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Armchairs For Sale
20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs
20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs

20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century Italian blue velvet high-back armchairs. Mid-Century in style with wooden feet. With some signs of wear and chips to the rear of some feet.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Rare Viennese Secession Geometric Leather Tub Armchairs
Pair of Rare Viennese Secession Geometric Leather Tub Armchairs

Pair of Rare Viennese Secession Geometric Leather Tub Armchairs

By Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of early 20th-century Viennese Secession barrel-back armchairs (tub chairs), attributed to Josef Hoffmann (Vienna / Central Europe, circa...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

1960s, Danish armchair, original red furniture fabric.
1960s, Danish armchair, original red furniture fabric.

1960s, Danish armchair, original red furniture fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Original red furniture fabric, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair
Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair

Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Thonet Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Rare vintage set of mid century Thonet bentwood armchairs. Bright, striking orange. Can't find these chairs anywhere. The seat back actually reclines a little. The tag says blended c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Retro Caramel Leather Wingback Chair
Retro Caramel Leather Wingback Chair

Retro Caramel Leather Wingback Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A seamless blend of classic design and modern comfort. Crafted with sumptuous, caramel-colored Cuba Brown leather, this chair exudes a rich, inviting vibe that beckons you to sit and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.
Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.

Located in Sherborne, GB

A matching pair of French, art deco leather club armchairs, they are identical in shape and size, the only difference being that one is more caramel coloured than the other. These generous pair of antique leather club chairs...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Chairs by John Stuart Inc.
Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Chairs by John Stuart Inc.

Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Chairs by John Stuart Inc.

By John Stuart Inc., Finn Juhl

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Armchairs by John Stuart Inc. Cicra 1960s. Mid-Century Modern Period. Designed by Finn Juhl and made by John Stuart Inc. The "Spade" armchair (n...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Customizable Tacchini Lina Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
Customizable Tacchini Lina Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini

Customizable Tacchini Lina Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

Lina is a re-edition of one of the earliest projects designed by Gianfranco Frattini, one of the great masters of Italian design. Nominated in 1955 for the Compasso d’oro, the armcha...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair
Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair

Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Vintage-style brown leather club chair. Crafted of luxurious top grain leather in warm brown color, this stylish and comfortable chair is per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French alp wood armchair
French alp wood armchair

French alp wood armchair

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Unique French alp wood armchair

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s

20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Teak & Leather
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Teak & Leather

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Teak & Leather

By Karl-Erik Ekselius

Located in Paris, IDF

Karl Erik Ekselius (Sweden, 1914-1998) Armchair/ lounge chairs, manufactured by JOC Vetlanda Sweden in 1960. These chairs are imunufactured with a high-quality construction that w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs - Set of 2
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs - Set of 2

French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs - Set of 2

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI armchairs crafted from solid walnut with beautifully carved frames and classic fluted legs. Featuring gracefully curved arms, arched bac...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 26" W x 27" D x 16" Seat height x 25" Arm height.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

George II Library Chair
George II Library Chair

George II Library Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A George II design profusely carved mahogany library chair with lions head arms, acanthus leaf scrolls and foliate cartouches. The cabriole legs with lions masks flanked by foliate C...

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21st Century and Contemporary British George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs

Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs

By Michael Thonet, Salvatore Leone

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of Michael Thonet Cafe Daum style bentwood armchairs produced by Salvatore Leone. Originally designed for the Cafe Daum in Vienna. These chairs fea...

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19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood

Ico Parisi Armchairs, Italy 1950's
Ico Parisi Armchairs, Italy 1950's

Ico Parisi Armchairs, Italy 1950's

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Rosewood and black stained walnut chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM, they retain their original leather and labels.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Walnut

Modern Tobo Armchair in Boucle White & Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Modern Tobo Armchair in Boucle White & Oak Wood by Collector Studio

Modern Tobo Armchair in Boucle White & Oak Wood by Collector Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

Contemporary Modern Tobo armchair in fabric & oak wood by Alter Ego for Collector Studio. Underpinned by a Minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic of clean lines. Dimensions: W ...

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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Armchair with Original Striped Wool Upholstery, Danish Designer
Mid-Century Armchair with Original Striped Wool Upholstery, Danish Designer

Mid-Century Armchair with Original Striped Wool Upholstery, Danish Designer

Located in Karis, Nyland

An elegant mid-century armchair in stained beech, retaining its original striped wool upholstery in warm tones of brown, black, and cream. The gently curved arms, sculpted backrest a...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Beech

Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A modern lounge chair and ottoman. Beech frames and sprung seat. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in England. Fast shipping w...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s

Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s

By Andre Sornay

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...

