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Armchairs For Sale
19th Century Renaissance carved oak Throne Armchair, France 1850s
19th Century Renaissance carved oak Throne Armchair, France 1850s

19th Century Renaissance carved oak Throne Armchair, France 1850s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This French Renaissance‑style throne armchair from the 1850s is a commanding example of mid‑19th‑century craftsmanship, created at a time when France embraced a revival of historic s...

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1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1  by Cassina
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1  by Cassina

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Armchair by J.A. Muntendam, Solid Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s
Art Deco Armchair by J.A. Muntendam, Solid Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s

Art Deco Armchair by J.A. Muntendam, Solid Oak, Dutch Design, 1920s

By L.O.V. Oosterbeek

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist armchair. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with original black lacquered ...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge

1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge

By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A very rare hand produced and retains original paper labeled remnants, hunting chair. Handmade by Erhard Rasmussen in 1948-1950 for Borge Mogensen. Retains most of original labels, t...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lewis Modern Armchair, Upholstered Design, Versatile Comfort
Lewis Modern Armchair, Upholstered Design, Versatile Comfort

Lewis Modern Armchair, Upholstered Design, Versatile Comfort

Located in Frazão, Porto

LEWIS’ modern and consensual design makes it the perfect armchair for any room. It can be upholstered in contrasting fabrics for a bolder result or using the same fabric for classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Mid Century Unique Zet Armchairs, Triangle Velvet, 1970s, Europe
Set of Two Mid Century Unique Zet Armchairs, Triangle Velvet, 1970s, Europe

Set of Two Mid Century Unique Zet Armchairs, Triangle Velvet, 1970s, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The wood has been cleaned, cav...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs

Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of custom upholstered wide barrel back armchairs with serpentine front, manchettes and resting on fluted cabriole legs. The chairs covered with custom plaid fabric, double pipin...

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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood

Set of Four or Eight Armchairs by Design Institute America
Set of Four or Eight Armchairs by Design Institute America

Set of Four or Eight Armchairs by Design Institute America

By Design Institute America

Located in Highland, IN

This set of armchairs by D.I.A. have frames of steel with an antiqued brass finish which support seats and backs and give them a floating appearance. They share a similar design voca...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Amazing English cowhide Chesterfield armchair in a stunning red colour
Amazing English cowhide Chesterfield armchair in a stunning red colour

Amazing English cowhide Chesterfield armchair in a stunning red colour

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This amazing cowhide Chesterfield armchair, thanks to its beautiful red colour, is a stunning eye-catcher in almost any interior. It features a loose seat cushion and has a classic f...

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Late 20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s
Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s

Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s

By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in bruxelles, BE

Lounge chair with ottoman in black leather and wood by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. ISA stamped. Seat height: 37 cm. Ottoman dimensions: H: 38 cm W: 60 cm D: 60 cm. Wear due to ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Arm Chair with Rush Seat & Spanish Feet
18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Arm Chair with Rush Seat & Spanish Feet

18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Arm Chair with Rush Seat & Spanish Feet

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a New England Queen Anne maple arm chair in its original finish with oxbow crest, solid shaped back splat, rush seat, nicely scrolled arms, bulbous carved front str...

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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)
Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Argelato, BO

This mid-century Italian armchair, in the style of Gio Ponti, boasts a soft, enveloping organic shape with a high, curved backrest reminiscent of delicate wings or a welcoming shell....

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Burnt-Orange Armchairs, Europe 20th Century
Pair of Upholstered Burnt-Orange Armchairs, Europe 20th Century

Pair of Upholstered Burnt-Orange Armchairs, Europe 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Throughout the 20th century, European designers explored new ways of making seating that balanced comfort with clarity of form. While modernist furniture is often associated with lig...

