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Armchairs For Sale
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

Moroso Doodle Armchair Premium Leather Italian Mid Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The Doodle Armchair from Moroso – From the hand which unconsciously doodles during a phone call, lines of thought spring out. Innocent reflections which go through an accumulative p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant circa 1830 English Regency armchair or bergere of solid mahogany construction having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with lotus carved terminals and volute arm supports ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs

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Brass

20th Century French Pair of Modern Vintage Beechwood Armchairs by Baumann France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage low Mid-Century modern French armchairs made of hand crafted polished Beechwood and Bentwood, designed and produced by Baumann France in good condition. The detaile...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

20th Century French Vintage Art Deco Single Walnut Armchair by Paul Follot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, single vintage French Art Deco armchair made of hand crafted polished designed by Paul Follot, in good condition. The detailed Parisian center, side chair is c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Modern Gropius Low Chair CS1 Fluffy Edition in Faux Sheepskin by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury Italian Design Armchair Orange Velvet Brass Iron Feet Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Design Armchair Orange Velvet Brass Iron Feet Gigi Radice.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Unique Tramontana Jade and Ember Velvet Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton C1 armchairs reupholstered in exquisite velvet fabric; Tramontana Jade and Tramontana Ember. We have another set of 6 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of French-made Louis XVI style armchairs. The chairs are painted in a beautiful off-white hue with nice upholstery. The chairs are graceful, and have a light...
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1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big 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, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Also ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Beech

Pair of Mid-century Italian Armchairs Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Orange Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Isa Bergamo Armchairs in Orange velvet and Brass feet period 1940/50 the artistic director was Gio ponti in those years. Totally restored .
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut armchair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut open arms standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs to the front and o...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Teak

Swivel Chair by Oddmund Vadd, Norway
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Convair swivel armchair was designed in the 1970s by Norwegian designer Oddmund Vad. The design of this armchair stands out for its spherical shape, which gives it a futuristic a...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Armchair Le Stelle Design Modernism 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Armchair Le Stelle Design Modernariato 1970's. Metal frame, fabric upholstery. In good conservative condition, there is no major aesthetic or structural def...
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994
Located in Lisboa, PT
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994 Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Pair of Adolf Wrenger Armchairs in Beech and Velvet, Germany, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Adolf Wrenger and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1950s. The frames in solid, stained ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Beech

Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings. The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
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1990s American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchairs from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pirouette Clu Tribe Beige Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Tribal roots and sartorial references blend in this swivel armchair, a refined artisan piece that will strike with its glamorous silhouette. Covered with beige boucle fabric and feat...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Armchair by Franco Albini for Bonacina mod. Margherita 1951
Located in Taranto, IT
Franco Albini's Margherita armchair for Bonacina is an elegant example of 20th-century Italian design, embodying the perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and aesthetic innovat...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Armchair by De Ster Gelderland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by De Ster Gelderland
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Mid Century Pattern Velvet Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made 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 - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of mahogany Gainsborough armchairs, one chair late 18th century, the other a faithful 20th century copy. Substantial and comfortable, with shaped upholstered backs, padded a...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chaise Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Mario Botta, this exquisite chair is a functional sculpture and will make an arresting effect in any room it is placed. The geometric shape...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Birch

Chaise Morelato
Chaise Morelato
$3,335 / item
"Fever Dream" Armchair by Laurids Gallee
Located in Potts Point, NSW
Fever Dreams Armchair by Laurids Gallée This sculptural armchair by Rotterdam-based designer Laurids Gallée is a striking fusion of craftsmanship and contemporary design. Crafted fr...
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2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Pine

Gae Aulenti Style White Lacquered Pine & Leather Armchair by COR, German 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually compelling Mid-Century armchair by COR Sitzkomfort, the German manufacturer celebrated for its innovative design vision. Produced in the 1970s, this piece beautif...
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1970s British Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Marina Armchair by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Located in Milan, IT
The Marina armchair is crafted from stainless steel for a traditional look, inspired by Classic Florentine designs. Specially crafted for outdoor use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Jetsons swivel armchair by Gugliemo Berchicci for Giovannetti in a stunning grey leather with a white glossy structure. Jetsons is a hammock, it's a chaise-longue, it's a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair 18th c. English Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century Georgian painted and gilt armchairs with upholstered balloon backs, padded arms and upholstered seats on shaped and carved aprons, on turned legs, with gray pa...
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18th Century English George III Antique Armchairs

