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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Organic Modern
Style: Georgian
Set of Three McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of three McGuire rattan loop back dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style. One of McGuire's most iconic and beautiful chair styles designed b...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Contemporary Armchair Saddlebag by Cyril Rumpler Black Leather
Located in Les Acacias, GE
Contemporary armchair Saddlebag by Cyril Rumpler black leather. The armchair equipped with a chest covered in Canaletto walnut veneer. This armchair is also equipped with metal legs ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Handwoven August Lounge Chair, Solid Oak Wood and Papercord
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
This tropical modern inspired August armchair is a unique creation by León León Design from Mexico City. It features a solid oakwood frame with a papercord weaving. The piece is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mahogany Open Armchair, George I Style
Located in Reepham, GB
A mahogany open armchair in George I manner, with scroll carving of real style and panache having fine eagle head terminals to each arm, with distinctive scroll and feather work to t...
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18th Century European George I Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Quetzal Fauteuil by Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal Fauteuil by Marc Venot Dimensions: 90 x 100 x 100 cm Materials: Iron structure. Structure stuffed with polyurethane 25kg. Cushions stuffed with polyurethane TXED 40 covered ...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Swan Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Swan armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: D 93 x W 104 x H 92 cm Materials: Iron, MDF, foam, polyester, goose Iron and fibre MDF structure. Foam...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Fine and Rare George II Period Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English George II period walnut wing armchair with cushion, upholstered in gros and petit needlepoint material, the chair dating from the early part of the 18th century. The n...
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1730s English George II Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Semine Lounge Chair by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2010
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Semine lounge chair in paper machè technic and iron structure by Domingos Tótora. Totora produces his works from discarded cartons recycled, each piece has their own ti...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Quetzal Fauteuil Marc Venot
Located in Geneve, CH
Quetzal surprises, attracts and traps, evoquing on us the same magical feeling and the same admiration with which we watch the Quetzal bird taking off and flying into the sky in its ...
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

English Georgian Period Elm Ladderback Fireside Armchair with Rush Seat, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon circa 1800 English Georgian period country ladderback fireside armchair in elm with woven rush seat. Delightfully proportioned, with the tall six-slat back “towering” over the extra-low seat, and the frame having a laid-back profile. Hand-crafted of solid elm, with nicely turned arms, legs, and stretcher. Stands on carved club feet in front and simple metal band-reinforced feet in back. Displays very handsome authentic antique character, color, and patina throughout. Natural woven rush seat is likely not original, though it does have some age to it, is period-appropriate, and complements the overall look. Designed to bring a hearthside sitter closer to the fire, with its seat also being at a perfect height for a child. Antique ladderback...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Georgian Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated pair of George III style painted armchairs in the Adams taste. Elegant in style in a light cream color, carved painted wood, with gilding and grommets throughout. Back ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Grasso Armchair by Stephen Burks, Brown
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backrest upholstered in leather. The leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure to contrast with the most luxurious...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Swivel Armchair 'Panis' by Amura Lab, Ortisei 5
Located in Paris, FR
Panis sofa by Amura Lab. Model 583. Dimensions : H. 70 x 245 x 92 cm. Fabric reference in picture : Trama 216 More modules available in different ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Pair of George III Style Tufted Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An early 20th century pair of George III style tufted armchairs with curved arms ending in scroll shape, with both carved, reeded design and ...
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Early 20th Century George III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Olive Green Leather Georgian Library Chair, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
Olive green leather Georgian Library chair circa 1820. On fine Regency mahogany reeded front legs on original castors. With fine Regency flower...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Contemporary Armchair 'La Pipe Lounge' with Kvadrat Zero 004
Located in Paris, FR
La Pipe lounge, armchair Design: Friends & Founders Available with fixed base or return swivel Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Model shown (fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Sculptural Teak Wood Chair with Carved Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood chair featuring intricately carved curves and ribbed detailing. Resembling a curved lotus leaf it features a strong organic form. The mix of wood t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of George III circa 1780-1800 hand carved library armchairs with ornate Lions Hairy Paw feet covered in grapevines Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1780-1800, the legs are long and elegant, they start with grapevine carvings to the top and follow down with an extremely elegant curve to the Lions hairy paw feet, they are an absolute work of art The upholstery is early embroidery, this was very much the fashion of the day and still is, the idea was for the lady of the house to prove she could keep herself quiet and occupied and not disturb her husband, the way she achieved this was by doing embroidery in her parlour, the more ornate and exquisite the higher the skill of the lady Condition wise, there will be some age and use related patina marks here and there to the fabric, you can see the worst of it in the pictures, as ever with this type of furniture it really doesn't matter, the fact that it still exists is the important thing. the timber all has its original finish so it will be drenched in character, we have cleaned waxed and polished the wood Dimensions Height:- 103.5cm Width:- 86cm Depth:- 74.5cm Seat height:- 62cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information is under the business seller section of the listing with your postcode for a delivery quotation. Please be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance, if you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international shipping please view the below information. ABOUT US Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on. CONDITION Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company that we trust, for the rest of the world we use international shippers that can send any size item crated via air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic shipping is almost entirely governed by the airlines, sea freight loading times and custom clearances. Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team. Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers...
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1780s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Contemporary Leiras Lounge Chair by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2013
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Contemporary Leiras Lounge Chair by Domingos Tótora is a stunning example of the designer's commitment to sustainability and innovation. The chair is crafted entirely from recycl...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 1920’s Georgian style Gainsborough chairs in mahogany upholstered in beige leather with close-nailed tacks, having molded down swept arm supports and standing on carved and...
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1920s English Georgian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid 20th century leather wingback armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century leather wingback armchair circa 1950. Great proportions on this leather wingback chair.  Deep red colour with studwork to the arm, removable seat cushion with butto...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Georgian Red Leather-Upholstered Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
A Georgian red leather-upholstered wingback armchair. The chair is outlined with a close nail trim and raised on channeled legs by stretchers.
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leather Library Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superior quality and style by Theodore Alexander with rich leather and extensive carving.
Category

