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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Country
Ron Arad, Victoria and Albert Moroso Armchair
By Ron Arad
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ron Arad, Victoria and Albert Moroso armchair, blue wool cover.
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight.
Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moroso FJORD Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a piece of seashell, which has been broken and smoothed by the waves, Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of seats for both the home and public spaces. As the name sugge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair Play by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
PLAY Armchair by Dmitriy Kozinenko – A Modern Icon of Playful Design and Comfort
The PLAY armchair, designed by Dmitriy Kozinenko, is a contemporary masterpiece that seamlessly blen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Colima Wood Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima wood armchair is built with feather cushions, paper fabric and a charred wood exoskeleton using the Japanese Yakisugi technique that pres...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rope
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Smock Swivel Lounge Arm Chair In Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Smock armchair, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2005. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The chair is made up of a powder coate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 rattan armchair by Lio Carminati, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of two rattan armchairs by Lio Carminati, circa 1960, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of mid-century design and the skilled craftsmanship of Italian designer Lio...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 2 High Black Lacquered "Peggy" Arm Chairs by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 2 high back lacquered lounge chairs "Peggy" by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy 1990s
Looking for a stylish and comfortable seating solution for your home or office? Look ...
Category
1990s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary "Gaulinetta" Dining Chair Red Lacquered Ash Wood by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulinetta is an evolution of the Gaulino chair. In words of Oscar Tusquets In homage to Enzo Mari, who called his chair Tonietta, a derivative of Thonet, I’ve called this chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
Riva Armchair Yellow by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
A harmonious blend of craftsmanship and relaxation, the Riva Lounge Chair features a sculptural wooden base paired with plush, upholstered cushions. Its fluid, organic form offers bo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vao Armchair by Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Vao armchair is part of the new Greenkiss Eco-Luxury collection.
Armchair and pouf with well-rounded lines, with legs made of discarded eco-friendly solid ash with an acetic finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Italian Modern Brown Suede Marenco Armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown suede Marenco armchair by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s.
Marenco model armchair, with invisible metal structure and wooden base, to which the cushions that compose it are anchored, covered in suede.
Project by Mario Marenco for Arflex, around 1970.
Perfect condition, new leather upholstery.
Measurements in cm 108x100x66h
Il design inconfondibile e l’ampia modularità rendono ancor oggi il divano Marenco...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Shao Fan Art Armchairs
By Shao Fan
Located in Denton, TX
Combined two single arm chairs executed in 1996 by Shao Fan. Made of catalpa and elmwood. He has designed furniture which represents art rather than being purely functional. Each ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Paint, Upholstery
Easychair Vidigal 2 Brazilian Contemporary Handwoven Natural Fiber by Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This armchair is the result of several experiences with handwoven natural fiber rush. On this armchair project we focused on exploring the in numerous possibilities of contrast and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Bioma Armchair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Bioma armchair by Imperfettolab
2016/2019
Designer: Verter Turroni
Limited edition
Dimensions: W 275 x D 90 x H 100 cm
Materials: Fiberglass and metal base
Armchair in fibreg...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Rattan Armchair Set in White Washed Solid Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary rattan armchair set of two. The seat is upholstered in white Bouclé and the back in woven natural cane. The solid oakwood structure provides strength and lightness to th...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan, Oak
Modern Grass Curved Sofa, Nobilis Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass curved sofa takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
MW05 armchair in modern style for outdoor use with transparent panels.
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Ultra-design and sculptural, the MW05 bicolor armchair in its outdoor version is a true work of art, designed to enhance your outdoor spaces. Winner of the first prize in the Furnitu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Gufram Magritta Sculpture-Armchair by Sebastian Matta
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Magritta is a sculpture-armchair, homage to Surrealism. The green apple and the black bowler hat, recurrent figurative elements in the works of René Magritte, are assembled by the vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Curved Elm Armchair with New Upholstery, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Upholstered lounge chair with curved elm armrests.
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Classic Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Wanderlust contemporary chaise lounge belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Cedar Wood Armchairs Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The BIGNÉ is designed by renowned Italian pastry chef Iginio Massari in collaboration with Riva 1920, a prestigious Italian furniture manufacturer known for its high-quality craftsma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cedar
Colette Armchair by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A harmonious combination of refined design and cozy volumes, this armchair is a unique addition to a living room or study. Its sinuous silhouette in solid wood is covered with a plus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Conchula curved sofa is a room-defining furniture piece, dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Jones Linen Slipcover Armchair, Custom Made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jones is a classic armchair influenced by the traditional English designs of the 18th century.
