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Armchairs For Sale
Period: Early 2000s
Period: 1940s
Paolo Buffa High Back Armchairs in Original Ochre Upholstery, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Paolo Buffa high back armchairs in original ochre upholstery, Italy 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather, Designed by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in leather and fabric. Designed by Otto Schulz and made by Boet AB. Original condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, set of four armchairs, red velvet, stained oak, France, 1940s.
This set of four Art Deco dining or armchairs is upholstered with deep red velvet fabric. The frame ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Art Deco Armchair in Oak and mustard colored Upholstery, France - 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Arm Chair in Oak, France - 1940s. Original fair condition. We offer reupholstery in our in-house atelier upon request. Please ask for a quote.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1940's Danish Accent or Armchair in style of Fritz Hansen Natural Maple Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great little accent chair. Solid and sturdy. We love the design with the high seat height and low backrest. Very charming, elegant and versatile with legs in natural maple. Overall v...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Y Chair, Model CH24, Hans J. Wegner in Oak, 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
The Y chair, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak designed in 1950.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. 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 and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered 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. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vitra by Antonio Citterio Navy Fabric Grand Repos & Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Designed in collaboration between architect and designer Antonio Citterio and Vitra, the Repos collection launched in 2011 and has quickly become a modern design icon.
The Grand Re...
Category
Early 2000s German Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Coppia di Poltrone, Produzione Italiana
Located in Firenze, IT
Coppia di poltrone, Produzione Italiana
Coppia di poltrone di produzione italiana, rivestite in stoffa nei toni del beige, braccioli con una caratte...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Mart Relax Mprn_1 Brown Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 2003, the Mart reclining lounge chair is a fantastic example of modern design.
The sinuous silhouette is created through th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Italian Late Art Deco Walnut & Velvet Upholstered Armchairs, ca. 1930’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair with a slightly arched backrest the upholstered back within a walnut framework that continues to the rear of the chair, the padded inset seat below rounded armrests, the l...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Coppia di poltrone mod. 401, Studio Tecnico Cassina, Italia
By Cassina
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone mod. 401 di produzione Cassina risalenti a fine anni '40.
Le poltrone sono in legno di ciliegio e tessuto di lana di alta qualità.
Sono state restaurate e per desi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1940s Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered
- carefully refurbished.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1940s Chairs in Lambskind with Mahogany Legs, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Curvy legs made of solid mahogany.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage 1940s Armchairs in Steel and Leather Design Thonet
By Thonet
Located in None, IT
Pair of reclining armchairs in three positions, chromed steel structure with wooden armrests and leather upholstery. Thonet design, 40s.
Conditions: In good condition, it may show...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Oak Armrests, Denmark, 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
These unique armchairs perfectly reflect the quality and craftsmanship of Danish cabinetmakers and the instantly recognizable features of Scandinavian design. Danish designers’ parti...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Estudio Campana for Edra, Favela Wodden Chair, Brazillian Design
Located in Argelato, BO
Built with pieces of natural Brazilian Pinus wood, fixed by hand in a deliberately random, the Favela armchair was designed by the now legendary Campan...
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of William Spratling Sabino Arm Chairs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, pair of chairs by the artist and silversmith designer William Spratling, made in his workshop in Taxco in the 40s, pieces that deserve to be in a museum, Sabi...
Category
1940s Mexican Spanish Colonial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of green Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, polished and reupholstered, Italy, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa with cross braced armrests and elegantly curved backs with vertical braces. The seat cushions have been reupholstered in a sophisticated green fabric...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen model 1664 lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Italian Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Ocher Yellow Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, wood, Italy, 1940s
These exquisite pair of lounge chairs of Italian origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1940s. With its imposing ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of low vintage armchairs with curved arms, produced in Denmark between 1940-1950. The legs are made of stained beechwood and the chairs hav...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- good /very good original condition with minor signs of use
- good original fabric upholstery
- height of seat 37 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Armchair Convertible into Bed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- upholstery has some sign of use therefore suitable for new upholstery
- unfolding mechanism working without any problem
- high of seat 40 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Design Jindřich Halabala Armchair 'renovated', around 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1940s
- good condition ( wooden parts renovated)
- new upholstery
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Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Oak and Rush Armchair by Rene Gabriel, France, Late 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Armchair by french designer René Gabriel.
Solid oak and rush seat.
Made in France during the Reconstruction period, late 1940s.
Signed.
Outsta...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Dominique Rosewood Armchairs from Alan Moss
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tight seat back armchairs with rosewood frame and fine velvet upholstery. By the celebrated designer Dominique, France, circa 1930-1940.
Originally acquired from the New York City fine furniture dealer Alan Moss...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Tiffany Armchair by Casprini Design Marcello Ziliani, Italian Chair Lucite
By Casprini, Ziliani
Located in Roma, IT
The fluid forms of the Ziliani design Tiffany furniture project are the result of the merger of expressive elements and technology, which has resulted in an extremely comfortable seat with overall amazing soundness. The absolute absence of extraneous components implies a clean shape, enhanced by a glossy mirror finish.
The Casprini Tiffany chair is just part of the family of chairs designed by Marcello Ziliani...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
PK 12 Chair in Braided Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964
Located in New York, NY
PK 12 chair with hand braided brown leather armrest and stainless steel frame. Seat upholstered in brown leather. Originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964. Ed...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
JH-713 conference chair, 1957
Wegner’s iconic armchair. This early example with patinated oak frame and cognac brown leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Den...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare High Back Chair with Pillow by Carl Malmsten, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare and comfortable high back chair with pillow attached by leather straps. New Upholstery and mahogany excellent condition.
Carl Malmsten (Swedish 1888-1972)
High back chair w...
Category
1940s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Cane
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair with original horsehair upholstery. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed In 1927 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall Back Stylized Wingback Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylish and dramatic wingback lounge chairs with splayed mahogany legs, fabric is vintage and shows wear.
Category
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Fortuny Armchairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Curvy pair of side chairs upholstered in vintage fortuny fabric.
Category
1940s Vintage Armchairs
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair With Original Horse Hair Upholstery
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban mahogany and the original natural leather upholstery. Made in Denmark by Rud Rasmussen ci...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Designed in 1949 and Produced by Poul Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Pair painted Fauteuil Chairs collection NY Times writer
Located in Westport, CT
Pair circa 1940's original white painted tiger skin fabric Fauteuil chairs
Category
1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed in 1927 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of fine armchairs, in the style of Louis XV, with beautifully carved frame, in its original finish upholstered in muslin, stamped Jansen. Finely carved.
Category
1940s Argentine Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Frits Henningsen Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen arm chairs.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair With Original Horsehair Material
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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