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Armchairs For Sale
Set of Four Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs
Set of Four Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs

Set of Four Century Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Sarasota, FL

This set of four faux bamboo dining chairs by Century Furniture combines classic chinoiserie-inspired design with the brand’s signature craftsmanship and durability. Constructed in C...

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20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Tux Chair in Moon Melton Earth Fire Wool with Walnut Legs
Contemporary Tux Chair in Moon Melton Earth Fire Wool with Walnut Legs

Contemporary Tux Chair in Moon Melton Earth Fire Wool with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered in Moon Melton Earth Fire...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs attr Maurice Dufrêne, France 1920's. With carved floral pattern on front of the arms and under seat frame. The Pair needs total new upholstery. These ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Made in mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Bavarian Antler Armchair
Bavarian Antler Armchair

Bavarian Antler Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Rare late 19th century Bavarian deer antler armchair. Designed with large fallow deer antler-shaped backs under natural red deer antlers. Expertly crafted with interlocking antlers, ...

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19th Century German Antique Armchairs

Materials

Antler, Leather

20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Pair of Chairs mod. No. 729/2F
20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Pair of Chairs mod. No. 729/2F

20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Pair of Chairs mod. No. 729/2F

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his leadership in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement and for being one of the founders of the ...

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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Puppy XL in White by Eero Aarnio for Magis
Puppy XL in White by Eero Aarnio for Magis

Puppy XL in White by Eero Aarnio for Magis

By Eero Aarnio, Magis

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Laquer Finish
Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Laquer Finish

Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Laquer Finish

By Peter Glassford

Located in San Antonio, TX

Influences from Mexico, Japan and Stickley are rendered in solid wood using traditional tongue and groove joinery. This sculptural 3-legged contemporary armchair is comfortable because the high arms ergonomically support the body above a 14-high seat. First made by the designer in Laredo, Texas studio in 1994, they are now made to order in Guadalajara, Mexico as signed editions. These chairs are made from natural Parota wood and finished with several coats of matte lacquer and protected with final waxing. The finish will withstand covered outdoor conditions, avoiding direct sunlight and water. Parota trees or Huanaxactle, grow from central Mexico down through tropical Central America and are sustainably harvested by permit and the lumber is then kiln dried to 10%. Bio Peter Glassford...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Karl-Erik Ekselius armchairs, Sweden, 1960s

By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Teak frame and black leather cushions. Set of 3 chairs available. Listed price is for a pair.   

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s

Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler

Located in Utrecht, NL

The ‘Skrindan’ armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist. Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her u...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo
Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo

Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo

By Novo Rumo

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Brazilian Modern club chairs attributed to Novo Rumo, showcasing the refined architectural language that defined Brazilian design during the 1960s. Sculptural yet ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless ...

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1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 19th Century Walnut Framed Armchair
Late 19th Century Walnut Framed Armchair

Late 19th Century Walnut Framed Armchair

Located in Cheshire, GB

A charming late 19th century walnut framed armchair of generous proportions, retaining its elegant Victorian outline. The shaped back is deeply buttoned and gently curved for comfort...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This well-designed armchair shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, combined with outstanding craftsmanship, which ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Åby Möbelfabrik Pine and Iron Armchair, Sweden, 1930s
Åby Möbelfabrik Pine and Iron Armchair, Sweden, 1930s

Åby Möbelfabrik Pine and Iron Armchair, Sweden, 1930s

By Åby Möbler

Located in Hammarö, SE

This Swedish armchair was produced by Åby Möbelfabrik during the 1930s. Crafted in solid pine with blackened iron strapwork, the chair embodies the rustic yet sophisticated character...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy
Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy

Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, probably Italy

Located in New York, NY

Set of three armchairs and a matching pouf (32 x Ø40 cm) from the Art Deco period. The curved backrests are veneered in burl wood, expertly restored and hand-polished. The pieces hav...

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Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maralunga armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
Maralunga armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973

Maralunga armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Armchair designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973. Tubular steel frame structure, polyurethane, leather. Excellent condition, restored. The project won the Compasso d' Oro in ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

Located in Southampton, NY

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair A low comfortable reading chair made out of Mahogany and cane. Lovely carved details on arms, ba...

