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Armchairs For Sale
Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century
Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century

Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century

Located in Milano, IT

ransport yourself to the vibrant heart of 20th-century Brazil with this captivating pair of Brazilian Geometric armchairs, an embodiment of modernity and geometric elegance. Crafted ...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Amazing English cowhide Chesterfield armchair in a stunning red colour
Amazing English cowhide Chesterfield armchair in a stunning red colour

Amazing English cowhide Chesterfield armchair in a stunning red colour

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This amazing cowhide Chesterfield armchair, thanks to its beautiful red colour, is a stunning eye-catcher in almost any interior. It features a loose seat cushion and has a classic f...

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Late 20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.
B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.

B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Correggio, IT

Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer made of black leather and chromed metal tubular frame. The Wassily B3 Chair is an icon of twentieth-century modernism, ideal for furnishing...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A pair of legendary bentwood armchairs Model No. 752, designed by Josef Frank in 1933 for Thonet, Very good condition relative to age. Carefully cleaned and gently restored while pre...

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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Sheepskin Upholstered Armchair by Elias Svedberg, Model Elias
Sheepskin Upholstered Armchair by Elias Svedberg, Model Elias

Sheepskin Upholstered Armchair by Elias Svedberg, Model Elias

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arco Lounge Chair Small in sheepskin is a smaller version of the Arco Lounge Chair series. Arco Lounge Chair armchair is characterized by its arched legs, a design element that has b...

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2010s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.
Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful pair of lounge Danish armchairs from the 1940s. Reupholstered with a high quality fabric from the french house Nobilis. Wooden beech structure. Very good condition. The pi...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

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 Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt

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

Opus Tattoo Armchair by Carlo Rampazzi
Opus Tattoo Armchair by Carlo Rampazzi

Opus Tattoo Armchair by Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted with a gracefully curved wood frame, this stunning armchair by Carlo Rampazzi flaunts intricately carved details that exude elegance from every angle. The back of the chair b...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair of Art Deco Bergères , France 1930's
Fine Pair of Art Deco Bergères , France 1930's

Fine Pair of Art Deco Bergères , France 1930's

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Art Deco bergères. Stanied wood frames with carved details on the central backrest of the frame.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970
Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970

Arne Norell 'Inca' Leather Chairs and Ottoman, 1970

By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful and very comfortable 'Inca' chairs and ottoman designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970, in chocolate brown buffalo leather on a dark sta...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Armchair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Armchair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Armchair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance betwe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair

Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with large antique nail heads...

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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Aartselaar, BE

A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

Pair of Oversized Armchairs by Hendrix-Allardyce
Pair of Oversized Armchairs by Hendrix-Allardyce

Pair of Oversized Armchairs by Hendrix-Allardyce

By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of armchairs custom designed and built for a private client in Los Angeles. The chairs are beautifully crafted and well designed, beautiful combination of colors ha...

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Early 2000s North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair

English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century. 26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches...

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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson

Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson

Located in Karlstad, SE

Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair

Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair

By Drexel

Located in Dayton, OH

Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a distressed walnut finish with a curved back and 'x' frame with round brass medallion. Tag along underside. Dimens...

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

ARCO RATTAN BAMBOO WICKER ARMCHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR, GERMANY 1960s
ARCO RATTAN BAMBOO WICKER ARMCHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR, GERMANY 1960s

ARCO RATTAN BAMBOO WICKER ARMCHAIR LOUNGE CHAIR, GERMANY 1960s

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Very beautiful and rare ARCO rattan and bamboo armchair in an exceptional design and shape in top original condition, Germany 1960s There‘s a second one available on request. Ma...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...

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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.

1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair. Furniture wool, solid oak wood, springs in the cushions. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furnitu...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

French Louis XVI Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchair in Walnut, circa 1890
French Louis XVI Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchair in Walnut, circa 1890

French Louis XVI Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchair in Walnut, circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 40in W: 24in D: 24in SH: 19in This Louis XVI Style French Armchair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! If you look at the photos provi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)
Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)

Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This modern armchair takes its beautiful design from the iconic mid-century master Hans Wegner, and his Wishbone chair. The floating back rest flows to ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design
Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

