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Armchairs For Sale
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Kramfors, SE

Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

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

By MW Exclusive

Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

Pair of Louis XV-Style Giltwood Fauteuils/arm chairs
Pair of Louis XV-Style Giltwood Fauteuils/arm chairs

Pair of Louis XV-Style Giltwood Fauteuils/arm chairs

Located in Houston, TX

These fine chairs have a domed and padded back surmounted By a floral crest, joined by padded arms to the like seat, raised Above a floral guilloche-carved apron on molded cabriole ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Bentwood Armchair, Hardwood, Rustic Style, Austria, 1930s
Vintage Bentwood Armchair, Hardwood, Rustic Style, Austria, 1930s

Vintage Bentwood Armchair, Hardwood, Rustic Style, Austria, 1930s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This pair of vintage wooden chairs features beautiful natural wood grain and a classic, timeless design. Both chairs have gently curved armrests, sturdy legs, and solid construction....

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1930s Austrian Rustic Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Liberty Style Leather Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Liberty Style Leather Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Liberty Style Leather Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of armchairs made in the 1950s, in genuine leather and carved poplar wood, with liberty motifs.

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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Poplar

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool

By Arnold Madsen

Located in London, England

Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold foun...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Armchairs Made in Los Angeles California by Formations.
Pair of Armchairs Made in Los Angeles California by Formations.

Pair of Armchairs Made in Los Angeles California by Formations.

By Formations

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of West Coast style to your living room with this Pair of Armchairs Made in Los Angeles California by Formations. Crafted with precision and care, these high back chairs ...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of two early Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Hardwood construction. Complete professional restoration / upholstery on request possible.  

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950
Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950

Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950

Located in Rome, IT

Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable lounge chair or chaise longue. This extremely comfortable reclinable chair and can be set in several positions, with or without the footrest e...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair- reupholstered in velvet
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair- reupholstered in velvet

19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair- reupholstered in velvet

Located in London, GB

A superb 19th Century Howard-style open armchair, embodying the refined comfort and craftsmanship characteristic of late Victorian English design. The chair features an elegantly sha...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970
Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970

Arne Norell Armchair "Inca" and foot stool by Norell Möbel AB Sweden 1970

By Arne Norell

Located in Paris, IDF

Arne Norell (Sweden, 1917-1971) Arne Norell, a pair of 'Inka' armchairs with a footstool, Norell Möbel AB, 1970's. Frame of dark-stained beech. Upholstered cushion in the back and se...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Regency Mahogany Saddle Seat Armchairs
Pair of Regency Mahogany Saddle Seat Armchairs

Pair of Regency Mahogany Saddle Seat Armchairs

Located in Huntington, NY

With saddle seats with scrolled arms and carved backrest.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century Italian iron and bronze Savonarola chairs with paw feet and separate loose cushions. Seat H first seat 17" with cushion 21...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron

Modern Lounge Chair with Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Sling by KLEIN
Modern Lounge Chair with Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Sling by KLEIN

Modern Lounge Chair with Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Sling by KLEIN

By Klein Agency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials - Leather, Steel // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order Drawing on the elegant lasercut profile lines, the lounge chair has been vigorously prototyped in search for the most comfortable seat angle to lounge and rest in. Initially placed inside Auburn’s lounge area, the lounge chair GH has been added into the mix of Klein Home...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Hand-Crafted Art Deco Velvet Armchair by Munna Design Studio
Hand-Crafted Art Deco Velvet Armchair by Munna Design Studio

Hand-Crafted Art Deco Velvet Armchair by Munna Design Studio

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This armchair features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Sea Blue Linen Castle Armchair
Sea Blue Linen Castle Armchair

Sea Blue Linen Castle Armchair

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The CASTEL Armchair embodies a quiet architectural presence, where strength and softness exist in delicate balance. Crafted from solid French oak and natural linen, the piece reveals...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Velvet, JD Móveis, 1960s
Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Velvet, JD Móveis, 1960s

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Velvet, JD Móveis, 1960s

By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs by JD Móveis, dating to the 1960s, distinguished by their sculptural rosewood construction, generous proportions, and exceptionally invi...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Set of Percival Lafer Cognac Leather MP-13 Armchairs and a Footstool
Set of Percival Lafer Cognac Leather MP-13 Armchairs and a Footstool

