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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: Early 1900s
Leather Library Armchair by Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Exceptional English St...
Category
1990s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Postmodern Arrben "Ursula" Italian Black Leather and Chrome Chair
By Arrben
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Postmodern.
Italian leather chairs, with chromed steel structure and back and seat in curved metal covered in black leather.
1980s.
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Secessionistic Chairs by Gustav Siegel, ex. by J.J.Kohn (Vienna, 1900)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Sitzgarnitur (1 Armlehnstuhl, 2 Sessel)
Entwurf: Gustav Siegel, Wien um 1899
Modell-Nummer: 715F (Armlehnstuhl) / 715 (Sessel)
Ausführung: Jacob & Jos...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1980 EA 108 Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller ICF Design Swivel Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome aluminum frame
Black netweave seat
Adjustable and reclining seat
Excellent condition.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade.
1st Edition made in the early 90s. Both arm chairs are in good condition with normal wear of ...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Leather Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Leather Arm Chair. Item features a solid mahogany wood frame, nicely carved details, burgundy leather seat, great style and fo...
Category
Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Armchair, J. Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn ("Elephant Chair", Vienna, 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann / Fritz Nagel, Wien um 1908
Modell-Nummer: 701/2F ("Elephant Chair")
Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien um 1910
Maße in cm (H x B x T):...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs
By Donghia
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs W Freshly Upholstered Silk Cut Velvet Seats.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Art Nouveau Armchair, Gustav Siegel for J.J.Kohn (Vienna, 1901)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: Gustav Siegel (Schüler Josef Hoffmanns), Wien um 1900
Modell-Nummer: 716 (seltenes Modell)
Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien ab 1901 (Papieretikette...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Four Hans Wegner for PP Møbler PP 209 Chairs in Oiled Oak and Papercord
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare set of four PP209 Hans Wegner arm chairs in oiled oak and paper-cord, produced by PP Møbler (for DSB ferries), between 1974 and 2004. Unlike the Round chair, the backrest for ...
Category
1990s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Original Art Nouveau Armchair, Anton Pospischil Jun. (Wien, 1901)
By Anton Pospischil
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl
Entwurf: Anton Pospischil Junior, Wien um 1901
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: Anton Pospischil, Wien um 1901
Maße in cm (H x B x T): 74 x 64 x 52 (Sitzhöhe: 45 cm)...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, Italy, 90's
By Arflex, Yaacov Kaufman
Located in Padova, IT
The Virgola armchair, designed by Yaakov Kaufman for Arflex, has a steel structure with padding in molded polyurethane and polyester fibre, sprung on el...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare Adolf Loos Thonet B 952 F Armchairs
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare beech wood Windsor-style chairs by Loos Adolf (1870–1933), manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet. Stamped by company trade mark. The authorshi...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Bauhaus Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Andrea Branzi 'Revers' Post-Modern Chairs for Cassina, 1993, Set of Six, Signed
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful set of six 'Revers' dining armchairs by Andrea Branzi for Cassina featuring ebonized beechwood arms sculpted in ribbon attaching to aluminum frames with matching ebonized...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Two Louis XIII Style Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Louis XIII style armchairs, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features wonderfully carved details, green upholstery, very nice antique pair. Circa 1900. Meas...
Category
Early 1900s Renaissance Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Boho Chic Wicker Arm Chairs With Brown Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian sophistication with our Boho Chic Wicker Arm Chairs. These handcrafted pieces, with resilient wicker construction and comfortable deep brown cushions...
Category
1990s Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Early American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Cushion
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Cushion
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Edward Gardiner, An English Cotswold School Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Armchair
By Edward Gardiner
Located in London, GB
Edward Gardiner. An English Cotswold School early oak ladder back rush seat armchair.
These ladder back chairs are steeped in history, their design ha...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Adolf Loos Corner Chair, F.O. Schmidt, Oak Wood Leather, Jugendstil, 1898-1900
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A corner armchair designed by Adolf Loos (1870-1933) and manufactured by Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Vienna, Austria, circa 1900.
