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Armchairs For Sale
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Carved Details, Europe First half of the 20th C
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Carved Details, Europe First half of the 20th C

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Carved Details, Europe First half of the 20th C

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of armchairs is rooted in the European Art Deco movement. It was a period defined by confidence, structure, and a belief in modern luxury. Art Deco design emerged between t...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an iconic Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair, widely known as the "Pretzel" chair. Designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. Originally manufactured by Plycraft...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

French alp wood armchair
French alp wood armchair

French alp wood armchair

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Unique French alp wood armchair

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Signed Gunlocke Sculpted Walnut Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Signed Gunlocke Sculpted Walnut Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Signed Gunlocke Sculpted Walnut Armchair

By Gunlocke

Located in West Chester, PA

Genuine Gunlocke solid walnut chair with orange uphostery and sculpted arms. Signed with metal tag embedded into the back leg and all three paper labels.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960's Midcentury Modern Design Tulip Swivel Armchair set
1960's Midcentury Modern Design Tulip Swivel Armchair set

1960's Midcentury Modern Design Tulip Swivel Armchair set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Tulip Swivel Armchair set of 2. Made in the 1960's / 70's period. These are after the Tulip chairs designed by Eer...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s
Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

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 armch...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Sense Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Ivory Bouclé and Dark Oak
Sense Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Ivory Bouclé and Dark Oak

Sense Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Ivory Bouclé and Dark Oak

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Sense lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in ivory bouclé on a solid dark brown oak frame. Handcrafted in Portugal and ready to ship. Sense is a chair about slowing dow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s
George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s

George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

George Nakashima "Captain's Chairs" Pair, Walnut, Stendig Provenance, 1970s. Pair of black walnut Nakashima armchairs in good un-restored original condition. Both chairs are signed o...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England
English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England

English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent and imposing English wing chair in tufted green leather resting on four arched wooden legs. This Chesterfield chair is a very beautiful English work. English antiques are of a sure taste and a very good quality. The significant height of the back of this vintage designer leather chair...

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20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Leather Lounge Chair
John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Leather Lounge Chair

John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Leather Lounge Chair

By John Hutton, Donghia

Located in Astoria, NY

John Hutton for Donghia "Noble" Mint Green Leather Arm Chair, on four wood feet, label to underside. 31.5" H x 31" W x 30.5" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a Fort Lauderdale,...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Acanthus leaves carvings. Cannelured legs. Striped upholstery in very good vintage condition. Measures 24"W x 24"W x 40.5"H. Seat height is 19"H. Arm Height is 28". Seat interior ...

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

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 Organic Rattan Armchair and Round Coffee Table Set, 1980s-1990s
Vintage Organic Rattan Armchair and Round Coffee Table Set, 1980s-1990s

Vintage Organic Rattan Armchair and Round Coffee Table Set, 1980s-1990s

Located in Praha, CZ

This vintage organic rattan armchair and matching round coffee table set dates from the late 1980s to early 1990s and was most likely produced in Asia. The design emphasizes natural ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s
Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome pair of 1960s chairs in the American Brutalist style. Each chair features heavy woven leatherette straps, mounted to a geometric form stained wood frame, supporting origin...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s

Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s

By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser, Dick van der Net

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a beautiful set of 2 size 38/size 08 Martin Visser easy chairs for 't Spectrum in collaboration with designer Dick van der Net. This model has been produced by 't Spectrum fr...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1950s, Danish relax armchair, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
1950s, Danish relax armchair, furniture velour, carved oak wood.

1950s, Danish relax armchair, furniture velour, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish relax armchair. Brown furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Wear consistent with age and use. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Frits Henningsen Chair, Requires Reupholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen Chair, Requires Reupholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen Chair, Requires Reupholstery, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original Frits Henningsen chairs, Denmark, 1940s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen. The chiar requires reupholstery. It is priced as is but for in house reu...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 6 Brass and Velvet Curule Savonarola Chairs
Set of 6 Brass and Velvet Curule Savonarola Chairs

Set of 6 Brass and Velvet Curule Savonarola Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of six 1980’s Curule Armchairs. Extremely comfortable and well proportioned, these chairs would fit in a dining room setting or as accent chairs. In very good condition with brow...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France
Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France

Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A very attractive pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs in molded and carved wood with flower motifs. The front legs are arched and end in crowbars. The rear legs are saber-shap...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils
19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils

19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century pair of painted and upholstered open arm fauteuils in the Louis XVI style. Beautiful original painted finish in a creamy white finish, with grey patina, and antique brown glaze...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

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Velvet, Paint, Wood

Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Classic 1930s-1940s solid mahogany and wool wingback chair in the style of Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Very elegant design that fits superbly into any mo...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Committee Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Committee Chair is introduced in the original version and in a fr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960
Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

An exceptional pair of campaign-style lounge chairs designed by the notable mid-century California designer Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, circa 1960s. Exemplifying Baldon's signat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Bollo Armchair by Fogia, Brown Leather, Black Steel
Bollo Armchair by Fogia, Brown Leather, Black Steel

