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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1950s
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic.
The ...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Two 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 Charlotte Perriand, a real...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani designed the "Poltrona P32" in 1956 for Tecno. The refined formed seating shell with...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 402, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto cantilever 'spring' chairs model 402, also known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) associated with the legendary Paimio Sanatorium designed by Aalto.
The chairs are lightweight and can be situated practically in any room or interior, and are easily moved around due to their lightness, both in weight and in appearance.
The chairs have beautiful patina and are reupholstered in black premium fabric. Both chairs are stamped "Artek Aalto design Made in Finland...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Rare Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Brazil, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
A rare and exceptional pair of lounge chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for their pioneering Brazilian design company,...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian 1950's Wing High Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural Italian 1950's wing high back arm chairs; supported on elegant walnut legs the front straight and ending in brass sabot and the back sabre shaped. The strong lin...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
CraftAssociates Armchairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Armchairs, Walnut, Caneback
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Armchairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Armchairs, Walnut, Caneback
These Lawrence Peabody modern cane back arm chairs for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates. The chairs are shown here in solid walnut and leather, but each is hand built and made to order so wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates has a full fabric program available.
Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to Craft a product that will Stand the test of time. They use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We Stand 100% behind our product.
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, cane, leather
Dimensions:
H 32" (81.28cm)
W 24" (60.96cm)
D 26.25" (66.68cm)
Arm height 22.5" (57.15cm)
Seat height 16" (40.64cm)
Seat width 21" (53.34cm)
Seat depth 20" (50.8cm)
"The U.S. would profit by the example of the Danes, whose great work in furniture design is the result of combining proficient craftsmanship, Fine design and technical skill. The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957
History
Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers).
In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S3 Armchairs, Belform, Belgium, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
The S3 chair was designed by Alfred Hendrickx and produced by Belform in Belgium in 1958. This rare chair was a custom design by Hendrickx for the Sabena Airlines first class lounge in Zaventem Airport, Brussels. The three-legged, black lacquered frame is a stunning example of modernist design combined with streamline influences. Overseeing the entire interior of the Sabena lounge, Hendrickx had decided to upholster and use the S-3 chairs in three different colors: red, blue and green. Only 50 chairs...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Easy Chair in Beige Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s
This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted buttons, and sturdy shapes is typical for design of the fifties. The imposing, curvaceo...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury White Velvet and Beech Wood Italian Club Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refined fabric and linear shape for a pair of 1950s Italian armchairs.
This extraordinary pair of 1950s chairs are upholstered with velvet combined by our upholstery atelier. These ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Wood and White Boucle Fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Wood and White Boucle Fabric
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant SOHO Lounge Chair in Velvet and Gold, 21st Century
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant lounge chair model SOHO in slate grey velvet. Gold brass metal base.
Available in two colors; turtle green and slate grey velvet.
The velvet fabric is suitable for profession...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahagony frame with original beige alcantar...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Garden Chairs Made of Iron with Wooden Armrests
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of Six Garden Chairs Made of Iron with Wooden Armrests
Category
2010s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated designs from his oeuvre. It's an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the ligh...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
1999
Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a famil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
"Minoletta" armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti. Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
The Minoletta chair, a masterpiece designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, is an epitome of elegance and comfort. Originally crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it features a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
2 Elettra Armchairs by BBPR Studio From Arflex, 1955s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair of Elettra armchairs by BBPR Studio from Arflex Italy 1956s, original and first Edition.
fabric is original, original label :ARFLEX. The Elettr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking, pair of lounge chairs model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furnitu...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. This o...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style.
