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Armchairs For Sale
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Beautiful and classic Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s Armchairs with structure entirely in rattan with bands to hold it all together, with cur...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rattan

S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair
S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair

S 53 SPF Cantilever Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Range S 55 A comfortable and elegant all-rounder, based on the construction principle of the cantilever chair. With its one-piece seat shell it offers the highest possible comfort, ...

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2010s German Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pair of 19th Century buttoned back armchairs with matching stool
Pair of 19th Century buttoned back armchairs with matching stool

Pair of 19th Century buttoned back armchairs with matching stool

Located in Malton, GB

This is a particularly nice set of 19th Century French armchairs with matching waisted stool. The chairs are deep buttoned and have a thick frame give them a beautiful shape, the car...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Hague School Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Blue Upholstery
Hague School Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Blue Upholstery

Hague School Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, solid oak, fabric, the Netherlands, 1930s This armchair, typical of the Hague School style of the 1930s, displays a restrained and geometric character that emphasizes str...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Almelo, NL

Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940 We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

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

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s
20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s

20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were man...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Pair of Wire-Brushed Oak and Leather Arm Chairs after Jean-Michel Frank
Pair of Wire-Brushed Oak and Leather Arm Chairs after Jean-Michel Frank

Pair of Wire-Brushed Oak and Leather Arm Chairs after Jean-Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PAIR OF "BRIDGE METTEUR EN SCENE" (1932) WIRE-BRUSHED OAK AND SADDLE-LEATHER ARM CHAIRS AFTER JEAN-MICHEL FRANK Unmarked Circa third quarter of the 20th century brand new artisan-m...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gorgeous Red Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Pair of Gorgeous Red Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs

Pair of Gorgeous Red Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of striking red Chinese Chippendale armchairs showcases the timeless elegance of faux bamboo craftsmanship combined with the sophistication of classic Chippendale design. B...

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1940s French Chinese Chippendale Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of 20th Spanish Walnut Armchairs with Backs and Caned Seats, 1940
Set of 20th Spanish Walnut Armchairs with Backs and Caned Seats, 1940

Set of 20th Spanish Walnut Armchairs with Backs and Caned Seats, 1940

Located in Miami, FL

Incredible rare solid walnut frame with cane back and seat, Spanish mid-century caned armchair beautiful original condition nice seat. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Milana armchair , designer Jean Nouvel for Sawaya & Moroni
Milana armchair , designer Jean Nouvel for Sawaya & Moroni

Milana armchair , designer Jean Nouvel for Sawaya & Moroni

By Jean Nouvel, Sawaya & Moroni

Located in Milano, IT

Rare 1994 first edition of the "MILANA" armchair designed by Jean Nouvel and produced by Sawaya and Moroni. This extraordinary armchair is a perfect example of Nouvel's innovation an...

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1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century

Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant pair of Danish armchairs / easy chairs with newer upholstery in a refined, light neutral fabric with a distinctly cool undertone. The upholstery leans toward a soft stone ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Armchairs

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Fabric, Textile, Wool, Linen, Beech

Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Turner's Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, of...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs

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Oak

Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs

Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI gilded armchairs, dating to the 1870s era, embodies the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Crafted with exceptional attention...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Leather Chair for Cassina, Italy 1977

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Argelato, BO

Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" black leather chair for Cassina, 1977. Italy A true icon of Made in Italy, Cab is the first chair in the world characterized by a self-supporting leather str...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Modern Wood & Back Painted Armchair, New & Custom, Soleia by MB Design Studios
Modern Wood & Back Painted Armchair, New & Custom, Soleia by MB Design Studios

Modern Wood & Back Painted Armchair, New & Custom, Soleia by MB Design Studios

Located in Beirut, LB

The Soleia collection is a series of artistic furniture pieces, including the Soleia Sofa and Armchair, designed to elevate living spaces with their sculptural forms and hand-crafted...

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2010s Lebanese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint, Wood

Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass

Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s These chairs are iconic examples of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural, these easy chairs are anything but mi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov
Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov

Located in Geneve, CH

Lamb Sofa by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: D 284 x W 164 x H 84 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a ...

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2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Faux Fur, Wood

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID-MAHOGANY LOLLING "MARTHA WASHINGTON" ARMCHAIR Massachusetts, ca. 1780-1800 purchased from Bernard and S. Dean Levy, Inc. of New York in 1966 Item # 401JNI25P...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pareja de Sillas Neoplasticistas · Años 40
Pareja de Sillas Neoplasticistas · Años 40

Pareja de Sillas Neoplasticistas · Años 40

Located in Barcelona, ES

Magnífica pareja de sillas neoplasticistas datadas en la década de 1940, inspiradas en la línea estética de Mondrian y en los postulados formales del movimiento De Stijl. Su compos...

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1940s Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Armchair in Chenille Velvet Handcrafted by MavoAtelier
Mid-Century Modern Aretha Armchair in Chenille Velvet Handcrafted by MavoAtelier

Mid-Century Modern Aretha Armchair in Chenille Velvet Handcrafted by MavoAtelier

By Mavo Atelier

Located in Trofa, PT

A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Armchair stands as a sculptural centerpiece designed for those who seek artistry in everyday living. Its silhouette ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Large vintage mid century buffalo leather armchair by Leolux, Holland, 1970s
Large vintage mid century buffalo leather armchair by Leolux, Holland, 1970s

Large vintage mid century buffalo leather armchair by Leolux, Holland, 1970s

By Leolux

Located in Hastings, GB

Large vintage buffalo leather armchair by Leolux, Holland, 1970s. Super comfortable, with lots of age-related patina. See photos and video for a full view. Dimensions: width 95cm, d...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with tufted backs. Round back design with walnut wood trim and legs. Please confirm location with vendor NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of mid-century Italian armchairs, this refined pair combines elegant proportions with luxurious comfort. Resting on slender brass legs, their sculptural silhouette...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan
Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan

Pair of Early 20th Century Popular Rustic Armchair in Wood and Rattan

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of two popular rustic armchair by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of Yellow Chenille Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Pair of Yellow Chenille Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

Pair of Yellow Chenille Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchairs have been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery material has been used - yellow upholstery fabric...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the...