Bollo Armchair by Fogia, Brown Leather, Black Steel

By Andreas Engesvik, FOGIA

Located in Paris, IDF

Bollo Armchair by Andreas Engesvik for FOGIA Model shown on main images: Black steel legs + Leather: Dark Brown Width: 81cm /32in Depth: 81cm /32in Height: 71cm /28in Seat Height: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet
Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs

Located in London, England

Pair of early 20th century French upholstered armchairs in beige fabric. Carved walnut show wood on cabriole legs. France circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s. The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Shepherd's Crook Armchairs
Pair English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Shepherd's Crook Armchairs

Pair English Queen Anne Style Carved Walnut Shepherd's Crook Armchairs

By Dennis & Leen

Located in San Francisco, CA

pair of stylish vintage reproduction Queen Anne open armchairs from luxury furniture maker Dennis & Leen; each with shapely cartouche-shaped upholstered back above a tight seat f...

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1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs
Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs

Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1930. Elegant pair of art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. Applie...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Elm

Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830
Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830

Restored Antique Baltic Biedermeier Armchairs, Mahogany, Circa 1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique pair of Baltic Biedermeier armchairs made of hand crafted polished Mahogany, in good condition. The particularized veneered carved side chairs have a w...

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Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A CH-27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. The cane on seat has been professionally restored. Very good condition and ready...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of 4 Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Mahogany & Parchment Leather Armchairs
Set of 4 Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Mahogany & Parchment Leather Armchairs

Set of 4 Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Mahogany & Parchment Leather Armchairs

By Baker Furniture Company, Milling Road

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of Four Baker Milling Road Neoclassical Mahogany & Parchment Leather Armchairs with Bronze Sabots This set of four Baker Furniture Milling Road Neoclassical armchairs exemplifie...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Queen Anne Open Carved Arm Chairs of Burl Walnut (Two Available)
Queen Anne Open Carved Arm Chairs of Burl Walnut (Two Available)

Queen Anne Open Carved Arm Chairs of Burl Walnut (Two Available)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of English walnut armchairs in the Queen Anne style - each chair featuring a burl walnut vase-shaped splat and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. Each chair has a s...

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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Walnut, Burl

Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet Debrecen
Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet Debrecen

Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet Debrecen

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge armchairs, manufactured by the prominent Hungarian branch Thonet Debrecen. This striking pair perfectly embodies the transitional el...

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1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of French mid century wooden "X-chairs" in light stained teak and a red decorative and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India 1950s In good vintage an...

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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster

Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster

Located in Atlanta, GA

Attractive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III chairs featuring elegant forms and classic Second Empire styling. The frames exhibit the quality craftsmanship and decorative prop...

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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

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Wood

1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs

1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs

By Drexel, Jim Peed

Located in West Chester, PA

Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring unexpected scrolled wings with brass finials, cabriole front legs, raked rear legs and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Other Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy
Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy

Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Pair of wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa with a wood frame in walnut and reupholstered in Italian blue wool. Paolo Buffa is an Italian designer and architect. He is one of the most...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Paolo Deganello 'Aeo' Chair for the Archizoom Group by Cassina
Paolo Deganello 'Aeo' Chair for the Archizoom Group by Cassina

Paolo Deganello 'Aeo' Chair for the Archizoom Group by Cassina

By Cassina, Paolo Deganello

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Designed by Paolo Deganello for the Archizoom Group in 1973 as an unorthodox interpretation of the modern design armchair, the audacity of its shapes is echoed in the experimental use of materials. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The AEO chair...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Model Experiment Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s
Model Experiment Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

Model Experiment Chair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, 1980s

By Avarte, Finland 1, Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model Experiment armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Avarte, 1980s. Black painted wood and chromed metal frame, leather upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor pa...

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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned f...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ivory white velvet easy chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstred and restored, excellent condition.     

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Brutalist Cognac Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Brutalist Cognac Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Brutalist Cognac Leather Arm Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of mid-century Spanish Brutalist club chairs, constructed with substantial dark oak frames and vintage cognac saddle leather. Contrasting stitching and oversized nail head trim ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s
Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s

Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

"Brutalist" French oak rush armchair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, ca 1950s. This chair in in a lovely patinated condition with some light fading on the rush seat and backrest, l...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

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Oak

Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Wood & Lambswool Seat, Swedish Mid Century, 1960s
Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Wood & Lambswool Seat, Swedish Mid Century, 1960s

Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Wood & Lambswool Seat, Swedish Mid Century, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

This sculptural Swedish 'Kubbstol' (Stump Chair) is carved from a single, massive birch trunk—an iconic example of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. T...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wool, Birch

Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery
Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery

Pair of Sculptural Armchairs, Solid Oak and Pure Alpaca Upholstery

A pair of refined, organic armchairs, with a curved, sculptural form in solid oak and upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Also available in COM. Fast shipping worldwide. ...

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2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

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Alpaca, Oak

19th Black Painted Century French Armchair
19th Black Painted Century French Armchair

19th Black Painted Century French Armchair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century French writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood. This richly sculptured armchair from Gothic revival period, is decorated with rams head on the arm...

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs

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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.

Questions About Armchairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    A one-person couch is typically called an armchair. 

    The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

    Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.

    Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.