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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Early 2000s
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Mid Century Armchair in Sheepskin Produced in Sweden 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century armchair model "Farmor / Grandmother" by Carl Malmsten in beech and newly upholstered dark grey sheepskin with a matching leather head cushion. In good con...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s. This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is supported...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of outdoor armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic she...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

Sheepskin Art Deco design armchair with accents all around
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful sleek sheepskin Art Deco design armchair of top quality with lovely accents all around. With its Art Deco-inspired design, this sheepskin armchair is a st...
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Early 2000s Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Sheepskin

"Diz" Armchair in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 2001, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The awesome "Diz" Armchair in Hardwood designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil in 2001 is nothing less than exquisite! The "Diz" armchair showcases a captivating blend of sculptural...
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Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood

Molla premium aluminum outdoor patio furniture, seahorse and seashell motif
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 1950's Patio Set by Molly of Italy. 5 piece set Molla's vintage outdoor furniture designs are timeless. Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton /wool furniture fabric, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The fabric surfac...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Cotton, Oak

Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s. An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Solid Mahogany Blind Fretwork Chinese Chippendale Armchairs By Southwood
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of chairs from Southwood of North Carolina and have all of the quality of the best reproductions our country is capable of. The wood and carving quality are t...
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Early 2000s American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Thos. Moser Catena Arm Chair Cherry 2008 Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Moser Arm Chair from 2008 in Cherry. In good condition with some normal wear. Please see our other listings for more Moser furniture.
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Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

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Cherry

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very smart and extremely well made pair of antique Georgian style leather armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb, they are v...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century "Lady" by M. Zanuso Style Wooden and Velvet Armchair 50s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Very delicious armchair with wooden structure covered in green velvet, with dark metal feet and brass tips. Italian production in the style of the "Lady" model, by Marco Zanuso for A...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Folding Chair REX By Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST Armchair in AUDOUX-MINNET Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular charming armchair with wings, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic, folded bamboo structures and wicker seat, in the spirit of Louis Sognot, to be attributed, France 195...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

Argentine 50s Red Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of spring-filled armchairs with skai upholstery, stained beech wood.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored armchairs in rosewood with excellent woodwork that are evidence of Good Design and craftsmanship. The chairs feature a solid rosewood construction with Erik...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Arm Chair Model 53 by Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Chair model 53 was originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and is one of the most appreciated designs from his oeuvre. It's an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the ligh...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The curved and padded wooden structure, the covering has been replaced with a beautiful very dark green Bouclè f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The curved and padded wooden structure, the covering has been replaced with a beautiful dark blue Bouclè fabric,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Paolo Buffa, Sculptural Armchair in Cherrywood and natural straw, Italy 1952
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and monumental armchair in cherry wood and straw designed by the famous Italian architect and designer Paolo Buffa. A work of great rigor and refinement that adapts well to diff...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century arm chair in "Pretzel" design by Norman Cherner, consisting of a lacquered bentwood frame and legs, and having leather cushion and backrest. Made in North America...
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1950s American Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Bentwood

20th Century Armchair Tripolina by Viganò with Faux Leather Cover and Pocket
Located in Turin, Turin
Iconic armchair model "Tripolina" designed by Vittoriano Viganò and produced for Paolo Viganò, from 1950s. The Tripolina chair is an archetypical object coming from the history of ef...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen Beech Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950
Located in Belmont, MA
Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen Beech Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner "CH28" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, Carl Hansen & Sons, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Danish Modern Style Armchairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very handsome pair of matching side chairs from the 1950s. They feature solid oak framing with Black Lacquer & white naugahyde upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Naugahyde

Pair Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high back lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo. This pair of newly upholstered chairs are supported by four solid brass metal curved feet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art deco armchair, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Art deco inspired armchair with a chrome and wooden frame and grey fabric cushions. The chair dates from the 1950s where a lot of designs where still very much art deco inspired. B...
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1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Leather Lounge Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Pair Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stylish full-grain leather lounge armchairs are by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, originally designed in 1966, this set newer, and produced by Thayer Coggin in High Point, No...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