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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern French Riviera Cane Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Paris, IDF

This pair of bamboo armchairs from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera period is bursting with nostalgia. A light golden bamboo structure, cane seat, and the original printed cushi...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Mid Century Pink Glossy Velvet Armchair, Designed by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s.
Mid Century Pink Glossy Velvet Armchair, Designed by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s.

Mid Century Pink Glossy Velvet Armchair, Designed by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair model GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Frame is made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 a...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Danish Modern Viko Baumritter Style Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Danish Modern Viko Baumritter Style Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Danish Modern Viko Baumritter Style Walnut Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter

Located in Bainbridge, NY

American Mid Century Viko Baumritter attributed Wide Walnut Lounge Chairs. Featuring sturdy framework, angled spindle backs, sculpted solid Oak armrests and dowel legs. With upholste...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather, carved cabriole legs and slate blue and ivory check patterned fabric seat backs. Some s...

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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1970s, Danish armchair, original furniture wool fabric, solid oak wood.
1970s, Danish armchair, original furniture wool fabric, solid oak wood.

1970s, Danish armchair, original furniture wool fabric, solid oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair. Original furniture wool fabric, solid oak wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture m...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900.
A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900.

A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique armchairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Western Europe. Armchairs in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seat and backrest are covered with ne...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Bella Armchair
Bella Armchair

Bella Armchair

$1,800Sale Price / item|25% Off

Bella Armchair

Located in Hollywood, FL

The Bella Chair lives up to its Italian name, which translates to "beautiful." This stunning piece of furniture not only boasts intricate leather weaving, but it also offers remarkab...

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2010s Philippine International Style Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish teak wood armchair, original condition, green furniture fabric.
1970s, Danish teak wood armchair, original condition, green furniture fabric.

1970s, Danish teak wood armchair, original condition, green furniture fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish teak wood armchair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Original green furniture fabric. Solid teak wood, springs in the cushions. Manufactured by Dan...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Rotating Armchair, Drevotvar, 1980's
Mid-Century Rotating Armchair, Drevotvar, 1980's

Mid-Century Rotating Armchair, Drevotvar, 1980's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of fabric, metal, Leatherette The chair is missing cushions Has signs of use. Original condition.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Drum Large Armchair in Bielastico Color by Mac Stopa for Cappellini
Drum Large Armchair in Bielastico Color by Mac Stopa for Cappellini

Drum Large Armchair in Bielastico Color by Mac Stopa for Cappellini

By Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rock’n’ roll, baby! A tribute to the hexagonal drum pads from the 1980’s, the Drum armchair by Mac Stopa is an astonishing burst of energy. The sculptural de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood

Malatesta & Mason Walnut and Black Leather Italian Armchair, 1950s
Malatesta & Mason Walnut and Black Leather Italian Armchair, 1950s

Malatesta & Mason Walnut and Black Leather Italian Armchair, 1950s

By Malatesta and Mason

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible midcentury armchair in walnut and black leather. This fantastic piece was designed by Malatesta & Mason and produced in Italy during the first half of the 1950s. The a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Modern Handcrafted Armchair 80/20 by Vincent Vincent
Rare Modern Handcrafted Armchair 80/20 by Vincent Vincent

Rare Modern Handcrafted Armchair 80/20 by Vincent Vincent

By Vincent Vincent

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

We are pleased to present our new collaboration with Vincent cabinetmaker. Sculptural design, comfy and robust, each piece is unique. Entirely handcrafted by Vincent in his own war...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s

Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652
Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652

Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak Chair, Dated 1652

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak chair, dated 1652 A 17th century Dutch oak chair. All oak panels have a coarse wood groove. Carved on the back p...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Midmodern Fiorenza Armchairs by Franco Albini, Solid Ash, Wool Upholstery, Italy
Midmodern Fiorenza Armchairs by Franco Albini, Solid Ash, Wool Upholstery, Italy

Midmodern Fiorenza Armchairs by Franco Albini, Solid Ash, Wool Upholstery, Italy

By Franco Albini

Located in Ibiza, Spain

The structure is made of solid ash wood, steam bent, with the characteristic “X” shape that defines the side supports. They are upholstered in graphite blue wool tweed15000, with hig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color, Adelta OY
Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color, Adelta OY

Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color, Adelta OY

By Eliel Saarinen, Adelta

Located in Miami, FL

Original Eliel Saarinen White Chair, Leather, Cream Color finish. Made by Adelta OY in Finland. In good condition. Price is for one chair. In total two chairs available.

