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Armchairs For Sale
Postmodern Italian Quinta Black Perforated Metal Chair Mario Botta Alias 1980s
Postmodern Italian Quinta Black Perforated Metal Chair Mario Botta Alias 1980s

Postmodern Italian Quinta Black Perforated Metal Chair Mario Botta Alias 1980s

By Mario Botta, Alias

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern armchair by Italian manufacturer Alias, designed by Mario Botta in the 1980s. A timeless design classic from the 1980s. Classic black and made entirely of metal. Naturall...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

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 Judy Kensley McKie, Pedro Friedeberg

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 m...

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20th Century Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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

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

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

19th Century Pair of French Empire Armchairs
19th Century Pair of French Empire Armchairs

19th Century Pair of French Empire Armchairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of French Empire–style armchairs with curved backs, scroll arms, and carved wood frames. Upholstered seats and backs with upholstered armrests and carved terminals.

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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s

Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

A refined pair of “Adam” easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1950s Sweden. The chairs are characterized by their sculptural, fully upholstered ...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Wool, Alpaca, Cotton

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

Materials

Textile, Beech

Heywood Wakefield Recline and Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c 1950s Signed
Heywood Wakefield Recline and Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c 1950s Signed

Heywood Wakefield Recline and Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c 1950s Signed

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural mid-century modern lounge chair and ottoman by Heywood-Wakefield, designed in the spirit of the iconic Eames Lounge Chair 670/671 by Herman Miller and reminiscent of the...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, 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. CONDITION: In buone condizioni, potre...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs
Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs

Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and refined pair of French “Bridge” chairs, crafted from solid wood with a black lacquered finish. The overall structure is designed to be both sturdy and functional, with we...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color, Adelta OY
Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color, Adelta OY

Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color, Adelta OY

By Eliel Saarinen, Adelta

Located in Miami, FL

Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color finish. Made by Adelta OY in Finland. In good condition. Price is for one chair. In total two chairs available.

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1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

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

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

Located in Odense, DK

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

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Elm

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet
Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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 Jean Gillon, Probel

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

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Patterned Accent Lounge Chair with Armrests, Tiger Beat Jacquard, Archipen NOOM
Patterned Accent Lounge Chair with Armrests, Tiger Beat Jacquard, Archipen NOOM

Patterned Accent Lounge Chair with Armrests, Tiger Beat Jacquard, Archipen NOOM

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The Archipen Accent Lounge Chair by NOOM combines sculptural geometry with a bold decorative textile. The solid wood frame with wide armrests creates a strong architectural silhouett...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Jacquard, Lea...

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

Danish Modern Armchair in Turned Wood with Floral Upholstery, Early 20th Century
Danish Modern Armchair in Turned Wood with Floral Upholstery, Early 20th Century

Danish Modern Armchair in Turned Wood with Floral Upholstery, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A charming early 20th-century armchair, characterized by its elegant turned wooden frame and softly balanced proportions. The seat and armrests are upholstered in a delicate floral ...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A fine example of a mid 20th-century Swedish Stump Chair, "Kubstol", crafted in pine with a sculptural silhouette and clean lines. The chair’s understated character is enhanced by th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

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Pine

1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette
1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette

1970s Italian Modern Style Sculptural Armchair with Round Continuous Silhouette

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural single-seater armchair characterized by an oversized, enveloping form and bold, rounded proportions. The design features a continuous backrest that flows seamlessly into...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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

An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s

An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. This chair is a harmonious combination of sophistication, functionality, a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Crafted in Danish pine in the 1970s, this lounge chair stands as a quietly light hearted yet imposing piece, its patina warm and luminous. The grain of the wood follows a graceful pa...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Pine

Thinking Man’s Chair Armchair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
Thinking Man’s Chair Armchair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini

Thinking Man’s Chair Armchair by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini

By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An eloquent name for a product that invites contemplation. For the Thinking Man’s Chair, Jasper Morrison envisioned a design in which all the elements are functional contributions th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s
Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of beautiful Solid Oak Armchairs from the 1940s which also feature a wide couch as an extra option to match. The chairs were produced entirely in Denmark, with its previous ow...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell

Located in Prague, New Town

Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 89 c...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Poul Kjærholm PK-22 with a frame of steel, seat and back with original patinated cane. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Good vintage condition with original cane. Age related sig...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Warren Platner armchairs, Knoll edition, 1974.
Pair of Warren Platner armchairs, Knoll edition, 1974.

Pair of Warren Platner armchairs, Knoll edition, 1974.

By Warren Platner

Located in LYON, FR

Platner Armchairs – Warren Platner – Knoll Edition (1974) Pair of original Platner armchairs created in 1966 by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll. Bronze-finished steel. A ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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

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

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

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

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of old edition Marco Zanuso lady chair for Arflex 1950's. Brass legs. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, Ivory, 100% wool velvet fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

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Hardwood

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

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in solid Oak and Bouclé fabric, 1930s
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in solid Oak and Bouclé fabric, 1930s

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair in solid Oak and Bouclé fabric, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchair, Netherlands, 1930s. Solid oak frame with coromandel wood details. The chair has been lightly restored, preserving the warm wood grain and patina. ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

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Bouclé, Foam, Oak

Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s
Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s

Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Catania, CT

This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian set of two armchairs manufactured by Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piececes exemplify high-end Italian tropic...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare modernist The Hague School armchair designed by Dutch architect Piet de Vries, created exclusively for the boardroom of the newly built Town Hall of Tytsjerksteradiel in Fries...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Macassar

Siesta Outdoor Armchair
Siesta Outdoor Armchair

Siesta Outdoor Armchair

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized outdoor armchair with a solid wooden frame in a glossy mahogany finish. It features wide, flat armrests and a generously sized fabric-upholstered seat, paired with a p...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mario Bellini Red Cab Lounge Chair by Cassina, 1970s Italian Design
Mario Bellini Red Cab Lounge Chair by Cassina, 1970s Italian Design

Mario Bellini Red Cab Lounge Chair by Cassina, 1970s Italian Design

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original Red Russian saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The seat has a rounded l...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

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Aluminum

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Prague, New Town

'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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

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

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.