Its low seat and gently sloping back contribute to its remarkable comfort.
The Jones Armchair is customizable, made to order, and we offer a variety of linen and hemp fabric choices with either visible or hidden seams.
The chair is handcrafted by Blasco...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hemp
"Nemo" Brass, Iron or Copper Finished Head-Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade
By Driade, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Nemo" is an iconic polyethylene fixed or swivel monobloc head-armchair available in metal powder finishes (metal powder mixed with resin) such as iron, copper and brass. As these finishes contain metal powder, natural oxidation has to be considered as a peculiar feature of the armchair and not as a defect. Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 32.6", W. 35.4", H. 53.1", Seat H. 16.1"
FABIO NOVEMBRE uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This human figure is capable of becoming abstract and universal, able to propose a mythical beauty as occurred in Greek art. So that Nemo, a face with classic features, is hollowed out to create an inhabitable space. The result is a head-armchair to be lived from the inside. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant.
Fabio Novembre said about Nemo:
"In 2010 it happened that the name "Nemo" immediately evoked the famous little fish, protagonist of the movie of the same name, made by Pixar in 2003.
If this question had been asked at the end of the nineteenth century, the answer would have probably been Captain Nemo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Modern Italian High Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century lounge chairs feature high sculpted seat backs, comfortable and accommodating seats and tapered hardwood legs. Exquisite two tone fabric is complimen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Leather Dining Armchair Made to Order in Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary chair with armrests, solid beech structure in walnut finish.
Expertly stitched with a modern channel design, this striking arm chair invites comfort with its supple lea...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Hans J. Wegner 'China Chairs' Model FH4283 in Cherrywood and Black Leath
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner, 1914–2007
Pair of 'China Chairs', model FH4283, crafted in solid, matte-lacquered cherry wood with matching seat cushions in black leather.
Originally designed in 1944 and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2002.
The chairs are in excellent condition and showcase outstanding craftsmanship.
About the model:
The China Chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944 as a simplified and elegant reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese armchair from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), often referred to as the “Horse Shoe” chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cherry
2022 Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Collection Lounge Chair w/ Aluminum Frame
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1966 Collection Outdoor Lounge Chair, Model 1966-25, originally designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll in 1966. This particular example dates to 2022. The chair is construct...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
19th century French carved walnut tapestry armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french carved walnut tapestry armchairs circa 1870.
Fine quality pair of french carved armchairs, with fine craftmanship shown in the quality of the carving.
Heavily c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of 6 Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Harlowe dining chairs. This exquisite iron frame is gently hand forged and sculpted. Perfectly poised and perched on delicate tapering legs. The tight seat and bolster back ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Plywood Orange Leather Low Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium.
Footstool structure base in tubular steel and painted. Seat, backrest and footstool are in plywood with exteriors in walnut nature effect ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair model "Leda" Black Edition by Salvador Dalí Spanish Surrealism
Located in Barcelona, ES
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to ever...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern Black Bamboo Bentwood Armchair or Lounge Chair, IDN 2023
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, stylish black armchair or lounge chair from an indonesian artist. This incredible designed, modern armchair impresses with its beautiful shaped wide lines. Elaborately ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
"Monseigneur" Quilted Leather Armchair Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Monseigneur" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a padded quilted leather structure, with stainless cast steel front legs and ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Laurameroni "Drapè Lounge" Modern Swivel Armchair in Hand-Pleated Leather
Located in Monza, IT
Rotating padded armchair covered with a Cat. B SAVANA leather drapery. Metal base with RAL 7005 "mouse-gray" lacquering.
FINISH:
Cat. B SAVANA leather 1001
Drapery, also known as m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on ocean liners and today is a part of Molteni&C's Heritage Collection. A contoured backres...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Astral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Leather Easychair and Pouf by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Armchair with structure in solid wood and upholstered fiberglass.
Armchair + Stool.