The condition of the wood is very good. The leather seat...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Chair Multicolor Upholstery and Walnut Frame, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish pair of Mid Century Modern style barrel chairs. The chairs feature a recent upholstery in vivid dark blue, yellow and cranberry colors. The high quality chairs are made of walnut wood. The natural color of the walnut wood showing burl patterns adds to the chairs beauty and elegance. This pair of MCM style chairs...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Scale Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1990s European Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Bentwood Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bentwood armchair, made by unknown manufacturer.
In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 1900s German Other Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 2 Erasmo' Lounge Chairby Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Erasmo Lounge Chairs, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the 1990s, exudes elegance and comfort. ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession desk chair model 715F designed by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn on the occasion of the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. Original vintage condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Howard and Sons Ltd Antique English Ivor Model Armchair
Located in Sherborne, GB
The Ivor model Howard and Sons armchair is the most rare and sort after, being of the most generous proportions. Retaining it’s original upholstery in the calico, it is reassuringly ...
Category
Early 1900s English Country Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of William Morris style fully restored vintage wingback armchairs in Whisky brown leather...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of French Regence Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exeptional pair of French Regence Style giltwood armchairs c.1900
The chairs with upholstered seats, backs and arm pads with show frames centred on a finely carved shell on the c...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Blue of Niccola Lounge Chairs by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta
By Andrea Branzi, Zanotta
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs, model Niccola, designed in 1993 by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta. Construction on a four-legged tubular steel frame, upholstered and covered in dark blue leather, armr...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina Cab Model Two Armchairs and Eight Chairs
Located in IT
Set consisting of eight chairs and two armchairs in leather Cab model by Cassina 90s series. In excellent condition with signs consistent with age and previous use. Conservative rest...
Category
1990s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fauteuil Canta Par Toshiyuki Kita Pour Cassina
Located in Busserolles, FR
Le fauteuil "Canta" K06 fait partie d'un groupe de trois fauteuils (Aki, Biki et Canta) conçus par le designer Toshiyuki Kita pour Cassina en 2000. Sa structure est en acier avec une...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Art Nouveau period armchair in original fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of timeless grandeur with this majestic period armchair, an embodiment of Italian Liberty style that will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and charm. Craft...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Armchair in the Style of Louis XIII in Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Upholstered Armchair probably made in the early 1900s and requires restoration. We are offering several Antique French Armchairs on 1stdibs and most all of the Antique...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4533 pair of stylish Art Nouveau chairs, one being a carver chair, both having carved decoration to finely inlaid back, generous seat and tapered legs terminating in pad feet. This...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
A Sheraton revival Satinwood, hand painted arm chair, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Sheraton revival Satinwood hand painted arm chair, with classical urn, floral and ribbon decoration. Velvet upholstered seat and raised on square tapering legs.
Category
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood
A fine pair of generous late Victorian mahogany eagle armchairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of generous late Victorian mahogany eagle armchairs, each with a square back and scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Calligaris Chairs in Leather
By Calligaris
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Calligaris three legged arm chairs. Enameled steel frame and legs, upholstery in nappa leather.
Marked under the seat of each chair. Three available, priced individually.
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Salotto Mogano primo ‘900 set n. 4 pezzi
Located in Foggia, FG
Set salottino n. 4 pezzi Liberty in mogano ‘900
Coppia di poltrone, tavolino, biposto comodo e davvero raro
Ideale per chi ama i dettagli di stile e cool
Cm 103 x cm 55 p x cm ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair by H.P. Berlage, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair.
Design attributed to H.P. Berlage.
Solid oak frame with stylish carved elements.
Re-upholstered with brown faux ...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Garouste & Bonetti style , Wrought Iron Chair
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of Garouste & Bonetti , wrought iron chair.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Modern Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of Mid-Century Modern style armchairs combine quality craftsmanship with a unique and eye-catching design. Perfect for a home office, library, or sitting room, these chairs ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Otto Wagner Chair for Thonet, 1900s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Čelinac, BA
Thonet chair by Otto Wagner made in Austria 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Simple Bridge Armchairs in Skai by Jean Nouvel, 1991
By Jean Nouvel
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Simple Bridge armchairs in skai by Jean Nouvel, 1991
When it comes to design, what we might expect from sculptors is actually more likely to come from architects. For what...
Category
1990s French Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Elm Smokers Captains Armchair.
