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Armchairs For Sale
19th Century Scottish Orkney Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accent chair with fantastic character from the islands of Scotland. Truly a statement piece. Ships from Philadelphia. More history: The orkney chair design has a heritage stret...
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19th Century Scottish Country Antique Armchairs

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Pine

Parsons Style Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Great vintage parsons style armchair with ottoman. Hardwood frame with great build quality. Ship this right to your upholsterer, it can take a print! DIMENSIONS CHAIR, 30"...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960 "Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Swiss Design Blue Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
"Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Switzerland, 1968 Blue PVC Armchair chaise long size: h 52 x w 65 x d 152 cm Excellent condiction Plastic (cover polyvinyl chloride PV...
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1960s Swiss Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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PVC

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style armchairs is constructed of solid walnut. Their beautifully hand carved details includes classic motifs of an interlaced s...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Original Togo lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Rose, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Togo lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, early 1970s. In its original upholstery, a velvet with soft peach-skin texture, featuring elegant vertical stripes in glazed brow...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Foam

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Acerbis Palla Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric by Celina, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
These Brazilian modern armchairs by Celina, dating from the 1960s, are crafted from Brazilian rosewood and showcase a sleek, rectangular shape with wide armrests. The base features f...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Norgaard Armchair For On Collection The Nørgaard Chair, is designed to fit into the honest and uncompromising architecture that became FRIIS & MOLTKE’s hallmark. Th...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s. Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling. Good...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of 19th C. Spanish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These armchairs are classic examples of Baroque-style seating, most likely French or Spanish in origin, dating from the 19th Century. The rich red velvet upholstery is typical of Ba...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Bar Harbor Style Double Strand Wicker Arm Chair in Natural Finish
Located in Nashua, NH
A Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair in a rare double strand weave in natural finish, with decorative colored trim in black ,green and cranberry red , American ,C..1910 and attributed...
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1910s American Other Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Armchair in Velvet with Tassel Details on the Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair merges the glamour of vintage Hollywood with modern design sensibilities. Its graceful curves and meticulously tailored upholstery exude classic sophistication, while p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

English Victorian Walnut Armchair Lion Paws Feet, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
English fauteuil, open armchairs side or desk chair in the Victorian style. Walnut and upholstery. The fabric can be change, or needs to be repared. The ornamentation of this armchai...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and grey bouclé fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fane armchair blends timeless cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
CharlesRennie Mackintosh Willow 1 Throne-Like Armchair For Cassina A masterful modern armchair. An expert re-edition by Cassina starting with the mo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Patricia Urquiola ''Back-Wing Armchair', Wood, Foam and Leather by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Contemporary Minimalist Armchair Fully Upholstered In Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegant and bold, this custom-made armchair is a statement piece for any space. Curving edges with hugging back for the ultimate comfort with a high-density foam fixed seat. Contact ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Velvet

Customizable Modern Occasional Slipper Chair with Firm Comfort - Mono Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Mono slipper chair by Sérgio Batista for Uultis is a contemporary masterpiece of form and function, designed to seamlessly blend with modern and minimalist interiors. This occasional chair boasts a sleek black metal base that elegantly contrasts its textured white and black fabric upholstery, creating a striking monochromatic aesthetic. Its clean lines and low-slung profile make it a versatile choice for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices, while its commercial-grade construction ensures durability in high-traffic environments. Crafted with a focus on firm yet inviting comfort, the Mono chair...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides Also available with black le...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Contemporary Conchula Armchair Set of 2, Swivel, White Bouclé, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Armchairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Velvet Bronze Brass Elite armchair, Italy Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details and exquisite craftsmanship of its futuristic lines. Accentuated by its semicircular and sinuous shapes, the armchair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Made in Italy. Composition: Plywood and solid wood structure. Upholstery in polyurethan with 8309 Rainbow Velvet...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass, Metal

Rare set of 4 cinematic Bridge Gaming Chairs 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Step back in time with this exceptional set of bridge chairs from the early 1950s. These chairs are a fun and original representation of the 4 card suits; Clubs, Spades, Hearts and ...
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century Yellow Chenille Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair 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

20th Century Vintage Ochre Yellow Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ev...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Hello Lounge Chair–Sculptural Contemporary design Seating in Dedar Tiger by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