1950s, Danish design, refurbished armchair, genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair in quality Nevotex natural New Zealand sheepskin "Wellington". Original brass springs in the seat are retained. Re...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Sheepskin

Pair of Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs signed Knoll Studio
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Wassily lounge chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Manufacture date 2003 by Knoll Studio. Stamped Knoll Studio on the frame and labeled. In black leather, chromed s...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rattan

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 10 Vintage Monteverdi Young Chairs & Armchairs, c. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage set of ten chairs by Monteverdi Young, made in USA, c. 1950's. The set consists of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each being newly upholstered with a unique soft green/...
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1950s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1950s, Danish design, restored high-back wingback chair, bottle green, beech
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered high-back wingback chair in quality bottle green furniture fabric. Faux leather green buttons. Renewed leg and armrest in beech wood. Brass spring...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Finnish Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout the Nordic countries, there's a long history of pride in the craftsmanship of using natural materials like wood. This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the q...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchairs for Casa e Giardino, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino series, wooden structure, padding and covering in original textured velvet of the time, kept in excellent condition, as shown...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Coppia di Poltrone attribuite ad Augusto Bozzi, Anni '50
Located in Baranzate, IT
Due poltrone attribuite ad Augusti Bozzi con struttura in metallo verniciato nero e seduta in tessuto. Anni '50.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

A Pair of "Stora Furulid” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a certain “Malmsten-esque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves and cosy appearance. The expression “Swedish Modern” was ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Gio Ponti: Armchairs in White Sheepskin, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti (1891 - 1979) A stunning pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti, upholstered in soft, ivory-colored longhaired lamb's wool, set on tapered walnut legs. The stark simplicity of the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Uphostery)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Uphostery)
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Straw, Rosewood

Coppia di Poltroncine Anni 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di poltroncine con imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in skai e struttura in legno di faggio tinto.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Poltrona reclinabile Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con schienale reclinabile in legno di faggio tinto,cinghie metalliche, cuscini in espanso con rivestimento in velluto. Restaurata. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Pair of Large Swedish Armchairs Newly Upholstered In a Green Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of very comfortable Swedish armchairs circa 1950s/60s. These armchairs boast a generous size and are newly upholstered in soft green boucle fabric. These armchairs are support...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of 50s-60s Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small armchairs with foam padding, skai upholstery and stained beech wood frame.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Extremely comfort...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Poltrona Vintage anni ‘50 in noce rivestita in tessuto Marimekko
Located in Foggia, FG
Poltrona Vintage anni ‘50 autentica con struttura in noce e rivestita con tessuto Marimekko Perfetto stato conservativo Comodissima e molt...
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

An armchair by Gérard Gueromonprez France 1950.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
his armchair by Gérard Guermonprez, typical of 1950s furniture in France, shares similarities with the works of Pierre Paulin and Pierre Guariche, two iconic figures in design during...
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1950s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of armchairs, Italian manufacture. C1950s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Pair of armchairs with wooden feet and original fabric upholstery of the period. Italian manufacture. C1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of French Armchairs - Modernist - Ca 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of modernist armchairs from the 1950s. These armchairs of French origin are typical of the modernist movement. They are close to the work of Pierre Guariche in particular. They ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s. This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Vintage French Iron and Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage French iron and leather armchair, dating from around the 1960’s. It is a great size for use as a desk chair or an occasional side chair. This model is often attri...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
By Maurice Mourra Freres, François Letourneur
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France, 1950s This armchair presents a striking array of precisely designed bold lines, accent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Maison Jansen Attributed, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Painted Wood, Silk, France 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Bergeres in A Distressed Frame having a Scalamandre upholstery. Simply stunning white washed finely carved frames c...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This armchair...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

RAR Rocking Chair Eames yellow original vintage - Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Authentic Armchair RAR (Rocking Arm Chair) shell Eames original and vintage edition Herman Miller Designed by Charles EAMES - 1950 Original fiberglass hull in pale young color. Trac...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Mid-Century P71 Walnut Armchairs for Tecno, 1954
Located in Madrid, ES
An original pair of P71 walnut armchairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani and one of the first editions of Tecno.,founded in 1953 by Osvaldo Borsani and his brother Fulgencio Borsani. W...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

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