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Crate Chair, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, Made by Cassina 1970s
Crate Chair, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, Made by Cassina 1970s

Crate Chair, Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, Made by Cassina 1970s

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Hellouw, NL

Nice Gerrit Rietveld 'Crate' chair. This chair was designed by Rietveld in 1934 and made by Cassina in the 1970s. This chair is made out of ash wood and has a colorless lacquer. 'Gerrit Rietveld designed the 'crate' series of furniture built from standardized pine boards – cheap material for packing crates – which were soon well-known as ‘crate furniture’. 'From 1935 on the progressive designs appeared at Metz & Co, where furniture by Rietveld had already been sold since 1930. The crate desk...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Striking mid-century peacock rattan lounge chair, also known as an Emmanuelle chair, attributed to Italy. Crafted in handwoven rattan and wicker, the chair features a dramatic high ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Argelato, BO

Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt
Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt

Post Modern Memphis Style Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in New York, NY

Pure 1980's Postmodern, memphis influence lounge, arm chair. Gutsy tapered legs support the dramatic upholstered seat. Structurally sound and sturdy, unfortunately, the fabric shows ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s, Danish easy chair, original very good condition, furniture velour.
1970s, Danish easy chair, original very good condition, furniture velour.

1970s, Danish easy chair, original very good condition, furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish easy chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original dark red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufac...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels
Set of Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels

Set of Six English Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Carved Floral Roundels

Located in London, GB

A good quality sound and sturdy set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with carved floral roundels to the headrests. Armchair measures Height 46 Inches. Depth 23 Inches....

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Walnut & Black Armchairs
Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Walnut & Black Armchairs

Professionally Restored Norman Cherner Plycraft Pretzel Walnut & Black Armchairs

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pioneer both in molded plywood and prefab housing, Norman Cherner studied and taught at the Columbia University Fine Arts Department and was an instructor at the Museum of Modern A...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Plywood, Faux Leather

Modernist Classsic Design: LC2 Armchair, Le Corbusier by Cassina, 2000s
Modernist Classsic Design: LC2 Armchair, Le Corbusier by Cassina, 2000s

Modernist Classsic Design: LC2 Armchair, Le Corbusier by Cassina, 2000s

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Renens, CH

Probably the most well-known piece by the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) are the LC2 armchairs and 2 or 3-seater sofas. Le Corbusier hardly needs an ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu
Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu

Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary set of four French art deco chairs crafted from radiant mahogany after Jules Leleu. The chairs feature a large flared back with a contoured rest that is upholstered wit...

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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Original buffalo leather. Excellent condition.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair
1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair

1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This “First Chair” postmodern armchair, produced in Italy during the 1980s, is an iconic design associated with Memphis Milano. Characterized by its bold geometry and graphic composi...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lovely Pair Of Black Lacquered And Gilt Upholstered Open Armchairs
Lovely Pair Of Black Lacquered And Gilt Upholstered Open Armchairs

Lovely Pair Of Black Lacquered And Gilt Upholstered Open Armchairs

Located in Crawley, GB

delight to offer for sale this stunning pair of black lacquered and gilt antique style upholstered open armchair with carved swans and raised upon sabre front legs with carved scroll...

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Mid-20th Century British Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Halabala, 1930s
Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Halabala, 1930s

Set of Two Art Deco Armchairs Attributed to Halabala, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Praha, CZ

Solid armchairs by UP Zavody made in 1930s. Heavy and sturdy construction. Very well preserved fabric, only minor sun fading on one chair. Inner filling is soft after one hundred yea...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin by Carl Malmsten
Pair of Scandinavian armchairs 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin by Carl Malmsten

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eindhoven, NL

A stunning pair of armchairs by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten. These iconic chairs provides great comfort and are of enduring quality. Back tufted by buttons, elegant...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of 1970s Chrome Cantilever Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Pair of 1970s Chrome Cantilever Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered

Pair of 1970s Chrome Cantilever Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 1970s chrome cantilever club chairs, newly upholstered, with bright polished chrome frames supporting floating upholstered seats. Very co...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, carved oak wood.
1950s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, carved oak wood.

1950s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish armchair. Green furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, n...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique style folding chair
Antique style folding chair

Antique style folding chair

$784Sale Price|53% Off

Antique style folding chair

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Antique style folding chair

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19th Century European Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair
Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair

By Judy Kensley McKie, Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This spectacular hand carved teak lioness club chair is front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that more closely resembles rosewood or Brazilian Jacaranda however is crafted from teak. Gorgeous details in every square inch, consider using at the ends of a long dining table, in a living room or den, next to a fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and mystique and for designers with clients who love animals, this is the perfect touch of Organic Modern to add to any room. For interior designers who want the Pedro Friedeburg "Hand Foot Chair" or an anthropomorphic piece from Judy Kensley McKie but do not have the client budget for it, this can serve similar amounts of whimsy and delight into a room. Fabricated from solid teak, this figural arm (and tail!) lounge chair...

