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Armchairs For Sale
Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy in 1954. The model was numbered 803 and is one of the most iconic and recognizable Ponti designs produced ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Bridge Armchair LC/PJ-SI-41-A by Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
This LC/PJ-SI-41-A armchair, also known as the Advocate and Press Chair, was designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s for the High Court of Chandigarh, Sector 1. Or...
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Pair of Minton-Spidell Velvet Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Minton-Spidell Velvet Armchairs
29 x 38 x 34
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Chinese Lacquered Roundback Chair, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Prior to the 10th century, Chinese society eschewed raised seats in favor of mats. The rising popularity of chairs and other forms of elevated seating led craftsmen to adapt traditio...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome
Located in Almelo, NL
Mies van der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Leather and Chrome.
This set of four Mies van der Rohe Brno armchairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with original leathe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bubble Chair Abstract China Design 2000's
Located in Taranto, IT
Bubble Chair Abstract China Design 2000's.
Very rare and wonderful inflatable chair in an Abstract key from 2004.
Measurements :
Height 60 cm
Width 90 cm
Depth 80cm
The i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern armchairs, in the manner of Guglielmo Ulrich, newly upholstered in a rust / burnt orange pure Mohair fabric. Quality handmade beech frames, traditional hand ...
Category
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of light lime green velvet armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a Polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Ar...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mw02 "Pop" limited edition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
POP – A 70s Design Icon
The POP armchair is a limited edition piece with only 10 units available, blending bold retro design with cutting-edge modernity. Designed by Olivier Santini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
"MT1" Sculptural Monobloc Armchair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT1" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc armchair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored insi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
"LC1" leather armchair, Le Corbusier, Cassina, 1960s.
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare "LC1" armchair, first Cassina edition No. 253, designed between 1964 and 1965. Originally created by the iconic trio Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
18C English Chippendale Shepherds Crook Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning and original 18C english chippendale shepherds crook armchair.
Made in England circa 1780-1800 of walnut, this ‘period’ chair is simply Gorgeous in it’s Originality!
It is still covered in it’s original needlepoint/tapestry upholstery with neo-classical elements of a Greek or Roman Goddess sitting holding a staff on the back splat and floral motiff’s elsewhere.
What makes this piece Truly Original is the fact that the needlepoint appears to have been signed by the original owner/maker of the tapestry and it appears to be the family name of “Tancret”.
The arm rests have the most glorious ‘shepherd’s crook’ twists and turns.
The central base section has what appears to be heavily carved Prince of Wales Plumes, signifying the Regency Era.
The knees of the 2 front legs have the most amazingly carved acanthus relief decoration and the 2 front legs end in the best example of ball and claw feet you are ever likely to see.
The back legs also have some interesting detail as the feet are platformed or hooved.
Overall, the piece is in great condition for it’s age and use. There are no major tears or holes in the original tapestry. There is some discoloration but that is to be expected with a piece this old.
There is a very small piece of the central front medallion (bottom left as you look) missing, but it is not noticeable and does not detract from the piece.
One small stain on the back.
Gorgeous natural patina to the wood.
Provenance: From a Wealthy Estate in Kentucky/Tennessee
Condition: Very good. See full description.
Dimensions: 44? tall, 28? wide and 27? deep
Seat height of 18.5? with seat depth of 17.5? and interior seat width of 22.5?
Armrests are 26.25? Tall
The vast movement of people that followed the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought the Tancret family name to the British Isles. Tancret comes from the ancient Norman given name Tancred. The Tanksley variant is indeed rare. However, this name traces its origin to Roger Tankerlayman who was listed in Yorkshire in 1387.
Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants...
Category
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Georgian Barrel Back Linen and Burlap Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Georgian-style barrel back linen and burlap wingchair with deconstructed back and sides. The interior of this chair is tufted in traditional ivory linen. It has a unique exposed wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Fur Wingback Armchair in White Mélange Synthetic Fur
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cozy and comfortable bucket seat, a reassuring form with absolutely contemporary details; these are the main features of the Guelfo collection designed by Lapo Ciatti.
