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Armchairs For Sale
Armchairs Model "Euroform", Maija Ruoslahti, Sopenkorpi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair Model "Euroform", designed by Maija Ruoslahti, manufactured by Sopenkorpi, Finland, 1960s. Gorgeous rosewood frame with brass details, reupholstered with quality model "Jagg...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester
$9,046 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Moby Dick Beige Fabric-Covered Armchair by Libero Rutilo
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Sartorial refinement and playful inspiration coexist in this exquisite armchair by Libero Rutilo. Offered in a dark stain standing in rich chromatic contrast with the seat's beige-to...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair Mid-Century Carved Oak Presback ArmChairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A of Pair Mid-Century Carved Oak Presback ArmChairs. Recently refinished.
Measures 22" in width , 24" on depth, 42.5" in height. Sest height is 25.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$1,186 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Fernanda Black leather armchair by CPRN Homood
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
The elegant armchair features a sleek, chromed metal frame that adds a modern touch. It is upholstered in luxurious leather. Ideal for contemporary interiors, the armchair combines s...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$16,802 / item
Vintage Red 1970s Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Accent Armchair Chair for Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
For sale is a single sleek RED vintage Vico Magistretti beauty, the "Carimate" chair by Cassina. The chair model originated in the 1960s in Italy.
This here is an original 1960s Car...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,827 / item
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid Century Tiger Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$2,886 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Acerbis Palla Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the
Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative
energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,980 / item
Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs (model ‘238’), designed by Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006). Manufactured by Asko in the late 1940s. Seats are newly upholstered in Espresso sheepskin...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet.
...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two popular rustic armchair by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,607 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Dedar Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Vitória lounge chair draws its inspiration from the graceful contours of the lette...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Modern White Fiberglass Armchair Designed by Lloyd Schwan Italy 90s ca
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair made from a single piece of reinforced fiberglass, bent and shaped to create the desired structure, giving it a sculptural appearance. The shell is white high gloss lacquered. Base in gray powder-coated metal in a circular shape. Designed by Lloyd Schwan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Napoleon III elegant buttoned tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very high quality pair of French buttoned tub chairs. Elegant design and neat proportions. Ideal bedroom chairs or occasional seating in a living room.
Measurements Heig...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,328 / set
Petite Basket Shaped Rattan "Chauffeuse" Chair by Audoux Minnet - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Small, compact rattan armchair. Signed Audoux Minet with mesh-patterned back and base in good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can be returned to either Franc...
Category
1960s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Swiss alp folk art pine armchair from Bulle village
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp pine armchair from Bulle village near Gruyere village
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Finn Juhl 45 chair made of rosewood by Niels Vodder c1950
Located in London, GB
This early edition of Finn Juhl's iconic 45 chair was made circa 1950 by Niels Vodder and has recently been restored as an investment piece.
The rosewood frame has been disassembled...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
$61,657 Sale Price
50% Off
Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose.
Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$5,027 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs.
Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,096 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Napoleon III plain square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. These would require 10 metres of material (5m per chair). You can supply your own or ple...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,328 / set
Pair of Arts & Crafts English Oak Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Arts & Crafts armchairs.
Striking English design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frames with nicely curved armrests.
The back rest
This wonderful pair of Arts ...
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, f...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$7,846 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Straw Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$4,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Burgundy Armchair “Hidden Entourage” by Supaform
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This armchair embodies two opposing forces, holding a tension between them as if locking together two distinct identities. Its design encodes a subtle transition — a movement from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Armchair Dedar Jamu Jungle, type B-6148 Radomsko, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Club Armchair B-6148 from the Radomsko Curved Furniture Factory
Designed and produced in 1960s in Poland.
Timeless form and comfortable ergonomics. The line of the backrest and ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,111 Sale Price / item
40% Off
19th century English country house armchair by Waring & Gillow
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Raphael Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Architectural armchairs by Raphael with walnut frames finished in a nuanced brown lacquer
32x24x35
Seat height 16, Seat 20x20, Arm 20
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972). Manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in the 1950s. Wooden legs, armchair recently reupholstered in Honey shee...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Leather, Wood
Pair of Giltwood Baroque Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of giltwood armchairs in the Baroque Neoclassical style, having a carved frames featuring classical motifs. The elaborate crestrails adorned with winged horse serpent...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$9,850 / set
Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in
Width: 72 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Aino Aalto Pair of Club Chairs in Oak, Leather, & Floral Pattern, Artek 1940s.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of mid-century Aino Aalto club chairs from the 1930s-40s manufactured by Huonekalu- and Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The chairs are made of oak and feature a beautiful br...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
A rare Original Pierre Jeanneret Teak Swinging Lounge Chair, circa 1955, India
Located in London, Fitzrovia
An extremely rare Pierre Jeanneret swinging lounge chair, circa1955.
