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Armchairs For Sale
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly Upholstered In quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric named SPIRAL. - Wooden parts have been refurbished.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson

Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Karlstad, SE

Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces

By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" black leather chair for Cassina, 1977. Italy A true icon of Made in Italy, Cab is the first chair in the world characterized by a self-supporting leather str...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"MT1" Sculptural Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
"MT1" Sculptural Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade

"MT1" Sculptural Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade

By Ron Arad, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"MT1" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored insi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France
Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France

Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs - carved molded wood - blue - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A very attractive pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs in molded and carved wood with flower motifs. The front legs are arched and end in crowbars. The rear legs are saber-shap...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)

By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Little big chair, swivel armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15 Made in Italy With its sculptu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Vittorio Introini. Pair of armchairs for Saporiti. 1970s
Vittorio Introini. Pair of armchairs for Saporiti. 1970s

Vittorio Introini. Pair of armchairs for Saporiti. 1970s

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of armchairs in fabric with chrome metal frame Italian craftsmanship from the 1970s Dimensions: H 67 x W 72 x D 75 cm Reference: LS6689714

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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Lilli modular beige and cognac fabric with fringes lounge Armchair
Lilli modular beige and cognac fabric with fringes lounge Armchair

Lilli modular beige and cognac fabric with fringes lounge Armchair

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

This bicolor lounge chair is part of the Lilli Chair family and the Asymmetrical Armchair series, featuring clean lines, generous proportions, and refined artisanal craftsmanship. Up...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy. Wooden frame in black color and natural wood inserts. In original removable ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Audoux-Minet, Rope and Wood, France, 1950s
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Audoux-Minet, Rope and Wood, France, 1950s

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Audoux-Minet, Rope and Wood, France, 1950s

By Le Corbusier, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This pair of lounge chairs by Audoux-Minet is a fine example of the celebrated French duo’s work, renowned for their use of natural materials and refined rustic modern aesthetic. De...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair Manufactured by Cassina INVITATION TO COMFORT An armchair with sinuous curves, envisioned as a refuge of relaxation. The structure, adapted from t...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen
19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen

19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen

Located in London, GB

Circa C19th upholstered English armchair with turned legs and ceramic castors. This understated buttoned back armchair has been upholstered in a slightly coarse off white vintage fre...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Set of armchairs and a matching sofa attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
Set of armchairs and a matching sofa attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s

Set of armchairs and a matching sofa attributed to Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Set of two armchairs and a matching sofa designed by Alvar Aalto, Finland, circa 1930s. The pieces are crafted in bentwood, featuring Aalto’s iconic use of laminated birch shaped int...

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1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Aretha Armchair Handcrafted by Mavo Atelier
Mid-Century Modern Style Aretha Armchair Handcrafted by Mavo Atelier

Mid-Century Modern Style Aretha Armchair Handcrafted by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Armchair stands as a sculptural centerpiece designed for those who seek artistry in everyday living. Its silhouette ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Green, 1960s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Green, 1960s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Green, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautifully composed mid-century modern Scandinavian lounge chair. Most probably Swedish or Danish from the 1950s-1960s. The chair has the clean lines and understated elegance asso...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of McGuire Bamboo Butterfly Chairs
Pair of McGuire Bamboo Butterfly Chairs

Pair of McGuire Bamboo Butterfly Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of McGuire bamboo butterfly chairs featuring reddish tone with washed finish. The distinctive butterfly profile creates wide, angled backs that spread outward from narrow seat ...

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1970s Bohemian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Green Plush Armchair, 1970s
Mid-Century Czechoslovak Green Plush Armchair, 1970s

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Green Plush Armchair, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A mid-century upholstered armchair produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, featuring original green plush fabric with a textured relief pattern. The generous proportions, rounded ar...

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection
Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection

Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection

By Unopiù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tuscany represents a classic icon of handcrafted production in powder coated galvanised iron. The attention to detail paid by the hands of expert craftsmen translates into a structur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab chairs, dark brown saddle leather
Set of 8 Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab chairs, dark brown saddle leather

Set of 8 Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab chairs, dark brown saddle leather

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Seattle, WA

A set of 8 Cab Chairs, including six side chairs model 412 and two armchairs model 413, in dark brown saddle leather, designed by Mario Bellini, manufactured by Cassina. The set is ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pirouette Beige Bouclé fabric swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Pirouette Beige Bouclé fabric swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

Pirouette Beige Bouclé fabric swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

The Pirouette Light Beige Bouclé Armchair combines elegance and comfort with a fluid, dancer-inspired silhouette. Featuring a gently curved backrest that offers a cozy embrace, this ...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic. These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, the model ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile
Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile

By Paul Iribe

Located in Hanover, MA

We are fortunate to have acquired a pair of these amazing gondola lounge chairs from the lobby of the glamorous and historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, generously scaled a...

