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Armchairs For Sale
Peirre Pualin Little Tulip Chair
Peirre Pualin Little Tulip Chair

Peirre Pualin Little Tulip Chair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A sculptural and highly recognizable pair of “Little Tulip” swivel lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, circa 1960s. Original blue upholstery swivel seat on a painte...

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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s
Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s

Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s

By Gustav Bergmann

Located in The Hague, NL

This extremely rare armchair was designed by Gustav Bergmann and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1960s. The organic and round lines of the design give the chai...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina
Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina

By Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Le Corbusier Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle Armchair For Cassina A timeless style that has written its own chapter in design history, becoming an icon of global fame. Perfect ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone
Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone

Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone

By Tropitone

Located in Pasadena, TX

Tropitone was founded in 1954 to serve the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs and resorts with high performing outdoor patio furniture. Impressions aluminum outdoor stacking chair...

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Spanish Art Deco wood and leather chairs
Pair of Spanish Art Deco wood and leather chairs

Pair of Spanish Art Deco wood and leather chairs

Located in New York, NY

A striking pair of Spanish Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930, crafted from solid wood with beautifully sculpted frames that embody the elegance and geometric restraint of the period. Th...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Alfred Christensen Upholstered Armchair for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
Alfred Christensen Upholstered Armchair for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

Alfred Christensen Upholstered Armchair for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present armchair in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the velour upholstery in combination with the dark, stained beech legs create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Warren Platner armchairs, Knoll edition, 1974.
Pair of Warren Platner armchairs, Knoll edition, 1974.

Pair of Warren Platner armchairs, Knoll edition, 1974.

By Warren Platner

Located in LYON, FR

Platner Armchairs – Warren Platner – Knoll Edition (1974) Pair of original Platner armchairs created in 1966 by American designer Warren Platner for Knoll. Bronze-finished steel. A ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954
Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954

Gio Ponti Armchair, Model 803 by Cassina, Italy, 1954

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

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 ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s

Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s

By Gio Ponti, Flemming Lassen, Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare and important pair of 1940s armchairs designed by Silvio Cavatorta. Made by hand in the Cavatorta workplace in Rome. Presumably reupholstered at some point in the past. Fa...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s
Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s

Ilmari Lappalainen Pair of ‘Laila’ Armchairs in Espresso Sheepskin, 1950s

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of Finnish ‘Laila’ armchairs, model ‘238’, designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in Espresso sheepskin. Dimensi...

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

DOOQ Lounge Armchair with Soft Yellow Cotton Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie
DOOQ Lounge Armchair with Soft Yellow Cotton Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie

DOOQ Lounge Armchair with Soft Yellow Cotton Velvet and Silk Fringes La Folie

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, La Folie exalts passion and fantasy as if you were in a burlesque show at Moulin Rouge. Let yourself be drawn by this flirtatious feeling of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by DUX, Sweden, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by DUX, Sweden, 1950s

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Göteborg, SE

A timeless Mid-Century Modern armchair produced by Swedish manufacturer DUX in the 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair features a beautifully crafted solid birch frame with gently cu...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Birch

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchair. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Exceptional Early Viennese Biedermeier Armchair, circa 1825 This elegant and truly exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier armchair dates to circa 1825 and exemplifies the refined pr...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, 1983, 4x Avail
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, 1983, 4x Avail

Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, 1983, 4x Avail

This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1963. Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A mod...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Wood, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Armchair By Mel Smilow

By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modern case armchair was designed by American designer Mel Smilow for Smilow's joint firm, Smilow-Thielle furniture, circa 1950s. The club chair features an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs

Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs

By Lawrence Peabody, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Rose Tarlow Faringale Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman
Rose Tarlow Faringale Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman

Rose Tarlow Faringale Leather Wing Chair and Ottoman

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant wingback armchair in leather and gilt trim with matching ottoman designed by Rose Tarlow. The distinctive armchair and ottoman are upholstered in a bespoke tan parchment-t...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope
Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope

Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope

By Thomas Hope

Located in Benington, Herts

A very fine and impressive European walnut monopodia library armchair, upholstered in a Rosie Uniacke cotton velvet moss, an almost identical armchair having been published in ‘Engli...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils
Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very elegant pair of French armchairs or fauteuils, painted and beautifully carved with much detail. The pair is painted in a soft original pale oyster gray, which highlights the bea...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Versace Original Vanitas Gilt, Hand-Carved Armchair, Gianni Versace, 1994
Versace Original Vanitas Gilt, Hand-Carved Armchair, Gianni Versace, 1994

Versace Original Vanitas Gilt, Hand-Carved Armchair, Gianni Versace, 1994

By Versace, Versace Home Collection, Gianni Versace

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Versace Vanitas gilt, hand-carved armchair, Gianni Versace, 1994. Listing is for single chair. The shape of the Vanitas took inspiration from a Louis XV chair bought by Gianni Versace from a French antique dealer...