From Chandigarh.
Similar examples illustrated p 278, 323, 557 « Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, l’aventure i...
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
19th century Scroll back English country house armchair
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of 19th C. Spanish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,800 / set
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair, Sapele Wood, Dedar Linen, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to encourage a paus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned backs and seats and leather armrests. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th century French carved walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French carved walnut large armchairs, circa 1880.
Elegant pair of 19th century armchairs which are generous in the seat dimensions. Beautifully carved scrolling arms wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Oak Bobbin Wood Armchairs C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A great pair of oak bobbin wood armchairs from mid-century France C1950. An unusual duo of beautifully turned and carved, medium oak chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt//Atelier G...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$1,679 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian armchair, desk or occasional accent chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,387
Oak and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very comfortable Danish leather armchair from the 1960s.
Very nice design and high-quality workmanship.
The robust and very soft leather ensures a very comfortable seat...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1970s Pair of Rare Oak Armchairs Upholstered in Leatherette, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- heigh of seat 36 cm
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style painted arm chairs with distinctive round back topped by carved rosettes.
Turned, fluted legs and carved accents along the skirt add ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Orphisme Multicolored Velvet Armchair by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility.
The chair has undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$1,154 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century hand carved, turned and painted Punjabi chair with new down feather persimmon colored silk velvet seat cushion.
Category
19th Century Pakistani Tribal Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini
Located in Portland, OR
An iconic chair designed by Italian postmodern designer Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019).
This wonderful postmodern work of art presented as a chair is in excellent condition and ready to display in your space.
Proust was originally created in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara. It was immediately recognized as an icon of twentieth century design and one of the most renowned and essential reference points in the quest for form and aesthetic perfection. Cappellini inherited the piece in 1993 and today Proust Geometrica...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Paint
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Chair Scarpa 121 For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair Scarpa 925 For Cassina
Maximum comfort in a minimalist dining chair distinguished by its contrasts
A dining chair with a sleek, anatomic design, crafted to offer maximum comfort and support to the back.
The chair is composed of a robust wooden structure that creates a striking contrast with the lightness of the saddle leather-upholstered plywood seat and backrest.
UPHOLSTERY
Backrest and seat in saddle leather
STRUCTURE
Solid ash or Canaletto walnut
A dining chair with a sleek, anatomic design, crafted to offer maximum comfort and support to the back. Perfect for classic as well as contemporary interiors, Cassina presents, in collaboration with Karakter, the chair produced in 1965 on a design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, based on a sketch by architect and designer maestro Carlo, father of Tobia. Scarpa 121...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,525 Sale Price / item
25% Off
1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
Located in London, GB
Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings and feet, capturing the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design.
Fully restored, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Carlo Hauner, Armchair, 1950's, Caviuna Wood and Mohair's Velvet
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
Carlo Hauner
Armchair, c. 1950
This elegant armchair, designed by Carlo Hauner circa 1950, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Brazilian design. The sculptural fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Modern Flock Lounge Chair Fluffy Edition in Azur ivory faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Customizable Black Matte White Boucle Armchair Inspired by Ocean Waves, Mare
Located in Miami, FL
A Mare armchair in black matte finish designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with white bouclé fabric. A refined example of contemporary comfort, the Mare armchair by Uultis boasts a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Large 18th century French walnut reclining armchair
Located in Malton, GB
These are always great characterful chairs that get people talking. This is a beautifully original 18th century French example with a stunning walnut frame and patinated ironwork. Th...
Category
18th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and grey bouclé fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Fane armchair blends timeless cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$6,541 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1940s Elm Armchair Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Jacquard, Elm
$1,799 Sale Price
25% Off
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.