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Armchairs For Sale
Late 19th Century French Armchair
Late 19th Century French Armchair

Late 19th Century French Armchair

Located in Cirencester, GB

One now available. This late 19th Century open armchair is made from walnut and the frame is in excellent sturdy condition. A beautiful addition to any room. Unusual to find these w...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

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

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Fabric

Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet

Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This set of two Montreux armchairs brings retro-inspired elegance to life through soft sculptural lines and enveloping comfort. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate velvet, the chair...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery

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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet
ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet

ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This rare pair of mid-century armchairs was produced by ISA Bergamo. The chairs have been restored and reupholstered in a burnt red Martora "writing" velvet from Rubelli, a versatile...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bold Armchair - Azimut 104
Bold Armchair - Azimut 104

Bold Armchair - Azimut 104

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Celebrating the art of relaxed sophistication, the Bold Armchair is a statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern design. The skillful use of high...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Iris Beige Armchair
Iris Beige Armchair

Iris Beige Armchair

$8,270 / item

Iris Beige Armchair

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

Lounge chair with tubular metal frame painted in different finishes. This chair combines modern design and high-quality materials, making it a distinctive element for any space. Back...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903

Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Haus Brauner chair 1903

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

This rare chair comes from the estate of a Viennese antiques dealer. He acquired it in the 1970s with the provenance statement that it came from the Villa Brauner (Geweygasse 11, Hoh...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Bubble Armchair upholstered in TIGER MOUNTAINS 03 Fabric
Bubble Armchair upholstered in TIGER MOUNTAINS 03 Fabric

Bubble Armchair upholstered in TIGER MOUNTAINS 03 Fabric

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

The Bubble Armchair embodies comfort through sculptural simplicity. Its rounded, generous volumes and low proportions create an inviting and contemporary silhouette, while the struct...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, White, 1972, Set of 2
Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, White, 1972, Set of 2

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Armchairs for Cassina, White, 1972, Set of 2

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Pianura" armchairs for Cassina, white fabric and wood, Italy, 1972, set of two. Designed in 1972, the “Pianura” armchairs encapsulate the refined minimalism and sculp...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro
Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro

Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ - Lusch & Co., Germany
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ - Lusch & Co., Germany

1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ - Lusch & Co., Germany

By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch & Co

Located in Bern, CH

1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ designed by Lusch Erzeugni and produced by Lusch & Co., Germany. Tubular enameled metal base with laced sling suede leather seat pad.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Shearling Lounge Chair Dark Patinated Bentwood, Tibetan Lambswool
Organic Modern Shearling Lounge Chair Dark Patinated Bentwood, Tibetan Lambswool

Organic Modern Shearling Lounge Chair Dark Patinated Bentwood, Tibetan Lambswool

Exceptional organic modern lounge chair from 1940s Czechoslovakia, featuring a beautifully aged dark patinated bentwood beech frame and newly upholstered in luxurious Tibetan lambswo...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

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

Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample
Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample

Vino Armchair made from various Brazilian woods. Showroom sample

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Vino armchair is an exclusive piece, created from leftover premium wood from other projects. With a design that combines softness and clean lines, it elegantly explores the flexi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair, model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shap...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s
Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s

Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in London, GB

Pair of reupholstered armchairs attributed to Joseph-Andre Motte Galeon model reupholstered in brown velvet. Stylish and comfortable with wide deep seat.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures
Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures

Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures

By Brassaï, George Brassaï

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style
Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

By Sam Maloof

Located in Troy, MI

American craftsman sculptural organic chair in Walnut Signed and dated 1993 Crafted of solid walnut with fluid lines, a contoured seat and seamless integrated joints Signed and dat...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965
Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965

Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965

By Ross Littell, ICF De Padova

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design chiar armchairs Luar model, set of two, designed by Ross Littell in 1965 and produced by ICF with drawn steel frame in rectangular section with chro...

