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Armchairs For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1940s
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and carved flowers adorning the back and skirt.
Newer, professionally applied layered white pain...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of carved oak 19th century armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of carved oak 19th century armchairs circa 1890.
Good quality pair of chairs very much in the taste of chippendale. Typical shaped back rest with carved detailing. Scrolled a...
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
This pair of armchairs is designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). The shape of the lines are striking a...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of giltwood French Louis XVI- Style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fine giltwood hand carving makes these chairs exceptionally fine.
The gilding is original with a soft patina. The legs are reeded and
A circular pendant design is set on the corners....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Art Deco Armchair in Walnut in the Style of Andre Arbus, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco armchair in walnut in the style of
Andre Arbus
circa 1940
patina to redoo
upholstery to be redone, a tear in the backrest
2 armchairs are also available. in another ad
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
English Regency 19th Century Armchair in Oak
Located in Lomita, CA
A Regency style carved oak open armchair from England, late 19th century with a modern feel is a design tour de force. The wood has aged beautifully over time and has a lustrous patina. The chair is sturdy and comfortable.
The armchair has a rounded tablet...
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1880s English Regency Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Monumental Armchair in Oak and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, rush, Europe, 1940s
Monumental armchair in oak with a strong presence and appearance. This stately piece is executed in oak and rush and was made in Europe in the 19...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Rush
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive rare pair of throne chairs in perfect Italian Renaissance style, late 19th century. Made of solid walnut wood. The finely carved wooden backrest with very complex decorati...
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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair of Wooden Curved Arms Art-Deco Armchairs, France, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of wooden curved arms art deco armchairs, France, 1940s.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
Bruno Mathsson High Back Armchair Model "Eva" Produced by Karl Mathsson, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare high back midcentury armchair model "Eva" designed by Bruno Mathsson in birch and original webbing produced by Karl Mathsson Värnamo in 1941. In good vintage condition with grea...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Paper, Birch
Exceptional Guglielmo Ulrich Armchair in Velvet and Fluted Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s.
The elegant design is marked by the distinct, curved lines of the winged backrest and the rounded li...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Set of a Massive Sofa and Two Armchairs in Dark Red Velvet Cover, 1940s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa set consists of a massive sofa and two armchairs from the Italian 1940s. The armchairs as well as the sofa are upholstered in dark red velvet fa...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Country: French
Materials: Carved Wood
Condition: Newly Upholstered
Style: French Louis XV
Year: 1940’s
$4,5...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vienna Secession J. & J. Kohn 1880/90 Armchair No. 11
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
It was 1885 that the entire set No. 11 was presented: sofa, chair and armchair, characterized by having an oval piece -or three in the case of the sofa- meshed on the back. . The sof...
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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare beautiful armchair made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat.
You see these chairs normally as corner chairs but very rarely as a "normal" chair.
Fit perfectly with the ...
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1890s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Large 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french carved walnut large armchairs, circa 1880.
Elegant pair of 19th century armchairs which are generous in the seat dimensions. Beautifully carved scrolling arms wi...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Eastlake Style Armchair in Rust and Sky Blue
Located in Munster, IN
Curiously carved, this vintage wood-framed armchair deserved a great upholstery fabric to complement her Eastlake frame. Delicate geometry, shallow etchings, and a dark finish are ic...
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Italian Walnut Wood Armchair with Raw Silk Upholstery, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
With its highly decorative motifs, this majestic Italian armchair with raw silk upholstery is in the Baroque style. The walnut frame, which was hand-carved in Italy, circa 1890, has ...
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1890s Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Howard & Sons Ltd Antique English Bridgewater Arm Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Howard & Sons LTD Bridgewater arm chair retaining It’s original upholstery in H & S monogram ticking, the Bridgewater is one of the most popular models of outstanding quality has wha...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s
Located in Brussel, BE
Pair of white Art Deco easy chairs, 1940s. New white fabric.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Gilt and Carved 19th Century Cane Upholstered Bergere Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, mid to late 19th century French cane and upholstered carved and gilt armchair. The armchair features carved and gilt floral swags around the caned back, running coin orna...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of mid-century easy chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers.
Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern fo...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair 19th C. French Paint and Gilt Decorated Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scrolled arm ends and ribbed curved supports ending in gilt rosettes on the skirt rails. Raised on tapering fluted cylindrical legs. Upholstered in fine pale tone petit point featuri...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship which is especially true for Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers, Fritz Hansen. This beaut...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique Empire armchair, mahogany, around 1890.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Empire armchair, mahogany, around 1890.
Solid mahogany body. Back and seat upholstered and covered with a classic striped fabric cover...
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1890s European Empire Revival Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Expertly Restored -Hans Wegner "Round" Teak & Cane Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
Late 19thc Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in Sherborne, GB
5940
Late 19thc Walnut Wing Armchair
With square tapered legs and brass collars and castors
Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Che...
