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Armchairs For Sale
Minimal Modern Intrecciato Armchair Cross-Banded Braided Beige Corduroy
Located in Porto, PT
Wrapped in a luxurious light brown corduroy and suede upholstery, this armchair is not just a piece of furniture; it’s a statement of sophisticated relaxation.
The light brown cordur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Stildomus Maple Torcello Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern set of four Italian Torcello armchairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Maplewood, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Stildomus in good condition. The sculptural dining room chairs are covered in brown leather, supported by two wide, long wooden legs. Minor fading, scratches on the original leather, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Italy.
Seat: 16.75" H x 17.25" W x 15.5" D
Tobia Scarpa is an Italian architect and designer born in 1935, in Venice, Italy. In 1957, Scarpa graduated from the Iuav University of Venice, where he studied architecture. After his studies, he started working with the Italian architect Afra Scarpa, both of them are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Over the years, Scarpa has designed for many Italian and international firms, such as B&B Italia, Flos, etc. His pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe.
Afra Bianchin was an Italian architect and designer born in 1937, in Montebelluna, Italy and passed away in 2011.
Stildomus is an Italian furniture manufacturer founded in 1956, in Pomezia, Italy by the Italian designer and entrepreneur Aldo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Wicker Chair, Inspired by Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
This rare and distinctive interpretation of the original Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer features a metal frame elegantly covered with lacquered bamboo strips. The seat and backrest ...
Category
1970s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Sofa and Armchairs "Norman Piano" Design Luciano Frigerio from Desio, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
living room sofa and armchairs piano Norman design luciano frigerio from Desio '68
"Piano" wood structure, suede leather upholstery
The sofa measures 230 cm in length, 103 cm i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Suede, Wood, Walnut
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair Made in West Africa
By Yoruba Tribe
Located in London, GB
Yoruba Royal Beaded Chair, West Africa
A traditional Yoruba royal beaded chair, handcrafted in West Africa. These chairs were historically made for Yoruba kings and high-ranking ind...
Category
Late 20th Century Sahrawi Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beads
Pair of Gae Aulenti Chrome Locus Solus Armchairs. Italy 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek pair of Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Armchairs in chrome and black faux-leather seats, Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair.
Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style.
Armchair PLAY...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Bronze and Iron X Scissor Armchairs, by David Marshall
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze and iron Dante curule armchairs, by David Marshall
X or scissors Roman inspired chair in iron and bronze, not foldable
Seat is slightly curved made of thick and robust...
Category
1980s Spanish Classical Roman Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1950s Chinese Corner Chair Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Chinese Solid Rosewood Corner Side Chair Carved mother of pearl inlay.
No label.
32.75 x 27 w 21 d Seat h 16.5 inches
Original Unre...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957.
There are artifacts from past decades that, due ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rubber, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Walnut Armchair Jules Leleu attributed
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Deco blond walnut chair armchair Jules Leleu manner, Mid-Century Modern. Original Vintage waxed fabric in very good condition
Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s.
This original chair is produced in the 90's.
It is a cute and very comfortable chair.
There are 2 avai...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini Cab 413 cowhide leather armchair for Cassina, Italy - new
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices are dependent on the chosen size and color. Also available in 66cm width, 57cm depth, 82cm height and 45cm seat height.
Cab is the world’s first free-standing cowhide chair,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Customizable Artifort Tulip Lounge with Swivel Base by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of flower power! The simple tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Chairs in Leopard Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Rope and Tassel Gilt Armchairs in new leopard velvet upholstery will stop anyone in their tracks. Chic. A killer combo. Glowing gilt wood and supple multitonal leopard velvet produce a luxurious high design silhouette that celebrates and renews the armchairs pedigree of Italian style and refinement. Original patinated gilt wood frames are well preserved and curve about in a gregarious Napoleon III Second Empire style. Soft leopard velvet adds depth with organic shapes that draw you in. Like eyeliner to a beautiful eye, black piping works to highlight the pair's curvaceous form. It perfectly contrasts the gilt wood frames and leopard velvet for a more finished look. Cushions are not included but available by inquiry. Ottomans currently available - see below.
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Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Ottomans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Art Deco Pair Of French Chairs Model "Bridge"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
We wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair Of Dark-Finish Curved And Woven Bamboo Armchairs, Attributed To Gervasoni
By Gervasoni
Located in Roma, RM
Pair Of Dark-Finish Curved And Woven Bamboo Armchairs, Attributed To Gervasoni, 1970s
Product Details
Dimensions: 58 W x 84 H × 85 D
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Scroll Back Chair
Located in London, England
French scroll back armchair on turned legs. Circa 1890.
