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Armchairs For Sale
European Armchair in White Upholstery, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of European master cabinetmakers from the mid-20th century period.
Cabinetmaker armchairs may see...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Knoll Pfister Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Knoll Pfister lounge Chairs, 1980. Original upholstery excellent condition.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$5,600 / set
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Pair of Costela Chairs
Located in Naples, IT
Beautiful and iconic 'Costela' chairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and produced by Forma, Italy 1960. This is the Brazilian version of the Costela chairs, produced by F...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$17,332 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo Upholstered Armchairs in Soft White Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Hollywood Regency Baker Furniture faux bamboo chairs. This pair of Baker faux bamboo chairs showcases a stunning blend of Hollywood R...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Pair Of Fine Victorian Heavily Carved Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine side chairs with brown velvet seats, the backrest with carved shell flanked by relief C-scrolls. The chairs with full length arm rests terminating with a large carved sc...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,200 / set
Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak wood arm chair has a thick sloping seat and a form fitting back cushion. Angular and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Art Deco Chairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Art Deco was an era-defining movement in furniture design. During its heyday, the design movement represented luxury, glamour, exuberance and faith in social and technological progre...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
The Marshmallow Lounge -Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is something magical about dropping into an array of soft, supple marshmallow like pillows, that hug your body in all the right places and allow you to rest comfortably while spinning around and around. With its 360 degree swivel, the Marshmallow Lounge sits as joyfully in a living room as it does in a lobby of an office.
Paired with an ottoman as the ultimate end of day spot for relaxation, this lounge chair shines in simplicity. Composed solely from sheet aluminum press broken into a form that holds 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Unique inverse boomerang structure rattan and wicker armchair. France 1950's. Braided wicker details on armrest. In good vintage condition.
This chair will ship from France and can ...
Category
1960s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Set of 4 Air chair in Black by Jasper Morrison for MAGIS
By Jasper Morrison, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Air-Family takes its name from the “air-moulding” technology that makes it possible to create highly resistant yet super-lightweight products out of polypropylene added with fibregla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
" UP 5 " by Gaetano Pesce for C&B Italia Red Armchair with Ottoman 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
NOT A 2000 SERIES
Since its first appearance, the Up Series, designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce, has been one of the most talked about examples of modern furniture design. The excep...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Teak "Diplomat" Chairs by Finn Juhl Model 209, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hamburg, PA
An Iconic pair of Finn Juhl's "Diplomat" Chairs was created circa 1960 made in Denmark. This pair of chairs is in the original faux leather from the period. The pair would work well ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Zanotta Sant’Elia Armchair in Black Leather with Stainless Steel Tubular Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Sant’Elia Armchair in Black Leather with Stainless Steel Tubular Frame by Giuseppe Terragni
18/8 stainless steel frame. Polyurethane upholstery. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner round chair model JH501 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Iconic chair by the master Hans Wegner and nick named "The Chair" after being featured in the JFK presidential debat...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Oyster Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful set of the famous Artifort Oyster Chair with a Ottoman.
This very comfortable chair is designed by Pierre Paulin in the beginning of the 60's.
This particular set is als...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivor Be...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Tongue Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and very comfortable Tongue chair, designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60s and produced by Artifort.
The chair is completely restored by a French Pierre ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, restored 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The ch...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,250 / item
"MT1" Sculptural Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT1" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored insi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Gervasoni Ghost 05 Armchair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The armchairs of the Ghost family have backrests with different heights and seats of various sizes, have a thin, minimal structure padded with polyurethane foam and loose cushions in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,521 Sale Price / item
15% Off
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural throne armchair, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,950 Sale Price
29% Off
Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural vintage Monk chair made in solid oak with a comfortable seat cushion. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
These are not simple vintage outdoor furniture sets, this 1970s Lounge Set is perfect for gardens, verandas and terraces but the eleganc...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
$4,333 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Pair Of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs. Chairs feature birch frames, shaped top rail over carved ebonized back splat, arms ending in scroll hand holds, ebonized black ball finials. C...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Textile
Original Armchair from the 60s, Fabric with Floral Motif
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original armchair from the 60s, fabric with floral motif.
Italian design.
Comes from an old country house in the Chianti area of Tuscany.
As shown in the photographs and videos, ther...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Le Corbusier and Charlotte Periand LC7 swivel chairs in grey leather 1993
Located in Zemst, BE
2 Iconic LC7 swivel chairs by Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier.
She created this model of chair in 1927.
These 2 chairs date from 1993 and were made by Cassina.
Laquered metal a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Style Armchair with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Geometric Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style armchair from the early 20th century in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, with mother of pearl inlay, geometric décor and carved base. Hand crafted in Morocco in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Armchair Designed by Gianfranco Frattini 1960 Model '880'
Located in Berlin, DE
This sophisticated piece of furniture, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1960 for Cassina, stands out for its scultural and futuristic line. The cover, renewed like the foam, is mad...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Carved Peacock Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Mid 20th century hand carved peacock chair.
Category
20th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Rounded Armrests, Europe, 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco movement took inspiration from its predecessors, such as Art Nouveau and Cubism, and transformed the world of interior design. Characterised by geometric shapes, rich ma...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sapporo leather armchairs by Mobil Girgi, italy 1970's
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
These Sapporo armchairs by Mobil Girgi from the 70s are a real eye-catcher. With their organic shape, deep seating comfort and high-quality leather finish, they not only offer a styl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and comfortable Alky chair.
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti in 1969, produced by Artifort.
There are 3 chairs available, the price is for 1 chair.