The “Astral” armchair is Lattoog's latest release for Emporio das Cadeiras and is the youngest of a family of furniture affectionately baptized by the designers of Serie Viralatas. Two pieces of furniture, in general modernist classics, are fused (or syncretized) to result in a third design of an original piece of furniture, completely different from the others, but with a strong “genetic load” of its generative matrices. A concept invented by Lattoog in 2005 that has been a great influence for designers from Brazil and abroad as well. Here, strong but subtle references to Brazilian roots and culture are presented: Miscegenation, syncretism and “viralism”.
Astral is born from the fusion of the shapes of the Tank armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Customizable Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
LEWIS Lounge Chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
LEWIS’ modern and consensual design makes it the perfect armchair for any room. It can be upholstered in contrasting fabrics for a bolder result or using the same fabric for classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape armchair a real eyecatch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
PLUMP/A Black Velvet Armchair in Solid Walnut Wood Frame
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Experience the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with our exclusive collection of handcrafted treasures. Introducing the allure of anthropomorphic and rounded perfection, our artisana...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Velvet
Italian modern brown faux leather and chromed metal armchairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown faux leather and chromed metal armchairs, 1970s
Pair of brown faux leather armchairs with buttons. The structure is in chromed metal tubing and comprises the leg...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Teddy Chair
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and around the seat cushion, transitioning from leg, to arm, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Brass armchair model "Leda" By Salvador Dalí 20th Century Spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda"
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Salvador Dali
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail in Dalí’s painting.
Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on one condition: That we sit uncomfortably.” We can sit on the Leda, but due to the fact that it only has three legs and that the chair is heavy, it being made of solid brass, is more a work of art than a functional piece of furniture.
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2022
Artworks by Salvador Dalí: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2022
Salvador Dalí is the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century and the most famous Surrealist. Though chiefly remembered for his painterly output, in the course of his long career he successfully turned to sculpture, printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, filmmaking and design.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents.
In the Paris of the 1930s, Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends working in the application of art to a number of varied disciplines, beyond the study of purely pictorial art. One of these, Jean-Michel Frank, an acclaimed furniture designer and decorator in Paris at that time, got on extremely well with Dalí, and together they developed a number of ideas. One example of this is the Bracelli lamp, a classic design in Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working that Dalí adopted for his home in Portlligat.
Among Dalí’s projects, which add to his CV as a designer, are the garden furniture for his home in Portlligat, the complete architecture of the Night Club (in the shape of a hedgehog) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and a project for a bar in California in the 1940s.
His creations were not limited to traditional furniture elements, but included taps, handles, knobs, prints and objects of indeterminate use. In 1933, Dalí even registered the patent for the design of a bench as an outdoor seat. In the 1990s, a team of experts led by Oscar Tusquets set out to bring to life the furniture that Dalí had sketched for Jean-Michel Frank, including the Leda chair and low table taken from the 1935 painting “Femme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-2847 Armchair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Just as independent as its role model DS-47 is its little brother DS-2847: the soft form of this children’s model is based on the specific properties of NECK leather. The thick bull ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Armchair on Castors Made to Order in Custom Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The designer's goal on creating this lounge chair was to seek comfort and amazement at the highest level. With its hidden castors you can easily glide across the space to surprise yo...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Contemporary Velvet Armchair Offered With Nails On The Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Lou Hodges Lounge Chair
By Lou Hodges
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare lounge chair designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s. Cantilever design oak frame features trademark rounded edges. Restored in striking black ceruse fin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Lounge Armchair Curved Back with Floral Design
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by our silver award-winning collection "Lazy Day," the outdoor lounge armchair "Let's Go Outside" is part of our first outdoor line. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Cut Steel, Metal
"Bendita" Outdoor Armchair in Aluminum and Naval Rope Handmade
Located in Centro, RS
The Bendita armchair could be used indoors and outdoors.
Its curvilinear features in aluminum materialize the soul of the project in every minute detail of the handmade naval rope b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two Savonarola armchairs
I have a pair, this auction is for the chair with Lion head arms , the other chair which is listed under my othe...
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Network 159 Outdoor Teak Dining Armchair
By RODA, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Roda network 159 armchair made in solid teak wood and grey polyester belts.
For outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester, Teak
Over Armchair by Marco and Giulio Mantellassi
Located in Milan, IT
Precious historical product of the Mantellassi archive. Structure in cast bronze and hand-chiseled, this important piece represents a cult of our collection. Due to its extraordinary...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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.