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Armchairs For Sale
Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948
Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948

By Theo Ruth

Located in Den Haag, NL

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 'Art and Comfort' approx 1948/1950. These chairs are completely different than the common Pinguin or Congo...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair
19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant French Napoleon III period armchair dating from the 19th century, crafted from carved and turned stained beechwood and distinguished by its particularly decorative lyre-sh...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of the best project from the past. About the designer: Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in Boršice; died April 14, 1999 in Brno) was a Czechoslovakian designer. He was one of the best-known product designers in Czechoslovakia. Navrátil was born in 1913 in Moravian Boršice near Zlín. From 1927 to 1930 he attended a master school for furniture in Valašské Mezirící, then until 1935 the Czech State Industrial School in Brno. In Brno he also studied history at the local Masaryk University. In the 1950s he became a member of the State Design Studio for the Development of the Furniture Industry (Vývoj nábytkárského prumyslu) in Brno. This studio provided the Czechoslovak furniture...

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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA
Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA

Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Beautifull and rare armchairs "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the early 1950s. Original yellow velvet. Good vintage condition: all parts are authentic a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Fine Regency Caned Bergere
Fine Regency Caned Bergere

Fine Regency Caned Bergere

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George IV mahogany library armchair with caned arms, back and seat, the frame with ribbed and ebonized details, standing on similarly treated saber legs and ending in original b...

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Iconic Pierre Cardin Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406
Six Iconic Pierre Cardin Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406

Six Iconic Pierre Cardin Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406

By Pierre Cardin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Six Iconic Pierre Cardin Keyhole Back arm chairs #26406, Each one signed in gold script on the back of the chair. Each chair measures : 17”w x 22”d x 43.75 h The leather seat mea...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery
Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery

Nino Zoncada Attributed Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s, for Reupholstery

By Marco Zanuso, Nino Zoncada

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An pair of Nino Zoncada attriuted lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s. The fabric has marks and the filling is slightly tired so these chairs are sold for reupholstery by the customer in the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 BAKER Neoclassical Cane Back Armchairs, Ebony Finish
Set of 4 BAKER Neoclassical Cane Back Armchairs, Ebony Finish

Set of 4 BAKER Neoclassical Cane Back Armchairs, Ebony Finish

Located in Perkasie, PA

Set of 4 BAKER Neoclassical Regency Cane Back Armchairs – L74473 This elegant set of four armchairs by BAKER dates to approximately 20 years old and showcases the refined sophistica...

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1990s American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

‘New Pony’ armchairs Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1980
‘New Pony’ armchairs Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1980

‘New Pony’ armchairs Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, 1980

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Gianni Moscatelli “New Pony” armchairs for Formanova in the 80s are iconic examples of Italian design of that period. Characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and a strong sens...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...

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20th Century European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

French Empire-Style Fauteuil Handcrafted by Trouvailles, Inc
French Empire-Style Fauteuil Handcrafted by Trouvailles, Inc

French Empire-Style Fauteuil Handcrafted by Trouvailles, Inc

By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

a handsome and sturdy French Empire-style throne-like fauteuil (armchair) with silver and gold gilt decoration inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign 1798-1801, square back with ca...

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Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Wood, Giltwood

Stained Birch Art Deco Armchairs, Europe ca 1930s
Stained Birch Art Deco Armchairs, Europe ca 1930s

Stained Birch Art Deco Armchairs, Europe ca 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged in France during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. Characterized b...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, and they date from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstan...

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1860s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Birch

Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart
Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart

Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart

For your consideration is this rare model 2254 ½ armchair designed by Paul Frankl in all-original, unrestored condition. It features a sculptural solid wood frame with delicate curve...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s
Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

Pair of Armchairs No. 752 by Josef Frank for Thonet, 1930s

By Josef Frank, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

A pair of legendary bentwood armchairs Model No. 752, designed by Josef Frank in 1933 for Thonet, Very good condition relative to age. Carefully cleaned and gently restored while pre...

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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK
Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK

Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK

Located in Geneve, CH

Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Waveano Armchair By OMER OZTURK Dimensions: W 89.6 x D 72.3 x H 89 cm. Materials: Boucle Fabric Light Brown Natural Oak Wood, Gold Spheres...

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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

'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.

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Pair of Warren Platner Chairs in Bronzed Steel for Knoll
Vintage Pair of Warren Platner Chairs in Bronzed Steel for Knoll

Vintage Pair of Warren Platner Chairs in Bronzed Steel for Knoll

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in North Miami, FL

An outstanding PAIR of sculptural armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll. These are in the classic bronze finish. The upholstery has been redone in a blue mohair. Retain the original...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

A pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs, circa 1780
A pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs, circa 1780

A pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs, circa 1780

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most impressive pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs, circa 1780. Each high quality armchair is raised by circular tapered and fluted legs...

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu
Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu

Set of Four French Art Deco Armchairs after Jules Leleu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary set of four French art deco chairs crafted from radiant mahogany after Jules Leleu. The chairs feature a large flared back with a contoured rest that is upholstered wit...

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20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Single Neoclassical Armchair, Russia
19th Century Single Neoclassical Armchair, Russia

19th Century Single Neoclassical Armchair, Russia

Located in New York, NY

A fine Neoclassical armchair. Beautiful hardwood with carved details.

