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Armchairs For Sale
Jacques Adnet French Vintage Mid-century Office Chair, 1950s
Jacques Adnet French Vintage Mid-century Office Chair, 1950s

Jacques Adnet French Vintage Mid-century Office Chair, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

This 1950s sculptural armchair by Jacques Adnet showcases his distinctive blend of modernist geometry and refined French craftsmanship. Recently restored in a soft yellow golden velv...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Bauhaus Rope Armchair, Attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930s
Brutalist Bauhaus Rope Armchair, Attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930s

Brutalist Bauhaus Rope Armchair, Attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930s

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and characterful armchair attributed to Erich Dieckmann, executed in Germany during the 1930s. The chair reflects the Bauhaus ethos of combining functional design with honest ...

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1930s German Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs, Sculptural Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A rare pair of Swedish armchairs produced in the early 1940s, executed in solid pine with warm green textured upholstery. The design is defined by its broad supporting sides, rounded...

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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo
Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo

Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo

By Novo Rumo

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Brazilian Modern club chairs attributed to Novo Rumo, showcasing the refined architectural language that defined Brazilian design during the 1960s. Sculptural yet ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

A pair of Thomasville 'Ernest Hemingway' carved alder armchairs
A pair of Thomasville 'Ernest Hemingway' carved alder armchairs

A pair of Thomasville 'Ernest Hemingway' carved alder armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of Thomasville 'Ernest Hemingway' carved alder armchairs modern, each with armrests carved in the manner of antelope antlers, upholstered in sumptuous blush velvet. Provenan...

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1960s American Colonial Revival Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA
Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA

Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Sergio Rodriguez Sheriff Chair and Ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ripple Armchair Reflecting Contemporary and Modern Look in Natural Oak
Ripple Armchair Reflecting Contemporary and Modern Look in Natural Oak

Ripple Armchair Reflecting Contemporary and Modern Look in Natural Oak

By Yet Design Studio

Located in Istanbul, 34

The story of the Ripple Armchair represents a perfect combination of the aesthetic elegance of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. The wooden frame stands out as the r...

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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939
Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

$16,547Sale Price / set|20% Off

Alvar Aalto Rare Set of Early Armchairs, 1939

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Exceptionally rare set of early Alvar Aalto armchairs for O.Y Wilhelm Schauman A.B Jyväskylä, Finland, 1939. Custom ordered for NY World's Fair Restau...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

ST. RITZ - Modern Burl Wood Armchair with Velvet Jacquard Fabric
ST. RITZ - Modern Burl Wood Armchair with Velvet Jacquard Fabric

ST. RITZ - Modern Burl Wood Armchair with Velvet Jacquard Fabric

Located in KRAKÓW, PL

A sculptural lounge chair featuring a burl wood frame and rich jacquard upholstery with an abstract peacock-eye pattern. This piece blends bold geometry with tactile elegance, creati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s

Two Art Deco Amsterdamse School Armchairs, by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s

By Frits Spanjaard

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Design by Frits Spanjaard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with brown faux leather upholste...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Original buffalo leather. Excellent condition.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petronille' Lounge Chair in Oak and Ocher Yellow Fabric
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petronille' Lounge Chair in Oak and Ocher Yellow Fabric

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petronille' Lounge Chair in Oak and Ocher Yellow Fabric

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. T...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs

Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs

Located in Rome, IT

This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. Upholstery is in very good condi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in London, England

Dagmar design - Karu lounge chair A custom-made lounge chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.
Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.

Hans Olsen Armchair model 500 for CS Møbler, 1960. New upholstery.

By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant single armchair designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by CS Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s. Original piece from the 1960s newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by t...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luxurious, pair of early 20th century Italian carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved chairs have been newly upholstered in a linen fabric which is soft to the touch and rich in texture. Antiqued brass nailhead trim...

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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...

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2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Ralph Lauren Italian Leather Lawson Dining Armchair
Ralph Lauren Italian Leather Lawson Dining Armchair

Ralph Lauren Italian Leather Lawson Dining Armchair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome modern Ralph Lauren Italian "Lawson Upholstered Arm Chair" finished in rich dramatic black leather. The form features a tall, gently reclined rectangular back, upholstered...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464
Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464

Hans Vollmer & Prag Rudniker Wickerwork-Fabrication Chair Mod. 464

By Hans Vollmer, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Vienna c. 1902, manufactured by the Prag-Rudniker wickerwork factory, four-legged oakwood structure, original rush wickerwork, with attached original factory plaque. Measures: Height...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C

Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern “Safari” Chair in Leather and Oak by Wilhelm Kienzle, 1950s

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf, Switzerland circa 1950 Item # 405ZPF07Q-3 Designed in 1928 by Wilhelm Kienzle, the "S...

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France
Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France

Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful pair of 19th-century armchairs in the Louis XIII style, recognizable for their turned-wood frame and the characteristic H-stretcher. They feature tall, slightly shaped back...

