Skip to main content

Armchairs

to
3,267
17,610
8,973
19,734
7,530
745
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
18,332
15,302
6,827
8,113
6,225
7,172
6,004
6,944
5,948
6,672
5,805
6,728
18,484
14,046
7,100
5,320
21,196
6,303
3,508
28,009
21,368
22,738
Armchairs For Sale
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Stockholm, SE

Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.

Category

1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Modern Coastal Armchair
Modern Coastal Armchair

Modern Coastal Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern Armchair, a modern solid oak accent chair with brown leather cord wrapped around the exposed wood back in the light Dune finish. Comfortable loose seat cushion and back pillow...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Kinley Rattan Armchair by Bunny Williams Home
Kinley Rattan Armchair by Bunny Williams Home

Kinley Rattan Armchair by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

The Kinley Armchair is comfortably upholstered with tie-on seat and back cushions. Overall dimensions: 33" W x 30"D x 37"H Seat height: 18.25" to top of cushion Arm height: 22.25" a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929
Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929

Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929

By Nobilis, Gio Ponti

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare wingback chair was designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy in 1929. The elegant model was part of the furniture designed by Ponti for the Casa Giampiccoli...

Category

1920s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry

Wooden Armchair with Handwoven Seat
Wooden Armchair with Handwoven Seat

Wooden Armchair with Handwoven Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant rustic and colonial-style armchair crafted from solid wood with a dark finish. It features straight armrests for added comfort and a sturdy, durable frame. The backrest showc...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair
Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair

Targa Petit Light blue velvet Armchair

By Thonet

Located in Milan, IT

Targa Petit blue velvet armchair designed by GamFratesi offers a compact yet elegant seating option inspired by the iconic Targa Lounge. Its refined proportions and the distinctive V...

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s

Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s

By Sigurd Resell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.

Category

1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each maintains a distinct identity, forming a pair defined by perfect asymmetry. With sculptural curves and sumptuous upholstery, the Twins curved sofa embodies both contemporary elegance and refined artistry, creating a lounging experience of unparalleled comfort. A favorite among designers, it stands as the ideal centerpiece for today’s most sophisticated interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Twins Sofa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800
Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800

Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Elegant circa 1800 Italian, French Consulate style and period carved mahogany fauteuil having Klismos style tablet form backrest above central X-form ...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s

Very rare Swedish mid century armchair model "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist from the "Triva" series produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s. In good vintage condition w...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s

Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Dark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair. In the style of Thonet with original webbing We date it at early 1950s. Good condition with normal age related wear. ...

Category

1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Midcentury Black Leather Samurai Arm Lounge Chair By Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971
Midcentury Black Leather Samurai Arm Lounge Chair By Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971

Midcentury Black Leather Samurai Arm Lounge Chair By Luciano Frigerio Italy 1971

By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The ‘Samurai’ lounge chair was designed by Italian Luciano Frigerio in the 1960s. The combination of the cherrywood frame, soft black leather, tan leather belts and unusual square bu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Fruitwood

Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat
Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat

Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat

Located in New York, NY

A pair of armchairs made in Sweden during the Karl Johan period 1810-1840. Frame made in mahogany with gilded details. Upholstered in a durable outdoor Rogers and Goffigon stripe.  

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs
20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 20th Century, antique set of eight Danish Gustavian style dining room armchairs made of hand crafted bleached Birchwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs have...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Stainless Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Polished. Also available in colors: Flamed gold, cos...

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Brown Upholstery, Europe ca 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

Set of 2 pcs. Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Set of 2 pcs. vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1990's by Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled on the bottom. In original textile removable upholste...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Upholstered Armchair by Bas Van Pelt for My Home, The Netherlands 1940s
Upholstered Armchair by Bas Van Pelt for My Home, The Netherlands 1940s