Guelfo wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of bouclettes fabric armchairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of armchairs upholstered with a green bouclette fabric.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2024.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Light Walnut, Herman Miller, 2007
Located in Lejre, DK
The Charles Eames Lounge Chair in brown leather and light walnut, produced by Herman Miller. Designed in 1958 and brought to life in 2007, this iconic piece of furniture represents t...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Selig
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used in the 1930s, when modern Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. It was at its height in ...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
3-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" 3-seater sofas / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This example features green-grey velvet with colored pattern. While the fabric holds strong, re-covering in new fabric is recommended. Head / backrests are adjustable for a cheeky look that never fails to turn heads in the living room. They are also extremely comfortable. The height of the sofa with fully extended headrest is 40 in (100 cm) and 30 in (71 cm) when fully compressed.
It has been professionally laundered and is clean, however, the fabric remains discolored. Structurally sound in every respect and an excellent candidates for re-covering according to decorator's desire.
While origin stories behind the world’s timeless designs vary widely, the story of the Maralunga sofa is one of the best in design lore: As legend has it, when Cassina founder Cesare Cassina first saw the prototype for the piece in the mid-1970s by Italian furniture designer Vico Magistretti (1920–2006), he was so disgusted by it that he punched it, breaking the back of the sofa, which crumbled over itself . . . into the shape the piece would eventually take. (“Right, great, it looks perfect to me like that,” Magistretti allegedly responded.)
Whether it was his accidental adjustment or further consideration of the design, Cassina clearly came around: His company debuted Magistretti’s design in 1973. The Maralunga is characterized by what looks like a slumped backrest but is really an adjustable-height headrest, moved by way of a bicycle chain...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Postmodern Plywood Puzzle Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Postmodern puzzle chair in plywood. Breaks down to flat-pack for easy shippinh. Measures: 29” x 29” x 33” when set up.
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of early 20th century leather lounge armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 20th century leather lounge armchairs circa 1920.
Very comfortable pair of 1920's leather button back armchairs. Over stuffed roll top arms, with seperate seat cushion. Each...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
McGuire, Rattan And Bamboo Set of 4 Armchairs With Orange Cushions
By McGuire
Located in IT
Set of 4 armchairs with bamboo frame and orange silk cushions.
The armchairs are all signed Mc Guire, have rattan backs with a very contemporary Viennese weave detail, and have bee...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus.
A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery and large flat extended arms, ideal for a mug ...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Big Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Extremely comfortable and cosy Artifort big mushroom chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60's. This lovely chair is covered with the original Kvadrat ...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Chrome Round Tubular Armchair by Royal Metal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made by royal metal manufacturing, this elegant modernist tubular armchair set features two heavily made chromed round tubular frames with or...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique style folding chair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Antique style folding chair
Category
19th Century European Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Customizable Wittmann Merwyn Swivel Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
With Merwyn, Sebastian Herkner completed Wittmann´s task in perfection: Objective was to combine high seating comfort with an optical lightness, as well as to invoke Wittmann´s uniqu...
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Black Aniline Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in black aniline leather.
Made of solid oiled mahogany.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Marzio Cecchi Armchairs, circa 1968, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of Marzio Cecchi armchairs, made in 1968 in Italy. Original leather in vintage condition. The seat has a stylish design, which consists of cylindrical shaped cushio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Frank Gehry, "Skinny Beaver" Lounge Chair, laminated cardboard, USA, 1987
By Frank Gehry
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated cardboard and plywood "Skinny Beaver" lounge chair, designed by Frank Gehry, produced by New City Editions, Venice, California, USA 1987.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Paper
Set of Six Classic Chairs by Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of six (6) Hans Wegner JH-501 classic chairs. Teak and cane. Restored and recaned.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Italian Baroque Period 17th Century Walnut Armchair with Carved X-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque period walnut armchair from the 17th century, with slanted back, large scrolling arms, turned legs and carved X-Form cross-stretcher. This Italian Baroque period w...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome and Leather Savonarola Director's Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight beautiful 1980s Italian chrome gold and red leather Savonarola director's chair in perfect conditions, with very minor fading and great timeless patina.
Very comfortable...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
1970s 2-Seater Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian "Maralunga" two-seater sofa / armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
This sofa features the original knitted wool upholstery in ivory. Head /...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century Armchair Attributed to Horrix with Victor & Rolf Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Armchair hand carved and ebonised is made in walnut. The frame with details refined inlay patterns in nut wood and boxwood is attributed to Matthijs Horrix, The Hague 1870-1875. The ...
