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Armchairs For Sale
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Set of Six Model 3238 'Spanish' Dining Chairs Designed by Borge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six model 3238 ‘Spanish’ dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik,
Denmark, 1950s.
Oak and leather.
The set contain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture.
STUREHOV, This fine Gustavian style armchair is inspired by a remarkable Gustavian period square back armchair from our own collection. With fine carvings thru out the entire chair. Originally designed and made by Stockholm chair master Melchior Lundberg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Rare 'Bridge Marius' Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Bridge Marius' armchairs, oak, fabric 'Suzon' Crème by Pierre Frey, France, 1960s
The Bridge Marius armchairs, crafted by the design...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Toothpick Chair
By Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional and tapered mortice and tenon have been rebranded many times. We continue this evolution, converging to a sharp a point, becoming a piece of domestic hostile design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair 'Elda' in Brown Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, red leather, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. Thi...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Leather and teak armchair, Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort, Denmark, 1960's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Arne Wahl Iversen, famous designer and cabinetmaker from the golden period of Danish design, notably collaborated with a certain Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA, in his early days be...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau Pair of 'Movie' Armchairs in Saddle Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Marenco for Poltrona Frau, armchairs model 'Movie', metal, leather, Italy, 1984
Italian furniture designer Mario Marenco drew inspiration from cinema seats, hence the name ‘Mo...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Large Oak & Bouclé Armchair by Guillerme & Chambron, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Large Oak Gentleman chair with a foldable drink tray, elegant construction, and joinery.
The chair has since been reupholstered, new photos coming soon.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Large Oak & Wool Guillerme & Chambron Armchairs, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchairs with swiveling drink trays on either side, Ideal lounge chairs for parties. The chairs have been reupholstered, new photos coming soon.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Adam" Armchairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there is a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This is especially true for Denmark, and this beautiful high-back chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Danish master cabinetmakers.
“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the mid-20th century. Danish designers were often trained architects themselves, resulting in masterful structures as seen in this high-back chair’s frame. The gentle but crisp angles created from the stained beech are the main decorative elements, especially on the exposed arms that extend to form the front legs effortlessly. However, it is the partially upholstered arms that and robust back that set this model apart. The upholstery engages with the frame uniquely, accentuating the outlines and the beautiful stained beech as well. From the lightly curved “ears” to the lightly reclined back and the tapered legs, the design showcases the best characteristics of Mid-Century Modern design. In service of the “form follows function” ideal of the era, the design is completed by a thick seat cushion that overreach the seat, thus aiding the ultimate lounging experience. The beechwood’s smoothness paired with the soft upholstery’s rich colour and texture creates an elegant, stylish aesthetic.
Looking at this chair, it becomes easy to understand the reason behind the major rise in popularity that Mid-Century Modern has been experiencing for decades now. The natural and unfading beauty of the wooden frames and the quality fabrics help to enhance the genius of the structure. With an outstanding design and craftsmanship, this Danish cabinetmaker chair...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Empire Style Carved Giltwood Tub Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Pair of Empire Style Carved Giltwood Tub Chairs with Green Velvet Upholstery. The Lion Monopedia side supports feature finely carved detail and a realistic pose.
These...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Northern European Neoclassical Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th mahogany neoclassical armchair, possibly designed by Carl Freidrich Schinkel, the crest rail with carved griffin, the arms having carved and faux patinated bronze eag...
Category
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, model 71, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the ge...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs with Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and beech, Italy, 1950s
A sensuous pair of armchairs that features a sculptural back with short armrests and a round seat. The tapered wooden legs give the chairs a more airy touch and support the floating seating...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of eight armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
These dining chairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple beautiful features. The ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
Italian dining chairs that have a strong resemblance to Augusto Savinis 'Pamplona' chair (1965) and Afra & Tobia Scarpa's...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual and rare mahogany swivel reading chair with a show wood back rail upholstered on the front side to allow for use to both sit in to use as a desk chair as well as to stradd...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Grotto Giltwood Venetian Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
Venetian Grotto, giltwood and polychrome shell back, seahorse sides and dolphin armrest in giltwood and polychrome painted legs,
Category
1850s Italian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Italian Lounge Chairs in Oak and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, Italy, 1960s
This sculptural wingback chair of the 1960s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair features curved,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the desig...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Mantilla
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Rubber
Art Deco Smoker Armchairs in Light Blue Velour, The Netherlands ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the heart of Dutch design innovation during the 1930s emerged these exquisite embodiments of the fusion between Dutch modernism and the opulent Art Deco style. These angular armch...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, armchair model BO-59 ‘Westermanns Kaminstol’, teak, fabric, Denmark, design circa 1946, production 1950s
Static armchair designed by Danish designer Finn Juhl...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Augusto Savini for Pozzi 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs in Ash
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, dining chairs, model 'Pamplona', white lacquered ash, leatherette, Italy, 1965.