Set of Percival Lafer Cognac Leather MP-13 Armchairs and a Footstool

By Percival Lafer

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of armchairs, model MP-13, with a footstool from circa 1960-1970 by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Frame made of solid Jatoba wood, covers of cognac brown leather. Stool's di...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini
1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini

1980s Italian Modern Memphis Style Armchair in the Manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair, model Numero Uno, from leather and chrome in the manner of Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso 1986, Italy. Freestanding ergonomic lounge c...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of  Finn Juhl '109' Armchairs in Teak, Cognac Leather & Brass, 1946
Pair of  Finn Juhl '109' Armchairs in Teak, Cognac Leather & Brass, 1946

Pair of Finn Juhl '109' Armchairs in Teak, Cognac Leather & Brass, 1946

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Chino Hills, CA

For sale is an exquisite pair of vintage mid-century modern NV-109 chairs, designed by the renowned Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder in the 1950s. An early edition of Juhl's work, these ch...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

2 armchairs Mod. 1227, designed by Wilhelm Schmidt for Prag Rudniker
2 armchairs Mod. 1227, designed by Wilhelm Schmidt for Prag Rudniker

2 armchairs Mod. 1227, designed by Wilhelm Schmidt for Prag Rudniker

By Wilhelm Schmidt

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

A very rare ensemble designed by the architect Wilhelm Schmidt; manufactured by Rudniker in Prague. Only a very few examples of this model were produced with the elaborately designe...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Edwardian Sheraton Revival Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Edwardian Sheraton Revival Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Edwardian Sheraton Revival Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Edwardian Sheraton Revival Mahogany Armchairs Item Code: LC1472 An elegant pair of Edwardian Sheraton Revival mahogany armchairs, displaying refined neoclassical detailing th...

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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration
Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of maximalist empire revival style armchairs featuring Versace inspired motifs. The chairs have a classic gondola shaped frame with faux leather naugahyde upholstery. The faux l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950's Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
1950's Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik

1950's Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Børge Mogensen's iconic style shines through in the construction of his #2231 solid white oak frame chair. The seating with the cut-outs in the seat back make way for the brass hardw...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA FLORAL UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA FLORAL UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA FLORAL UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAIRs

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith of Chelsea London Signature Scroll Arm extra large armchairs after the or...

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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century
Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century

Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century, good structure, upholstery needs to be redone

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century
Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century

Qing Dynasty Chinese Chair with Marble and Mother-of-Pearl, Late 19th Century

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Chinese chair from the Late Qing Dynasty, crafted in carved dark hardwood with elegant openwork details and delicate mother-of-pearl inlays. The backrest and seat feature inset white...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Stockholm, SE

Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original brown leather cushions. Very good vintage condition.  

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez
Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez

Monti Armchair in Pistachio (Large Model) by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

The Monti is an enveloping armchair with a wave-shaped back, upholstered with velvet, and raised on four balls feet in lacquered wood. Made with an oak structure and topped with high...

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2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool

By Arnold Madsen

Located in London, England

Arnold Madsen - Clam Stool The Clam Stool is the perfect companion piece for Arnold Madsen's iconic Clam Chair. This new design has been has been developed in close collaboration wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

One of Two De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak
One of Two De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak

One of Two De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak

By De Sede

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

One of two De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997. The chairs are in gr...

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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chair and Ottoman, 1960s, Signed
Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chair and Ottoman, 1960s, Signed

Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chair and Ottoman, 1960s, Signed

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this incredible rosewood and black leather 'Swinger' rocking armchair and ottoman by leadi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935
Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935 A rare and elegant pair of Bauhaus cantilever armchairs designed by Thonet, produced circa 1935. Th...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Anonima Castelli Plona Armchair in White Leather by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970
Anonima Castelli Plona Armchair in White Leather by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970

Anonima Castelli Plona Armchair in White Leather by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1970 by Giancarlo Piretti, Plona is a foldable and stackable armchair. The sturdy frame is made of stainless and polished aluminum, with alloy joints. The Plona shell, in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Italian 1950's Bamboo Armchair
Italian 1950's Bamboo Armchair

