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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

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, 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

Pair Mid Century GFM Stools in White and Blue Jacquard, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Pair Mid Century GFM Stools in White and Blue Jacquard, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Pair Mid Century GFM Stools in White and Blue Jacquard, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Pair of beautiful stools designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.
llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.

llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.

Rare 1960s swivel chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, executed in chromed steel with a refined, architectural clarity that resonates with the period’s exploration of...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Old Hickory Armchair
Old Hickory Armchair

Old Hickory Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Vintage hickory wood armchair from the Old Hickory Company of Martinsville, Indiana. The seat and back are hand woven with the traditional open canework style. This Adirondack chair ...

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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs

Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style painted arm chairs with distinctive round back topped by carved rosettes. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents along the skirt add ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Olive Tweed Swivel Rocker with Patchwork Plaid Upholstery, 1970s
Olive Tweed Swivel Rocker with Patchwork Plaid Upholstery, 1970s

Olive Tweed Swivel Rocker with Patchwork Plaid Upholstery, 1970s

Located in Winston-Salem, NC

This is about as iconic 70s as a chair gets, from the high curved back down to the boxy pleated skirt. The body is upholstered in a deep olive boucle-weave tweed, finished with a box...

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1970s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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 1960s Louis XVI Caned Back Armchairs
Pair of 1960s Louis XVI Caned Back Armchairs

Pair of 1960s Louis XVI Caned Back Armchairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1960s Louis XVI caned back armchairs. Painted stripes on the caning. Well made. Purchased from a Greenwich, Connecticut estate.

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1960s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland
'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland

'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland

Located in Bern, BE

Pfalzberger ‘Rondo’ leather Lounge Chair with tubular chromed steel frame. With reclining function. Designed by Heinrich Pfalzberger in the 1960's and produced by Pfalzberger AG, S...

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1960s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1970s, Danish armchair, original light green furniture velour.
1970s, Danish armchair, original light green furniture velour.

1970s, Danish armchair, original light green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France
Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France

Pair of 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful pair of 19th-century armchairs in the Louis XIII style, recognizable for their turned-wood frame and the characteristic H-stretcher. They feature tall, slightly shaped back...

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1860s French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th c. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Armchairs
Pair 19th c. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Pair 19th c. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Bring the grandeur of a French château into your home with this magnificent pair of monumental 19th-century French Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuil armchairs. Impressive in both sc...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Postmodern Italian Tubular Chrome and Black Leather Armchair, 1980s
Postmodern Italian Tubular Chrome and Black Leather Armchair, 1980s

Postmodern Italian Tubular Chrome and Black Leather Armchair, 1980s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A bold and sculptural armchair from the 1980s, most likely made in Italy, with a heavy frame of thick chrome-plated steel tube, a round seat upholstered in black leather and a curved...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

An Anglo-Japanese cane work armchair
An Anglo-Japanese cane work armchair

An Anglo-Japanese cane work armchair

Located in London, GB

An Anglo-Japanese cane work armchair which has a curving back and simulated bamboo turned legs on splayed feet.

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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Sergio Saporiti Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Italy, 1967
Sergio Saporiti Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Italy, 1967

Sergio Saporiti Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Italy, 1967

By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti, Fratelli Saporiti

Located in bari, IT

Set of two armchairs of Sergio Saporiti for Fratelli Saporiti Besnate Italy Since 1950, Saporiti Italia produces some of the most sophisticated and advanced pieces of furniture of t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair
C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair

C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair

By Charles Robert Ashbee

Located in London, GB

C R Ashbee. An Arts and Crafts rush seat ladder back armchair with arms that follow down through to the side stretchers. Ashbee used this version of armchair for his family home, off...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Rush

Sofa with Arms Armchair in Yellow by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
Sofa with Arms Armchair in Yellow by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini

Sofa with Arms Armchair in Yellow by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini

By Patrick Norguet, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An homage to the masters of early 20th century Modernism, the Sofa with Arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, padded with polyurethane foam a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Ralph Lauren Leather and Chrome Armchair
Ralph Lauren Leather and Chrome Armchair

Ralph Lauren Leather and Chrome Armchair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Water Mill, NY

Very heavy leather and chrome armchair by Ralph Lauren. Seat D 19.5.

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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Fiberglass POD Armchairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Fiberglass POD Armchairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Fiberglass POD Armchairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Sabot

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare pair of set of 2 resin fiberglass mid-century modern space age futurist "POD" lounge chairs armchairs by Mario Sabot. A pair of this model are conserved in Pierre Cardin persona...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass

François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass

By François Letourneur, Maurice Mourra Freres

Located in Waalwijk, NL

François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France, 1950s This armchair presents a striking array of ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Walnut and Dark Emperador Marble by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

Showcasing artistic brilliance and impeccable craftsmanship, the Soleil Armchair is a statement piece that easily commands attention. An inviting, generously contoured seat anchors t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Marble

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Ton/Thonet Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been repolished.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Tan Saddle Leather Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Tan Saddle Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of Tan Saddle Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, top-grain Tan Brown leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned with deep button tufting, exuding timeless sophistication. Set on turned, tapered, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Velvet & Metal, Hand-Crafted
Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Velvet & Metal, Hand-Crafted

Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Velvet & Metal, Hand-Crafted

Located in Freamunde, PT

Circa armchair effortlessly combines classic sophistication with modern functionality, embodying a sense of timeless style. Its sleek swivel base allows for smooth, fluid motion, mak...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s
Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s

Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rattan slipper lounge chair or armchair probably design by Ikea. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Tito Agnoli, Cassina, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistret...

