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1960s Saarinen Style Red Molded Plastic Pedestal Armchair
1960s Saarinen Style Red Molded Plastic Pedestal Armchair

1960s Saarinen Style Red Molded Plastic Pedestal Armchair

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This armchair follows the example of Eero Saarinen's revolutionary pedestal chair concept from the 1950s, executed here in a molded plastic construction. The chair features continuou...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Plastic

Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Outdoor Chair for Cassina

Prices vary dependent on the chosen color and finish. LC1 white Outdoor chair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Upholstered in White, Asko 1950s
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Upholstered in White, Asko 1950s

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Upholstered in White, Asko 1950s

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1950s. Apart from the reupholstery the chair bodies are in original and very ...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

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

Elegant Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Golden Brown Pure Mohair
Elegant Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Golden Brown Pure Mohair

Elegant Lounge Chair, Upholstered in Golden Brown Pure Mohair

By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern lounge chair. Handmade in England. Beech frame, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric. This listing is for a sin...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Mother Pearl Parlor Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Edwardian parlor accent arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring shield shaped back with marquetry and mother of pearl inlaid floral acanthus design, pierced support, padded se...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Mahogany

Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Argelato, BO

Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed) The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Saddle Old Brown Armchair in Genuine Vintage Brown Leather
Saddle Old Brown Armchair in Genuine Vintage Brown Leather

Saddle Old Brown Armchair in Genuine Vintage Brown Leather

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair saddle old brown with wooden structure in vintage brown leather with stirrups and handcrafted leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

American Federal-style Upholstered Lolling Chair
American Federal-style Upholstered Lolling Chair

American Federal-style Upholstered Lolling Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

This upholstered piece, called a lolling chair, is the Danny Devito of armchairs. It's roomy, welcoming, and with a seat height of 15.5 inches, low to the ground. Historically, a lol...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Armchairs

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Brass

1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered
1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered

1940s Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, Beech Wood Upholstered

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

This striking pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The chairs showcase Halabala’s signature sculptural langua...

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s
DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s

DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for DUX in the 1970s, the Galaxy lounge chair is a distinctive example of late Scandinavian modern design. The chair features a molded ...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair
Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair

Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair

By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this rare, out-of-production Model 710 armchair which is similar to Fredrik Keyser's more common Model 711, but features a more upright seating position. Th...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s

By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Karl-Erik Ekselius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Teak frame and black leather cushions. Set of 3 chairs available. Listed price is for a pair.   

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920
Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920

Antique Scottish Oak Barrel-Back Armchair, c.1920

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A finely crafted antique oak armchair with a distinctive barrel-shaped backrest, most likely originating from Scotland around the 1920s. This chair has been refinished and newly reup...

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1920s Vintage Armchairs

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Oak

Paul Geoffroy. Pair of brushed steel armchairs. 1970s.
Paul Geoffroy. Pair of brushed steel armchairs. 1970s.

Paul Geoffroy. Pair of brushed steel armchairs. 1970s.

By Paul Geoffroy

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Paul Geoffroy for Uginox A pair of elegantly designed armchairs made of brushed stainless steel. The central leg extends into a slightly sloped backrest and seat. The cushions ar...

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1970s Faeroese Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century

By Claude Séné II, Lelièvre Paris

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath. I...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

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Silk, Beech

Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas
Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas

Vintage 1960s Safari Chair in Leather, Brass and Canvas

By Mogens Koch

Located in Oakland, CA

1960s vintage folding Safari chair in canvas, brass and leather and hardwood frame. Constructed of high quality components and with attention to detail. The brass accents have devel...

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1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Armchair For Cassina
Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Armchair For Cassina

Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Armchair For Cassina

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Slim Chair For Cassina Cotone Slim is a minimalist dining or desk chair that, like the Cotone chair with its welcoming softness, becomes an authen...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean
Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean

Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean

Located in London, GB

The Ocra Occasional Chair is designed with an embracing silhouette and a supportive, balanced scale, offering both comfort and understated refinement. A relaxed linen slipcover gives...

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2010s British Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Upholstery

Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s
Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s

Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style: Design Classics, Midcentury Moder n Materials: Leather, Chrome Color: Black, Chrome

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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style

Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Manzano, IT

Pair of Restored 1940s Ash Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style This stunning pair of 1940s armchairs embodies the elegance of mid-century modern design. Completely restored t...