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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

By Rubelli, EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This chair reflects the hallmarks of 1960s Danish modern design: a streamlined silhouette, an emphasis on natural materials, an...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

728/F Vienna Secessionist Armchair By Josef Hoffman
728/F Vienna Secessionist Armchair By Josef Hoffman

728/F Vienna Secessionist Armchair By Josef Hoffman

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in London, GB

An iconic and original 728/F model armchair by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) for J. & J. Kohn, Vienna. Commonly known as a ‘Fledermaus’ chair, named after the Viennese cabaret it was fi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Quartz Armchair by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi
Quartz Armchair by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi

Quartz Armchair by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

A striking display of Italian design and time-honored artisan skills, this unconventional armchair offers a wraparound seating experience in an eye-catching voluminous and geometric ...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair
Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair

Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair

By Mantellassi 1926

Located in Milan, IT

The Chesterfield armchair, from Tribeca Collection, is an icon of the world of the leather lounge, a timeless classic in the world of upholstery, an item that enriches any home and m...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Modern Stump Chair in Solid Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Wabi Sabi, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A captivating primitive stump chair, hand-carved in solid wood by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This beautiful Wabi-Sabi piece carries a warm patina, making it a uniq...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

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Pine

E. W. Godwin, attri. Two Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Armchairs
E. W. Godwin, attri. Two Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Armchairs

E. W. Godwin, attri. Two Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Armchairs

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

E. W. Godwin attributed Two Anglo-Japanese Aesthetic Movement ebonized armchairs. One has been professionally reupholstered with embossed gilded leather sunflower heads replicating E...

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19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s, Danish armchair, original green furniture velour.
1960s, Danish armchair, original green furniture velour.

1960s, Danish armchair, original green furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Each with square upholstered back and seat framed by a carved and painted wooden structure, detailed with floral motifs and rosettes. The arms are molded and scrolled, resting on flu...

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1950s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair

Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm Beach estate whom had brought it here from France. Good vintage condition with some co...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a lovely pair of large high back tub chairs. Napoleon III period with ebonised legs. Generous size and with the deep buttoned detail they are hugely decorative as well as c...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark. The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new she...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of Two Leopard Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland
Set of Two Leopard Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland

Set of Two Leopard Velvet Vintage Armchairs, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A pair of armchairs GFM-142 leopard armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century
French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century

French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A classic Louis XIII-style armchair, crafted in the early 20th century, reflecting the robust elegance of 17th-century French Baroque design. This chair features characteristic bobbi...

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Oak

Vintage Tufted Dunkirk Right Arm Chaise Lounge
Vintage Tufted Dunkirk Right Arm Chaise Lounge

Vintage Tufted Dunkirk Right Arm Chaise Lounge

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Dunkirk Right Arm Facing Chaise from Century Furniture. It features a low-profile design with a tufted seat, a single arm on the right (when facing), and a contemporary, textured hea...

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1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

By Svend Skipper

Located in London, GB

Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings and feet, capturing the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design. Fully restored, ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid Century Unique Zet Armchair, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Mid Century Unique Zet Armchair, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe

Mid Century Unique Zet Armchair, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 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 oak wood has been cleaned,...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro
Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro

Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 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, they perfectly blend in even in sma...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...

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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Blue Linen Mid Century GFM Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Blue Linen Mid Century GFM Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Blue Linen Mid Century GFM Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Leopard Print Velvet Armchair, Light Wood, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Leopard Print Velvet Armchair, Light Wood, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

Leopard Print Velvet Armchair, Light Wood, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful Leopard 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 Gda...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s

Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s

By Karl Johan

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with brown mahogany looking lacquer to make the birch look even more exclusive. The seat ha...

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1920s Swedish Karl Johan Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners. The el...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900

Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900. The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style. The upholstery i...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Infused with the glamour of 1930s Palm Springs, this pair of swivel armchairs—clad in sumptuous rose‑hued velvet—brings instant drama to any room. Their gracefully flared backs and r...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner CH-27 Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1950s

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A CH-27 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. Stamped with makers mark. The cane on seat has been professionally restored. Very good condition and ready...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Aubusson Armchairs
Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Aubusson Armchairs

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Aubusson Armchairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This set of four French Louis XVI period gilt wood armchairs boasts their original Aubusson tapestry seats and backs featuring four different pastoral figures on the seat backs and d...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s
Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s

Pair of Vintage Rattan and Bamboo armchairs by Vivai del Sud. Italy 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Catania, CT

This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian set of two armchairs manufactured by Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piececes exemplify high-end Italian tropic...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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.