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Armchairs For Sale
Pair of French Leather Club Chairs
Pair of French Leather Club Chairs

Pair of French Leather Club Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of French club chairs exemplifies the fauteuil club tradition that emerged in France during the interwar period, circa late 1920s–1930s, when comfort-driven seating was rei...

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1920s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, shell and floral carved knees, and termin...

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1780s English Chippendale Antique Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery
Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery

Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery

Located in Opole, PL

Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery We present you two wooden armchairs with upholstered seats and backrests, and removable cushions. The front cl...

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Early 20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dutch Set of Eight Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Dutch Set of Eight Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery

Dutch Set of Eight Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s. These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The a...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, th...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

By Provasi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Provasi hand made in Italy Wingback armchair with period Italian Aniline hide upholstery that'...

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20th Century Italian Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century English Button Back Armchair
19th Century English Button Back Armchair

19th Century English Button Back Armchair

Located in Faversham, GB

A large 19th century Victorian button back armchair of generous proportions and of outstanding quality in the country house manner. The chair displays a tall scrolled buttoned back ...

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Mahogany, Feathers

Rare model "Bel-lami" Armchairs, Totti Laakso, Asko, 1970s
Rare model "Bel-lami" Armchairs, Totti Laakso, Asko, 1970s

Rare model "Bel-lami" Armchairs, Totti Laakso, Asko, 1970s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare model "Bel-lami" armchairs (2 pieces sold separately), design Totti Laakso, manufactured by Asko, 1970s. Walnut frame, reupholstered with quality model Muru 471 -fabric by Lauri...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame with fabric upholstered seat & back. Letter : PU/LIB/188 (PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHAND...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1946
Pair of Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1946

Pair of Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1946

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1946 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Very rare pair of...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample
Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample

Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Vino armchair is an exclusive piece, created from leftover premium wood from other projects. With a design that combines softness and clean lines, it elegantly explores the flexi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Georgian barrel back armchair upholstered in recycled cotton fabric
Georgian barrel back armchair upholstered in recycled cotton fabric

Georgian barrel back armchair upholstered in recycled cotton fabric

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very Rare Georgian period barrel back armchair. The size and shape make this the perfect everyday seat. We have opted to use a contemporary recycled polyester and cotton fa...

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Early 19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Red Fabric with Nickel Feet
1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Red Fabric with Nickel Feet

1950s Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Burgundy Red Fabric with Nickel Feet

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Carlo de Carli for Cassina, lounge chair, model 802, leatherette, nickel-plated metal, Italy, 1954 Carlo De Carli, a prominent Italian architect and designer, designed this elegant ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Antique Early Georgian Armchair Attributed to Giles Grendey (1693-1780)
Antique Early Georgian Armchair Attributed to Giles Grendey (1693-1780)

Antique Early Georgian Armchair Attributed to Giles Grendey (1693-1780)

By Giles Grendey

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an armchair that stylistically bridged two royal reigns in English history. The transition took place near the end of Queen Anne’s in 1714 into the early years of her sec...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Scandinavian Mid Century Armchair
Scandinavian Mid Century Armchair

Scandinavian Mid Century Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Scandinavian Mid Century armchair, this unique wing chair truly embodies Scandinavian style with the element of the wood detail across...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair and Ottoman with Canvas Seat
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair and Ottoman with Canvas Seat

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair and Ottoman with Canvas Seat

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963 Easy chair with matching ottoman by Danish designer Illum Wikk...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

English Arts & Crafts Slipper Arm Chair
English Arts & Crafts Slipper Arm Chair

English Arts & Crafts Slipper Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English Arts & Crafts Slipper Arm Chair, circa 1885. A rarely found example of elm & oak with original leather woven strapwork seat. Large studs anchor the leather. Turned, tapered l...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak

Pair Marco Zanuso 'Lady' chairs. Reclining. Italy c1950
Pair Marco Zanuso 'Lady' chairs. Reclining. Italy c1950

Pair Marco Zanuso 'Lady' chairs. Reclining. Italy c1950

By Marco Zanuso

Located in London, GB

A pair of original Marco Zanuso reclining 'Lady' chairs. Italy c1950 Original upholstery. If you would like us to re upholster this can be arranged.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs

French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs

Located in Miami, FL

French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole legs Offered for sale is a pair of mid- late 20th century French Provincial style Louis XV style fauteuils with cabriole l...

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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s

Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of 'Farmor' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 103 cm / 40....

