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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Country
G-Mobel Easy Chair in Green Leather for Göte Möbler, Sweden, 1970s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Hellouw, NL
G-Mobel arm chair for Göte Möbler, Sweden in about 1970. A solid wooden frame with a dark green upholstery gives it a robust look. The chair is in good condition with most of the lea...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

G-Mobel Easy Chair in Green Leather for Göte Möbler, Sweden, 1970s
G-Mobel Easy Chair in Green Leather for Göte Möbler, Sweden, 1970s

G-Mobel Easy Chair in Green Leather for Göte Möbler, Sweden, 1970s

Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Armchair Chair black Niels Eilersen Set of 2
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with thick black aniline leather. Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Niels Eilersen. Great comfort with o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Armchair Chair black Niels Eilersen Set of 2
Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Armchair Chair black Niels Eilersen Set of 2

Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Armchair Chair black Niels Eilersen Set of 2

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The chairs are stabile and comfortable. They are in good vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s

Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair
Located in London, GB
Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair, circa 1950s. Armchair in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark by an anonymous designer. Stained beech legs with new wool blend bouc...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair
Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair

Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair

Ole Wanscher High-Back Armchair for A.J. Iversen, 1962
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Hudson, NY
Black leather Brazilian rosewood, elegant armchair design by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen original leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher High-Back Armchair for A.J. Iversen, 1962
Ole Wanscher High-Back Armchair for A.J. Iversen, 1962

Ole Wanscher High-Back Armchair for A.J. Iversen, 1962

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Pernilla 3 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1960, signed and dated.   
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, 1960s
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, 1960s

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, 1960s

Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern arm, lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. in original estate condition. Retain o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs

Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner Classic Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid teak early Hans Wegner 501 armchair with cane back leather seat instead cane impressed mark on the stretcher.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Classic Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Hans Wegner Classic Armchair for Johannes Hansen

Hans Wegner Classic Armchair for Johannes Hansen

Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of eight Hans Wegner JH513 armchairs in solid mahogany and leather. Executed by cabinet maker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. Each chair sign...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513
Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513

Hans J. Wegner, Eight Armchairs JH513

Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in London, GB
Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood armchairs, 1959 Rosewood armchair produced by Soren Willadsen in Denmark, circa 1960. Seat upholstered in cognac brown aniline leather.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959
Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959

Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959

Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in London, GB
Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood armchairs, 1959 Rosewood armchair produced by Soren Willadsen in Denmark, circa 1960. Seat upholstered in black aniline leather.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959
Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959

Pair of Kai Lyngeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959

Pair of Nanna Ditzel Armchairs, ND # 83
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Nanna Ditzel teak and upholstered armchairs, # ND 83 with the original design from 1952. Produced by Søren Willadsen. Re-upholstered in Kvadrat fabric.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Nanna Ditzel Armchairs, ND # 83
Pair of Nanna Ditzel Armchairs, ND # 83

Pair of Nanna Ditzel Armchairs, ND # 83

Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Pair of Teak Easy Chair for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern armchair by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin. The frame is made of solid teak wood with some nice details. The cushions are renewed some years ago in velour fabric paste...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Pair of Teak Easy Chair for Bramin
Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Pair of Teak Easy Chair for Bramin

Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Pair of Teak Easy Chair for Bramin

Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner JH-713 conference chair, 1957 Wegner’s iconic armchair. This early example with patinated oak frame and cognac brown leather seat. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Den...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood
Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood

Hans Wegner JH-713 Chair, Rosewood

Niels Møller Model 66 Armchair, 1974
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels Møller Model 66 armchair, 1974. Rosewood armchair designed by Niels Møller for JL Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1974. Seat reupholstered in new woo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Niels Møller Model 66 Armchair, 1974
Niels Møller Model 66 Armchair, 1974

Niels Møller Model 66 Armchair, 1974

Niels Moller Model 56 Chair, Rosewood
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller Model 56 armchair, 1954 The model 56 was one of Niels Moller's earliest designs and remains one of his most popular. This rare example come...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Niels Moller Model 56 Chair, Rosewood
Niels Moller Model 56 Chair, Rosewood

Niels Moller Model 56 Chair, Rosewood

Hans Wegner, the Yoke Chair CH34, Oak and Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair, model CH34, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son in 1959, Denmark. Solid oak and original black leather. Rare early version in good condition ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner, the Yoke Chair CH34, Oak and Black Leather
Hans Wegner, the Yoke Chair CH34, Oak and Black Leather

Hans Wegner, the Yoke Chair CH34, Oak and Black Leather

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of fully upholstered Danish modern lounge chairs in a neutral cream fabric. Very comfortable.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.

Pair of Niels Moller Rosewood Armchairs Model #62
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Niels Moller rosewood armchairs model #62 designed in 1962 and produced by J. L. Moller Mobelfabrik.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Niels Moller Rosewood Armchairs Model #62
Pair of Niels Moller Rosewood Armchairs Model #62

Pair of Niels Moller Rosewood Armchairs Model #62

Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner JH-525 armchairs designed in 1959 and produced by Johannes Hansen. Note: I have two more in need of reupholstering.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Jh-525 Armchairs

Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs

Set of 12 Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back
By OY BJ Dahlqvist
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a high back Mid-Century Danish modern armchair made in Finland. No original label present. Maker: BD Furniture. Hounekalutehdas-mobelfabrik. OY BJ. Dahlqvi...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back
Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back

Finland Leather Armchair, Mid-Century Modern OY BJ. Dahlqvist AB, High Back

Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner GE-290 High Back Lounge Chair

Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair.
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Cane

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Frits Henningsen Armchair

Frits Henningsen Armchair

Frits Henningsen Armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen armchair with original horsehair upholstery. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Frits Henningsen Armchair

Frits Henningsen Armchair

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Niels Møller Rosewood Model 55 Armchair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niels Møller rosewood model no. 55 armchair designed in 1951 and produced by J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Niels Møller Rosewood Model 55 Armchair
Niels Møller Rosewood Model 55 Armchair

Niels Møller Rosewood Model 55 Armchair

Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner CH-22 lounge chair designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner CH-22 Lounge Chair

Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen "Spanish" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair
Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair

Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair

Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE290 high back armchair designed in 1953 and produced by GETAMA. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair
Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair

Hans Wegner GE290 High Back Armchair

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner GE-240 "cigar" chair designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA. We have more that we can reupholster for you. Send us your fabric. Store forme...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 "Cigar" Chair

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed In 1927 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" chair designed in 1950 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair

Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great black leather with very nice patina.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud. Rasmussen

Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud. Rasmussen

Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs
Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs

Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs

Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Armchair
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Askel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Armchair
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Armchair
Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Armchair

Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Armchair

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban mahogany and the original natural leather upholstery. Made in Denmark by Rud Rasmussen ci...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Designed in 1949 and Produced by Poul Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair

Very Rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair
By Bjorn Tragardh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair Circa 1930 Produced by Svenskt Tenn. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Very Rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair
Very Rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair

Very Rare Bjorn Tragardh or Uno Ahren Armchair

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed in 1927 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen arm chair With Original Horsehair Material
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair
Frits Henningsen Arm Chair

Frits Henningsen Arm Chair

Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher "Colonial" arm chair designed in 1949 produced by P. Jeppesen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair
Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair

Ole Wanscher "Colonial " arm chair

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.

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