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Frits Henningsen Armchair in Patinated Cognac Niger Leather
Frits Henningsen Armchair in Patinated Cognac Niger Leather

Frits Henningsen Armchair in Patinated Cognac Niger Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Frits Henningsen, armchair, Niger leather, lacquered wood, Denmark, design 1933, made 1930s/1940s First unveiled at the 1933 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuse...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pair of Lounge Chairs

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Paulin for Artifort, pair of armchairs, model '442/3', grey upholstery and steel by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1960s These comfortable chairs shows elegant ...

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1960s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s These Mid-Century Modern large armchairs are from Brazil, dating back to the 1960s. Expertly crafted from soli...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

A Pair of French Louis XV style Painted Open Armchairs, C. 1940.
A Pair of French Louis XV style Painted Open Armchairs, C. 1940.

A Pair of French Louis XV style Painted Open Armchairs, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The painted and carved frames with oval padded backs, small arm rests, and seats supported by turned and fluted legs. Perfect in your living room as accent chairs.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair

Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair

Located in Plainview, NY

A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Armchair in Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather by Costantini, Giovanni
Contemporary Armchair in Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather by Costantini, Giovanni

Contemporary Armchair in Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather by Costantini, Giovanni

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Giovanni Contemporary Armchair in Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather by Costantini Measurements are: 23" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and m...

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2010s Argentine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s
20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s

20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable and stabile club seat. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchair are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchair is after a complete uph...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique quality William IV leather and mahogany library chair having a newly reupholstered seat and back in a quality chestnut colour leather, shaped open arms with turned su...

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19th Century English William IV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Other

Armchair Play, Limited Edition Upholstery, Geometric Lounge Chair for Home
Armchair Play, Limited Edition Upholstery, Geometric Lounge Chair for Home

Armchair Play, Limited Edition Upholstery, Geometric Lounge Chair for Home

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

A rare collector's object at the intersection of contemporary furniture design and Ukrainian art history, this is the "Play" armchair in its limited edition upholstery — a fabric dev...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Howard & Sons leather reading armchair
Howard & Sons leather reading armchair

Howard & Sons leather reading armchair

Located in Stroud, GB

Low seated armchair covered in hand-finished Italian chestnut hide English walnut turned legs and original castors featuring a mahogany and brass reading slope. Howard & Sons Londo...

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1860s Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H x 28.5" W x 26" D x 18" Seat height x 22.5" Arm height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair
1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair

1950's Italian Restored Mid-Century Armchair

Located in Paris, FR

A masterfully restored Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by typical angular seating and slim played and tapered legs with sophisticated brass endings. Fully rupholstered w...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Armchair, 1930s
Art Deco Armchair, 1930s

Art Deco Armchair, 1930s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Art Deco armchair, Made in Italy, 1930s. This Art Deco-style Armchair features a wooden frame with semicircular armrests. The seat and back are green velvet with dark green piping. I...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Custom Pair Hand-Rushed Oak Gabriel Lounge Chairs
Custom Pair Hand-Rushed Oak Gabriel Lounge Chairs

Custom Pair Hand-Rushed Oak Gabriel Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Custom pair of exquisite hand-rushed oak Gabriel lounge chairs. Very comfortable. Solid construction. Lead Time for custom made is 8-12 weeks.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

"Mingx" Leather and Steel Armchair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
"Mingx" Leather and Steel Armchair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade

"Mingx" Leather and Steel Armchair Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Driade

By Konstantin Grcic, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Mingx" is an armchair, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade, with a structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light gray, bronze and black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 20", W. 24", H. 33", Seat H. 17.7" The design of the Mingx collection has reference to the same tubular profile that also inspired the ZigZag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition - cleaning.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Old Hickory Chairs in  Brown Suede  Leather - Pair
Old Hickory Chairs in  Brown Suede  Leather - Pair

Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel back Old Hickory chairs are super comfortable and ...

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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Hickory

Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs
Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs

Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs

By Calif-Asia

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of four bamboo armchairs is made by Calif-Asia and Cartel, Philippines, as confirmed by the original maker’s label reading “Handcrafted in the Philippines by Calif-Asia and ...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s

Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex (1960s Denmark) is comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs. Some of the many things that make th...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very eleg...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s, Danish relax chair, furniture velour, carved ash wood.
1950s, Danish relax chair, furniture velour, carved ash wood.

1950s, Danish relax chair, furniture velour, carved ash wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish relax chair. Honey-yellow furniture velour, carved ash wood, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...

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1950s Danish Victorian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Miss Lo Armchair in Stained Rattan, Plywood and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 73 x D 68 x H 82 cm. Materials: Stained rattan, plywood seat, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Foam, Plywood

Pair of English Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Lattice Backs, circa 1920
Pair of English Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Lattice Backs, circa 1920

Pair of English Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Lattice Backs, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of English faux bamboo armchairs dates to the early 20th century, circa 1920, and reflects the enduring popularity of bamboo-inspired furniture in English interiors of the ...

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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, 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.