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Armchairs For Sale
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903

Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

This rare chair comes from the estate of a Viennese antiques dealer. He acquired it in the 1970s with the provenance statement that it came from the Villa Brauner (Geweygasse 11, Hoh...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

Materials

Maple

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

Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs by Stendig
Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs by Stendig

Thonet B9 Bentwood Armchairs by Stendig

By Michael Thonet, Stendig Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four B9 bentwood arm chairs designed by Michael Thonet. This set of chairs was produced by licensed manufacturer Stendig. Wonderful sculptural design with clean minimal modern...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Prague, New Town

‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs

Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Danish, early 20th century pair of Biedermeier armchairs made during the reign of Christian X (1912-1947). The chair frames are crafted from satin birch with natural luminosity like ...

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20th Century Danish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Cecil Mahogany Wood Outdoor Armchair
Cecil Mahogany Wood Outdoor Armchair

Cecil Mahogany Wood Outdoor Armchair

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

The Cecil armchair features a robust glossy sapeli mahogany frame enhanced by armrests bordered with leather. It combines durability with comfort, upholstered in a subtly patterned f...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chairs, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production Organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero S...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in midnight blue velvet, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A monumental Amsterdam School armchair, restored with precision and reintroduced for contemporary living. This piece carries weight, both visually and physically. Exceptionally heavy...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

MCM Eames For Miller School Burnt Orange Accent Lounge Chair C1960
MCM Eames For Miller School Burnt Orange Accent Lounge Chair C1960

MCM Eames For Miller School Burnt Orange Accent Lounge Chair C1960

Located in Big Flats, NY

An iconic Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, with the design sensibilities in the manner of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, dating to circa 1960. This unsigned piece exemplifi...

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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak, DEDAR Wool Satin, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak, DEDAR Wool Satin, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak, DEDAR Wool Satin, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Crocodile Black Sharp Armchair with Real Horns
Crocodile Black Sharp Armchair with Real Horns

Crocodile Black Sharp Armchair with Real Horns

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair crocodile black sharp with structure in solid beech wood and cover with real black tinted crocodile skin. With Nile crocodile skin. With two real Kudu horns, four real Aries...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner
A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner

A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning leather armchair in the Victorian manner of exceptional quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding and piping detail t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931

Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931

By Frits Henningsen

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Frits Henningsen in Denmark in the early 1930s. The frames are crafted from solid mahogany, showcasing warm tones and finely...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

By Probel, Jean Gillon

Located in Vienna, AT

Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable chairs in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a matching sofa (3 ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs
A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of vintage MR20 cantilevered cane armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International. This design traces back to the chair Mies presented in 1927 at the Weissenhof Estate ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930
Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930

Fauteuil sculptural Art Déco, France, années 1930

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This 1930 French Art Deco armchair captures the confident elegance and material richness that defined the movement at its height. Its sculptural silhouette, combining smooth curves w...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Hans Hansen

Located in London, England

Hans Hansen & Son - Pair of Armchairs, c1940s A pair of lounge chairs produced in Denmark, between 1940-1950 by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & Son, based in Odense on the island of Fun...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Adrian & Frida Audoux Minet for Vibo Armchair in Braided Hemp
Adrian & Frida Audoux Minet for Vibo Armchair in Braided Hemp

Adrian & Frida Audoux Minet for Vibo Armchair in Braided Hemp

By Vibo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, beech, rope hemp, France, late 1940s A naturalistic dining chair designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seat and backrest ...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech

Hollywood Regency Curved Armchair in Boucle with Decorative Tassel Arm Details
Hollywood Regency Curved Armchair in Boucle with Decorative Tassel Arm Details

Hollywood Regency Curved Armchair in Boucle with Decorative Tassel Arm Details

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sculptural armchair merges the glamour of vintage Hollywood with contemporary design sensibilities. The enveloping silhouette is defined by continuous, flowing curves that integ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Ripple Armchair The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythms of water and air — vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars, and sculpted silence. Its carved wooden base anchors the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak
Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak

Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, brown leather, oak, Denmark, 1970s This armchair is a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. Clear in its appearance, use of neutral materials, and...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair Hickory White Biedermeier Inspired Maple and Upholstered Armchairs
Pair Hickory White Biedermeier Inspired Maple and Upholstered Armchairs

Pair Hickory White Biedermeier Inspired Maple and Upholstered Armchairs

By Hickory White

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair Hickory White Furniture Biedermeier inspired Lacquered Maple and Black Upholstered armchairs. Measures 22" in width, 21" in depth and 40" in height. Seat height is 18".