H 98cm (SH 45cm) x W 80cm x D 84cm
Category
1890s French Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sprin...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Moroso BOUQUET Armchair in Sand Finish by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a slim chrome metal stem blooms a bouquet of petals, formed from squares of fabric which are hand folded and sewn one by one by skilled hands and infinite patience. A tribute to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Carved Mahogany Slat-Back Gentleman’s Armchair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Carved Mahogany Slat-Back Gentleman’s Armchair with Scroll-Form Arms & Upholstered Seat...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set Of Six Russell Woodard Outdoor Sculptura Patio Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 6 vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura patio armchairs in rare green. Very nice condition having no breaks or weakness. 2 of the chairs retain their original "WOODARD...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair Gio Ponti Design Attributed by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina, Original Velvet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Armchair Gio Ponti designer attributed, by Figli di Amedeo Cassina , with original velvet upholstery still usable.
Measures cm: H 40/73, W 75, D 70.
Whose chair was this?
Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Empire mahogany armchairs - swan shaped armrest - attributed to Bellange
By Lelièvre Paris, Pierre-Antoine Bellangé
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of Empire mahogany armchairs in the style of French cabinet maker Pierre Antoine Bellangé (Bellangé was an official supplier to Imp...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
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...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Swedish kroken armchair Black Åke Fribytter Nelo MÖbel 1970
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Taranto, IT
Swedish armchair Åke Fribytter x Nelo MÖbel 1970.
Very elegant armchair made in Sweden in the 1970s by designer Åke Fribytter for the production company Nelo MÖbel.
Black curved...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric.
Another fabric and wood finish on...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (07 Sahara)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabrics
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern Sofa.
With an elegant design inspired by the Jean-Michel Frank Style this sofa exudes a stylish yet serene feel. The upholstery in beige ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Semo Armchair Yellow by Merve Kahraman, Burl Wood Upholstery White Stitching
Located in New York, NY
Semo Armchair by Merve Kahraman
High polished burl wood veneer and yellow upholstery with white colored stitching.
28" W x 29" D x 38" H
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultim...
Category
2010s Turkish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Burl
1960s Beech Armchair by TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Newly reupholstered
- high of seat 48 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest are swan-shaped and front legs are lion-legs-shaped. The seats are covered with a ...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Louis XVI Period Marquise Bergere, Circa 1780
Located in Doylestown, PA
An 18th century Louis XVI period Marquise (wide bergere) in original cream-colored painted finish, with a simple square upholstered back, upholstered arms and sides, with a down-fill...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, highback armchair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of a green s...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. O...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Model "Kurul", Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak upholstered in a decadent red velvet. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. Model "Kurul".
The overall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D Easy Chair by NONO
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted Easy Chair by NONO
Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with minimalist designs that highlight the rich text...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
An ornately carved pair of 20th century Louis XV giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru nubuck Italian leather.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Silla Botero Solid American Cherry Dining Chair by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Silla Botero Solid American Cherry Dining Chair by Marco Calhau
Dimensions: D 60 x W 80 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Solid American cherry timber wood and upholstery.
All pieces are handma...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Moroso FJORD Small 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 Mw02 "Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Elevating furniture aesthetics to an artistic level."
Electrifying design armchair, custom-made in France, a numbered and signed piece, ensuring its traceability and authenticity.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022
The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage "Seagull" Armchair by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax - 2000s
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Violet Leather Sofa realized by Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax.
Very good condition apart from slight discoloration on the back of the cushions.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.
Pair of early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in a dark brown stained beech. These model 2252 were designed by ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Castilian Carved Mahogany & Embossed Leather Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique Castilian hand carved mahogany and exquisitely embossed leather arm chair, having a handsome carved profile of a Spanish Conquistador i...
Category
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Curved Swedish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs in Grey Sheepskin Produced 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Swedish modern armchairs in style of Otto Schultz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly restored and upholstered in charcoal colored sheepskin.
...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of brutalist armchairs from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The feet and structure are made of solid walnut, with beautiful details and craftsmansh...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Sheepskin, 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful period 1950s armchairs upholstered in Scandinavian sheepskin. Very minor wear and stunning in its shape and proportions.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Ronan & Erwan Bourroullec 'Cotone' Sofa, Aluminum and Fabric by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Ronan & Erwan Bourroullec in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
The Cotone range expands with a new comfortable sofa that is characterised by the same distin...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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.