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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Gustavian
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif. The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...
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20th Century Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Bonanza Armchairs, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two Bonanza armchairs, designed by Esko Pajamies, manufactured by Asko, Mid-20th Century. Oak frame. Reupholstered seats with Ludvig Svensson -fabric. The frame is refinished....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with quality velvet like -fabric. Metal details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age an...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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 British desig...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric. One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957 Additional Information: Material: Teak and leather Style: Mid century, Scandi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton-wool furniture fabric. Beech legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair, White Painted Gustavian Style Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish white painted armchairs with carved details along edges, top of back and bottom of seat; turned fluted legs. The newer, professionally applied antique white painted fin...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Scandinavian Faux Shearling Chair 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Scandinavian armchair with a new faux sheepskin upholstery. Stable and comfy due to its wide seat. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period: 1960s Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved back, cabriolet legs and decorative carving embellish the skirt and top which all add to the graceful appeal of each. The newer p...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
A vintage Swedish armchair from Nordiska Kompaniet (Model 562-004) made of beech wood with new upholstery. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Period: 1940s Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Danish Safari Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of safari chairs, patinated leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s.  This elegant pair of safari chairs features wonderful patinated leather on both the seat, the arms and back. The pati...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Scissor Chair In The Style Of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birch armchair in the style of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s. Birch frame with brass details. Reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina on the frame consis...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Sheepskin Wing Chair attributed to Marta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt (attributed) Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1930s Iconic wing chair attributed to Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Fin...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Chrome with Blue Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Manufactured by Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight armchairs, bent plywood teak, oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s. Set of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba Møbelindu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahagony frame with original beige alcantar...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of J64 Danish Modern Armchairs by Ejvind Johansson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage Ejvind A. Johansson J64 Side chairs for FDB Mobler. Mid 20th century. Windsor-style armchairs with bentwood arms, splats, and legs. FDB logo stamps, brand marks, and...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch

1950s, Danish design, armchair in original condition, furniture cotton/ wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Armchair in original, very good condition: no smells and no stains. Yellow furniture cotton/ wool fabric. Beech wood legs and armrests, brass springs in the sea...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Cotton, Beech

1970s, Danish relax chair, original condition, furniture velour, woven fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, woven wool fabric on the seat. Teakwood legs, springs in the s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Teak

1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish high back relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat, neck pillow. Manufact...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs - newly restored and reupholstered. Clean lines, warm wood, and tapered legs embody the image of Scandinavian modern style. Scandin...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Teak

Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fa...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut pl...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Scandinavian Organic Recliner by Alf Svensson
Located in Dronten, NL
Lounge chair model Contour-Set 327 by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. Adjustable in three different positions, very comfortable! Marked with the original label at the...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Master Cabinetmaker Lars Møller Armchairs in Solid Oak & Leather, Denmark, 1935
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning pair of sculptural armchairs in solid oak and natural leather made by Danish Master Cabinetmaker Lars Møller, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chairs are modern but with a playf...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Swedish Mid Century Armless Easy Chairs in Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century curved armless arm / easy chairs in beech and newly upholstered dark mocha colored sheepskin. In great matching condition. Produced in Sweden 1940s. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Black Leather USA-75 Armchair by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, early 1960s. Very good condition.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langå Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langå, set of four dining chairs model 530, oak, suede, Denmark, design 1964-65 Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) is ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936 The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mogens Voltele...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green furniture velour. Springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green furniture velour. Springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Manufactured by...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956. The curved back provi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Vodder Armchair in teak and aniline leather, Sibast.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder armchair new upholstered with green aniline leather. Frame in partly solid teak. Model 422, made by Sibast.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Oak

Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion. Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.  
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Sälen armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Salen armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA, 1980s. Made of pine and wire frame, this chair is in good overall condition. Dimensions: 25"x26"x29""x17"seat height "...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chair Produced by Bo-Ex Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Scandinavian mid century arm / easy chair in steel and original black leather by Jørgen Kastholm & Prefen Fabricius produced by Bo-Ex Denmark, 1960s. Original condition with pat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 'Läckö' Easy Chairs by Ingemar Thillmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark. Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s. Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare lounge chair in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Model "Razor blade". The seat and back is reupholstered in soft lambswool...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin by Carl Malmsten
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning pair of armchairs by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten. These iconic chairs provides great comfort and are of enduring quality. Back tufted by buttons, elegant...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Handmade in England. ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Modern Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Corvo Armchair, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Corvo guest or desk chair by Bernhardt Design. Corvo is hand-shaped and sanded from solid American maple and sealed with a natural oil finish. Features a graceful back that ...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Maple

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

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner, set of six PP68 armchairs, Denmark.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner six armchairs with solid lacquered frame Original Danish paper cord seats. Model PP68, made by PP Møbler.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Papercord

Armchair Made In Blue Velvet & Mahogany Designed By Fritz Henningsen From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, designed by Fritz Henningsen, combines luxurious comfort with timeless elegance. Upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet and crafted with exquisite mahogany, it exudes sop...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s. It has a strong resemblance to Axel Einar Hjorth's work and was previously mistakenly attributed to him. However, this is not ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

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

Carl Malmsten armchair 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin for O.H.Sjögren ca. 1950
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning armchair by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten. This iconic chair provides great comfort and is of enduring quality. Back tufted by buttons, elegant arm curves ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition. Original leather and canvas. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.  
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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