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Armchairs For Sale
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style

19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style

Located in Sofia, BG

A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric

Located in London, London

An elegant upholstered armchair with a gently curved, enveloping form, likely dating to the 19th century. The chair features a high, softly shaped back that flows into rounded arms,...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

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Fabric

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Gulman Armchair with Brushed Brass Base
Contemporary Gulman Armchair with Brushed Brass Base

Contemporary Gulman Armchair with Brushed Brass Base

Located in Freamunde, PT

Gulman Armchair is the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting statement in any living space. With its sculptural lines, plush upholstery, and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very cute and comfortable Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. It has a rotating metal foot. It has just been reupholstered with lovely bouclé fa...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Marquises Armchairs
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Marquises Armchairs

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Marquises Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved marquises bergere wide-armchairs, each with four fluted scrolled legs, a bowed finely carved top back...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Airborne, Newly
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Airborne, Newly

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Airborne, Newly

Located in BORGO, FR

A refined pair of French mid-century modern lounge chairs in the style of Airborne, fully restored and newly upholstered. These elegant low-profile chairs feature a sculptural silhou...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Sheepskin Easy Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Swedish Sheepskin Easy Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Swedish Sheepskin Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen, Sten Wicén

Located in Stockholm, SE

Reupholstred in white sheepskin, excellent condtition. Produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.          

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms
English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms

English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms

Located in Westwood, NJ

An exceptionally well hand-carved mahogany library armchair, the back in the shape of a ship's transom carved with a Coat of Arms centered by the Spencer crest and flanked by Victory wreaths. Inspired by a Regency original. Dimensions: 27.25" W x 25" D x 44.25" H Seat height - 21" Arm height - 26" Antique Buffalo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

English George I Wing Armchair, Walnut & Upholstery, Circa 1720
English George I Wing Armchair, Walnut & Upholstery, Circa 1720

English George I Wing Armchair, Walnut & Upholstery, Circa 1720

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very fine quality English, walnut, wing arm chair from the early years of the 18th century, George the first period, circa 1720. Chairs from this very early Georgian perio...

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs
20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 20th Century, antique set of eight Danish Gustavian style dining room armchairs made of hand crafted bleached Birchwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs have...

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Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s
Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s

Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs, Norway 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

In 1930s Scandinavia, Art Deco took on a quieter, more grounded character in comparison to its popular French or American counterparts. While the movement is often associated with gl...

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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'
Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'

Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Roma, RM

Set of 2 armchairs in the Wassily style of Marcel Breuer, made in leather and metal, 1970. Dimensions: 78W x 74H x 67D cm Materials: metal, leather.

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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet

Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet

Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français. Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Chair in Style of Marco Zanussi
Italian Chair in Style of Marco Zanussi

Italian Chair in Style of Marco Zanussi

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian arm chair great Italian design in style of Marco Zanussi. Wood frame and the hand painted upholstery material.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Cotton Velvet Upholstered Armchairs
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Cotton Velvet Upholstered Armchairs

1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Cotton Velvet Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Cotton Velvet Upholstered Armchairs. Sourced direct in the Czech republic this is one of Jiraks most elegant designs for the Czech firm Tatr...

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1950s Czech Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Lewis Modern Armchair, Upholstered Design, Versatile Comfort
Lewis Modern Armchair, Upholstered Design, Versatile Comfort

Lewis Modern Armchair, Upholstered Design, Versatile Comfort

Located in Frazão, Porto

LEWIS’ modern and consensual design makes it the perfect armchair for any room. It can be upholstered in contrasting fabrics for a bolder result or using the same fabric for classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Asymmetrical Green Velvet with fringes Armchair Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
Asymmetrical Green Velvet with fringes Armchair Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

Asymmetrical Green Velvet with fringes Armchair Lorenza Bozzoli Couture

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

Asymmetrical Velvet Armchair in green velvet with mint fringed legs, this bold and sophisticated armchair features an asymmetrical, sculptural design. The generously padded seat offe...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel

By Rene Gabriel

Located in New York, NY

An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid form back rests which propel the chairs forward into a distinctive modern sensibility. The grid back form has since become an emblematic design of Rene Gabriel. In addition, Gabriel initiated a design innovation as he was one of the first designers to design the chairs proudly displaying their means of construction and to highlight the means of construction itself as an element of style! Thus, the solid cherry wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join the arms. This gives the chairs a bold look. The chairs have been refinished and have new cushions covered in cotton. Gabriel was one of the premiere Modernist designers in France in the post war 1940...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern and minimalist “Oscar” armchair, made of solid wood upholstered in fabric
Modern and minimalist “Oscar” armchair, made of solid wood upholstered in fabric

Modern and minimalist “Oscar” armchair, made of solid wood upholstered in fabric

By Alessandra Delgado

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

When she created the Oscar armchair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the work of master designer ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood, Polyester, Synthetic

1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile
1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile

1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a charming carved oak arm chair with an English British Colonial toile. The frame is most likely American and dates to the early part of the 20th century. The fabric shows so...

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s
DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s

DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for DUX in the 1970s, the Galaxy lounge chair is a distinctive example of late Scandinavian modern design. The chair features a molded ...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s
Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

Antique Armchair No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1920s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

This antique armchair, model no. 752, was designed in the 1920s by Josef Frank for Thonet and originates from Austria. It is made from beech and features an upholstery seat. This pie...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

A pair of Roxinho Armchairs designed by Michel Arnoult
A pair of Roxinho Armchairs designed by Michel Arnoult

A pair of Roxinho Armchairs designed by Michel Arnoult

By Michel Arnoult

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This is a lovely pair of Roxinho armchairs, designed by French designer Michel Arnoult and produced in Brazil in the early 1960's. These chairs are in original finish and hides. The...

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1960s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Miami Armchair with Lilac Metal and Brass, Gilman Shingle Textured Fabric
Miami Armchair with Lilac Metal and Brass, Gilman Shingle Textured Fabric

Miami Armchair with Lilac Metal and Brass, Gilman Shingle Textured Fabric

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

The iconic miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Armchair Riva 1920 Maui Design Terry Dwan - Cedar
Armchair Riva 1920 Maui Design Terry Dwan - Cedar

Armchair Riva 1920 Maui Design Terry Dwan - Cedar

By Riva 1920, Terry Dwan

Located in Varedo, MB

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Maui Design by: Terry Dwan The Maui armchair is a sculptural monolith carved from a single block of solid scented cedar, embodying the purity of natural mate...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition
Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition

Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition

Located in London, GB

A current production armchair by Susan Osborne, made in the English tradition of deep-seated upholstered furniture established by Howard & Sons in the 19th century. Comfortable, pra...

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2010s Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Down, Feathers

La Manufacture-Paris Moro Sheepskin Armchair Designed by Sebastian Herkner
La Manufacture-Paris Moro Sheepskin Armchair Designed by Sebastian Herkner

La Manufacture-Paris Moro Sheepskin Armchair Designed by Sebastian Herkner

By Sebastian Herkner

Located in New York, NY

Moro is a cosy cocoon of a chair. Named after a famous Venetian Doge, the design evokes the strong personality of an Italian palazzo’s lush interior. A warm and welcoming atmosphere ...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Modern Rattan-Back Armchair with Solid Beech Frame, Customizable
Modern Rattan-Back Armchair with Solid Beech Frame, Customizable

Modern Rattan-Back Armchair with Solid Beech Frame, Customizable

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary dining armchair made of solid beech frame, with upholstered seat and woven rattan backrest. Available upholstered in various fabrics, lea...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Rattan

19th Century Bobbin turned open armchair
19th Century Bobbin turned open armchair

19th Century Bobbin turned open armchair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very unusual and high quality English country house open armchair with bobbin details. The legs and arms are tightly turned bobbins and give this chair a great design. The ...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A pair of French modernist armchairs produced in the 1960s, executed in warm teak. The design is defined by a strict, clear frame built from straight, square-section elements, with a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Haruki Miyagima for Bonacina Italian Midcentuty Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s
Haruki Miyagima for Bonacina Italian Midcentuty Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s