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s
Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s

Mel Abitz & Forest Wilson, Armchair, Fiberglass, Metal, USA, 1950s

By Mel Abitz, Forest Wilson

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and grey fiberglass armchair designed by Mel Abirtz and Forest Wilson, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 20.56" All items ship fro...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Model 51/403 Hallway Armchair, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
Early Model 51/403 Hallway Armchair, Alvar Aalto, 1930s

Early Model 51/403 Hallway Armchair, Alvar Aalto, 1930s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Early model 51/403 hallway chair, design Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Later painted birch frame. In the pictures you can see the original dusty rose color paint peeking through. Good vintage ...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Paint

Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs

Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs

Located in London, London

Pair of armchairs Curved shape Lipped arm rests Brass legs Italy 1960s  Seat height 42cm Please note that the fabric is not new and shows signs of age and use. Reupholstery is ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

"Metropolitan" Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia
"Metropolitan" Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia

"Metropolitan" Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia

By Jeffrey Bernett, B&B Italia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Armchair designed by Jeffrey Bernet and manufactured in Italy by B&B italy. The chair was produced in 2002 and we just had it reupholstered in a beautiful cream leather. The seat...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort model F511 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and Marble by Mavo Atelier
Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and Marble by Mavo Atelier

Postmodern Soleil Armchair in Cotton Velvet, Lacquer and 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

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Armchair in Velvet, Marble and Brass by Mavo Atelier
Mid-Century Modern Aretha Armchair in Velvet, Marble and Brass by Mavo Atelier

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Armchair in Velvet, Marble and Brass by Mavo Atelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Armchair stands as a sculptural centerpiece designed for those who seek artistry in everyday living. Its silhouette ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs

Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather

Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, leather, wood, Northern-Europe, 1980s The design of this lounge chair is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant enclosed feeling. The tu...

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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Treasure Pirouette Ecrù Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Treasure Pirouette Ecrù Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli

Treasure Pirouette Ecrù Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

The Treasure Collection by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture seems to be coming straight out of the roaring twenties Art Deco. Beautifully balanced, geometric, and symmetrical, it is enriched ...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Carved Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Carved Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Carved Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful pair of Gustavian style armchairs from Sweden, dating to the early 20th century, masterfully carved and full of timeless neoclassical elegance. Each chair features a squa...

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20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin
Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Pelican chair, a design masterpiece by Finn Juhl dating back to 1940, and reintroduced to the world in 2001 by the House of Finn Juhl...

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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line
Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line

Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Soho teak wood armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair crafted in teak wood and desig...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13
Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13

Elegant Lounge Chair High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Elegant Bar Stool High Comfort Muted by Joel Escalona No13 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. ...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Swedish Arm Chair
Swedish Arm Chair

Swedish Arm Chair

Located in Bantam, CT

Finish -White oak -Ivory Boucle Fabric Dimensions 26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H Seat Height - 16” Item must be White Glove delivered or crated

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Set of Six Brown Jordan Rattan Swivel Armchairs
Set of Six Brown Jordan Rattan Swivel Armchairs

Set of Six Brown Jordan Rattan Swivel Armchairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in Highland, IN

These lovely sculptural rattan chairs by Brown Jordan have a terrific scale, are very comfortable, and very well made. They feature a lovely tobacco leaf finish and swivel function w...

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955
Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955

Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955

By Evert Sodergren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The 'Sculptured' chair was originally designed in 1953 by Pacific Northwest master craftsman and cabinetmaker, Evert Sodergren, and it is the crown jewel of his oeuvre which spanned ...

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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s
Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s

Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s

A rare comfortable pair of easy chairs with some beautiful curves. Original fabric with decorative bird motifs, made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These beautiful ch...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Beech

Saturn Chair, Occasional, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame, Cream Boucle
Saturn Chair, Occasional, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame, Cream Boucle

Saturn Chair, Occasional, Modern, Sculptural, Chrome Frame, Cream Boucle

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts Bohinc originally created for her jewelry collections such as Sun and Moon (2007) and Solaris (2012). This form ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- The frame has been carefully refurbished - Original fabric in good condition

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Mohair Coronado Armchairs, Tobia Scarpa
Pair of Mohair Coronado Armchairs, Tobia Scarpa

Pair of Mohair Coronado Armchairs, Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Los angeles, CA

Pair of Coronado armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa. Upholstered in brown mohair with loose cushions, Deep, generous proportions balanced by Scarpa’s architectural restraint. A class...

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1960s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Located in Allerum, SE

Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Style 1920s Horseshoe Back Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style 1920s horseshoe back bamboo armchairs a pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty style horseshoe back armchairs from the early 20th century, with fretwork moti...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Ico Parisi velvet and brass armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Ico Parisi velvet and brass armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Ico Parisi velvet and brass armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Ico Parisi

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

Pair of fabric armchairs with brass legs by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This pair of Italian armchairs exemplifies the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. The de...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Club Armchairs, France, 1936, Set of 2
Jacques Adnet Club Armchairs, France, 1936, Set of 2

Jacques Adnet Club Armchairs, France, 1936, Set of 2

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Jacques Adnet Club Armchairs, wool, France, 1936, set of two Designed in 1936 by Jacques Adnet, this model embodies a refined idea of comfort — one that speaks in quiet tones. Its ...

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1930s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect conditions, with very minor fading and great timeless patina. Very comfortable arm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

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

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing Ribbon Chair in a very rare edition. It is designed by the famous Pierre Paulin (France) in the 60's and produced by Artifort (The Netherlands). This Iconic piece is produce...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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.