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1860s French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pigreco Armchair Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
Pigreco Armchair Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s

Pigreco Armchair Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lucija, SI

The Pigreco chair is the first product designed by Tobia Scarpa, conceived in 1959 as a graduation project at the end of his studies in architecture at the University of Venice. The ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Maitland Smith Ming Style Horseshoe Back Tessellated Chair
Maitland Smith Ming Style Horseshoe Back Tessellated Chair

Maitland Smith Ming Style Horseshoe Back Tessellated Chair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Houston, TX

20th Century Maitland Smith horseshoe back chair with tessellated cream-colored stone featuring brass inlay detail. To view more of our listings from Moxie Interiors, scroll down an...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Pair of Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chairs

Pair of Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chairs

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design Sampo Wing Chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Copenhagen upholsterer Christian Sorensen in the early 1940s. The flowing, organic silhouette is typical of early-period Danish Modern armchairs whilst retaining a striking contemporary feel. The Sampo chair...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass
Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass

By Maison Jansen, Alberto Orlandi

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set of three rare vintage 'Pompeii' armchairs or seats by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, circa late 1970s-early 1980s. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid c...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mw02 x Nep design armchair, Limited Edition "Interface(s)", handmade in France.
Mw02 x Nep design armchair, Limited Edition "Interface(s)", handmade in France.

Mw02 x Nep design armchair, Limited Edition "Interface(s)", handmade in France.

By MW Exclusive

Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR

Signed and numbered edition "MW X NEP" N°3/10 Model identification number MW022314 We all know that street art is a contemporary style that loves to surprise us. The artwork "Inter...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

"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

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each maintains a distinct identity, forming a pair defined by perfect asymmetry. With sculptural curves and sumptuous upholstery, the Twins curved sofa embodies both contemporary elegance and refined artistry, creating a lounging experience of unparalleled comfort. A favorite among designers, it stands as the ideal centerpiece for today’s most sophisticated interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Twins Sofa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Jacquard, Fabric, Wood

Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Located in Sheffield, MA

Distinctive vintage Louis XV style hand carved armchair having open and down swept arms and elegant cabriole legs. Upholstery shows wear and some staining. M...

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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four George III Giltwood Armchairs
Set of Four George III Giltwood Armchairs

Set of Four George III Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of four 18th century armchairs attributed to Francois Herve with carved and gilt frames having newly upholstered seats and backs in fresh sky-blue linen. Frames with carved re...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Armchairs

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Giltwood

Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s

Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented a...

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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s

Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud
Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud

Pair Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Armchairs in the Manner of Vivai Del Sud

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a pair of armchairs made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s. Their design and natural fiber materials recall the production of the historic furniture brand "Viva...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Organic Modernist Armchair Rattan and Cowhide Italian Work, 1960s
Organic Modernist Armchair Rattan and Cowhide Italian Work, 1960s

Organic Modernist Armchair Rattan and Cowhide Italian Work, 1960s

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This armchair illustrates the sculptural and organic approach of Italian furniture in the second half of the 20th century. The structural design relies on a frame of thick rattan pol...

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1960s French Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Rattan

Orange Velvet Armchair from the 1940s–1950s
Orange Velvet Armchair from the 1940s–1950s

Orange Velvet Armchair from the 1940s–1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Armchair with spring-filled padding, down cushion, and velvet upholstery. Good condition, some wear throughout.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs

Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Iron Mesh Dining Armchairs, 1950s
Set of Four Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Iron Mesh Dining Armchairs, 1950s

Set of Four Russell Woodard "Sculptura" Black Iron Mesh Dining Armchairs, 1950s

By Russell Woodard

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original set of 4 Russell Woodard Black Iron & expanded Wire Armchairs. Featuring a wrought iron framework with ergonomic sculpted black wire mesh seat and back, detailed with fl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Dark Grey Mid Century "Stora Adam" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
Dark Grey Mid Century "Stora Adam" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s

Dark Grey Mid Century "Stora Adam" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s

Rare pair of Swedish sculptural mid century modern armchairs model "Stora Adam / Big Adam" in beech and original dark grey fabric upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced by N...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line
Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line

Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Soho teak wood armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair crafted in teak wood and desig...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

"Rigitulle" Ply Perforated Sheet Metal Armchairs by René Malaval - France 1950's
"Rigitulle" Ply Perforated Sheet Metal Armchairs by René Malaval - France 1950's

"Rigitulle" Ply Perforated Sheet Metal Armchairs by René Malaval - France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

¨Iconic pair of René Malaval armchairs for the Biarritz Casino. France 1950's. These chairs are made of a welded steel base on which the perforated rigitulle structure sits. That str...

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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" armchair for Maxalto, walnut and fabric, 1975 The "Artona" armchair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975, belongs to one of the most c...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair
Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Mid Century Taiwanese Hand Made Bamboo Armchair

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderful and rare example of a hand crafted armchair, made in Taiwan circa 1950, the traditional chiselling and heat bending techniques have been used throughout the manufacture of this piece, as well as the precision pining using small specially made bamboo pegs...

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1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Sam Son Armchair in Red by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
Sam Son Armchair in Red by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS

Sam Son Armchair in Red by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS

By Magis, Konstantin Hable

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sam Son is an easy armchair with a hint of a cartoon character. Supported on four stilt legs, the armchair features a softly suspended seat shell between a giant, horseshoe-shaped el...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

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Plastic

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.