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Armchairs For Sale
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A matching pair of French walnut armchairs with shaped upholstered backs, curved open arms, and upholstered seats. The frames show carved and molded detailing along the seat rails, a...

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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Armchair in Navy Pierre Frey Velvet, Denmark, 1950s
Madsen & Schubell Pragh Armchair in Navy Pierre Frey Velvet, Denmark, 1950s

Madsen & Schubell Pragh Armchair in Navy Pierre Frey Velvet, Denmark, 1950s

This rare wingback chair was designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and produced in Denmark in the 1950s. The model is a variant of their iconic Pragh armchair, designed in 1948....

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987
Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

The armchair J. Lang, designed in 1987 by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, is a striking, sculptural piece of furniture with a strong iconic character. The generously dimensioned se...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970
Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970

Located in Palermo, IT

An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in 1963. With its futuristic silhouette and enveloping shape, this revolutionary piece...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s
Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s

Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Armchair model "Sorry", manufactured by Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s. Leather upholstery metal and plastic frame. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro
Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23
Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Thi...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut
18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut

18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptionally rare Provençal duchesse brisée, or two-part armchair, dates to the Louis XVI period of the 18th century and exemplifies refined regional French craftsmanship. Cons...

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18th Century French Directoire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Of Hollywood Regency Leaf Back Lounge Side Chairs Maison Jansen 1930's
Pair Of Hollywood Regency Leaf Back Lounge Side Chairs Maison Jansen 1930's

Pair Of Hollywood Regency Leaf Back Lounge Side Chairs Maison Jansen 1930's

By Maison Jansen

Located in Wayne, NJ

Several reliable sources state these chairs are made in France by Maison Jansen. However, a small quantities also appear as being made in the U.S. To add to the confusion, furniture...

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1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs
1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Italy, 1940 Rare and stunning armchairs. Wood and Cane. Upholstery in light blue velvet. Original condictions shown in the pictures. Elegance shapes an...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s

L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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

Imposant armchair with leather covering. A brutalist design. An impressive and cozy solitaire. The material combination of dark stained wood and brown leather is striking. The cheek...

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20th Century Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood
Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood

Pair of Italian Architectural Armchairs in Cypress Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, cypress wood, Italy, 1970s These armchairs embrace an impressive architectural design with rounded contours and substantial lines. While it draws inspiration ...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cypress

Pair of Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Pair of Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Pair of Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

This striking pair of Brutalist armchairs was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs present a powerful architectural presence defined by bol...

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1970s Czech Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of early 19th century French Empire period walnut armchairs features hand carved details of laurels on the seat back and shells at the top of the armrests. The seat backs a...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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. CONDIZIONE: In buone condizioni, potr...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The design showcases Halabala’s signature bent beechwood ar...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Capriccio armchair
Capriccio armchair

Capriccio armchair

$26,377 / set

Capriccio armchair

Located in Forest, BE

Velvet “Capriccio” armchair by Georg Bighinello for Eurosalotto – circa 1970. Recently reupholstered in mohair fabric.

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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden

1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Pair
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Pair

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency armchairs or club chairs USA, Circa 1970s Ebonized bamboo form walnut frames, with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered seats and backs. ...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Pair of Tufted High Back Open Armchairs
Pair of Tufted High Back Open Armchairs

Pair of Tufted High Back Open Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of armchairs with high upholstered square backs and low seats (seat height 14"), the backs button-tufted, with turned open arm supports with upholstered arms, on turned front ...

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1880s English Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s
2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf, De Sede, Arne Norell, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Extraordinary and impressive pair of Danish lounge chairs. The chairs' Brutalist style and expression have reminiscences from the Bauhaus style of the 1920s and especially the late...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a soft, luxurious, golden brown 100% mohair fabric. Cassina labels to the underneath. Price...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio
Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sophisticated pair of lounge chairs blending the sensual curves of modern design with the refined geometry of Art Deco. Each chair is upholstered in plush amethyst velvet, highligh...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Wicker Arm Chair by Paleck
Wicker Arm Chair by Paleck

Wicker Arm Chair by Paleck

By Palecek Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional wicker arm chair by Palecel Furniture, in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. The ch...

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Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs
Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs

Pair of "Elephant" Armchairs

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Forest, BE

A pair of the Iconic ‘Elephant’ lounge chairs by Jean-Michel Frank that embodies the timeless sophistication of the mid-20th century. Crafted in Argentina by the Comte firm, the chai...

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1930s Argentine Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s

Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s

By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB

Located in Karlstad, SE

Pair of Arne Norell “Inca” Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1970s Classic pair of “Inca” lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The chairs feature Norell’s signature combination ...

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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s
Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s

Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s

By Otto Wagner

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elegant bugholz armrest chair by jacob & josef kohn after a design by otto wagner from the turn of the century. A design piece of early modernity. A functional design with special m...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Karu Lounge Chairs in Maple Sheepskin by Dagmar
Pair of Karu Lounge Chairs in Maple Sheepskin by Dagmar

Pair of Karu Lounge Chairs in Maple Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

Haimi - Karu Chair, 1940s A new edition of classic armchair from Finland, designed in the 1940s. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finl...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Empire revival omolu mounted mahogany armchair, Circa 1880 in date. The bow-shaped top rail above a twin slat backrest applied with ormolu anthemion, r...

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1880s Empire Revival Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

An authentic Art Deco armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czechoslovak modernist furniture design. Produced in the 1940s, this armchair sho...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance
Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance

Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Muted by NONO No38 Sculptural Lounge Chair Artistic Elegance — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NON...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Mochi Armchair upholstered in K5312/01 Fome FR
Mochi Armchair upholstered in K5312/01 Fome FR

Mochi Armchair upholstered in K5312/01 Fome FR

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

The Mochi chair celebrates the beauty of balance. The design explores contrasts: plush yet precise, minimal yet inviting. Its rounded cushions offer an almost cloud-like comfort, whi...

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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer

Wassily Armchair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Austin, TX

Marcel Breuer’s famous armchair Wassily design. This chair is made of tan leather and chromed steel in the iconic chair design. It is in very nice condition with some wear consistent...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Each with square upholstered back and seat framed by a carved and painted wooden structure, detailed with floral motifs and rosettes. The arms are molded and scrolled, resting on flu...

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1950s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Patinated Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils circa 1900
Pair of French Patinated Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils circa 1900

Pair of French Patinated Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medallion, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The wood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style. Signs of wear reveal ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century English Bertram & Sons Giltwood Salon Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century English Bertram & Sons Giltwood Salon Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century English Bertram & Sons Giltwood Salon Armchairs

By Bertram & Son

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A pair of late 19th Century giltwood salon chairs by the esteemed London maker William Bertram & Sons, celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and redefined interpretation of ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.
Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

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.