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Antique Jacobean Style Carved Walnut Armchairs with Red Upholstery
Antique Jacobean Style Carved Walnut Armchairs with Red Upholstery

Antique Jacobean Style Carved Walnut Armchairs with Red Upholstery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The pair finely carved with acanthus leaves on the tops and ends of the scrolled arms with turned supports. The lower frames with elaborately turned legs, front stretchers and H stre...

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20th Century Jacobean Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970

A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970

Located in Almelo, NL

Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970 A couple of big, stylish lounge armchairs that feature round lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—designed ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style
Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

By Sam Maloof

Located in Troy, MI

American craftsman sculptural organic chair in Walnut Signed and dated 1993 Crafted of solid walnut with fluid lines, a contoured seat and seamless integrated joints Signed and dat...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in s...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Pine

17th Century Italian Carved Walnut and Leather Renaissance Armchair
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut and Leather Renaissance Armchair

17th Century Italian Carved Walnut and Leather Renaissance Armchair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This Italian armchair from 1680 may look like a throne, in fact it is a wonderfully patinated example of a friar’s chair–historically referred to as a “ s...

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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Oscar Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues, Solid Wood and Cane, Brazil, 1956
Oscar Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues, Solid Wood and Cane, Brazil, 1956

Oscar Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues, Solid Wood and Cane, Brazil, 1956

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mole armchair designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in 1957 and produced by Oca, a defining lounge chair of Brazilian modern design in solid wood and thick saddle leather. The Mole armchair, ...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original black leather and original fabric. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.  

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech
Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...

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1930s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Michel Ducaroy. Pair of “Marsala” plexiglass armchairs. 1970s.
Michel Ducaroy. Pair of “Marsala” plexiglass armchairs. 1970s.

Michel Ducaroy. Pair of “Marsala” plexiglass armchairs. 1970s.

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Michel Ducaroy Pair of armchairs, “Marsala” model, featuring a lightweight frame made of thermoformed brown Plexiglas and comfortable seat cushions upholstered in beige textured f...

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1970s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plexiglass

Ball Chair, 1970s
Ball Chair, 1970s

Ball Chair, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Ball Chair, 1970s An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in 1963. With its futuristic silhouette and enveloping shape, this r...

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1970s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An exceptional museum-calibre Swedish circa 1800 late Gustavian period armchair of neoclassical form by Swedish royal cabinetmaker Ephraim Ståhl (1768 -1820), the giltwood frame in o...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint

Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960
Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960

Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs, circa 1960, embodies the refined sophistication of traditional French design with a timeless versatility perfect for today’s int...

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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs

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Walnut

'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan
'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan

'Le Roi Chair' by Norr11, Natural Oak and Rattan

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

LE ROI CHAIR by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Lounge chair made of solid oak. Natural or Smoked finish. Cushion at additional cost: linen or leat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather
Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather

Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather

By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of lounge armchairs designed in 1960s by Angel I. Pazmino and manufactured by Muebles de Estilo in Ecuador. A stunning and rare pair of vintage safari chairs in solid rosewood ...

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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Rosewood

Savage Horse Armchair with Aries and Buffalo and Wildebeest Horns
Savage Horse Armchair with Aries and Buffalo and Wildebeest Horns

Savage Horse Armchair with Aries and Buffalo and Wildebeest Horns

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair savage horse with structure in solid wood and covered with Mongolia horse skin an with deer leather. With real horns of Aries, Buffalo and wildeb...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Heavily Carved Wood Japanese Dragon Head Side Chair, Late 19th Century
Heavily Carved Wood Japanese Dragon Head Side Chair, Late 19th Century

Heavily Carved Wood Japanese Dragon Head Side Chair, Late 19th Century

Located in Toledo, OH

Heavily carved side accent chair with dragon head arms. The dragons twine around the frame to make the back. Each dragon head has inset cream colored eyes, carved features and holds ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak
Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak

Adjustable Armchair in Red Leather and Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, oak, leather, brass, Europe, 1930s This adjustable chair stands out with its architectural design, making it a true eye-catcher. The straight back is both elegant and...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gold Safe Armchair with Hammered Polished Brass
Gold Safe Armchair with Hammered Polished Brass

Gold Safe Armchair with Hammered Polished Brass

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair gold safe upholstered with grey genuine leather. Back and sides made in solid hammered polished brass. Also available in sofa gold safe.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s
Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s

Art Deco Model 721 Arm Chair by Otto Wagner for J&j Kohn, 1900s

By Otto Wagner

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elegant bugholz armrest chair by jacob & josef kohn after a design by otto wagner from the turn of the century. A design piece of early modernity. A functional design with special m...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Mauve Leather and Faux Fur
Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Mauve Leather and Faux Fur

Mel Lounge Chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Mauve Leather and Faux Fur

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

The Mel lounge chair by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in mauve High Standard Italian leather with an aubergine faux fur armrest. Winner of the 2024 Design Masterprize, handcrafted in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Armchairs
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Armchairs

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Swedish gray painted armchairs with carved details along edges, top of back and skirt. The gray painted finish has been lightly distressed, revealing the natural pine wood belo...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Kinley Rattan Armchair by Bunny Williams Home
Kinley Rattan Armchair by Bunny Williams Home

