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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1930s
Pair of De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large De Coene Frères Art Deco Armchairs. Cherrywood with bronze details and sabots.
Category

1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Ochre by Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair. The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton

Pair of Custom Made Ryo Low Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Ryo Lounge Chair The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest qu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - 54 Chair & Luupo Ottoman The 54 Lounge Chair effortlessly straddles traditional and contemporary aesthetics, making it a great fit for a wide range of interiors. Developed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Walnut Campaign Safari Chair with Black or Brown Leather or Suede Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari chair is a reference to Danish furniture mid-century design from the 1960s with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Baroque Revival White Faux Alligator Skin Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Baroque Revival white arm chair, of a heavily carved body, upholstered in silver-gray faux alligator skin, unmarked. Dimensions: 42.5" H x 33" W x 26" D; seat: 19.5" H. Dealer: S...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Two Restored Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the orig...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

A Pair of Werner West Open Armchairs, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Finnish elmwood high back open-armchairs designed by Werner West, Circa 1930-40. Produced by Wilhelm Schaumannin, Vaneritehdas Oy, Jyväskylä, Finland. The high curved back ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool

Modern Mel Armchair, DEDAR Bouclé and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mel armchair, named after nature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, Pink Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Mid-Century Customizable Armchair Upholstered in Dark Brown Chocolat Velvet
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Introducing the epitome of comfort and style – the Full Upholstery Armchair in sumptuous Chocolate Suede. This armchair is a harmonious fusion of luxurious design and irresistible co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Contemporary Natural Oak Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair
Located in North York, ON
Contemporary natural oak lounge chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair. Beautiful contemporary design with thick natural light show wood. Featuring pl...
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hand-Woven Armchair in Ziricote Tropical Wood - Limited Edition
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote

Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A masterfully crafted sofa whose robust wooden structure and high-quality memory foam retain their...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

"Olav" Armchair in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV armchair is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink, has a matte gold detail at the bottom. It has percinta elastics at the base. The upholstery ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Mel Armchair, White DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Couch, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Organic Modern Twins Sofa, DEDAR Beige Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Bordeaux Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, White Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak

Art Deco Abito Sofa Jacquard Velvet Brass Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Abito sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Capelinhos modern lounge chair stands as a testament to timeless comfort...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Velvet

Art Deco Tile Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tile Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Built with the best materials and skilled craftsmanship, this high-end modern classic wooden armchai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Wood

Modern Grass Armchair, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Wool, Oak, Faux Fur

Rattan Easy Chair in the Style of Campana Brothers & Porky Hefer, 2000s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bird's Nest Easy Chair in rattan, a masterpiece attributed to the visionary designer, Porky Hefer. Drawing inspiration from nature's wisdom, Hefer seamlessly intertwines wabi-sabi pr...
Category

Early 2000s Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paris armchair, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Upholstered in Lelièv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paris Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Upholstered in beige ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut

Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, DEDAR Rose, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mohair, Oak

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Grey Gardenias Armchair with Pergola, Indoor by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Gardenias collection is the second largest collection by Jaime Hayon for BD. Structure made of cast and extruded aluminium. Powder-coated grey (RAL 7015) with Alesta by Axalta...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Organic Modern Twins Outdoors Curved Sofa, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubul...
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak

Modern Grass Armchair, Brown Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Faux Fur, Oak

Bohemian Sweet Dreams Armchair Navy Velvet Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sweet Dreams Armchair, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A Greenapple x Byfly creation. In fro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Grass Curved Sofa, Nobilis Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass curved sofa takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortabl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Faux Fur, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the rough, brutal beauty of Africa. The solid brass cast leg...
Category

2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Charlotte Perriand 533 Doron Hotel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1947. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Doron Hotel armchair was designed in 1947 by...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fur

Modern Almourol Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian design, the armchair-sofa lady stands out for its extrao...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

"Xilte" Armchair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical modern furnitur...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Divano Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle four uncon...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Capelinhos lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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.

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