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1890s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Armchairs, a Pair, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
One of a kind Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design.
Structure in solid oak and seat and backrest in oak.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Modern Gösta Jonsson Shepskin Armchiars
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of classic easy chairs in elm wood and sheepskin designed by Gösta Jonsson for Jönköping. Sweden 1940s.
Excellent vintage condition, these seats have been reupholstered and ref...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The seating designs of the architect and designer, s, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Forgotten Ornäs”. His d...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and bleached side chairs. Upholstered in creme and tan animal print and beautiful carvings as well. Makes an elegant statement!
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lovely Victorian Oak Armchair
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful Victorian Oak Armchair. A fabulous Victorian antique upholstered armchair. The antique armchair has a Beautiful green fabric u...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs, circa 1880. These armchairs are ample and would work well in a variety of settings.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Tubular Steel Bauhaus Armchairs, circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Tubular Steel Bauhaus Armchairs circa 1940s
- Tubular steel frames with cast aluminum backs
- Wooden armrests
- Black linen upholstery
- Sprung seats
- German ~ 1940s
- 60cm ...
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1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0239 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turn...
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Late 19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Gio Ponti Set of Four Painted and Gilded Iron Armchairs, 1948
Located in Milan, IT
Gio Ponti set of four painted and gilded Iron armchairs 1948.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Gold Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century, offering both comfort and style in abundance. Upholstered in a stunning vintage gold fabric...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Two Reconstruction Walnut Armchairs, 1940s, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Captivating Set of Two French Reconstruction Walnut Armchairs with Colonial Inspiration - Preserved Authentic Patina
Presenting a stunning set of two French Reconstruction armchairs...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV, Regence Armchairs, Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV - Regence armchairs ~ Bergeres are an incredibly stylish way to add comfortable seating to your favorite room! Upholstered in a very high-quality ta...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs from Provence, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office, study or a den with this elegant suite of four antique armchairs! Crafted in Provence, France circa 1880, each fauteuil stands on cabriole legs ending with escarg...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
High style pair of arm, lounge chairs by the Grosfeld House Furniture Company. The chairs feature hand carved wood frames with decorative tassels etc.Age appropriate wear to wood, Gl...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
Located in København K, 84
In the annals of mid-20th century design, this rare 1945 Fritz Hansen easy chair (model 1595) with long haired Icelandic sheepskin stands as a testament to the innovative spirit and ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique French Armchairs in Figured Walnut, His and Her Pair in Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Armchairs hand carved from solid Figured Walnut in the late 1800s. Some dealers might refer to these as a "near-pair", while others might call the Pair of Antique Armc...
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1890s French Country Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs
These a...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1950s, Original British Design by Jas Shoolbred, Morris and Co. Style
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, original British design by Jas Shoolbred. In the style of Morris and Co, after a design by Phillip Webb. Armchair with footstool, neck pillow. Adjustable back and adjustable foot stool...
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1940s British Victorian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1940s Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Newly lacquered wooden parts in black color
- Heigh of seat 43 cm
- adjustable 82 - 105 cm.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair represents a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoure...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Ligna Bentwood Armchair B9 / 209, circa 1940
By Ligna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Ligna in the style of Thonet, circa 1940.
Manufactured in Czechoslovakia.
This piece has an attribution mark such as a manufacturer’s label.
The design of this...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Sculptural Pair of Gustav Axel Berg Armchairs in Beech and Wool, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Gustav Axel Berg in the late 1940s. The chairs were manufactured by Berg's own company AB G.A. Bergs in Sweden.
The striking design is ma...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century Rustic French Chair with Straw Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic Hand Made Thatched Seat Chair, France, Rhone Alps Region
Beautiful grain & Patina
Seat h: 13-13.5 in.
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1880s French Rustic Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Marquetry Mahogany Armchair with Embroidered Seat and Silk Underside
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful Inlaid Mahogany chair with arms and an embroidered seat. The chair has elegant, slim carved arms and legs and a spindle back.
A beautiful English chair from the Victo...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
1940s Czech White Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of wooden armchairs was made in the former Czechoslovakia, circa 1940. Combining the cushioned comfort of a gently reclined seat with the keen lines of an angular wooden fr...
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Walnut Armchair From the Late 19th Century in Black Leather
Located in Opole, PL
Walnut Armchair From the Late 19th Century in Black Leather
We present you this walnut armchair with upholstered armrests, seat and medallion-shaped backrest. The legs are bent. T...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a remarkable pair of armchairs from the 1950s, skillfully reupholstered in a pristine white boucle fabric. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, these c...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
French Armchair, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This Colonial-style armchair was designed in the 1950s. They are made up of a solid mahogany structure and a cane seat and backrest.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut armchairs features a central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Pair of Kropacek Kozelka Adjustable Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Newly lacquered wooden parts in black color
- Height of seat 43 cm
- adjustable 82 - 105 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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.
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