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

Luigi XVI Style White Armchair By CG CAPPELLETTI
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid design paying homage to the opulence of Louis XVI court, this armchair will superbly enrich classic and eclectic decors, alike. Finely chiseled to outline its profile and ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown. Dimensions: 29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
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Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Period Thonet Style Bentwood Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Thonet, this French Art Nouveau period bentwood armchair features a pressed wood seat detailed with a classic central rosette and scrolling leaves. The curved seat back...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Bentwood

Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholstered in cream Damask fabric, these chairs, with their deep and wide seats, are designed for lounging in comfort. It’s a very chic pair of 'fauteuils cabriolets...
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century 'Strax' Stacking Arm Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala in Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 'Strax' stacking arm chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Casala, 1980s. Molded black plastic seat and back rest with tapered Birch legs designed to stack and interlock to make...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plastic, Birch

Pair of Curvaceous Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
An curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Handmade in E...
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2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

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Mohair, Beech

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century set of four barrel back armchairs or lounge chairs crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a thick pole rattan cons...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Large Teak Armchair, Spain, Circa 1960 Designer: Unknown Origin: Spain Material: Solid teak wood Era: Circa 1960 Condition: Original condition with minor wear consis...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Curule Savonarola Armchair in Cognac Leather Brass & Iron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible Savonarola chair from Italy circa 1960's. It features heavy solid wrought iron construction with great detailing. Warm brass and replaced saddle leather in cognac color.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century White Boucle Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams, boucle upholstery it's Italian boucle of the highest quality. A boucle fabric whose uniqueness is added by its particularly pronounced weave. The fabric is made of recycled polyester. It is characterised by high resistance to light. The fabric is composed of yarns of one colour but of different thicknesses. Isla perfectly combines with smooth structures, we can easily match it with multicoloured weaves. The fabric fits Scandinavian and rustic style, combined with chrome or black accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Rare Pair of Svend Skipper Carved Teak & Plaid Armchairs for Skipper Mobler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Svend Skipper, these rarely seen armchairs serve as the little brothers for the Model 91, similar to Wegner's AP Stolen "Papa Bear" lounger. Made with solid teak frames, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Odette Curvy Club Chair with Black Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
The Odette club chair is a modern take on the cozy wingback armchair that defies all categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wo...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A wonderful armchair made in the 1960s in Poland. Stabile design of the furniture and a comfortable seat. Furniture after full upholstery renovation, refreshed woodwork. The whole is...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Raphael Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Architectural armchairs by Raphael with walnut frames finished in a nuanced brown lacquer 32x24x35 Seat height 16, Seat 20x20, Arm 20
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs – A Stunning Tribute to Mid-Century Modern Design Step into the world of iconic modernism with this exceptional ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet. The sofa measures cm: W 147 x D 85 x H 87 x S 42.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Acerbis Palla Armchair with Pouf by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Napoleon III buttoned tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very high quality pair of French buttoned tub chairs. Elegant design and neat proportions. Ideal bedroom chairs or occasional seating in a living room. Measurements Heig...
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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1920's Hollywood Regency Empire Style Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency Empire Style Armchair with ebonized frame and gold gilt accenting and Lions Head detail. The fabric is Scalamandre
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Early 20th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Doron Hotel Armchair For Cassina With a real passion for the mountains, Charlotte Perriand designed the iconic Doron Hotel armchair in 1947 for the Méribel Les A...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Time Life Executive Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production signed and dated (1981) collectors example of the Time Life 'Executive' chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is covered in soft and beautiful black ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs. The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940s French armchair by Charles Dudouyt, considered one of his iconic designs. It features his signature carved oak, bold proportions, and sculptural frame — a timeless piece that...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rush

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. This stylish chairs feature a stunnin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Two Mid Century Vintage Hand Tufting Blue Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin/Poland at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in ev...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Tobo Armchair - Collector by Alter Ego
By Alterego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines. DIMENSIONS W 70 cm 27,6” D 75 cm 29,5” H 75 cm 29,5” SH 40 cm 15,7” PRODUCT FEATURES Structure in So...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Armchair by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant single all-oak armchair by Guillerme & Chambron featuring an openwork backrest. Original cushions. Sturdy, wear and local stains on wood as shown on pictures. This chair wil...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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.

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