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Armchairs For Sale
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann

De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann

By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opulent elements for modular use. The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Pine & Sheepskin, 1940s
Pair of Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Pine & Sheepskin, 1940s

Pair of Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Pine & Sheepskin, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and unique pair of early Swedish mid century modern wooden armchairs in pine attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth produced in Sweden, 1940s. In great vintage condition and com...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair
19th Century Renaissance Style Chair

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Renaissance style chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style or Gothic style walnut Savonarola chair, throne chair, si...

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19th Century European Renaissance Antique Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair

Located in London, England

Dagmar Karu Armchair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2

French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2

By Chateau d'Ax

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

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

Chaise Longue Genni for Zanotta by Gabriele Mucchi 70s
Chaise Longue Genni for Zanotta by Gabriele Mucchi 70s

Chaise Longue Genni for Zanotta by Gabriele Mucchi 70s

By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi

Located in bari, IT

Chaise longue model Genni, design Gabriele Mucchi for Zanotta. Chrome-plated steel frame. Springing on steel spirals. Seat adjustable to two positions. Polyurethane padding. Leather upholstery cushions and armrests. Ottoman measurements W 55 D 43 H 35 cm Founded by Aurelio Zanotta, the company immediately began to involve well-known names in Italian design and architecture in the production process. These included Achille Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, Ettore Sottsass, Joe Colombo, Alessandro Mendini, Piero Gatti...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the United States circa 1950. Gibbings was renowned f...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair
Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair

Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Chic and sophisticated architectural lounge chair, after the iconic Risom big chair. The chair has a large upholstered seat which is set in a solid walnut fr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Mid Century Olive Green Leather Wooden "V12" Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø
Danish Mid Century Olive Green Leather Wooden "V12" Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø

Danish Mid Century Olive Green Leather Wooden "V12" Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Danish mid century "V12" armchair in thick original olive brown / green leather with beautiful matching dark stained wooden feet by Illum Wikkelsø produced by Holger Christian...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Armchairs Model 238 in Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland, 1940s. The pair is newly reupholstered in natural Sahara colour sheepskin, giving ...

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Anemone Armchair Velvet  G. Zema for Giovannetti Collezioni
Anemone Armchair Velvet  G. Zema for Giovannetti Collezioni

Anemone Armchair Velvet G. Zema for Giovannetti Collezioni

By Giancarlo Zema

Located in Casalguidi, IT

Swimming like happy fishes in the warm shapes of sea, feeling comfortable and protected within the big embrace of a colourful anemone. Swivel seat. Fire retardant polyurethane foa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini
Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini

Italian Postmodern Proust Geometrica Armchair Alessandro Mendini by Cappellini

By Cappellini, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Portland, OR

An iconic chair designed by Italian postmodern designer Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019). This wonderful postmodern work of art presented as a chair is in excellent condition and ready to display in your space. Proust was originally created in 1978 for the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara. It was immediately recognized as an icon of twentieth century design and one of the most renowned and essential reference points in the quest for form and aesthetic perfection. Cappellini inherited the piece in 1993 and today Proust Geometrica...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Paint

19th century large proportioned open armchair
19th century large proportioned open armchair

19th century large proportioned open armchair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a extremely nice quality 19th century open armchair. The exaggerated shape to the arms makes this a particularly striking piece. Great size making it an ideal everyday seat o...

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Late 19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Rope Woven "Wicky" Armchairs by Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset
Pair of French Rope Woven "Wicky" Armchairs by Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset

Pair of French Rope Woven "Wicky" Armchairs by Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset

Pair of French Woven Rope lounge chairs 'Wicky' by Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset France 1990's Sizes from the chair excluding the cushions: Height, 62 cm, Width 78 cm, Depth 85 cm Si...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope

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

Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather

By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Rosewood

Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930
Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930

Vintage French Art Deco Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin, Circa 1930

By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French pair of Art Deco armchairs, fauteuils made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, detailed in a high gloss finish, designed by the Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Velvet

Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s
Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s

Swedish Modern Armchair in Yellow Fabric, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of wood and has recently been reupholstered in yellow fabric. Dimensions: H 79 cm, W 77 cm, ...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Niels Otto Møller - Pair of Rosewood and Black Leather Arm Chairs Model 62
Niels Otto Møller - Pair of Rosewood and Black Leather Arm Chairs Model 62

Niels Otto Møller - Pair of Rosewood and Black Leather Arm Chairs Model 62

Pair of arm chairs (Model 62) in rosewood, designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962 for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The set has been meticulously cared for by a single owner and is in ex...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Etcetera" lounge chair by Jan Ekselius, 1970s
"Etcetera" lounge chair by Jan Ekselius, 1970s

"Etcetera" lounge chair by Jan Ekselius, 1970s

By Jan Ekselius

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sculptural Swedish fabric armchair designed by Jan Ekselius in the 1970s. Model Etcetera. Seat height: 43 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs
Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs

Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful Pair of the iconic Mid-Century Modern Wassily chairs with chrome frames and black leather. In great vintage condition with some beautiful light wear to the leather. They ar...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Sculptural Armchair, DOMNA Lounge Chair by Victoria Yakusha
Contemporary Sculptural Armchair, DOMNA Lounge Chair by Victoria Yakusha

Contemporary Sculptural Armchair, DOMNA Lounge Chair by Victoria Yakusha

By Victoria Yakusha

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural upholstered armchair, DOMNA model designed by Victoria Yakusha. Created as part of the FAINA collection, the armchair draws inspiration from anthropomorphic Venus sculptur...