Haruki Miyagima for Bonacina Italian Midcentuty Rattan Rocking Chair, 1960s

By Haruki Miyagima, Pierantonio Bonacina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design rocking chair model ‘BP 12’ designed by Haruki Miyagima and manufactured by Pierantonio Bonacina with frame in rattan, rush, and fabric upholstered ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Rush

Italian 1970s Pair of Armchairs
Italian 1970s Pair of Armchairs

Italian 1970s Pair of Armchairs

Located in CA, CA

A Pair of striking Italian cubic early 1970s armchairs with beautiful low proportions on wood feet. These lounge chairs are incredibly comfortable

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Armchair by Ingmar Relling, Leather & Wood, 1960s
Vintage Swedish Armchair by Ingmar Relling, Leather & Wood, 1960s

Vintage Swedish Armchair by Ingmar Relling, Leather & Wood, 1960s

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage armchair armchair lounge chair Swedish period 60's design unknown style Ingmar Relling Sweden condition good light signs of use size 102 x 76 x 80 (hxwxd) seat hei...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Solène Armchair Dedar Amoir, Modern Design Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Solène Armchair Dedar Amoir, Modern Design Made in Portugal by Ottiu

Solène Armchair Dedar Amoir, Modern Design Made in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Known as the "Sun of Paris," Josephine Baker never needed excess to command a room. Her presence was enough, a stillness that preceded the spectacle, a calm that made everything arou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

By Giles Grendey

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa. In Walnut with a hand polished Shellac finish in good conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of oak armchairs, executed in the unmistakable style of Henning Kjærnulf, commands attention with their bold brutalist aesthetic and distinctive throne-like silhouette. Inspir...

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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

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Oak

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley
PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

PAIR OF 5762 ARMCHAIRS FOR DUNBAR Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Forest, BE

Edward Wormley was an American designer of modern furniture. In 1926, he briefly studied at the Ar Institute of Chicago, but had to leave after three terms due to financial issues. I...

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1950s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Collector's Piece/Extremely Rare Model 13 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Early 1930s
Collector's Piece/Extremely Rare Model 13 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Early 1930s

Collector's Piece/Extremely Rare Model 13 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Early 1930s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Collector's item/Extremely rare model 13 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustöitä Ab, early 1930s. The chair is made of beech, suggesting tha...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Maison Dominique - André Domin Marcel Genevrière - Pair Of Armchairs Circa 1940
Maison Dominique - André Domin Marcel Genevrière - Pair Of Armchairs Circa 1940

Maison Dominique - André Domin Marcel Genevrière - Pair Of Armchairs Circa 1940

Very rare set of armchairs by Maison Dominque - We've always been fascinated by Art Deco artists like Jean-Michel Frank and Paul Dupré Lafon. Their interior designs, their use of ma...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Straw, Wood

Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs

Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style painted arm chairs with distinctive round back topped by carved rosettes. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents along the skirt add ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair
19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

19th Century English Barrelback Windsor Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A lovable 19th century English barrelback Windsor arm chair with a graceful rounded crest-rail supported by several spindles, a sturdy saddle seat, splayed turned legs, and retaining...

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19th Century English Primitive Antique Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Caviuna & Boucle by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Caviuna & Boucle by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Caviuna & Boucle by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in solid caviúna hardwood, this lounge chair reflects the expressive warmth and sculptural sensibility associated with Brazilian mid-century design. Its silhouette is defined...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood

‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s
‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s

‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Knut and Marianne Hagberg for IKEA in the 1990s, the ‘Popptorp’ armchair captures the playful, space-age spirit of late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Executed in mol...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion
Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion

Ergolift Armchair Designed To Support Elderly Users With Elegance & Discretion

By Werther Toffoloni

Located in New York, NY

ErgoLift Armchair Crafted with comfort and stability at its core, the ErgoLift Armchair is thoughtfully designed to support elderly users with elegance and discretion. Featuring an e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Siesta Outdoor Armchair
Siesta Outdoor Armchair

Siesta Outdoor Armchair

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Milan, IT

A medium-sized outdoor armchair with a solid wooden frame in a glossy mahogany finish. It features wide, flat armrests and a generously sized fabric-upholstered seat, paired with a p...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

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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.