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2010s South African Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Cigno Swivel Armchair in Bouclé with Brushed Brass Base
Cigno Swivel Armchair in Bouclé with Brushed Brass Base

Cigno Swivel Armchair in Bouclé with Brushed Brass Base

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Low-profile lounge chair defined by a continuous, sculptural shell. The chair features a high, curved backrest that flows seamlessly into softly sloped arms, forming a unified envelo...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle
French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle

French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle

Located in Chireno, TX

French Napoleon III Armchair upholstered in off-white boucle circa 1865-1884. New casters on front legs. An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Sculptural Elegance Inspired by Egyptian Sun God Aten Lacquered Beech Armchair
Sculptural Elegance Inspired by Egyptian Sun God Aten Lacquered Beech Armchair

Sculptural Elegance Inspired by Egyptian Sun God Aten Lacquered Beech Armchair

By Shewekar Elgharably

Located in Cairo, EG

The Aten Chair captures the eternal dialogue between light and matter through its striking sculptural form. Radiating from a central core, its fluid lines unfold like sun rays, evoki...

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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool

By Arnold Madsen

Located in London, England

Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair Of John Roselli Louis XIV Style Arm Chairs
Pair Of John Roselli Louis XIV Style Arm Chairs

Pair Of John Roselli Louis XIV Style Arm Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The finely crafted high back chairs in a dark stained wood and upholstered in a pale velveteen fabric with welt seams. The chairs have the classic French 17th century style curved ar...

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20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century
Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century

Pair of Brazilian green velvet armchairs, 20th century

Located in Milano, IT

ransport yourself to the vibrant heart of 20th-century Brazil with this captivating pair of Brazilian Geometric armchairs, an embodiment of modernity and geometric elegance. Crafted ...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair
French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair

French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique side chair with beautiful needlepoint design on seat, back and arms. Hand carved frame with decorative design and nail head trim. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 chairs "Pigreco" tub armchairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa - 70s
Set of 4 chairs "Pigreco" tub armchairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa - 70s

Set of 4 chairs "Pigreco" tub armchairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa - 70s

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Padova, IT

Set of 4 chairs "Pigreco" tub armchairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa - 70s Unknown design Italian manufacturing Backrest in blond wood and seat in green fabric

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

English Baroque Oak & Tooled Leather Armchair w/ Barley Twist Legs
English Baroque Oak & Tooled Leather Armchair w/ Barley Twist Legs

English Baroque Oak & Tooled Leather Armchair w/ Barley Twist Legs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Oak, Tooled Leather Seat, Velvet Armrest Style: English Baroque This English Baroque armchair from the 1910s carries a throne-like...

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1910s American Baroque Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Satinwood Adams Cane Armchair Circa 1920
Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Satinwood Adams Cane Armchair Circa 1920

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Satinwood Adams Cane Armchair Circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality paint decorated English satinwood Adams cane armchair, circa 1920, is a superb example of early 20th-century craftsmanship inspired by the neoclassical designs of R...

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1920s English Adam Style Vintage Armchairs

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Cane, Satinwood

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Armchairs PL19 by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s

By Poggi, Franco Albini

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern space age Italian design pair of armchairs or lounge chairs model PL19 by Franco Albini for the editor Poggi. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Frattini, Ca...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Cabinet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria, 1903
Cabinet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria, 1903

Cabinet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, Austria, 1903

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed in 1903 by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte, the Cabinet Chair (Kabinettsessel) stands among the most emblematic expressions of early Viennese Modernism. Its rigorou...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs
Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs

Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a subtle gilt Greek key decorated crest rail and X form splat with central mask. Down scrolled arms and newly hand caned seats. Circular tapered legs.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Fauteuil "Gant de boxe"
Fauteuil "Gant de boxe"

Fauteuil "Gant de boxe"

By De Sede

Located in Paris, FR

"Gant de boxe" armchair from the De Sede

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair
Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair

Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair

$4,830Sale Price|30% Off

Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair

By Molteni & C

Located in Boston, MA

Designed by Naoto Fukasawa The Floor Sample Cinnamon Lounge Chair blends modern design, inviting comfort, and a hint of charm to enhance any space. The seamless curves, U-shaped bas...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gianfranco Frattini Italian Bamboo, Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs, ca 1960
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Bamboo, Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs, ca 1960

Gianfranco Frattini Italian Bamboo, Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs, ca 1960

Located in New York, NY

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini pair of Italian folding campaign chairs, comprised of bamboo with brass stretchers and detailing and caramel leather sling seats. (The chairs fold wit...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Accent Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM, Contemporary Design, Dedar Nimbus Boucle
Accent Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM, Contemporary Design, Dedar Nimbus Boucle

Accent Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM, Contemporary Design, Dedar Nimbus Boucle

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, th...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century 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.