Franco Albini Tre Pezzi Armchair by Cassina, Modern Italian Design

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Franco Albini in 1959. Relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. In 1952, working with Franca Helg, his long-time assistant, Franco Albini designed ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Coppia di Poltrone Vintage Anni 70 in similpelle marrone
Coppia di Poltrone Vintage Anni 70 in similpelle marrone

Coppia di Poltrone Vintage Anni 70 in similpelle marrone

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Coppia di poltrone, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in similpelle (Originale del periodo). Buone condizioni.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s
Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s

Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s

By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Armchair or chaise longue Wink by Cassina, Design Toshiyuki Kita, Italy, 1980s The Wink armchair by Cassina, designed by the famous designer Toshiyuki Kita in the 1980s, is a design ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Midcentury Modern Green Mohair Chair
Midcentury Modern Green Mohair Chair

Midcentury Modern Green Mohair Chair

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century modern green mohair chair. Italian vintage 40’s restored wood and re-upholstered arm chair/desk chair in rich green mohair. Italy 1940’s Di...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

1960s, Danish armchair, original green furniture velour.
1960s, Danish armchair, original green furniture velour.

1960s, Danish armchair, original green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.
Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.

Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Danish Empire-style armchairs, circa 1900. An elegant pair of armchairs crafted in the Danish Empire style, dating from around 1900. Constructed in beautifully figu...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back
19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back

19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back

Located in London, GB

This lovely model, English circa 1830s. Simple lines give this a smart understated look that could easily work for an interior with an upholstered squab cushion. Repainted at some point it has, rounded back with scroll end arms and squashed pad feet. Has an industrial feel with the rivets and could make a really cool desk chair

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1820s British Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Design Rattan Armchairs
Pair of Design Rattan Armchairs

Pair of Design Rattan Armchairs

$2,489Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Design Rattan Armchairs

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and unusual pair of design armchairs is made of rattan . This is a French work. Circa 1950

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll
Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll

Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll

Located in Rouen, FR

Fauteuils modèle 54 conçus par Gae Aulenti et édités par Knoll International. Modèles entièrement noirs avec structure en métal et assise ainsi que dossier rembourrés et recouverts d...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Armchair with Period Silk and Bronze Mounts, 1920s
Louis XVI Armchair with Period Silk and Bronze Mounts, 1920s

Louis XVI Armchair with Period Silk and Bronze Mounts, 1920s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant Louis XVI armchair with period silk and bronze mounts dates to the early 20th century and exemplifies the refined neoclassical revival popular in France during the 1920s...

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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Rare Original Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa, Italy, 1960s
Rare Original Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa, Italy, 1960s

Rare Original Eva Chair by Giovanni Travasa, Italy, 1960s

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare, original 1960s Eva Chair designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965, and produced by Bonacina, Italy. This example from a now closed independent boutique in Torino in rare white ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

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

Martin Visser SZ01 Easy  Chair for 't Spectrum, 1960
Martin Visser SZ01 Easy  Chair for 't Spectrum, 1960

Martin Visser SZ01 Easy Chair for 't Spectrum, 1960

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful  SZ01 easy chair designed by Martin Visser for Spectrum. This armchair was designed in 1960 and has been in production ever since. this easy chair is from the late 70s / ea...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils
19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils

19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century pair of painted and upholstered open arm fauteuils in the Louis XVI style. Beautiful original painted finish in a creamy white finish, with grey patina, and antique brown glaze...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Paint, Wood

English Regency Mahogany Scroll Armchair, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850, UK
English Regency Mahogany Scroll Armchair, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850, UK

English Regency Mahogany Scroll Armchair, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850, UK

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (19th Century) mahogany armchair with scroll arms resting on four turned legs. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

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19th Century British Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An iconic Ribbon Chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Originally introduced in 1966, the Ribbon Chair has become one of the most celebrated and recognizable designs of the ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light green textured cloth upholstery. Worn vintage condition very structural - Need reupholstering or ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1940
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1940

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

With rounded and scrolled detail on the armrest, this Jules Leleu Art Deco armchair is the picture of elegance and comfort. Bibliography: For an illustration of a similar model, se...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass
Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass

Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass

By Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s. Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moul...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century
Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century

Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A rare Scandinavian stump chair, known as a "Kubstol", crafted from a solid section of pine trunk and produced in Sweden during the 1970s. The chair combines rustic craftsmanship wit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Pine

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.