Architectural pair of 'Pamplona' armchairs in white lacquered ash and blac...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
A pair of cream bouclé easy chairs, anonymous, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of easy chairs, anonymous,
Denmark, 1940s.
Stained beech and upholstery.
H: 79 cm
W: 71 cm
D: 72 cm
SH: 41 cm
AH: 66 cm
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
‘Bullhorn’ Armchair in Ash and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
‘Bullhorn’ dining chair, ash, leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s
This dining chair from Dutch origin owes its name to the armrests that are based on the shape of a bull horn. The w...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone
England circa 1910
Newly upholstered in James Malone 100% linen on antique frame with fluted legs and arm supports.
Measures...
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs, model 'RH-304', leather and steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950.
This cantilevered pair of tufted chairs...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe Armchair in Wood and Woven Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe, lounge chair, beech, straw, Chiavari, Italy, design 1930s, production afterwards
Italian painter and furniture designer Emanuele Rambaldi (1903-1968) ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
This characteristic lounge chair was designed by the Swedish architect ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A George IV Walnut and Suede Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular slanted back upholstered with tufted suede with nailhead trim, issuing padded armrests terminating in scrolls; the suede overupholstered seat over a deep seat rail; r...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Catilina" Mohair Armchairs by Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Catilina chairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Mohair cover supported by a chrome frame.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchairs by Miles & Edwards in Embroidered Linen, England circa 1835
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchairs by Miles & Edwards in Pierre Frey Embroidered Linen
England circa 1835
Newly upholstered in embroidered linen blend by Pierre Frey.
24.5"w x 27”d x 42.5”h x 15”seat
Category
19th Century English Antique Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair Of Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of two mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an elegant...
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Extraordinary easy chairs in white Tibetan lambswool upholstery. This design...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Recliner, France, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Tinted wood structure with a reclining mechanism in brass, three possible positions.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Dining Chair in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding geometric Italian dining chair. This chair combines a sculptural design that is simple, but very strong in...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten is one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers. Many of his furniture are considered modern design classics. His present 'Stugan' (Cottage or Cabin in Swedish) armc...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid-Repos', oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Mid Repos' lounge chair in solid oak with t...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Puppy M in White by Eero Aarnio for Magis
By Magis, Eero Aarnio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by Eero Aarnio, master of Scandinavian design culture and innovator on the international scene ever since the sixties, Puppy is a little dog as imagined by the great designer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Yrjö Kukkapuro Karuselli Lounge Chair in Leather & Light Blue Metallic
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, glass fibre reinforced polyester, chrome-plated steel, leather, Finland, designed 1963-1965
Designed by Finnish artist Yrjö Kukka...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Richard Hersberger
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE PAIR OF CHROME AND LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIRS AND OTTOMANS
Richard Hersberger for Pace ca. 1970s unmarked
Item # 311GNP13S
...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Oak "Wishbone" Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of six oak and paper cord "Wishbone" chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
CH24 'Wishbone' chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and made in Denmark in 1965 by Carl Han...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Carlo De Carli for Cassina Lounge Chair Model 802 in Light Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Carlo De Carli for Cassina sculptural lounge chair or armchair in light blue velvet upholstery with stained wood legs. These armchairs are an iconic 1st edition Carlo De Carli design...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Regency Armchairs, England circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
Regency Armchairs
England circa 1830
Painted gilt armchairs with detailed carving, original upholstery.
24"w x 31”d x 35”h x 16”seat
Category
19th Century English Antique Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Geraldo de Barros Lounge Chair in Iron and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, armchair, fabric, iron, wood, Brazil, 1955
Crafted by the Brazilian modernist designer Geraldo de Barros, this lounge chair showcases the typical mat...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Roly Poly Armchair Flesh By Driade, Faye Toogood
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Wendell Castle, Armhair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Set with Connecting Table in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs with side table, oak, green fabric, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furniture,...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dining chairs model 'Villabianca', leather and wood, Italy, 1985
Designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, this armchair shows strong sha...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gino Russo Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
By Gino Russo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Russo, set of four dining chairs, oak, woven seagrass, United States. circa 1984
This set of armchairs is designed by the Italian American furniture designer Gino Russo. The fr...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
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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