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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair
19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair

19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair

Located in Casteren, NL

This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood. It has the original upholstery. The armrests have acanthus leave ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Located in Allerum, SE

Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair
Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair

Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Brescia, IT

Mid-18th Century baroque hand-carved 1750 Venetian walnut armchair. Straw seat not original. The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age and this armchair is a remarkable work by ...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Velvet

Set of 8 Solid Rosewood High Quality Chinese Asian Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Solid Rosewood High Quality Chinese Asian Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 Solid Rosewood High Quality Chinese Asian Dining Room Chairs

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 8 Asian Mid-Century Modern decor fit dining chairs in solid rosewood. Rock-hard study and solid chairs in excellent condition.

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery

Located in Forney, TX

A fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair in dark teakwood and tan ostrich upholstery. A bit wider and more substantial than typical Scandinavian Modern chairs, having a distinctive sculptural Silhouette that is both comfortable and appealing. Similar styling to works by iconic Danish architect Arne Hovmand Olsen and modernist designer Ib Kofod Larsen, featuring a beautifully molded and angled backrest with pierced open splat, richly figured teak veneered backrest with silver-tone spacers, frame and armrest in solid teak with attractive grain detail, flared and sculpted arms, rising on tapered legs joined by elegant low side runner stretchers. The large seat is upholstered in Fine quality tan ostrich leather upholstery. Overall a superb example, elegant, sophisticated, and comfortable, with high quality materials, craftsmanship, and beautiful details. Dimensions: (approx) 33" High, 23" Wide, 21.5" Deep (at center) Seat height: 17.25" Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a lounge chair, office desk chair, placed in the corner of a room as a decorative statement piece, living room accent chair...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Teak

20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair
20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair

20th Century English Carved Oak Elizabethan Style Armchair

Located in Savannah, GA

This is a carved solid oak armchair in the Elizabethan atyle. The chair was made in England, circa 1900. All of the carving is hand done and of superior quality and depth. The chair ...

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Early 1900s English Elizabethan Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed
Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed

Set of 6 Channel-Tufted Post-Modern Dining Chairs by Finesse, 1970s, Signed

By Steve Chase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intriguing and rare set of six vintage dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd., comprised of four side chairs and two armchairs (also known as captain’s chairs). These sculptural, channel-tufted chairs exemplify 1970s Postmodern glamour and offer strong visual appeal with their plush, modular upholstery and cantilevered brass bases. The label from Finesse Furniture Ltd is intact and present on five of the six of the chairs. The distinct silhouette of these chairs defined by stacked, contoured cushions and bold lines recalls the maximalist interiors popularized by designers like Steve Chase, while their construction and proportions also nod to the Art Deco revival and Hollywood Regency influences of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The unique design invites creative reupholstery: each channel-tufted section could be re-covered in contrasting tones or textures for a highly personalized, expressive look. These chairs would pair beautifully with a high-gloss lacquered or burl wood dining table, or a round glass or travertine-top table for a more eclectic aesthetic. This sculptural set of dining chairs by Finesse Furniture Ltd would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern, or Hollywood Regency interior, but could also add a splash of glam to a Contemporary, Transitional, or even Art Deco inspired home or penthouse apartment. Also consider mixing them in with a Traditional or Minimalist space for a bold juxtaposition. Ideal for a commercial project such as a hotel dining room, members club, or design studio showroom. Consider using as dining chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, side chairs, conference or meeting room chairs...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Curved Chair With Stick Back, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. It...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs in Wood and Bicolor Fabric
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs in Wood and Bicolor Fabric

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs in Wood and Bicolor Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchairs, stained beech, faux leather, Italy, 1950s Italian armchairs exemplary of 1950s mid-century modern design. The wooden structure employs an elegant interplay of intersectin...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Antique Primitive Hand Crafted Welsh Stick Chair
Antique Primitive Hand Crafted Welsh Stick Chair

Antique Primitive Hand Crafted Welsh Stick Chair

Located in Reading, Berkshire

This chair features a vernacular, primitive style, often constructed from local woods. Traditionally made using an elm seat for comfort and durability, paired with ash or other hardw...

