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Armchairs For Sale
Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design
Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Pair of armchairs with wooden frame, green fabric cover and gold studs, Italian design, 1940s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Height 75 cm; wi...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s
Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy
Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy

Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Gala chair postwar Italian design, designed by renowned architect and designer Franco Albini and produced by the historic Vittorio Bonacina & C. factory, specializing in the art...

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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

2 French Country Oak Plaid Fauteuil Nailhead Ladderback Club Lounge Armchairs
2 French Country Oak Plaid Fauteuil Nailhead Ladderback Club Lounge Armchairs

2 French Country Oak Plaid Fauteuil Nailhead Ladderback Club Lounge Armchairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Two vintage French Country style arm chairs. Made of oak featuring a ladderback design with carved floral and turned accents, plaid tufted upholstery and nailhead trim. Dimensions:...

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20th Century American Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù, 1950. The armchair has been completely restored and upholstered in cream-colored bouclé-effect fabric, ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century
Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Chinese chair from the Late Qing Dynasty, crafted in carved dark hardwood with elegant openwork details and delicate mother-of-pearl inlays. The backrest and seat feature inset white...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of rare sculptural Mid-Century lounge chairs, so called "Ry-Wing", designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co., Norway, circa 1970s. These stunning Scandina...

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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Hammock Light blue Lounge Chair By Debonademeo Studio
Hammock Light blue Lounge Chair By Debonademeo Studio

Hammock Light blue Lounge Chair By Debonademeo Studio

By Adrenalina

Located in Milan, IT

The Hammock Light-Blue lounge chair features a minimalist, irregular design inspired by the classic hammock. Its metal frame highlights the clear geometric lines of the chair, contra...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

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

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464

By Woka Lamps, Hans Vollmer

Located in Vienna, AT

Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Pair with Solid Wood Frames Cream
20th Century Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Pair with Solid Wood Frames Cream

20th Century Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Pair with Solid Wood Frames Cream

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of 20th century armchairs crafted in oak and designed in the Brutalist style, defined by strong lines and solid construction. The form emphasizes structure and material presen...

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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

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 Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This chair reflects the hallmarks of 1960s Danish modern design: a streamlined silhouette, an emphasis on natural materials, an...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Porters Chair
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Porters Chair

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Porters Chair

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Porters Chair in cream painted finish. Some staining and small tares to upholstery, as shown in the pictures this chair will need...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Ralph Lauren Conservatory Garden Wingback Dining Armchair
Ralph Lauren Conservatory Garden Wingback Dining Armchair

Ralph Lauren Conservatory Garden Wingback Dining Armchair

By Theodore Alexander, Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Classic English Regency style conservatory garden dining host armchair or wing chair designed by Ralph Lauren. The chair features a hand-carved beech frame having a dark, rich mahoga...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs
Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs

Pair Orange McGuire Teak Portico Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Houston, TX

Originally designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire of San Francisco, the Portico chair takes a modern approach while saluting a traditional aesthetic. Each solid teak chair fame ...

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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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

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

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

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

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned danish oak, the frame features gently tapered legs, sculptural armrests, and finely turned spindle ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

Cassina LC3 “3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Created to celebrate the 60th a...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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 Torino, Piemonte

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

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

Materials

Fabric

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw
Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Rustic armchair designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and backrest are m...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Torbjørn Afdal Leather Arm Chairs, 1960s
Torbjørn Afdal Leather Arm Chairs, 1960s

Torbjørn Afdal Leather Arm Chairs, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful leather arm chairs designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960, with chocolate brown leather and stained hardwood frame, sling armrests in belt leather, strapped c...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Vintage Woodard Style Outdoor Wrought Iron Arm Chairs- Set of 4
Vintage Woodard Style Outdoor Wrought Iron Arm Chairs- Set of 4

Vintage Woodard Style Outdoor Wrought Iron Arm Chairs- Set of 4

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Set of 4 Vintage Woodard Style Outdoor Wrought Iron Arm Chairs. These classic patio chairs feature black metal mesh construction with decorative floral detailing across the backs and elegant curved arms. The chairs have a timeless mid-century garden look and have been repainted black. Ready-to-use condition. The chairs are not signed, but have the look and style of vintage Woodard outdoor furniture...