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1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Set of 2
Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Set of 2

Model 45 Lounge Chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Set of 2

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Model 45 Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1970s Beautiful vintage armchair designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1970s. This version features a solid birch frame with light linen w...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Beech

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

This neoclassical design, fondly referred to as "Napoleon Hat" because of the shape of the curving back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occasional conversational chairs...

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Fir

Ondulated Rattan Natural Armchair
Ondulated Rattan Natural Armchair

Ondulated Rattan Natural Armchair

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair Ondulated Rattan Natural with all structure in rattan in natural finish, with iron frame inside. Including an upholstered seat cushion covered in fabric in white cream finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Repolished, Czech, 1920s
Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Pair of Restored Art Deco Armchairs, Beech, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This pair of armchairs is an authentic example of Art Deco furniture design, which dominated Czechoslovakia during the 1920s. The frames of both pieces are crafted from high-quality ...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Upholstered Fauteuil, Late 19th Cent.
French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Upholstered Fauteuil, Late 19th Cent.

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Upholstered Fauteuil, Late 19th Cent.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular upholstered back above padded armrests with scrolling supports carved with acanthus leaves, the bowed seat raised on stop-fluted tapering legs joined by square blocks...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

"Samouraï" Low Chairs by Joseph André Motte for Airborne, 1961
"Samouraï" Low Chairs by Joseph André Motte for Airborne, 1961

"Samouraï" Low Chairs by Joseph André Motte for Airborne, 1961

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of "Samouraï" armchairs designed by Joseph-André Motte for Airborne around 1960 to furnish the waiting and boarding areas of the newly opened Orly airport in Paris. These armc...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of rattan armchairs
Pair of rattan armchairs

Pair of rattan armchairs

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Pair of beautiful rattan armchairs with fans patterns. Unique design, very comfortable with their white cushions. High quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent conditi...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four
Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four

Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of Old Hickory Arm chairs are in fine, and in sturdy condition. These chairs were made by the Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville, Indiana. They have been uphols...

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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Ezio Longhi Arm Chairs, Italy 1950s
Ezio Longhi Arm Chairs, Italy 1950s

Ezio Longhi Arm Chairs, Italy 1950s

By Ezio Longhi

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of arm chairs by Ezio Longhi with elegant dark stained wood frames and newly covered dark green seats.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Curcule Style Wrought Iron Arm Chair - Vintage Antique Furniture
Curcule Style Wrought Iron Arm Chair - Vintage Antique Furniture

Curcule Style Wrought Iron Arm Chair - Vintage Antique Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

A unique antique, circa 1920, wrought iron curule armchair from a significant Cincinnati estate. Also referred to as a savonarola chair. Original off-white and teal green painted fin...

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1920s Classical Roman Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Provenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003, Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima
Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima

Set of Four Captain Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful set of four American black Walnut 'Captain" chairs handcrafted by George Nakashima in his New Hope Studio in 1976. These chairs were designed with creative exposed joints...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958
Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958

Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958

By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno

Located in Vienna, AT

Eugenio Gerli P28 Armchair for Tecno, Wenge wood, Italy 1958 Rare pair of armchairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno "P28". These lounge chairs were originally designed for RIMA, but in 19...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wenge

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco
Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

By McGuire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly desirable group of vintage bamboo dining armchairs by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California. We currently have a total of 10 mat...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Postmodern Memphis Style Green Velvet Armchair Brutal
Postmodern Memphis Style Green Velvet Armchair Brutal

Postmodern Memphis Style Green Velvet Armchair Brutal

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Brutal Armchair is a celebration of radical form and unapologetic presence. With its chunky silhouette, bold cylindrical legs, and striking cut-out backrest, it fuses brutalist a...

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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

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.