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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Unique “Ginkgo Biloba” Sculptural Armchair by Joop Evers, Netherlands, 1992
Unique “Ginkgo Biloba” Sculptural Armchair by Joop Evers, Netherlands, 1992

Unique “Ginkgo Biloba” Sculptural Armchair by Joop Evers, Netherlands, 1992

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

An extraordinary one-of-a-kind sculptural armchair created in 1992 by Dutch artist Joop Evers in collaboration with Frans Bolscher. This remarkable piece combines expressive craftsma...

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1990s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Armchair, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass
Contemporary Armchair, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

Contemporary Armchair, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Armchair is part of a seating collection with armchairs and sofas for two or three people. This piece is entirely made in Portugal and artisanally by the author...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel, Brass, Steel

Brutalist Armchair in Cut Steel and Leather, Oak Accents, Belgium, New
Brutalist Armchair in Cut Steel and Leather, Oak Accents, Belgium, New

Brutalist Armchair in Cut Steel and Leather, Oak Accents, Belgium, New

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted using authentic materials: from non-coated industrial steel to vegetable tanned leather. From reclaimed solid oak to uncoated steel that highlights its natural patina, th...

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2010s Belgian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile
Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile

Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile

By Paul Iribe

Located in Hanover, MA

We are fortunate to have acquired a pair of these amazing gondola lounge chairs from the lobby of the glamorous and historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, generously scaled a...

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Toshiyuki Kita Wink Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Toshiyuki Kita Wink Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Toshiyuki Kita Wink Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Toshiyuki Kıta Wink Armchair For Cassina Wink rises out of the complex interweaving of Western ways and Asian influences, a versatile, eclectic design armchair that, by folding its...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Mid-century Sling Lounge Chair by Salvatore Bevelacqua for McKay Craft
Mid-century Sling Lounge Chair by Salvatore Bevelacqua for McKay Craft

Mid-century Sling Lounge Chair by Salvatore Bevelacqua for McKay Craft

By McKay Furniture Corp.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish chair combines leather, iron, and chrome to create a comfortable midcentury seating option for any room. Unique head rest, decorative chrome, and cantilevered base make ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding pair of white lacquered Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from th...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Napoleon III Armchair, Beech Frame, Princeton Ticking, Circa 1880
Napoleon III Armchair, Beech Frame, Princeton Ticking, Circa 1880

Napoleon III Armchair, Beech Frame, Princeton Ticking, Circa 1880

Located in Faversham, GB

A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat. The beech frame is raised on turned ebony legs complemented with brass castors to t...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Linen, Beech

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown leather, dark bent wood, brown canvas. Manufactured by Dan...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Denmark, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Denmark, 1970s

$573Sale Price / set|27% Off

Pair of Midcentury Chairs, Denmark, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- very confortable pair of midcentury chairs.

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair
Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair

Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A pair of fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller in 1972. The white shells contrast nicely with cerulean blue seats and royal blue p...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Comfortable Armchair Made of Cognac-Coloured Cow Leather in English Style
Comfortable Armchair Made of Cognac-Coloured Cow Leather in English Style

Comfortable Armchair Made of Cognac-Coloured Cow Leather in English Style

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming cowhide leather armchair, thanks to its timeless design, can easily be placed in almost any interior in the space of your choice. It is fitted with a loose seat cushion...

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Late 20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

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Cowhide, Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Walnut Lounge Armchairs, 1957
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Walnut Lounge Armchairs, 1957

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Walnut Lounge Armchairs, 1957

By Edward Wormley

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegant pair of black walnut lounge armchairs. Totally restored including wood and all new upholstery and padding. Great style with wrap aro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique 18th Century Chinese Yoke-Back Armchair in Lacquered Pearwood. A stunning antique Chinese yoke-back armchair from the 18th century. A remarkable design - quintessentially Chinese and of monumental proportions. Should have been a chair for someone important. The design rooted in the Ming-style from several hundred years before this chair was created - showing straight and strict proportions combined with sculptural and flowing shapes all hand carved from solid wood. Remarkable to see a chair this 'boxy' could be so sculptural and dynamic in appearance. Also, this chair is quite comfortable to sit in. Whereas in Japan it was the custom to kneel on the floor or to squat on cushions, chairs were the rule in China from an early date - both for dining and relaxing. Chairs with arms were more honorific than those without and both kinds were for men - women sat on stools. The design of these antique Chinese chairs...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Armchairs

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Pearwood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s, Pair
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s, Pair

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s, Pair

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern Bergere Armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. The armchairs have a new light ivory velvet upholstery.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These exceptional Danish modern lounge chairs represent a masterful collaboration between renowned architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and Selig, dating to the 1960s. Ea...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Peabody Cane Back Chairs, Walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates
Peabody Cane Back Chairs, Walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates

Peabody Cane Back Chairs, Walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Peabody cane back chairs, walnut and Cane in black, Modern, Craft Associates These Peabody Cane Back Chairs in handcrafted in solid walnut and fur. However, each is made to order. Wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates has a full fabric program available.. In addition, the chairs are a licensed reintroduction by the estate of Lawrence Peabody and built by Craft Associates. Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to craft a product that will Stand the test of time. They use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We Stand 100% behind our product. Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, cane, leather Dimensions: H 32" (81.28cm) W 24" (60.96cm) D 26.25" (66.68cm) Arm height 22.5" (57.15cm) Seat height 16" (40.64cm) Seat width 21" (53.34cm) Seat depth 20" (50.8cm) "The U.S. would profit by the example of the Danes, whose great work in furniture design is the result of combining proficient craftsmanship, Fine design and technical skill. The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957 History Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of 19th century French library chairs in the Napoleon III taste, distinguished by their elegant proportions and classic turned leg...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Hardwood

A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils
A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils

A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils, 19th Century. 25 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 37 ½; seat height 17 inches

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

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.