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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Victorian Armchair, England circa 1890
Victorian Armchair, England circa 1890

Victorian Armchair, England circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1890 Late Victorian upholstered armchair in the country house style, original upholstery in Oushak-style carpet, scrolled arms and raised on ring-turned tapering legs on cas...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Slip Cover Only for Alma Accent Chair in color Cafe Noir
Slip Cover Only for Alma Accent Chair in color Cafe Noir

Slip Cover Only for Alma Accent Chair in color Cafe Noir

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Please note this is for a Slipcover only. Chair frame not included. Refresh your Alma Accent Chair with our beautifully tailored slipcover, designed to fit the piece with a refined...

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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s
Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Set of 4: 2 x beautiful armchairs and 2 x stools GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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

1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy
1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy

1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

good condition cleaned seat height 43cm

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a lovely pair of large high back tub chairs. Napoleon III period with ebonised legs. Generous size and with the deep buttoned detail they are hugely decorative as well as c...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of white lacquered Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti
Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti

Pair of 1990s open armchairs by Piero Fornasetti's son Barnaba Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Winnetka, IL

A pair of "Tema a variazioni" (Themes and Variations" Piero Fornasetti open armchairs by G. Galli, Italy for Barnaba Fornasetti Milan. Having upswept open arms painted in silver with...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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 Norman Cherner, Plycraft

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

Italian Dining Chairs in Steel and Ocher Yellow Leatherette
Italian Dining Chairs in Steel and Ocher Yellow Leatherette

Italian Dining Chairs in Steel and Ocher Yellow Leatherette

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, yellow leatherette, chrome, steel, Italy, 1970s Comfortable Italian dining chairs in yellow leatherette. The eye-catching colored upholstery emphasizes the round sha...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

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

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

Materials

Teak

Italian Set of Four Architectural Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Italian Set of Four Architectural Armchairs in Cognac Leather

Italian Set of Four Architectural Armchairs in Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of four dining chairs, beech, cognac leather, Italy, 1960s Set of four Italian dining chairs with a characteristic beechwood frame. The frame consists of beechwood slats. One of...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, birch, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s. Well-shaped Italian lounge chair in an olive green upholstery. The lower part of the legs are in a sharp V shape and execu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s

Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that exempl...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Birch

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...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century
Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century

Located in Trenton, NJ

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century A beautifully executed Hepplewhite spider back armchair in solid mahogany, produced by a quality American or English manufacturer in the late 20th century in faithful reproduction of one of the most celebrated chair designs in the Georgian decorative arts canon. The spider back — George Hepplewhite's ingenious oval back pierced into a radiating web of curved mahogany straps, each intersection accented with a carved rosette — is among the most visually distinctive and technically demanding chair backs in the English neoclassical tradition, requiring exceptional skill in both design and execution. This example presents the full vocabulary of the form with evident quality: the continuous oval back crest rising from the carved arm supports, the spider web lattice with its central carved rosette and accent rosettes at each major intersection, the fluted arm supports with carved rosette terminals, and the serpentine seat rail with carved apron detail. The front legs are the characteristic Hepplewhite tapered square leg with spade feet — clean, precise, and architectural. The rear legs splay gently outward in the period manner, providing both stability and visual elegance. The upholstered seat is fitted in a warm paisley fabric in tones of sage and cream — a period-appropriate pattern that coordinates naturally with the rich dark mahogany frame. The overall quality of the carving — particularly the rosette details and the precision of the spider web lattice — is consistent with the output of quality American reproduction makers working in the traditional furniture idiom. No maker's markings observed; please check the underside of the seat for any label. The Hepplewhite spider back chair...

Category

Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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