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
$8,300 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair For Cassina Icon of Italian design in the 1950s and symbol of the utmost stylistic, material and technological innovation, the Lady armchair by Marco Zanu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair For Cassina
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair For Cassina
$6,007 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Mid Century Pair of Armchairs in Teak in the Style of Eugen Schmidt, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This stylish pair of mid-century armchairs, crafted around 1960, reflects the refined modernism characteristic of Eugen Schmidt’s design aesthetic. Made from beautifully grained teak...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Armchairs French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival, To be recovered. circa 1880. Good condition. Frames sound and solid. Shipping: L146 P 68 H 12...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Fauteuil LC2 en cuir années 80 par Le Corbusier pour Cassina
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
Fauteuil LC2 dessiné par le trio Le Corbusier - Jeanneret - Perriand en 1928. Cuir d’origine bleu en bel état, pas de défaut à signaler. Dimensions: Largeur: 76 cm Profondeur: 70 cm ...
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1980s French Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Midcentury Light Pink Club Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

19th century English country house armchair by Waring & Gillow
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs, 1930s Design, 1970s Production, Fully Restored and Upholstered in Locally Crafted, High-Quality Ribbed Cream Fabric This exceptional pair of Ital...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Cotton, Silk

Hello Lounge Chair–Sculptural Contemporary design Seating in Dedar Tiger 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

Pair of Bridge Chairs Brown Faux-Leather French Art Deco, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Art Deco bridge chairs, circa 1930 Two open armchairs in brown textured sky and cream-coloured edging. Like all bridge chairs from this period, the structure of the ch...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Faux Leather

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Arm Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period club chair or armchair By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Finn Juhl SW 96 Armchair in Teak, Oak and Cane, Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1956
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1954, designated as model SW 96. It was produced by the cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in 1956 and manufactured in very limited qua...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Oak, Teak

Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style. The upholstery i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Monumental Italian 1950s Wood Lounge Chair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Lounge Chair Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich in Lacquered Wood and Linen Seat.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating chair composed of symmetrically-placed horns from Texas long-Horn steer which form the back, sides & leg supports, with a wide seat upholstered in leather that is original. The horns have been matched perfectly for color and size, which together with the choice of leather, gives a very pleasing visual experience. The chair has a label (business card) stapled on the bottom from Jean Roy...
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1960s American Rustic Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Leather

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hitchin, England
A single Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen-colored cotton velvet. Completed in Designers Guild 'Varese' velvet, which is a cotton velvet that...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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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