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2010s Ukrainian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Foam, Wood

Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu
Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu

Set of Six Ocean Liner Armchairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Set of six beechwood armchairs, "fauteuils de paquebot", with coiled armrest supports, reupholstered with dark green leather, standing on four slightly arch...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India
Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A rare opportunity to acquire an original set of Pierre Jeanneret X-leg lounge chairs, all sourced from the same administrative building, the High Court Secretariat (H.C.S.) in Chand...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in green fabric, original condition.
1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in green fabric, original condition.

1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in green fabric, original condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish design. Original relax chair in green fabric. Good condition: no smells and no stains, light wear/ patina on the top back and armrest. Brass springs in the seat. Made b...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

2020s Set of Four Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Cowhide Leather Armchairs
2020s Set of Four Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Cowhide Leather Armchairs

2020s Set of Four Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani Cowhide Leather Armchairs

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Tucroma Armchairs, originally designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani in 1971. These particular examples were produced in Italy in the 2020s. Their design f...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Small English Victorian Deconstructed Bedroom Chair
Small English Victorian Deconstructed Bedroom Chair

Small English Victorian Deconstructed Bedroom Chair

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb Victorian deconstructed button back armchair of diminutive proportion’s with a rounded barrel back. Mahogany turned front legs and splayed back legs, all raised on origina...

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19th Century British High Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of modernist-style armchairs made of pitch pine. 1960s.
Pair of modernist-style armchairs made of pitch pine. 1960s.

Pair of modernist-style armchairs made of pitch pine. 1960s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of modernist-style armchairs made of pitch pine. Seat and backrest upholstered in green velvet (seat height: 42 cm). French craftsmanship from the 1960s. Dimensions: H 69.5 x ...

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1960s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Pine, Fabric

French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut
French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut

French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French fauteuil desk or salon chair with carved detail to the frame, scroll arms, on raised legs, circa 1900. Featuring a comfortable seat re-upholstered in plain linen...

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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Pair of French Mahogany Art Deco Chairs
A Pair of French Mahogany Art Deco Chairs

A Pair of French Mahogany Art Deco Chairs

$6,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

A Pair of French Mahogany Art Deco Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Introducing a stunning pair of early 20th-century chairs, beautifully designed to face or oppose one another, making them a versatile addition to any living space. These elegant piec...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century
after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century

after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century

By Ralph Lauren

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Pair of large chrome armchairs, with rounded tubes, in the art deco style; after model Hudson by the designer Ralph Lauren Editions from the late 80s, seating redone and covered in ...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Mahogany Carved French Fireside Chair Armchairs a Pair
Early Mahogany Carved French Fireside Chair Armchairs a Pair

Early Mahogany Carved French Fireside Chair Armchairs a Pair

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Bensalem, PA

Beautiful pair of French style carved mahogany vintage chairs. These were definitely reupholstered with goosedown pillows very comfortable. Pleae feel free to reach out for any quest...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs
André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

André Groult Pair of Mahogany Armchairs

By Andre Groult

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of armchairs in mahogany, with a rounded upholstered seating and a sculpted backrest, circa 1915. Stamped 'ANDRÉ GROULT'. André Groult 1884-1967) was a French decorative arti...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Fine French 1930s 5 piece Living Room Set by Jules Leleu
Fine French 1930s 5 piece Living Room Set by Jules Leleu

Fine French 1930s 5 piece Living Room Set by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco five piece living room set - 2 bergere and 3 arm chairs - in solid walnut with rounded, scrolled and fluted details. Stamped "Leleu ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000
Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

Pair of Thonet armchairs, model 209, ca 2000

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of armchairs, model 209 (also called Wiener Stuhl), made by Thonet, one of which is marked. Legendary Swiss architect Le Corbusier was fascinated with this model and used it in ...

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1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The MP-61 series from 1972 were the first designs in which Percival Lafer used a fully visible fiberglass shell. The molded shell allowed greater freedom in shaping the form while si...

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs

Located in London, England

A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Set of two sleek sheepskin Art Deco design armchairs with black piping
Set of two sleek sheepskin Art Deco design armchairs with black piping

Set of two sleek sheepskin Art Deco design armchairs with black piping

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful set of two sleek sheepskin leather Art Deco design armchairs features black piping and stunning warm tones. The chairs are fitted with loose seat cushions and through ...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Beautiful Edwardian Inlaid Tub Back Chair
Beautiful Edwardian Inlaid Tub Back Chair

Beautiful Edwardian Inlaid Tub Back Chair

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A charming and exquisite Edwardian chair, with inlaid back and legs, and padded seat and backrest upholstered in patterned fabric, original from the period. The chair rests on curved...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century
French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century

French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A classic Louis XIII-style armchair, crafted in the early 20th century, reflecting the robust elegance of 17th-century French Baroque design. This chair features characteristic bobbi...

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Oak

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 Konstantin Hable, Magis

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

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Le Corbusier LC2 Italian edition 70's armchairs black
Pair of Le Corbusier LC2 Italian edition 70's armchairs black

Pair of Le Corbusier LC2 Italian edition 70's armchairs black

By Le Corbusier

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of Le Corbusier “LC2” Italian edition armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, black leather seats and backrests (original fabric). Very good vintage condition...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK
Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK

Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK

By Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Kramfors, SE

Safari chair by Elias Svedberg for NK – Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. The chair is a part of the Trivia series and was designed and manufactured during the second part of the 20th century. It is an authentic Mid-Century Modern Swedish design chair...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 'Laila' armchairs in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko
Pair of 'Laila' armchairs in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko

Pair of 'Laila' armchairs in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko

By Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company. This icon...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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.