Upholstered Armchair by Bas Van Pelt for My Home, The Netherlands 1940s

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Utrecht, NL

This elegant armchair by Dutch designer, Bas Van Pelt is a classically luxe model with a level of craftsmanship that’s immediately visible to any eye. The construction of this rare 1940s design is simple at its core, but thanks to the details, it is a unique representation of early Dutch modernism. While Bas Van Pelt's creative work was primarily influenced by the 1920s straight lines dominated by The Hague School, this armchair is the result of his more mature design era, which was primarily dominated by natural materials and more curvature. While made of solid wood, this armchair has an open feel to it thanks to the airy arrangement of the arms and legs. The curved lines of the armrests are beautifully crafted and follow the raised seat’s angle. The curves nicely contrast with the straight lines of the frame, keeping it from appearing too strict. Apart from the expert woodwork, the upholstered seat and back stand out as well. The light bouclé fabric is tightly fitted around the frame, and the seat’s thick shape is an especially pleasing element that offers plenty of comfort both figuratively and literally. The overreaching backs further enhance the back’s widening shape and thus allow the individual loops of the yarn to stand out. The block legs blend seamlessly into the back and form a gentle angle. Thanks to the well-chosen proportions and the luxurious upholstery, this armchair provides great comfort. This model can be easily used as an accent chair thanks to its characteristic details, but can also complement a wide variety of interior styles with it refined and elegant style. Bas van Pelt’s progressive designs were, in many ways, ahead of his era. The Dordrecht-born designer’s furniture models are quite rare, a few are preserved in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam for modern art, contemporary art, and design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 24.6 in W x 24.4 in D x 37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 23.22 in 62.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 94 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 59 cm About the Designer: Bas Van Pelt (1900 Dordrecht (NL) - 1945 Sandbostel (DE) was a well-known Dutch interior and furniture designer, known for the clarity and quality of his designs. His works created in the 1930s and 1940s are regarded for their progressive design and quality. While he is most well-known for his chair designs, van Pelt was also active as an interior designer. He also designed fabrics for window coverings...

Category

1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Guru High Armchair with Amethyst Stone
Guru High Armchair with Amethyst Stone

Guru High Armchair with Amethyst Stone

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair Guru High with structure in solid mahogany from Borneo, with solid lines. With amethyst stone from Brazil. Covered with hemp. Nails, details and finishes in solid bronze...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

1970s, Danish highback armchair, red furniture velour, ash wood.
1970s, Danish highback armchair, red furniture velour, ash wood.

1970s, Danish highback armchair, red furniture velour, ash wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish highback armchair. Original red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat cushion. Double sided seat cushion. Original good condition: no smells, no st...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Arflex BOBORELAX Armchair by Cini Boeri
Arflex BOBORELAX Armchair by Cini Boeri

Arflex BOBORELAX Armchair by Cini Boeri

By Cini Boeri, Arflex

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Boborelax, created from Bobo, and together with it, makes up a curious and unusual family of essential furnishings, an example of pure design, without labels and adjectives. Dimensi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s
Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s

Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the early 20th century and is associated with Jindřich Halabala and UP Závody, renowned for their excellence in Czechoslovak furniture d...

Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair

Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This irresistible vintage club chair is a true eye-catcher. Made from cognac-colored sheepskin leather, it is full of character. The chair is finished with black trim and features a ...

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden
Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden

Armchair Rococo Swedish White Light Green, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Armchair Rococo Swedish white light green, Sweden. A single armchair with original paint made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. A white washe...

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Armchairs

Italian 1970s Pair of Armchairs
Italian 1970s Pair of Armchairs

Italian 1970s Pair of Armchairs

Located in CA, CA

A Pair of striking Italian cubic early 1970s armchairs with beautiful low proportions on wood feet. These lounge chairs are incredibly comfortable

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Barley Twist Armchair with Cane, English, Early 20th Century
Edwardian Barley Twist Armchair with Cane, English, Early 20th Century

Edwardian Barley Twist Armchair with Cane, English, Early 20th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

An antique Edwardian armchair, dating to around 1900–1910. This chair is made of solid beech and has a cane seat and backrest, barley twist legs, turned supports, and a curved stretc...

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934
Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Dutch Art Deco Modernist Armchair by Piet De Vries, 1934

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare modernist The Hague School armchair designed by Dutch architect Piet de Vries, created exclusively for the boardroom of the newly built Town Hall of Tytsjerksteradiel in Fries...

Category

1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Macassar

Lounge Chair with Ottoman – Brazilian Hardwood, Slender Frame, Relaxed Seat
Lounge Chair with Ottoman – Brazilian Hardwood, Slender Frame, Relaxed Seat

Lounge Chair with Ottoman – Brazilian Hardwood, Slender Frame, Relaxed Seat

By Roberta Banqueri

Located in Jardim America, SP

This sculptural lounge chair is crafted from Brazilian certified hardwood, showcasing the natural elegance and strength of responsibly sourced materials. The design features a slende...

Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood Dedar Linen, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood Dedar Linen, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood Dedar Linen, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense accent chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s
Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A captivating chair composed of symmetrically-placed horns from Texas long-Horn steer which form the back, sides & leg supports, with a wide seat upholstered in leather that is original. The horns have been matched perfectly for color and size, which together with the choice of leather, gives a very pleasing visual experience. The chair has a label (business card) stapled on the bottom from Jean Roy...

Category

1960s American Rustic Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Leather

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. They have a fibergla...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Beige Leopard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe
Mid Century Beige Leopard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe

Mid Century Beige Leopard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of etruscan armchairs, XIXth c.
Pair of etruscan armchairs, XIXth c.

Pair of etruscan armchairs, XIXth c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Pair of armchairs in natural wood and veneer with slightly rounded backs decorated with marquetry of facing griffins surrounding a laurel wreath in a frame of foliage and flowers. Ar...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Patterned Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Contemporary Seating, Dedar Tiger Mountain
Patterned Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Contemporary Seating, Dedar Tiger Mountain

Patterned Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Contemporary Seating, Dedar Tiger Mountain

By NOOM, Denis Sokolov

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 ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

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

Pair of 20th Century Knole Tapestry Armchairs
Pair of 20th Century Knole Tapestry Armchairs

Pair of 20th Century Knole Tapestry Armchairs

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of unique 20th Century English, Knole high-sided armchairs. Covered in Aubusson hand-stitched tapestry. Deep feather-filled seats and the high sides cocoon you for reading or...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rush French Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rush French Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Oak and Rush French Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid 20th armchairs or occasional chairs. France, c1950s. Rush and oak,. Good condition, some wear commensurate with age. Price is for the pair. Location...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair
French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair

Located in Altrincham, GB

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair - with heart shaped back and scroll shaped arms and seat, on shaped legs - 29"w x 26"d x 37"h (15" to the seat)

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s

French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid oak. Condition report : the chair show si...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

This refined Art Deco armchair was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. Crafted from solid beechwood, the chair features elegantly bent armrests...

Category

1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair 18th Century British Baroque or Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Pair 18th Century British Baroque or Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Pair 18th Century British Baroque or Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Finely carved and restored Baroque or Renaissance Revival 18th century armchairs or fauteuils with detailed scroll carved crest, decorative arms, carved figures, foliate carved front...

Category

18th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

19th century Howard & Sons Style Upholstered Arm Chair
19th century Howard & Sons Style Upholstered Arm Chair

19th century Howard & Sons Style Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Sherborne, GB

Howard style Victorian arm chair with a country house and elegant shape, resting on a typical Howard turned leg with brass collars, ending on good quality ceramic castors.

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, walnut and rush, Italy, 1952 A Paolo Buffa armchair in walnut and rush, Italy, 1952. The tall ladder back is defined by three horizontal r...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Exceptional Pair Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Early 20th Century
Antique Exceptional Pair Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Early 20th Century

Antique Exceptional Pair Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of Italian Neo-Classical mahogany and giltwood fauteuil armchairs, circa 1900 in date. The chairs feature open back splats fea...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Shoji Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Shoji Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Shoji Pierre Frey Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s

Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex (1960s Denmark) is comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs. Some of the many things that make th...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Costela Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Mid-Century Modern Costela Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Mid-Century Modern Costela Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Forma S.A. Móveis e ...

Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs
Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs

Set of Two French Art Deco Armchairs

Located in IT

The entire ensemble features elegant black leather details contrasted by ivory-colored leather cushions. One of the armchairs is reclining, while the second has a fixed backrest, as ...

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Outdoor Armchair with Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Frame
Outdoor Armchair with Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Frame

Outdoor Armchair with Micro-Textured Stainless Steel Frame

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary outdoor armchair with upholstered seat and back cushions. Micro-textured stainless steel structure in black or white color. The back straps are offered in black or wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

A Pair Italian Armchairs attributed to Luigi Vetti, C. 1960.
A Pair Italian Armchairs attributed to Luigi Vetti, C. 1960.

A Pair Italian Armchairs attributed to Luigi Vetti, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant pair of Italian armchairs featuring sculptural palisander wood frames with refined mid-century lines. The rich grain of the palisander structure highlights the architectural ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and extremely well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in leather and satin birch. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1930’s, The quality...

Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina
Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina

Mario Bellini Tan Cab Armchair for Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic armchair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, feature the original camel saddle leather which is wrapped atop the steel frames. The back legs feature a black zipp...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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.