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Wood

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

Materials

Plastic, Birch

21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Pierre Frey Tangerine
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion, creates an interlocking detail between the two elements, ...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972). Manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in the 1950s. Wooden legs, armchair recently reupholstered in Honey shee...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Leather, Wood

Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of 19th century French open armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very stylish, late 19th century pair of French open armchairs. Made from oak with a great shaped stretcher. The quality is very high and the design is classic that I beli...
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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Teak Armchair with Light Beige Fabric Upholstery - Mince Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood Mince armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, featuring a light beige Faded White Plain Weave fabric and a firm comfort level. *Ple...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Napoleon III buttoned square back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a classic pair of Napoleon III buttoned square back armchairs. Gorgeous quality and generous proportions. Measurements Height 92cm Width 84cm Depth 86cm Depth of seat 52cm...
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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Art Nouveau Mahogany Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An intriguing French Art Nouveau armchair–no doubt inspired by the design language of the Vienna Secession movement in the same time period–synthesizing clean, architectural influenc...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Textile, Mahogany

Westside Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 Post Modern Original
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 'Westside' armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1983 in good condition. We have these on sale now! (original price was $9500) Iconic west side designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983. Stylish and very comfortable oversized chairs in 3 different shades of red and violet on heavy enameled steel feet. The lounge chairs still have their original upholstery which is astonishingly well preserved. Overall they are in good to very good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. One arm-rest shows a bit of slight deformation. Labelled Knoll at the bottom. Dimensions are H.30.7" x W.38.2 x D.29.52". Seating height is 14.17 cm. Provenance: derives from a Villa in Vienna. These will sell as a pair only and will ship crated and internationally. We do offer white glove service in NYC and LA. In 1983, two years after the founding of Memphis, Sottsass splintered off from his collective to partner with Knoll Studio, creating the Eastside and Westside collections. Inspired by his lifelong love of Viennese Biedermeier chairs, characterized by plush seats with clean lines and minimal adornment, the collection consisted of geometric sofas and lounge chairs in color-blocked upholsteries. In spite of his iconoclasm, Sottsass had a deep appreciation of ancient art and architecture—particularly Sumerian, Assyrian and Chinese—resulting in the decision to shoot the collection against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date. Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs. They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric. Footnotes: A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...
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1780s George III Antique 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

Olimpia Armchair by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
The superbly elegant Olimpia Armchair features a structure in plywood, covered with rubber, air soft and goose down and Memory foam on cushions and seat. The feet are finished in bur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Plywood, Leather, Foam, Rubber, Down

Pair Of Armchairs Vicar Vico MAGISTRETTI Artemide 1970's
Located in Taranto, IT
Pair Of Vicar Armchairs Vico MAGISTRETTI Artemide 1970's. Structure to be restored and repainted, no breaks. Width 67 cm, Depth 60 cm, Height 68 cm, Seat height 39 cm Shipping i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 4 Woven Bamboo Armchairs in the style of Tito Agnoli, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 4 Woven Bamboo Armchairs in the style of Tito Agnoli, 1970s Product Details Dimensions: 66 W x 75 H x 65.5 D cm Armchairs are sold also in couples (2) upon request.
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Louis XV Chairs, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden chair from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French dining chair, it features a curved back with intricate carvi...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV-Style Carved Beech Armchairs by Chateau d’Ax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Beechwood, Original Black Leather Style: French Louis XV This elegant pair of French Louis XV-style armchairs was designed and man...
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1990s Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Dusty Pink Bouclé Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of dusty pink bouclé armchairs, designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The armchairs will be per...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Carlo Hauner, Armchair, 1950's, Caviuna Wood and Mohair's Velvet
Located in PARIS, FR
Carlo Hauner Armchair, c. 1950 This elegant armchair, designed by Carlo Hauner circa 1950, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Brazilian design. The sculptural fram...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina
Located in Oakville, CA
Design care of Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. Made in Italy, 1970s. Reupholstered in a tan mohair fabric from French, Pierre Frey. Tubular chrome in good condition with age appropr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Hermès - Folding Armchair Pippa Leather And Wood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Folding Armchair "Pippa" made in taurillon Clémence gold leather and natural maple wood frame, brass finishes. Designed by Rena Dumas and made in Italy. Leather and wooden frame ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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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