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20th Century European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs
20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs

20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century Italian blue velvet high-back armchairs. Mid-Century in style with wooden feet. With some signs of wear and chips to the rear of some feet.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

Bibendum is one of a kind. Nowhere in the history of design will one find an armchair that compares to this. It is captivatingly harmonious despite its size and unites a majestic imp...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Andre Arbus set of Four Chairs
Andre Arbus set of Four Chairs

Andre Arbus set of Four Chairs

By André Arbus

Located in CA, CA

A set of four chairs attributed to André Arbus stained to resemble ebony macassar. Presented in original condition these chairs have received a light polish, the original silk upho...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Charles & Ray Eames, PAC Armchair, Mobilier International for Herman Miller, 60s
Charles & Ray Eames, PAC Armchair, Mobilier International for Herman Miller, 60s

Charles & Ray Eames, PAC Armchair, Mobilier International for Herman Miller, 60s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

This vintage PAC armchair is an authentic Mid-Century Modern design by Charles & Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller and distributed in France by Mobilier International. The mol...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Art Deco Gilt Carved Wood Barrel-back Bergère Armchair, France, circa 1925
Art Deco Gilt Carved Wood Barrel-back Bergère Armchair, France, circa 1925

Art Deco Gilt Carved Wood Barrel-back Bergère Armchair, France, circa 1925

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful barrel-backed armchair in gilt-wood and upholstery from the commencement of the Art Deco period.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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

Danish Modern Brown Leather Arm Chair in the Style of Børge Mogensen
Danish Modern Brown Leather Arm Chair in the Style of Børge Mogensen

Danish Modern Brown Leather Arm Chair in the Style of Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in New York, NY

Made in the 1970s, this brown leather armchair was designed in the style of Børge Mogensen. Like Mogensen's chairs, this armchair features smooth lines that curve and soften at the c...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

George III Mahogany Armchair
George III Mahogany Armchair

George III Mahogany Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

Nice old patina with serpentine crestrail and pierced vasiform splat , drop in seat. Raised on square legs with H form stretcher.

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1780s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Pair of Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Lounge Chairs

Pair of Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Lounge Chairs

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair
Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair

Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Howard & Sons original chair Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.

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1870s Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Studio Eoos model e005 Embrace chair for Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, 2015
Studio Eoos model e005 Embrace chair for Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, 2015

Studio Eoos model e005 Embrace chair for Carl Hansen & Son Denmark, 2015

By Carl Hansen & Søn, EOOS

Located in Skokie, IL

The Embrace Chair fuses a wooden structure and soft upholstery to create an elegant dining chair that is so expressive that it can function as a stand-alone piece as well. The chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Swedish Grace Armchairs with Sculptural Laminated Armrests and Bouclé
Pair of Swedish Grace Armchairs with Sculptural Laminated Armrests and Bouclé

Pair of Swedish Grace Armchairs with Sculptural Laminated Armrests and Bouclé

Located in Hammarö, SE

An exceptional pair of Swedish Grace armchairs dating from circa 1930, distinguished by their elegant proportions, sculptural presence and beautifully executed laminated wooden armre...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Leather Swivel Armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1990s
Pair of Leather Swivel Armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1990s

Pair of Leather Swivel Armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1990s

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

A refined pair of swivel armchairs by Poltrona Frau, expertly crafted in Italy. Defined by their clean architectural lines and generous proportions, the chairs reflect the timeless e...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair
19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant French Napoleon III period armchair dating from the 19th century, crafted from carved and turned stained beechwood and distinguished by its particularly decorative lyre-sh...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid Century Yellow Armchairs, Designed by J. Kedziorek, Poland, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Yellow Armchairs, Designed by J. Kedziorek, Poland, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Yellow Armchairs, Designed by J. Kedziorek, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furnitur...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet
Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

Josef Hoffmann Armchair – Model No. A 811/F for Thonet (1900s) This exquisite armchair, Model No. A 811/F, designed by the renowned architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for Thonet ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

Materials

Reed, Beech

Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's
Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's

Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's

By Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of vintage LC1 black leather chairs designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured in 1960's. Engraved serial umbers 9853 and 6709, Le Corbusier signature. Very good ori...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Eugene Printz Armchair in Dedar Tiger Mountain Jacquard Velvet
Eugene Printz Armchair in Dedar Tiger Mountain Jacquard Velvet

Eugene Printz Armchair in Dedar Tiger Mountain Jacquard Velvet

By Eugene Printz

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Eugene Printz was a French designer best known for his groundbreaking wooden seating furniture. Printz’s work is especially notable for its conflation of precious woods with modular and progressive design aesthetics that were at the forefront of early 20th-century innovation. Our team decided the ebonized frame would look amazing with one of our favorite fabrics, Dedar's Tiger Mountain...

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1930s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair & Ottoman by Georges Frydman - France 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Armchair & Ottoman by Georges Frydman - France 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Armchair & Ottoman by Georges Frydman - France 1960's

By Georges Frydman, EFA

Located in New York, NY

Rarest "Tube Coudé" lacquered steel legs armchair and ottoman by Georges Frydman for EFA, France. Brass screws on armrests sides. This armchair will ship from France and can be ret...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Eso Armchair in Satin stainless-steel by Andrea Tognon for Mingardo
Eso Armchair in Satin stainless-steel by Andrea Tognon for Mingardo

Eso Armchair in Satin stainless-steel by Andrea Tognon for Mingardo

By Andrea Tognon, Mingardo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Eso_Chair is an armchair consisting of a tubular steel frame wrapped in natural full-grain leather bands. The balance between the rigid geometric shape of the steel and the comfortab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fine French Art Deco Armchair by Jules Leleu
Fine French Art Deco Armchair by Jules Leleu

Fine French Art Deco Armchair by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchair by Jules Leleu.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones

Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, a stunning piece of furniture that will elevate any space with its sleek and modern design. The chair feature...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery

Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Easy chair, fabric, wood, Sweden, 1960s This armchair has all the flair and vitality of a typical Swedish mid-century furniture piece. This particular design invites you to spend more time on it due to its imposing, high backrest which is slightly tilted and the presence of a head cushion...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s What a great design, we couldn't see ourselves enough. Measures: width 64 cm Depth 67 cm Height 77 cm...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

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

De Sede DS-101 Reclining Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather
De Sede DS-101 Reclining Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather

De Sede DS-101 Reclining Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in DE MEERN, NL

De Sede DS-101 Reclining Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Leather A masterclass in comfort and craftsmanship, this original DS-101 reclining lounge chair by De Sede exemplifies the brand’...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Club Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s.
Mid Century Club Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s.

Mid Century Club Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Louis XVI style fauteuil from the 19th century in scaled-up proportions known as a “marquise” for accommodating a lady’s voluminous skirt. This example features timeless sophistica...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Reupholstered Swivel Lounge Chair from Up Zavody, Czechia, 1970s
Reupholstered Swivel Lounge Chair from Up Zavody, Czechia, 1970s

Reupholstered Swivel Lounge Chair from Up Zavody, Czechia, 1970s

Located in Żory, PL

This wing swivel lounge chair was produced by UP Zavody Rousinov in the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. The armchair has been restored, has new foams and is upholstered in high-quali...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 20th Century Italian Painted Armchairs
Pair of 20th Century Italian Painted Armchairs

Pair of 20th Century Italian Painted Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century Italian in unusual paint. They have been reupholstered vaguely in a grotto style. Circa 1930.

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20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk
French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk

French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French carved walnut and salon chair, upholstered in silk This beautiful carved walnut chair, dates from around 1950, it is upholstered in Water Silk which is a glorious Marigold ...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Walnut

Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman
Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman

Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman

By Henrik Tengler

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Henrik Tengler armchairs in steel and backrest of ash. New upholstered with black aniline leather. Made by Hansen & Sørensen.

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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.