Category
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Walnut
Midcentury Scandinavian Bruksbo Safari Chairs
By Bruksbo
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of very rare safari chairs by Brukso / Stranda, Norway.
These chairs are not only a pleasure for the eye, but also very comfortable. They are uphol...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut, Oak, Ebony, Linen, Jacquard, Bouclé, Velvet, Alpaca, Wood
Charles Bevan Marsh Jones & Cribb, Gothic Revival New Registered Reclining Chair
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A 'New Registered Reclining Chair'.
A Gothic Revival reclining upholstered arm chair, with pegged oak frame and original casters.
The brass mechanism is in great shape still works effortlessly.
Measures: Height 40 inches, width 26 inches, depth fully retracted 30", fully extended depth is 45".
Marsh and Jones began making furniture around 1850, originally known as “Marsh and Jones: Medieval Cabinet Makers” of Leeds", becoming Marsh Jones and Cribb in 1867 and exhibited at the Paris Exposition in 1878. They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair'. Bevan designed the furniture and interiors for the son of Sir Titus Salt an enormous commission for his marital home Saltaire.
Another leading architect and interior designer Bruce J Talbert...
Category
Early 1900s English Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs
USA, Circa 1980s
A sleek and stunning pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, These chairs are a fine examples to Baughman'...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969,
Polyuretane structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition.
A true icon of sty...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a soft, brown/grey premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Cassina labels to the underneath. Price...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, collectable circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armch...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Walnut Lounge Chairs by Edmond J. Spence, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of lounge chairs by Edmond J. Spence for Urban-Aire Group, c. 1950s, meticulously restored by Stamford Modern. Showcasing clean lines, gentle curves, and a sophistica...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light gray velvet, finished with a dark gray piping in the same fabric, t...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique English Oak Commode Chair 18th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This commode chair was made in the 18th century in England. It remains in a very good condition with a nice warm color and patina.
Category
18th Century European Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Brown Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed wing armchair of generous proportions, the arched top above deep buttoned back, upholstered arms and seat in brown leather, raised up on square supports united by H s...
Category
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS 57 Armchair in Teak Upholstery by Franz Romero
By De Sede, Franz Romero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bugatti Type 57, an icon of Art Deco design, inspired Franz Romero when he designed the DS-57 armchair for De Sede. The designer not only managed t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk
Please note that th...
Category
18th Century French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s
An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s....
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Set of Vintage Italian Postmodern Cantilevered Canasta Armchairs, 1980s
By Heron Parigi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare cantilever chairs from Italy based on a design by Heron Parigi from the late 80s.
A postmodern design in the formal language of the 80s and early 90s. The seat is made of a sol...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Jacobean Revival Carvedornate Throne Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Carved oak throne high back chair with carved backrest. Each armrest has a carved lion head. The seat and back is upholstered in beautiful original red material and filled with horse...
Category
1850s British Jacobean Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Leather Lounge Chairs by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful Danish leather lounge chairs 'Model BEO' by Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen, 1970 with dark stained beech wood frame, upholstered in brown leather and the back in nubuck leather, ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Giuseppe Pagano (Attr.), Rope and bentwood Armchair, Italy 1940s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare armchair with footrest in cured wood and rope, made in Italy in the 1940s and attributable to the famous Italian architect and designer Giuseppe Pagano Pogatsching.
The rope ha...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Paul Laszlo Chairs from the Brentwood Country Club, circa 1954
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A favorite of Paul Laszlo, these chairs were featured in design projects for the Brentwood Country Club (see photo), Mr. Laszlo's personal residence, and the Fausto M. Ricci family. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage Model 49 Teak and Black Leather Side Chair by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK & BLACK LEATHER MODEL OD-49 SIDE CHAIR
By Erik Buch for O.D. Møbler Denmark, circa 1980s
Item # 202XHQ13L
An iconic chair to the period, Erik Buch's "Model 49" ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Georgian Armchair Green Leather Seat, English Hepplewhite circa 1785
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality English armchair from the George III, Hepplewhite period, made circa 1785.
The hardwood, possibly red walnut, frame has a camel back with a well carved centra...
Category
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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.