20th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style , each with the shaped rectangular back, arm rests and seat upholstered in chestnut leather with close studde...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Toptun Chair by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Toptun chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Textiles, Foam rubber, Sintepon, Wood Dimensions: height: 78 x front width: 46 x side width: ...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...
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1760s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fully Restored Antique George III circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780 A fantastic look...
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1780s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Riviera Organic Lounge Chairs
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Gorgeous pair of 1970s oversized bamboo rattan lounge chairs made in the French Riviera organic modern style. The chairs feature a large bent rattan frame fitted with Silky blue cush...
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1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

George III Style Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian style carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair of generous scale, the shaped back over padded arms with acanthus leaf scroll carving ...
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Contemporary Armchair 'Unio' by Poiat, Fabric Fox 02 by Larsen
Located in Paris, FR
Unio armchair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2021 Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 75 D. 72 SH. 40 Model shown: Cat 2. Larsen - Fox 02 The Unio Collection, featuring an armchair and sofas, opens a new chapter for Poiat Studio & Furniture, with a focus on new furniture forms and textures. Offering a view of new and upcoming while at the same time acknowledging past decades’ influences and nostalgia, Unio Armchair combines comfort and contemporary design. The armchair has a fully upholstered plywood frame, commercial grade foam, and a solid ash plinth. The single-seater armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Early 19th Century Georgian Brown Leather-Upholstered Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
Georgian brown leather-upholstered wingback armchair, English, early 19th century. Fully restored Georgian brown leather upholstered wingback armchair. The button upholstered back ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Teak Wood Chair with Carved Detailing
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood chair featuring intricately carved curves and ribbed detailing. Resembling a curved lotus leaf it features a strong organic form. The mix of wood t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Eight Georgian Style Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of eight George III mahogany oval back armchairs with upholstered backs, armrests and seat, the arms with scroll ends and long leaf details, the apron finally molded and sta...
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Early 1900s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 2 Red Sculpted Contemporary Chairs by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Red Sculpted Contemporary Chairs by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber, biopolymer, cellulose Dimensions: Height 82 x width 54 x legs depth 45 cm ...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted outdoor Contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber, biopolymer, cellulose Dimensions: height 82 x width 54 x legs depth 45 cm We...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

White Sculpted Indoor Contemporary Chair by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
White sculpted indoor contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber, biopolymer, cellulose Dimensions: height: 82 x width: 48 x legs depth: 45...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Orange Sculpted Contemporary Chair by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Outdoor contemporary chair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: steel, flax rubber, biopolymer, cellulose Dimensions: Height 82 x width 54 x legs depth 45 cm Wei...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother of pearl chair Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless design...? - Measures: L 48 x W 54.5 x H 74.5 cm (Seat: H43.5cm) - Recyc...
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin

Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique armchair frame is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1790 and done in the period King George III...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Armchairs

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Steel

Slipcovered Donato Lounge Chair in Otis White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cisco Brothers slipcovered Donato Chair in Otis White linen combines comfort, quality craftsmanship, and durable, eco-friendly manufacturing to result in a stylish organic modern lounge chair for your living room. Cisco is considered one of the pioneers of sustainable furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs

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Linen

Georgian Black Leather-Upholstered Wingback Armchair with Ball & Claw Feet
Located in London, GB
A restored black leather-upholstered wingback armchair, outlined with a close nail trim and raised on ball and claw feet (design of eagles claw). English, c.1890. Leather, meta...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Armchair 'Novel' with Kvadrat x Raf Simons Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Novel - Armchair Design: Friends & Founders Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Model shown (fabric): Kvadrat, Vidar x Raf Simons 1511 + 1880 Price may var...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Armchair 'La Pipe Lounge' with Barnum Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
La Pipe lounge, armchair Design: Friends & Founders Available with fixed base or return swivel Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Model shown (fabric): Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Large George III Wing Arm Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms, reupholstered in distressed blue-black leather, raised on four cab...
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1790s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Toptun Chairs by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Toptun chairs by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Textiles, Foam rubber, Sintepon, Wood Dimensions: height: 78 x front width: 46 x si...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Armchair 'Unio' by Poiat, Fabric Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
Located in Paris, FR
Unio armchair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2021 Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 75 D. 72 SH. 40 Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 - Pierre Frey ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

George III Style Pierced Ladder Back Mahogany & Upholstered Seat Child Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
George III Style Pierced Ladder back mahogany & upholstered seat child armchair. Very solid construction. Not just for decorative purpose only, but for use as well.
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Mid-20th Century George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four George III Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Regilded in burnished gold leaf. Each with oval backs with a carved beaded frame, carved arms with scroll hand hold, leaf carved seat rail with paterae, raised on circular tapered fl...
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1770s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

MARTA Black Chair/Armchair in Walnut/Oak with Cowhide Seat by Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
MARTA chair by Mandy Graham MARTA M01, chair armchair American walnut / sandblasted white oak, hairy cowhide seat Measures: 27" W x 25" D x 36" A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Armchair 'Unio' by Poiat, Pergamena 017 Fabric by Dedar
Located in Paris, FR
Unio armchair by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2021 Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 75 D. 72 SH. 40 Model shown: Cat 4. Pergamena 017 - Dedar ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Fluffy Contemporary Armchair by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Fluffy contemporary armchair by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Textiles, foam rubber, sintepon, wood Dimensions: length 103 x height 79 x width 82 Cm In search of n...
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2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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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