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20th Century Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, and they date from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstan...

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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Birch

Pair of French Modernist Outdoor Oak Chairs, French, 1950s
Pair of French Modernist Outdoor Oak Chairs, French, 1950s

Pair of French Modernist Outdoor Oak Chairs, French, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A pair of adjustable oak outdoor of garden chairs in the French modernist style of the 1950's. The reed seated chairs can be adjusted in three comfortable positions; upright, relaxed...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Reed, Oak

Niels Moller Model 56 Teak & Papercord Teak Armchair For J.L Mollers Mobelfabrik
Niels Moller Model 56 Teak & Papercord Teak Armchair For J.L Mollers Mobelfabrik

Niels Moller Model 56 Teak & Papercord Teak Armchair For J.L Mollers Mobelfabrik

By Neils O. Möller

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A very handsome and finely crafted chair designed in the early 50’s by Niels Moller. Offered in outstanding condition. The frame is near enough perfect with almost no wear with a pr...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel

Located in Odense, DK

Important and rare pair of wingback armchairs designed by Eva Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in White "Savak" Wool. Eva Koppel was, along with Nanna Ditzel, one of the most prominent female designers in the Danish Modern movement in the mid 20th century. In the late 1930s she studied under Alvar Aalto and together with her husband Niels Koppel she was responsible for several famous buildings in Copenhagen. Among other important buildings in Denmark, architect couple Eva and Nils Koppel designed the famous Langelinie restaurant in Copenhagen. In 1955, Eva Koppel was awarded the Eckersberg Medal. From 1951 to 1973, she was vice-chairman of...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri

By Arflex, Cini Boeri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rive Droite Swivel Armchair by Patrick Norguet for Cappellini
Rive Droite Swivel Armchair by Patrick Norguet for Cappellini

Rive Droite Swivel Armchair by Patrick Norguet for Cappellini

By Patrick Norguet, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available in a series of fabrics and leathers from the collection, the Rive Droite armchair by Patrick Norguet is supported by a structure in polyurethane foam with a metal insert, c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Stainless Steel

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

Velvet, Synthetic, Polyester, Wood, Leather, Fabric

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chairs, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rope, Pine

Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.
Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.

Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Matched pair of Early 1950's Charles & Ray Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color... Wonderful crimson / pink shell.. Exposed fibers,, Early iron steel "H" base.....

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Steel and Brass Armchairs Signed Orlandi, 1970s
Pair of Italian Steel and Brass Armchairs Signed Orlandi, 1970s

Pair of Italian Steel and Brass Armchairs Signed Orlandi, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of Italian steel and brass armchairs with dark velvet seats. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid cast brass made by Orlandi . Each chair has been masterfully we...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs Early 19Th. Century.
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs Early 19Th. Century.

Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs Early 19Th. Century.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th Century, Louis XV style, "Cabriolet" armchairs recently painted in a Off-white ceruse finish and waxed. This pair has been restored to their original beauty. They are u...

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1840s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s
Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s

Rare Armchair, Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s

By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Hiort Tuote Puunveisto

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Armchair, design Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, manufactured by Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with model Orsetto quality fabric by Lauritzons. Good vi...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

18th-Century Belgian Baroque Armchair in Wood and Leather, Louis XIV Period
18th-Century Belgian Baroque Armchair in Wood and Leather, Louis XIV Period

18th-Century Belgian Baroque Armchair in Wood and Leather, Louis XIV Period

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 18th century / armchair / wood / Baroque / Louis XIV A distinguished 18th-century Belgian Baroque armchair, crafted during the Louis XIV period, showcasing the bold sculp...

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18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Armchairs

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Wood

Brazilian Modern Wood Slat & Metal Frame Armchair and Pink Velvet, Pallar, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Wood Slat & Metal Frame Armchair and Pink Velvet, Pallar, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Wood Slat & Metal Frame Armchair and Pink Velvet, Pallar, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Once mistakenly attributed to Martin Eisler’s iconic Costela Chair (1953), this Slatted Lounge Chair was in fact created by Móveis Pailar, a São Paulo–based manufacturer active from ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Club Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Club Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Macassar Club Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic near pair of French Art Deco period armchairs featuring a unique architectural open design with "U" form front arm supports and wide flat arms. The design is heightened wit...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Macassar, Wood

Set of 2 21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar
Set of 2 21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar

Set of 2 21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

The surrealist movement changed the way art was defined. Known as the most influential movement in the twentieth century, the surrealists focus on the unconscious as a means to unloc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Boho Chic Rattan Barrel Chair with Custom Outdoor Cushion 1970's
Mid-Century Boho Chic Rattan Barrel Chair with Custom Outdoor Cushion 1970's