Kinley Rattan Armchair by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

The Kinley Armchair is comfortably upholstered with tie-on seat and back cushions. Overall dimensions: 33" W x 30"D x 37"H Seat height: 18.25" to top of cushion Arm height: 22.25" a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs

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Rattan

Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs, Móveis Artísticos Z, Original Label, 1950s
Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs, Móveis Artísticos Z, Original Label, 1950s

Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs, Móveis Artísticos Z, Original Label, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in São Paulo, BR

Pair of armchairs designed by José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z in Brazil in the 1950s, upholstered in light fabric on solid wood legs, with the original Móveis ...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Overseas Armchair
Overseas Armchair

Overseas Armchair

$7,820 / item

Overseas Armchair

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

A contemporary take on the timeless must-have, the Overseas Armchair creates a cool lounge environment and welcomes hours of cozy relaxation. On an open-pore ash base with a charcoal...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Restored Teakwood, 1960
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Restored Teakwood, 1960

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Restored Teakwood, 1960

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Danish lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Teakwood, in good condition. This pair is featuring a tall, large backrest wi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Upholstery

Guru Dome Amethyst Armchair
Guru Dome Amethyst Armchair

Guru Dome Amethyst Armchair

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair guru high with structure in solid mahogany from Borneo, with solid lianes. With amethyst and crystal stone from Brazil. Nails, details and finishes in solid bronze. Covered ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Bronze

Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair
Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair

Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair

By Swaim

Located in St. Louis, MO

1980s Swaim contemporary neoclassical style X-back chair. Can be used as a desk or occasional chair. Constructed of lacquered steel and brass with new green leather cushion. Excellen...

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1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s

Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Norwegian "Falcon Chair" by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina. Produced by Vatne Möbler.  

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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, England

Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish ...

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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Cream Mohair Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform - Belgium, 1958
Pair of Cream Mohair Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform - Belgium, 1958

Pair of Cream Mohair Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform - Belgium, 1958

By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of lounge chairs by the known Belgium designer Alfred Hendrickx. The models shown is documented as the S12 model produced by Belform, Belgium in the late 1950s. Freshly re-...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Tetrad, England circa 1970
Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Tetrad, England circa 1970

Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Tetrad, England circa 1970

By Tetrad

Located in London, GB

Leather reclining swivel lounge chair with ottoman by Tetrad, England, circa 1970. Very good vintage condition consistent with age. No rips or tears. Tilt and swivel mechanism fully ...

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Almelo, NL

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs Attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, RM

A refined pair of Italian mid-century armchairs attributed to the celebrated architect and designer Gio Ponti, dating to the 1950s. The chairs embody the balance of architectural cla...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Satin, Wood

French Louis XV Style Original Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair c1890
French Louis XV Style Original Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair c1890

French Louis XV Style Original Tapestry Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An exquisite antique French Louis XV style arm chair, dating to circa 1890, presents a fine example of Rococo Revival furniture. The chair features a carved wooden frame, likely waln...

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Late 19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair

Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Louis XVI style tapestry fauteuil open arm parlor chair beautifully exemplifies the neoclassical refinement of 18th-century French design. Crafted with a carved wooden...

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20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery .
Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery .

Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery .

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs in New Bouclé Upholstery This elegant pair of 19th-century French armchairs beautifully embodies the refined craftsmanship and classic design s...

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Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery

Located in Plainview, NY

An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivi...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs attr Maurice Dufrêne, France 1920's. With carved floral pattern on front of the arms and under seat frame. The Pair needs total new upholstery. These ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hand Chair in Blue Velour, USA, 20th Century
Mid-Century Modern Hand Chair in Blue Velour, USA, 20th Century

Mid-Century Modern Hand Chair in Blue Velour, USA, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Pop Art-style 'hand' chair with royal blue velour upholstery and a backrest comprised of five 'fingers' resting on a circular pedestal...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Napoleon III style slipper chairs – Burgundy velvet – Passementerie
Pair of Napoleon III style slipper chairs – Burgundy velvet – Passementerie

Pair of Napoleon III style slipper chairs – Burgundy velvet – Passementerie

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Pair of Napoleon III style slipper chairs, reupholstered in burgundy red velvet, with a spoon-shaped back characteristic of the toad chair style. The back, rounded and slightly ti...

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1970s French Napoleon III Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair
French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair

French Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Art Deco style leather upholstered club chair, in our Havana brown color leather, with long rolled arms, a padded seat back, and cushions, with detailed nailhead trim and raised o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina
Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina

Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lugo, IT

Armchair by Gio Ponti for Cassina Defects on the Vienna cane, as shown in the photo. Good condition. Thank you.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Teak High Back Rocking Armchair Danish Vintage 1960s
Hans Wegner Teak High Back Rocking Armchair Danish Vintage 1960s

Hans Wegner Teak High Back Rocking Armchair Danish Vintage 1960s

By Tarm Stole, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking rocking armchair features a tall spindle back and sweeping curved armrests. The elegant silhouette showcases iconic Scandinavian craftsmanship. Designed by Hans Wegner ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Teak

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, 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.