A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabita...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair In Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and rare easy chair in oak and teak for Soren Willladsen from the 1950's. Curved armrests in teak sweeping around the sides and back of the chair. Legs and frame made from so...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of small armchairs by Carlo De Carli, new upholstery, Italy, 1950's
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage condition
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Apollo Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Apollo Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 81 x D 77 x H 80 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Matte Black Lacquered Iron Structure, Brushed Brass Details
Combining high levels of comfort an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ida Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Ida Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 82 x D 80 x H 78 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Black Lacquered Sand brushed Oak, Cast Bronze Details
The IDA armchair, crafted with great attenti...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Ginga Leather Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginga Leather Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 82 x D 89 x H 85 cm
Materials: Duistt Leather, Solid Sandrushed Black Oak
Cushion is included. Other variations are available. Please c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Ginga Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginga Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 82 x D 89 x H 85 cm
Materials: Lelievre Esterel 03 fabric, Solid Black Oak
Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. I...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Brass Julius Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Julius Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 86 x D 84 x H 70 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Brass
The JULIUS brass armchair, crafted with great attention to detail, gives us clean a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Wood Julius Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Julius Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 86 x D 84 x H 70 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Darkened Oak
Notes: One back cushion included
The JULIUS wood armchair, crafted with great...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Wood Julius Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Julius Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 86 x D 84 x H 70 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Darkened Oak
Notes: One back cushion included
The JULIUS wood armchair, crafted with great...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Copacabana Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Copacabana Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 103 x D 98 x H 84 cm
Materials: Fabric Larsen Sahara Clay, Darkened oak
Part of Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
DanishMid-Century Modern armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1950’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Throughout the 1950’s-70’s Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen created furnishings that boasted all of the alluring qualities now associated with vintage Scandinavian modern design. T...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by 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 193...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Bertu Arm Chairs, Suelo Quick Ship Arm Chair, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Suelo Arm Chair ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off pieces. First...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Jean Prouvé Fauteuil Direction RAW Limited Edition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited edition Fauteuil Direction designed by Jean Prouvé and made in 2011 by Vitra in collaboration with G-Star. This wonderful chair is from the rare limited first edition, with ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Maison Jansen Style White Painted Upholstered French Directoire Desk Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Directoire French-made Maison Jansen style armchair. The chair looks like Jansen and may very well be but isn't marked. The chair is in good condition with normal ...
Category
1950s French Directoire Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Franco Albini Gala chair by Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful chair in bamboo and straw, Gala model, designed by Franco Albini in 1951, produced by Bonacina.
The Gala chair, designed in 1951, embodies all the desires for novelty an...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Straw
Ico Parisi pair of armchairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Pair of very elegant armchairs by Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950's
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Rosewood & Black Leather 'Capella' Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arm chair model 4 from the Capella Series designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø executed in beautiful Rosewood with black leather loose cushions. Made by Danish manufact...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating the Savana...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Harry Bertoia Diamond Armchair Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BAARLO, LI
Classic Diamond wire armchair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Designed in 1952. This version was produced in the 1970s. The white frame is in good vintage condition, with slight signs of...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Julius Canned Armchair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
Julius Canned Armchair by Duistt
Dimensions: W 86 x D 84 x H 70 cm
Materials: Duistt Fabric, Oak, Natural Cane
Notes: One back cushion included
The JULIUS caned armchair, crafted wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
Nauzami deck chair
By Léa Zéroil
Located in PARIS, FR
A graduate of the schools of applied art Duperré and Olivier de Serres, Léa Zeroil began her career with India Mahdavi before joining Laura Gonzalez as designer and artistic director...
Category
2010s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Guglielmo Veronesi, 2 Perla Armchairs, Wood, White Fabric, ISA, Italy 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Authentic icon of Made in Italy design, the "Perla" armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegan...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery
Located in Princeton, NJ
Upholstered club chair in mahogany wood with carving details on the sides. The carvings are of a motif found in 18th century Ming furniture. The carvings are done by hand.
This ch...
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Mid-Century Armchairs in Rosewood Designed by Rasmus Nielsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four armchairs in rosewood and patinated leather designed and made by Rasmus Nielsen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
A Pair of Angular Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipp...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Beech, Alpaca
Danish teak armchair "Captain´s chair" by Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The Armchair Captain's Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen, crafted in teak and leather in 1958, is a timeless piece of mid-century modern design. This iconic chair features a sleek teak fra...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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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