Italian 1950's Bamboo Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Italian 1950's Bamboo Armchair A charming and whimsical Italian 1950's bamboo armchair; the back with heart shape and scroll motif, the arms beautifully curved with branch like fanci...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Red Upholstered Armchair with Metal Base, Brass Elements, 1950s
Red Upholstered Armchair with Metal Base, Brass Elements, 1950s

Red Upholstered Armchair with Metal Base, Brass Elements, 1950s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Armchair from Italy, 1950s. This piece is closely related in design to the tradition of Gianfranco Frattini. The armchair has the typical metal feet with brass elements and a red upholstery fabric...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair by Tobia Scarpa
Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair by Tobia Scarpa

Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair by Tobia Scarpa

By Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

Price listed for starting LEATHER and glossy lacquer The essential nature of a sign. The proportion of solids and voids. The harmony between straight and curved lines. Every feature...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Leather, Lacquer

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Paris, FR

A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. They have been reupholstered in a white fa...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Wilhelm Schmidt for Prague Rudniker: Seating group mod. 1227
Wilhelm Schmidt for Prague Rudniker: Seating group mod. 1227

Wilhelm Schmidt for Prague Rudniker: Seating group mod. 1227

By Wilhelm Schmidt

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

A very rare ensemble consisting of a bench and 2 armchairs, designed by the architect Wilhelm Schmidt; made by Prague Rudniker Vienna. Only very few examples of this model were made...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gaulinetta dining chair by Oscar Tusquets red Lacquered Ash wood, contemporary
Gaulinetta dining chair by Oscar Tusquets red Lacquered Ash wood, contemporary

Gaulinetta dining chair by Oscar Tusquets red Lacquered Ash wood, contemporary

By Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Gaulinetta is an evolution of the Gaulino chair. In words of Oscar Tusquets «In homage to Enzo Mari, who called his chair Tonietta, a derivative of Thonet, I’ve called this chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Ash

Champagne Finish Metal & Calacatta Viola Marble Bespoke Library
Champagne Finish Metal & Calacatta Viola Marble Bespoke Library

Champagne Finish Metal & Calacatta Viola Marble Bespoke Library

By Dante Negro

Located in Milan, IT

This library features a structure in metal with a galvanic nickel treatment and a champagne varnish finish, complemented by 8mm glass shelves designed according to shared drawings. T...

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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Attribution, Armchairs, Wood, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley Attribution, Armchairs, Wood, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley Attribution, Armchairs, Wood, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, cane and white fabric armchairs or side chairs attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H x 22.5"W x 22.0"D Seat H...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of the best project from the past. About the designer: Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in Boršice; died April 14, 1999 in Brno) was a Czechoslovakian designer. He was one of the best-known product designers in Czechoslovakia. Navrátil was born in 1913 in Moravian Boršice near Zlín. From 1927 to 1930 he attended a master school for furniture in Valašské Mezirící, then until 1935 the Czech State Industrial School in Brno. In Brno he also studied history at the local Masaryk University. In the 1950s he became a member of the State Design Studio for the Development of the Furniture Industry (Vývoj nábytkárského prumyslu) in Brno. This studio provided the Czechoslovak furniture...

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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

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

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

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Shippensburg, PA

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

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rima Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
Rima Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

Rima Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS

By Popus Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Rima Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 80 x D 85 x H 70 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...

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2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Beech

Art Deco Low Armchair in Sand Upholstery, Europe First Half of the 20th Century
Art Deco Low Armchair in Sand Upholstery, Europe First Half of the 20th Century

Art Deco Low Armchair in Sand Upholstery, Europe First Half of the 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco seating from the first half of the 20th century moved toward softer, more streamlined forms, rather than relying on heavy ornament. Designers focused on curved silhouettes a...

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20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Grey Armchair, Circa 1910
Early 20th Century French Grey Armchair, Circa 1910

Early 20th Century French Grey Armchair, Circa 1910

Located in Atlanta, GA

Attractive early 20th century French armchair, circa 1910, featuring elegant proportions and a sophisticated silhouette. The chair displays gently curved lines, shaped arms, and a co...

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20th Century French Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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.

Questions About Armchairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    A one-person couch is typically called an armchair. 

    The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

    Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.

    Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.