Mid-Century Boho Chic Rattan Barrel Chair with Custom Outdoor Cushion 1970's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A beautiful vintage rattan barrel chair in very good condition, perfect for adding texture and warmth to a modern interior, sunroom, or covered terrace. Originating from the early ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of French Walnut Régence Style Upholstered Armchairs, circa 1820
Pair of French Walnut Régence Style Upholstered Armchairs, circa 1820

Pair of French Walnut Régence Style Upholstered Armchairs, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of French Régence style 19th century high slanted back "fauteuils à la Reine" are upholstered in a new smooth muslin that contrasts nicely with the warmth of the walnut woo...

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Early 19th Century French Régence Antique Armchairs

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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Mahogany Armchair with an Art Nouveau Style Back

By Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo, Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. A superior quality mahogany armchair in the style of Arthur Heygate MacMurdo with a wonderful Art Nouveau style back and fine Queen Anne style legs.

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 60's Armchair in Teak Wood and Fabric Danish Design
Vintage 60's Armchair in Teak Wood and Fabric Danish Design

Vintage 60's Armchair in Teak Wood and Fabric Danish Design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Armchair with structure in Teak and beech wood, covering in gray fabric, Danish design, 60s. CONDITION: In excellent condition, the seat and back have been reupholstered. DIMEN...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of French Regence Style Armchairs in carved Walnut, 19th Century
Pair of French Regence Style Armchairs in carved Walnut, 19th Century

Pair of French Regence Style Armchairs in carved Walnut, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large-scale 19th century French Régence style armchairs crafted in walnut, with finely carved acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage, pierced floral decoration, shaped aprons, and gracef...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti Pair of Rattan Armchairs "Biancamano," Italy 1950s
Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti Pair of Rattan Armchairs "Biancamano," Italy 1950s

Lio Carminati & Gio Ponti Pair of Rattan Armchairs "Biancamano," Italy 1950s

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Naples, IT

Biancamano armchairs designed by Gio Ponti and Lio Carminati in 1950. The name comes from the Italian liner, launched in 1925, the Conte Biancamano, which made its maiden voyage on t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Armchairs in the Style of Poul Henningsen
Armchairs in the Style of Poul Henningsen

Armchairs in the Style of Poul Henningsen

By Antonín Šuman, Poul Henningsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Very elegant and minimalistic designed in the style of Poul Henningsen. Beech bentwood armchairs made in the 1970s by TON. (Formerly Thonet factory in Bystrice pod Hostinem in Czech ...

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1970s Czech Minimalist Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s The design of this pair of lounge chairs is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant ...

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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Jacques Charpentier Leather & Stainless Steel Armchairs, France 1970's
Jacques Charpentier Leather & Stainless Steel Armchairs, France 1970's

Jacques Charpentier Leather & Stainless Steel Armchairs, France 1970's

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of Jacques Charpentier armchairs in original leather preserved by MHG Studio, Interiors have been replaced and they are ready to use. On stainless steel bases with origin...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

MP-81 Armchair by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
MP-81 Armchair by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

MP-81 Armchair by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

By Percival Lafer, Lafer

Located in VENLO, NL

Rare MP-81 lounge chair by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, designed in the 1970s, an iconic example of Brazilian mid-century modern design. This sculptural chair combines a solid jatoba...

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Jatoba

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Gubi Daumiller Dining Armchair in Black Pine by Rainer Daumiller
Gubi Daumiller Dining Armchair in Black Pine by Rainer Daumiller

Gubi Daumiller Dining Armchair in Black Pine by Rainer Daumiller

By Rainer Daumiller, Gubi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller Armchair’s straightforward materiality and robust composition pay tribute to Rainer Daumiller’s lif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass Armchair
Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass Armchair

Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass Armchair

$1,740Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass Armchair

Located in Basel, BS

This one-of-a-kind chair is made of transparent acrylic glass and dates back to the 1970s. It was acquired from a Swiss Villa, and it was located in the pool house. The chair featur...

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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

$826Sale Price / set|20% Off

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition - cleaning.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pier Luigi Colli Armchair, Mustard Velvet, Italy, 1940
Pier Luigi Colli Armchair, Mustard Velvet, Italy, 1940

Pier Luigi Colli Armchair, Mustard Velvet, Italy, 1940

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Pierluigi Colli armchair for Colli, wood and velvet, Italy, 1940 This armchair shows an angular, architectural profile built in solid wood, with straight tapered legs that meet the ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair mod. 807 Distex

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, 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.

Questions About Armchairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    A one-person couch is typically called an armchair. 

    The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

    Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.

    Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.