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21st Century and Contemporary American Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Theodore Alexander Bromley Accent Chair
Theodore Alexander Bromley Accent Chair

Theodore Alexander Bromley Accent Chair

Located in Annville, PA

The Theodore Alexander Bromley Accent Chair marries soft fabric with rich, dark wood and silver-toned hardware, creating an fresh reimagining of the traditional silhouette. Bromley f...

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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

(US tax includeed fast shipping) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday com...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Wood and Leather Safari Armchair, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

An imposing armchair with leather upholstery. A brutalist design. An imposing yet cozy standalone piece. The combination of dark-stained wood and brown leather is striking. The side...

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20th Century Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A rare pair of Swedish armchairs produced in the early 1940s, executed in solid pine with warm green textured upholstery. The design is defined by its broad supporting sides, rounded...

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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Armchair, Designer Furniture, Lounge Chair for Commercial Space - Sumo
Armchair, Designer Furniture, Lounge Chair for Commercial Space - Sumo

Armchair, Designer Furniture, Lounge Chair for Commercial Space - Sumo

By Nikita Bukoros

Located in Kyiv, UA

Our modern sculptural accent chair—a bold fusion of contemporary design and cozy comfort. Its flowing, organic silhouette turns functional seating into art you can sit on, making it ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, cane and mohair armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Mohair, Cane, Wood

Coppia di poltrone vintage in velluto multicolore anni '70, design Italiano
Coppia di poltrone vintage in velluto multicolore anni '70, design Italiano

Coppia di poltrone vintage in velluto multicolore anni '70, design Italiano

Located in None, IT

Coppia di poltrone con struttura in legno e rivestimento in velluto multicolore, gambe e inserti in metallo cromato, design italiano, anni '70. CONDITION: In buone condizioni, potre...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940
Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940

Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous pair of Bauhaus armchair beds in curved tubular chrome with solid walnut armrests, completed by a lovely beige suede upholstery. This incredibly rare and iconic set was pro...

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1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome, Iron

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Lounge Chair in Original Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chair model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 This elegant armchair is designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larse...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Fauteuil en bois vintage Baumann modèle Éventail des années 60
Fauteuil en bois vintage Baumann modèle Éventail des années 60

Fauteuil en bois vintage Baumann modèle Éventail des années 60

By Baumann France

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Fauteuil vintage des années 60, en bois de hêtre, de la maison Baumann, modèle Belvoir communément appelé modèle Eventail, produit à partir de 1965, esprit scandinave, très bon état....

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair
Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This spectacular hand carved teak lioness club chair is front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that more closely resembles rosewood or Brazilian Jacaranda however is crafted from teak. Gorgeous details in every square inch, consider using at the ends of a long dining table, in a living room or den, next to a fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and mystique and for designers with clients who love animals, this is the perfect touch of Organic Modern to add to any room. For interior designers who want the Pedro Friedeburg "Hand Foot Chair" or an anthropomorphic piece from Judy Kensley McKie but do not have the client budget for it, this can serve similar amounts of whimsy and delight into a room. Fabricated from solid teak, this figural arm (and tail!) lounge chair...

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20th Century Organic Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s

Located in Almelo, NL

An exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their sculptural silhouette, warm solid wood construction, and beautifully preserved original upho...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Arm Chairs by Maison Jansen
Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Arm Chairs by Maison Jansen

Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Arm Chairs by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 34.25 inches high x 23 inches wide x 23 inches deep. Seat height 19 inches. An elegant and highly refined pair of Louis XVI style paint-decorated armchairs by Maison Ja...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery, Wood

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sculptural Armchair, Oak with New Sheep Skin 1960s
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sculptural Armchair, Oak with New Sheep Skin 1960s

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sculptural Armchair, Oak with New Sheep Skin 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage sculptural brutalist Henning Kjærnulf tall armchair from the 1960's. The razor blade style chair is made of solid oak, the seat is upholstered with new sheepskin whic...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in a natural hessian fa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Burlap

Danish 1940s Oak Side or Desk Chair with Open Armrests
Danish 1940s Oak Side or Desk Chair with Open Armrests

Danish 1940s Oak Side or Desk Chair with Open Armrests

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s. Made in the style of Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk although we are not aware of the Designer and maker of this....

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather

Mario Bellini Set of Six 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Black Leather

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of six armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, plastic, Italy, 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet
ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet

ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This rare pair of mid-century armchairs was produced by ISA Bergamo. The chairs have been restored and reupholstered in a burnt red Martora "writing" velvet from Rubelli, a versatile...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in s...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rope, Pine

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This luxurious armchair is a study in elegant curves and sophisticated materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat and a beautifully defined wraparound back, which provides both...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

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.