They are just reupholstered...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Impressive French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style five-piece giltwood carved salon or parlor suite, comprising of a canapé (settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs) uph...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
$21,985 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Pop Art Dining Chairs and Table Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen Denmark c 1989
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art multicolored vintage three ( 3 ) dining chairs with one ( 1 ) table model Dark Horse designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Botium, Denmark, circa 1989.
A stunning set with multicolored chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany and Ormolu armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stately and high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany and Ormolu armchair. This solid Mahogany desk/armchair is raised by 'S' scrolled Mahogany legs decorat...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century black chair "Leda" by Salvador Dali spanish design limited edition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchairm model "Leda"
by Salvador Dali
Black edition
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Structure in black patina cast brass without varnish.
MEASUREMENTS
60 x 47 x h.92 cm
Taken from Dalí’s painting “Femme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant pair of scoop back upholstered chairs made by Lewittes Furniture. These chairs measure 29.5"t x 24"w x 25"d with a seat height of 17"t.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Selig, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Mario Botta, 4 'Seconda' Black Metal Chairs, Alias Mod. 602, 1980s
By Mario Botta
Located in Argelato, BO
Three 'Seconda' chairs designed by the famous architect Mario Botta for the Italian firm Alias, model 602.
All 4 are painted black both in the structure and in the seat, they bear ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Country House Smoker's Bow, English, Captain's Chair, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house smoker's bow. An English, elm captain's chair or elbow seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Traditional country house appeal, in the cl...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Modern Vitória Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vitória Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins, the Vitória Lounge Chair draws its inspiration from the elegant shape of the letter V. The creative process involved sketching the letter V repeatedly, refining it until it embodied both the sophistication and comfort envisioned for a lounge chair.
The name "Vitória," meaning "victory" in Portuguese, celebrates the achievement of this final piece, perfectly aligned with Rute's original vision. Each line and curve of the Vitória Lounge Chair reflects the journey from concept to creation, resulting in a piece that combines elegance with luxurious comfort.
Vitória armchair material codes
M104434 - Pierre Frey Riviera Lagune Fadini Borghi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Donald Deskey Attribution, Armchair, Chrome, Oil Cloth, USA, 1939
Located in High Point, NC
A matte-chrome plated steel and beige oil cloth armchair attributed to Donald Deskey, USA, c. 1939.
Seat height: 17.25”
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request ...
Category
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Red Leather 'Dax' Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames
Located in Hilversum, NL
This exquisite 'Dax' armchair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co., showcases the iconic mid-century modern style. Created in the 1960s, the chair features a dist...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,221 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi. Newly powder coated satin black and the seat and bac...
Category
1980s Italian Memphis Group Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bespoke Charlotte Horstmann Rosewood and Brass Campaign Chairs, C. 1950s
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in Peabody, MA
A bespoke pair of campaign chairs in rosewood and brass by the renowned Hong Kong antiques dealer Charlotte Horstmann, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Hong Kong Campaign Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Louis XIII Style French Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs from France in the Louis XIII style. The chairs have wood structures; primarily walnut; that have been finished with a lustrous hand rubbed wax finish. They have be...
Category
1920s French Louis XIII Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,640 / set
"Monseigneur" Quilted Leather Armchair Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Monseigneur" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a padded quilted leather structure, with stainless cast steel front legs and ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern "Normative-Chair" in Limited Burgundy Edition
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This Modern chair is made of high quality painted wood, metal chrome frame and Raf Simons upholstery.
The "Normative-chair" was created as a par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Chrome & Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Stunning original Mies Van der rohe M20 lounge chair made from wicker and chrome. The wicker is in a great vintage state. The chromed tubula...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model FD 138 armchair, designed by Finn Juhl, manufactured by France & Søn, 1960s. Restored oak frame. Newly reupholstered with quality Kvadrat -wool fabric. Good vintage condition, ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century arm chairs upholstered in their original seafoam green nubby woven fabric . Sitting on solid walnut frames and legs these are sturdy and very comfortable for lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
Jeans from the historic Roy Roger's® archive inspired the armchair upholstery and the s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$9,397 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Pair of "Sandwich" armchairs with chrome-plated metal frames and green leather
By Brunati
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of "Sandwich" armchairs with chrome-plated metal frames and green leather upholstery - Giampiero Vitelli and Titina Ammannati - Brunati - Italy - c. 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair 'Rua Ipanema' by Man of Parts, Anthracite base, Sahco, Zero, 001
Located in Paris, IDF
'Rua Ipanema' Armchair by Man of Parts
Signed by Yabu Pushelberg
Dimensions:
Standard height base: H. 66.5 x x 96.5 x 108 cm / Seat 40 cm
Extra height base: H. 71.5 x x 96.5 x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This sculptural armchair has been recently reupholstered with lovely and high quality Pierre Frey wool and alpaca blend fabric from Paris, France.
Like all iconic...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Tacchini Additional System Armchair by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Modules with unusual shapes give life to original seating configurations where aggregation and variability take center stage. Additional System is a project by Joe Colombo from 1967,...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Custom Made Danish Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, England
Sheepskin Armchair originally designed by Danish architect Jens Houmoller Klemmensen in 1939.
This high-end reproduction is handmade to order at our workshops in England under license from the Klemmensen estate. The chair legs are available in oiled walnut, oiled oak or fumed oak. The chair is upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric from New Zealand available in your choice of 17mm tufted shearling in 4 colors: Off-white, Moonlight, Maple, & Sahara.
The chair shown in this listing has been upholstered in Moonlight Shearling.
Each chair measures: H 80cm, D 75cm, W 72cm, SH 41...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$6,730 / item
Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
A magnificent pair of small scale French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs with elegantly scrolled backs and arms with diamond tufting.
These small scale French 19th century...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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.