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1950s French Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

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

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

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Dundas Library Armchair
Dundas Library Armchair

Dundas Library Armchair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine carved and water gilded library armchair designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale for the Great Room at Arlington Street, London. The serpentine scrolled crestin...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Adam Style Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Traditional Leather Swivel Chair
Traditional Leather Swivel Chair

Traditional Leather Swivel Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A traditional leather swivel chair accented with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is upholstered in our vintage cigar leather and crafte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century
Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century

Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century Antique - Side Chairs - 20th Measures : 54x50cm H:96cm SH:47cm Materials : Wood - Cane The back wooden sash of a ch...

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Neoclassical Fauteuils Attributed to Georges Jacob, Pair, circa 1785
Louis XVI Neoclassical Fauteuils Attributed to Georges Jacob, Pair, circa 1785

Louis XVI Neoclassical Fauteuils Attributed to Georges Jacob, Pair, circa 1785

By Georges Jacob

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine pair of French, circa 1785, late Louis XVI fauteuils having tall tablet form backrests on channeled vertical supports issuing shaped arms ending in 'dolphin-nose' arm-rests ab...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960
Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960

Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Berlin, DE

This very rare armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, model Roma, was manufactured by RIMA in 1960. The construction is lacquered steel, the upholstery is made of velvet.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1980s, Danish design by Steen Ostergård for Bramin Møbler. "Action Recliner".
1980s, Danish design by Steen Ostergård for Bramin Møbler. "Action Recliner".

1980s, Danish design by Steen Ostergård for Bramin Møbler. "Action Recliner".

By Bramin Mobler, Steen Ostergaard

Located in Tarm, 82

1980s, Danish design by Steen Ostergård for Bramin Møbler. "Action Recliner" relax chair in beige leather, beige furniture velour. Original good condition: no smells and no stains.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Baby Gropius Low Chair by NOOM, Stain Resistant Velvet for Kids, Pink
Baby Gropius Low Chair by NOOM, Stain Resistant Velvet for Kids, Pink

Baby Gropius Low Chair by NOOM, Stain Resistant Velvet for Kids, Pink

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

DESIGNER KIDS CHAIR INSPIRED BY BAUHAUS The Gropius Baby Low Chair by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, is a sculptural designer kids chair inspired by the Bauhaus principles tha...

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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Wool

Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

1930s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia
1930s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia

1930s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Adjustable backrest - Original pillows with springs - Suitable for new upholstery - Sturdy and stable

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole....

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto

Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto

By Comforto, Charles Pollock

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This pair of office armchairs was designed by Charles Pollock for the German manufacturer Comforto during the 70s. The seats are made of durable brown plastic and high-quality olive-...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition - cleaning.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.
Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.

Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c. A sculptural studio-crafted armchair by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, executed circa 1980. Celebrated for his masterful joinery and ...

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1980s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Guglielmo Veronesi Pair of armchairs upholstered in padded velvet
Guglielmo Veronesi Pair of armchairs upholstered in padded velvet

Guglielmo Veronesi Pair of armchairs upholstered in padded velvet

Located in Milano, IT

Guglielmo Veronesi Pair of armchairs upholstered in padded velvet with tapered wooden legs. ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1952. Domus Library No. 274, October 1952 An elegant pair of armch...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Antique Armchair In Oak wood with striped upholstery From 1930s
Antique Armchair In Oak wood with striped upholstery From 1930s

Antique Armchair In Oak wood with striped upholstery From 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique oak armchair from the 1930s with striped upholstery. — Origin: Denmark / Europe — Period: 1930s — Material: Oak, striped fabric cover — Type: Armchair — Dimensions: H: 106 c...

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1930s Danish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

George III Mahogany Armchair
George III Mahogany Armchair

George III Mahogany Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

Nice old patina with serpentine crestrail and pierced vasiform splat , drop in seat. Raised on square legs with H form stretcher.

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1780s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Carl Malmsten Art Deco High Back Armchairs, Sweden, 1930s
Pair of Carl Malmsten Art Deco High Back Armchairs, Sweden, 1930s

Pair of Carl Malmsten Art Deco High Back Armchairs, Sweden, 1930s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Swedish Art Deco (1930s) high back armchairs with burl wood veneer frames featuring an inlaid geometric floral design across the top back rails, two shallow wings topped with...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable and cosy Artifort Mushroom Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s. This particular chair is fabricated in the late 60's. Recovered some years ago with stunni...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Metal and Olive Green Upholstery
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Metal and Olive Green Upholstery

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Metal and Olive Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of armchairs, metal, wood, fabric, brass, Italy, 1960s These Italian armchairs feature a sleek black metal frame with wooden armrests. The lightweight frame, combined with the ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.
Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buch for Ørum, 1960s.

By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Teak Captain's Chair by Erik Buck for Ørum, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair in solid teak with original black simili leather upholstery. An exceptional chair ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 4 Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs for Cassina 1964
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs for Cassina 1964

Set of 4 Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs for Cassina 1964

By Casina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Designed by the visionary Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti, this exclusive set of four Model 905 armchairs is an exceptional collection that combines history, art, and...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, 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.