New in Armchairs
2010s Brazilian New in Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique New in Armchairs
Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern New in Armchairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s French Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Ash
1960s European Vintage New in Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern New in Armchairs
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Iron
Late 19th Century English George II Antique New in Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Teak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern New in Armchairs
Leather
1970s Swedish Vintage New in Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern New in Armchairs
Steel
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Leather, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical New in Armchairs
Metal, Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
1830s William IV Antique New in Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Suede, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
18th Century French Baroque Antique New in Armchairs
Oak
18th Century Louis XV Antique New in Armchairs
Walnut
1990s Swedish Post-Modern New in Armchairs
Aluminum
1940s French Empire Vintage New in Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Vintage New in Armchairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage New in Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique New in Armchairs
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Indian Antique New in Armchairs
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Metal
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Metal
1860s French Louis XVI Antique New in Armchairs
Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique New in Armchairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique New in Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British New in Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British New in Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Mexican Modern New in Armchairs
Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern New in Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Oak, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Chenille, Wool, Oak, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Armchairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Armchairs
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Wool, Mohair, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern New in Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Wool, Faux Fur, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco New in Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Cotton, Fabric
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Wood, Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Fabric
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Armchairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian New in Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British New in Armchairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak
2010s South African Modern New in Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
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.