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1940s European Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

1950s Solid Wood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1950s Solid Wood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1950s Solid Wood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Wood cleaned and then applied revitalizing oil - Shows signs of use (scratches, abrasions, etc.) - Stable and solid -made of so...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s
Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

Organic "Art Deco" Lounge Chair in Birch and Traditional Bark, Finland 1940s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A stunning organic modern armchair made of birch and birch bark from Finland, circa 1940s. The original Art Deco model of this form was introduced to Finland by Asko in the mid 1930s...

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1940s Finnish Organic Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Birch

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927

By Pierre Patout

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of important Pierre Patout open arm chairs were from the first class dining room on board of the S.S. Île de France, circa 1927. With excellent provenance, this exact set was previously sold at Christie's New York on June 1, 2006 during their Ocean Liner Furnishings and Art auction as Lot 286. As seen in the last photo, they had a hammer price of $12,000 plus buyers premium (usually from 20 to 30% of hammer price) and had an estimate of up to $25,000. Keep in mind that this is in 2006 and the inflation rate since then has been almost 30% in total. One of the chairs still retains the Christie's label as can be seen in the last photo. These Pierre Patout french art deco dining chairs feature an open arm design, flared legs, scalloped Mahogany sections which make up the seat base and seat back. Covered in soft and sumptuous velvet which has a light orange-brown color. Such incredible craftsmanship and quality materials that you just don't find in todays products. This set is priced for the set of 6 chairs, if you wish to purchase only a pair contact us to discuss. Such an amazing set for art and design collectors or interior designers looking for something truly special for best client. These chairs have incredible heft - you can feel the quality at first touch. These chairs are just exquisite - get them while they are still available and before someone else does. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Pierre Patout (1879-1965), was a close friend and associate of Jacques-Emile Ruhlman, creating designs for the 1925 Exposition of Decorative Arts. Patout designed the main gateway of the Exposition on the Place de la Concorde, and also The Hôtel du Riche Collectionneur, one of the most popular attractions at the Exposition. Inside it displayed new furniture designs of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, as well as Art Deco fabrics, carpets, and a painting by Jean Dupas. His success at the Exposition led to commissions for transatlantic ocean liners including the Ile de France, L'Atlantique, and, the most famous of all the SS Normandie. The highlight of the Normandie interior was the dining room, illuminated with rows of lighted columns of Lalique crystal. The SS Île de France...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish armchairs by Folke Ohlsson, produced by DUX, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.   

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Customizable Artifort Big Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Customizable Artifort Big Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin

Customizable Artifort Big Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

A design that is so clearly Artifort as the mushroom is something that’s dear to our hearts. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time. The idea for the mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women, shaped and sheathed in their swimming suits. He wanted the same thing for a seat. The inspiration can be found in the beautiful curves as well as in the seamless one-piece elastic fabric. The mushroom is the first piece of furniture that is manufactured with an seamless one-piece elastic cover method. Its original shape will mark the furniture of the 60s by inspiring many other creations with sculptural forms. Today, the seat is part of the permanent collection of MoMa (The Museum of Modern Art in New York). The round shapes and comfortable padding are a perfect match with bright colours for an original and trendy effect. This iconic armchair was once launched as the F562, and has been re-launched as big mushroom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

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Textile

Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design
Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design

Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Lovely elegant Danish easy style chairs probably made around 1950. These chairs are very early examples of the style that became the famous Danish easy chair of the 50's and 60's. Th...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983
Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983

Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983

Located in Antwerp, BE

An iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by XO in France. The model was introduced in 1983 and is one of Starck’s most recognizable experimental s...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs, 1960s

Pair of Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs, 1960s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rattan and cane. Good condition, small signs of usage.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt
Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in New York, NY

Pure 1980's Postmodern, memphis influence lounge, arm chair. Gutsy tapered legs support the dramatic upholstered seat. Structurally sound and sturdy, unfortunately, the fabric shows ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

"Nemo" Brass, Iron or Copper Finished Head-Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade
"Nemo" Brass, Iron or Copper Finished Head-Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade

"Nemo" Brass, Iron or Copper Finished Head-Armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade

By Driade, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Nemo" is an iconic polyethylene fixed or swivel monobloc head-armchair available in metal powder finishes (metal powder mixed with resin) such as iron, copper and brass. As these finishes contain metal powder, natural oxidation has to be considered as a peculiar feature of the armchair and not as a defect. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 32.6", W. 35.4", H. 53.1", Seat H. 16.1" FABIO NOVEMBRE uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This human figure is capable of becoming abstract and universal, able to propose a mythical beauty as occurred in Greek art. So that Nemo, a face with classic features, is hollowed out to create an inhabitable space. The result is a head-armchair to be lived from the inside. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant. Fabio Novembre said about Nemo: "In 2010 it happened that the name "Nemo" immediately evoked the famous little fish, protagonist of the movie of the same name, made by Pixar in 2003. If this question had been asked at the end of the nineteenth century, the answer would have probably been Captain Nemo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Copper, Iron

1970s  Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy
1970s  Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy

1970s Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good /very good condition with minor signs of use - heigh of seat 36 cm

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

European Armchair in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood
European Armchair in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood

European Armchair in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1950s Elegant armchair in a soft pink velvet upholstery. A beech frame with armrests holds the seat and backrest that is highlighted with ver...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

$2,080Sale Price / item|20% Off

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Allerum, SE

Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

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Beech

Wallace Armchair, Brown Leather Upholstery, Studio Sample, Ready to Ship
Wallace Armchair, Brown Leather Upholstery, Studio Sample, Ready to Ship

Wallace Armchair, Brown Leather Upholstery, Studio Sample, Ready to Ship

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Part of the Wallace collection — a current production model — this armchair is upholstered in rich brown leather, embodying the studio's commitment to noble materials, artisanal craf...

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.

1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair. Furniture wool, solid oak wood, springs in the cushions. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furnitu...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s
Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s

Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s The Wink armchair by Cassina, designed by the famous designer Toshiyuki Kita in the 1980s, is a design ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Set of 6 Dining room Armchairs by Mirjana Maracic for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970s
Set of 6 Dining room Armchairs by Mirjana Maracic for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970s

Set of 6 Dining room Armchairs by Mirjana Maracic for Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970s

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a set of 6 Mid Century Modern dinning room armchairs in beech bentwood and cane designed by a Yugoslav architect Mirjana Maracic. The chairs are specifi...

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1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

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

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

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - model 54 lounge chair The Model 54 is from our custom-made upholstered range. The frame is solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. The 54 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Black Upholstery by Christian Werner
De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Black Upholstery by Christian Werner

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Black Upholstery by Christian Werner

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Maximum relax comfort. DS-277 is impressive for its formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. A variety of leather qualities are avail...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Grant Featherston Scape Armchairs, Leather, Mid-Century, 1970s
Grant Featherston Scape Armchairs, Leather, Mid-Century, 1970s

Grant Featherston Scape Armchairs, Leather, Mid-Century, 1970s

By Grant Featherston

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Australian Vintage Armchairs A rare and highly sculptural pair of Scape armchairs designed by Grant Featherston in Australia during the 1970s. Defined by their flowing organic lines...

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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather

Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair

Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair

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-know...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Green Peacock Rattan Arm Chair by Creel and Gow
Green Peacock Rattan Arm Chair by Creel and Gow

Green Peacock Rattan Arm Chair by Creel and Gow

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Green Peacock Rattan Arm Chair by Creel and Gow: Measures: 23" x 23" x  38" H Seat Height: 18" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs

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Rattan

Rare Mid-Century Safari Chairs after Arne Norell
Rare Mid-Century Safari Chairs after Arne Norell

Rare Mid-Century Safari Chairs after Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of leather Safari chairs are inspired by Arne Norell's classic sling design. This pair features tufted cushions, sling arm rests, and strong wood frame. Please confirm loca...

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Mid-20th Century Uruguayan Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of FS144 RJ Caillette Armchairs for Steiner, France1950's
Pair of FS144 RJ Caillette Armchairs for Steiner, France1950's

Pair of FS144 RJ Caillette Armchairs for Steiner, France1950's

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

Pair of FS144 armchairs by Jean Rene Caillette for Steiner in blonde elm with an upholstered seat. As is, COM available.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar

Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar

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 Co...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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.