This Edwardian solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous pati...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Chinese Chairs in Mahogany for Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Chinese chairs in mahogany. Loose seat cushions upholstered with leather, fitted with buttons. Executed by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Versace Cappelletti Cantu Armchairs
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional Versace Cappelletti Cantu armchairs. Made in Italy, circa 1990s.
Dimensions:
41"H x 23.25"W x 26"D
Seat height 18.5".
Category
1990s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giorgetti New Gallery Armchair with Ottoman by Umberto Asnago
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A New Gallery armchair in very good condition. The fabric of the armchair, as well as the ottoman, is in almost new condition. The wooden elements, in a honey-colored tone, show mini...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Carlo Mo Pair of Seating Mod. Chip in Wood for Tecno, 90s
Located in Turin, Turin
Famous sculptor, Carlo Mo was born in Piovene Rocchette in 1923. He then studies in Genova, and then in Pavia at the Univeristy. After the Second World War he travelled to Africa. In...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, Bentwood Armchair Model 725 B/F
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice example of this rare and desirable chair, in the original dark stained beech, with corner balls enforcements under the seat. Upholstered in a Secessionist style fabric.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Scottish Oak Bobbin Turned Carver Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique circa 1900 Scottish bobbin turned carver armchairs with new Oxblood heritage leather seats
A very good looking and w...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Large Heavily Carved Figural Victorian Walnut Throne Chair with Putti Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This antique carved throne chair...
Category
Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret; Charlotte Perriand; 1928; LC3; Armchair; France; Italy; Cassina; Bauhaus; Modernism;
LC3 single armchair for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The chair is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 armchair has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look. The thick Italian black leather adds a touch of luxury to the design and offers superior durability, while the combination of foam and goose down in the side and seat cushions provides a comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 armchair is the perfect place to relax after a long day. The chair's design is both functional and stylish, making it an ideal addition to any modern living space.
In excellent condition and signed by its designers, the LC3 armchair is a collector's item that is sure to be treasured for years to come. Whether you are looking to add a touch of sophistication to your home or simply enjoy the ultimate in comfort, the LC3 single armchair by Le Corbusier for...
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Eight Vienna Secession Armchairs by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of eight Vienna Secession Model 715F armchairs.
Design by Gustav Siegel for Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Striking Austrian design from the 1900s.
Lacquered solid beech bentwoo...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli Set of 2 Leather "Mis B2 RVS" Armchairs for Pierantonio Bonacina
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period beautiful set of 2 dinning/armchairs chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and are manufactured by Bonacin, 1990 period Italy.
Timeless Italian quality design.
...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Nouveau Armchair 'Model Stössler', Design by Adolf Loos, Vienna, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos (1870 - 1933) designed the chair model shown here in 1899 based on an English model as part of his earliest work as an interior designer for the dining room in Eugen Stössler's apartment in Vienna. The omission of the front supports of the armrests and the backwards curved legs lend the early chair a touch of elegance. Instead of the turned legs of the English model, Loos used smooth round wood with brass feet to protect the carpet. So these ankle cuffs fulfill a practical purpose and at the same time have a decorative effect. They thus correspond to Loos' demand for a 'unity of form and function'.
Beautifully shaped furniture made by hand in high quality, solid walnut and veneered, shellac hand-polished, upholstered seat and covered with leather, brass nails and brass shoes.
Execution: Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Vienna, circa 1900
Model number 6865
The model was produced by the company F. O. Schmidt and was also in their offer at the time. This explains why this chair model, specially designed by Loos for one of his interiors, can also be found on the art market.
Measures:
Total height: 82.0 cm / 32.28 in
Seat height: 47.0 cm / 18.50 in
Width: 57.0 cm / 22.44 in
Depth: 50.0 cm / 19.68 in
Bibliography:
- The dining room in the Stössler apartment was published in 1900 in the Viennese arts and crafts...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique Ci 1900 Victorian Club Armchair American Flag Stars & Stripes Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, hand made in England Victorian club armchair upholstered with an American flag, Stars & Stripes upholstery...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Blue Elegant Armchairs, France, Around 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of armchairs produced in France, in around 1900.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery to blue pleasant in touch velvet. Excellent ...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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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