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19th Century Welsh Primitive Antique Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Pine

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1960s

By Pierantonio Bonacina

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchair Margherita by Pierantonio Bonacina, 1960s Armchair model Margherita with backrest and seat made of curved and woven rattan. At the centre of the s...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Customizable Tacchini Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini

Customizable Tacchini Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

price listed for starting fabric An icon of Italian design in the 1970s, the Sesann collection by Gianfranco Frattini was part of a new vision of contemporary living in which ergono...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pair of Italian armchairs signed Marelli fabrics
Pair of Italian armchairs signed Marelli fabrics

Pair of Italian armchairs signed Marelli fabrics

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of Italian Armchairs from the 1950s with Original Marelli Fabric - Vintage Design with Decorative Fringes and Cone Legs This elegant pair of 1950s Italian lounge armchairs is a ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987
Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987

Rubber Chairs for Metropolitan Furniture by Brian Kane, 1987

By Brian Kane

Located in Chicago, IL

"Rubber Chairs" for Metropolitan Furniture for Steelcase by Brian Kane, 1987. Chairs are black steel with rubber coating and leather seats. Measure 30” tall 22” wide 21” deep seat he...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rubber

Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchairs from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23
Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Thi...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chair with Sculptural Walnut Arms, 1930s
Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chair with Sculptural Walnut Arms, 1930s

Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chair with Sculptural Walnut Arms, 1930s

Located in Almelo, NL

A striking Dutch Art Deco lounge chair dating from the 1930s, distinguished by its elegant sculptural armrests executed in beautifully patinated walnut. The chair combines strong ar...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful antique French Napoleon III marquise chair This extremely rare 19th century antique French Napoleon III marquise chair, also affectionately called 'The Queens' chair sit...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

19th Century Howard style armchair
19th Century Howard style armchair

19th Century Howard style armchair

Located in Malton, GB

This is a lovely designed 19th century Country house armchair very much in the Howard and sons style. Bridgewater style arm and the tightly turned mahogany front legs. All complete w...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Georgian barrel back armchair upholstered in recycled cotton fabric
Georgian barrel back armchair upholstered in recycled cotton fabric

Georgian barrel back armchair upholstered in recycled cotton fabric

Located in Malton, GB

This is a very Rare Georgian period barrel back armchair. The size and shape make this the perfect everyday seat. We have opted to use a contemporary recycled polyester and cotton fa...

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Early 19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890
Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890

Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Victorian oversized armchair offers walnut frame with deeply carved floral crest over upholstered back, seat and arms, raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 41.5''H x 26''W x 35...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti pair of Confidential armchairs 1970
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti pair of Confidential armchairs 1970

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti pair of Confidential armchairs 1970

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Paris, IDF

Nice pair of Confidential lounge chairs designed by Italian architect Alberto Rosselli in 1972 for Saporiti Italia. These Confidential seatings are 1970s iconic pieces, recognizable ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's
Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's

Model F598 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980's

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F598. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in the 80's. These particular chairs are fabricated in the end ...

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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Poltrona Frau Aida Swivel Armchairs by Roberto Lazzeroni, Set of Four
Poltrona Frau Aida Swivel Armchairs by Roberto Lazzeroni, Set of Four

Poltrona Frau Aida Swivel Armchairs by Roberto Lazzeroni, Set of Four

By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the Aida Swivel Armchair by Poltrona Frau, the perfect combination of luxury and comfort. Crafted with high quality materials and expert Italian craftsmanship, this armch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th C Pair Louis XV French Paint Decorated Style Distressed Painted Armchairs
19th C Pair Louis XV French Paint Decorated Style Distressed Painted Armchairs

19th C Pair Louis XV French Paint Decorated Style Distressed Painted Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Add a touch of refined elegance to your home with this stunning pair of French Louis XV style armchairs, beautifully crafted in the 1890s and featuring exquisite paint-decorated fram...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique wooden armchair with cane seat, France ca. 1900
Antique wooden armchair with cane seat, France ca. 1900

Antique wooden armchair with cane seat, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / chair / wood, cane / Romantic / Antique / Rustic French antique armchair in solid wood crafted in France around 1900. This rustic chair has nice geometric carvings...

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, 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.