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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 1900s
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Curved Oak Armrests, Denmark, 1940s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
These unique armchairs perfectly reflect the quality and craftsmanship of Danish cabinetmakers and the instantly recognizable features of Scandinavian design. Danish designers’ parti...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Rare Velvet Upholstered Oak Lounge Armchair by Maxime Old.
By Maxime Old
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare velvet upholstered oak lounge armchair by Maxime Old. France: circa 1947 Ref: Identical model shown p.294 in "Maxime Old , Architecte-Decorateur by Yves Badetz , Editions Norma ". Provenance: Galerie Yves Gastou...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1948
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of green Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, polished and reupholstered, Italy, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa with cross braced armrests and elegantly curved backs with vertical braces. The seat cushions have been reupholstered in a sophisticated green fabric...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen model 1664 lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Art Deco Swedish Grace Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin 1940s Sweden
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These curved and elegant chairs produced in Sweden during the 1940s is made from lacquered birch. The new upholstery in Sheepskin/shearling works perfectly with the curved wood. This...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of low vintage armchairs with curved arms, produced in Denmark between 1940-1950. The legs are made of stained beechwood and the chairs hav...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- good /very good original condition with minor signs of use
- good original fabric upholstery
- height of seat 37 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oak and Rush Armchair by Rene Gabriel, France, Late 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Armchair by french designer René Gabriel.
Solid oak and rush seat.
Made in France during the Reconstruction period, late 1940s.
Signed.
Outsta...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Adjustable Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare adjustable armchair with attributes of Josef Hoffmann executed by Jacob & Josef Kohn or Wienner Werkstatte. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Scandinavia, “good design” in particular operates as a set of relations linking the everyday world - composed of objects, spaces, people - to the cultural ideologies that motivate...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1940s Armchair Convertible into Bed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- upholstery has some sign of use therefore suitable for new upholstery
- unfolding mechanism working without any problem
- high of seat 40 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Design Jindřich Halabala Armchair 'renovated', around 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1940s
- good condition ( wooden parts renovated)
- new upholstery
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Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Rare Design Armchairs H-320 by Jindřich Halabala - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1940s
- good original condition suitable for new upholstery
- publicated in literature (see the photos)
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Maurice Hirsch Armchair, France, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonized armchair by Maurice Hirsch with x-shaped braced back with disc-shaped brass inlay. The armchair has been reupholstered in a high-quality cream fabric and hand polished.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Armchair in the Style of André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940s French Art Deco armchair in the style of André Arbus.
walnut and leather
the leather is not holed, but it is worn.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Armchair Thonet Nr.6142, Otto Wagner in 1905
By Otto Wagner
Located in Praha, CZ
- Designed by Otto Wagner in year 1905.
- Very rare original fabric in good condition
- made in Austria.
- Cleaned.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Dominique Rosewood Armchairs from Alan Moss
By Dominique
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tight seat back armchairs with rosewood frame and fine velvet upholstery. By the celebrated designer Dominique, France, circa 1930-1940.
Originally acquired from the New York City fine furniture dealer Alan Moss...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair.
Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienna secession for the mansion Pa...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair.
Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienn...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair.
Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienn...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner
JH-713 conference chair, 1957
Wegner’s iconic armchair. This early example with patinated oak frame and cognac brown leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Den...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Art Deco 1940s Roll Back Lounge Armchairs Restored
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Art Deco 1940s roll back lounge armchairs restored. The chic design of these chairs offers an air of sophistication to a space with refined clean lines and curves. The chair ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare High Back Chair with Pillow by Carl Malmsten, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare and comfortable high back chair with pillow attached by leather straps. New Upholstery and mahogany excellent condition.
Carl Malmsten (Swedish 1888-1972)
High back chair w...
Category
1940s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Cane
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair with original horsehair upholstery. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed In 1927 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Fortuny Armchairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Curvy pair of side chairs upholstered in vintage fortuny fabric.
Category
1940s Vintage Armchairs
Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Armchair With Original Horse Hair Upholstery
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban mahogany and the original natural leather upholstery. Made in Denmark by Rud Rasmussen ci...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Designed in 1949 and Produced by Poul Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Pair painted Fauteuil Chairs collection NY Times writer
Located in Westport, CT
Pair circa 1940's original white painted tiger skin fabric Fauteuil chairs
Category
1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed in 1927 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of fine armchairs, in the style of Louis XV, with beautifully carved frame, in its original finish upholstered in muslin, stamped Jansen. Finely carved.
Category
1940s Argentine Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Frits Henningsen Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen arm chairs.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair With Original Horsehair Material
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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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