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950
Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950

Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi

Located in Vienna, AT

Ico Parisi Bergère Lounge Armchair Creme Bouclé Walnut, Italy 1950 Great comfort chair in newly upholstered, restored condition. The walnut armrests of this Bergère arrmchair featur...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner

Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner

By Norman Cherner

Located in New York, NY

This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome frame. The wood finish shows wear, and the chrome frame shows cosmetic wear. We be...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s, Danish easy chair, original very good condition, furniture velour.
1970s, Danish easy chair, original very good condition, furniture velour.

1970s, Danish easy chair, original very good condition, furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish easy chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original dark red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufac...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique French Oak Armchair Upholstered in Shearling Properly Restored c1800's
Antique French Oak Armchair Upholstered in Shearling Properly Restored c1800's

Antique French Oak Armchair Upholstered in Shearling Properly Restored c1800's

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Armchair Upholstered in genuine Shearling. The armchair was made in the style of Louis XIII and was completely and properly restored from the bare wood frame and on up...

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1880s French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Oak

A Fully Restored English Victorian William Birch Armchair
A Fully Restored English Victorian William Birch Armchair

A Fully Restored English Victorian William Birch Armchair

By William Birch

Located in Faversham, GB

A rare Victorian William Birch deep seated armchair of generous proportions. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button gently curved back with beautifully curved ...

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Early 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Mahogany, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall 916-CC Captain Chair for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Uncommon Adrian Pearsall 916-CC captain chair for Craft Associates, 1960s with fun patterned newer upholstery. The walnut frame is in good condition with two minor issues: one small ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Enrico Franzolini Steel 2000 Orange Armchair for Moroso, Italy
Enrico Franzolini Steel 2000 Orange Armchair for Moroso, Italy

Enrico Franzolini Steel 2000 Orange Armchair for Moroso, Italy

By Moroso, Enrico Franzolini

Located in Praha, CZ

Original Steel 2000 lounge armchair designed by Enrico Franzolini for Moroso, Italy, dating from the 2000s. A distinctive example of contemporary Italian furniture design, the Steel ...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Swivel Leather Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s
Midcentury Swivel Leather Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s

Midcentury Swivel Leather Armchair, Peem, Finland, 1970s

By PEEM Finland

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use - Labeled - leather with patina, refreshed, impregnated. - seat height 43cm

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1970s

Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Great pair of brown leather easy chairs model "Dickie" by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and patina.  ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Zanotta Giuno Chair by  Calvi Brambilla
Customizable Zanotta Giuno Chair by  Calvi Brambilla

Customizable Zanotta Giuno Chair by Calvi Brambilla

By Zanotta

Located in New York, NY

non - swivel swivel version - extra charge Small armchair. Steel frame. Frame upholstered with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam. Seat cushion upholstered with regenerated and r...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless ...

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1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian 1960s “Ruster” Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe
Scandinavian 1960s “Ruster” Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe

Scandinavian 1960s “Ruster” Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Paris, FR

The notable Ruster Danish lounge chair by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and edited by Pastoe in the 1960s. The leather is in its original condition, the frame has been expertly re-f...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century
Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century

Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century

Located in Houston, TX

Classic louis XVI-style makes these chairs desirable. Fine giltwood carving and carpentry are evident. They are well constructed without any loose joints. They sit very well and the ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Large Armchair in the Henry II Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Large Armchair in the Henry II Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Large Armchair in the Henry II Style, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large armchair in the Henry II style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Large armchair in the Henry II style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 100cm, W: 67cm, D:...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s

By TON a.s., Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautifully restored vintage bentwood armchair No. 24 designed by Michael Thonet and produced by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. This elegant piece features Thonet’s iconic c...

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1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Mid-Century Model Bonanza Highback Leather Lounge Armchair by Esko Pajamies, 60s
Mid-Century Model Bonanza Highback Leather Lounge Armchair by Esko Pajamies, 60s

Mid-Century Model Bonanza Highback Leather Lounge Armchair by Esko Pajamies, 60s

By Esko Pajamies

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Bonanza armchair from the Finnish manufacturer Asko based on a design by Esko Pajamies from the 1960s. Here in a rare version as a high-back chair with black leather. A functi...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Razorblade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Oak & Lambswool, 1960
Pair of Razorblade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Oak & Lambswool, 1960

Pair of Razorblade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Oak & Lambswool, 1960

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Odense, DK

A stunning pair of oak armchairs designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted in solid oak with beautifully sculpted details and expressive bar...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Set of 2 21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar
Set of 2 21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar

Set of 2 21st Century Gala Armchair Bouclé Marble Sphere Feet by Malabar

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

The surrealist movement changed the way art was defined. Known as the most influential movement in the twentieth century, the surrealists focus on the unconscious as a means to unloc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in yellowish Leather 1970's
Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in yellowish Leather 1970's

Hyaline Armchair by Fabio Lenci for Standing Italy in yellowish Leather 1970's

By Fabio Lenci

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Set of two available Italian space age design by Fabio Lenci, the Hyaline (pronounced as “Hay’Line) chairs are a prime example of Italian design of the time period. The thick leather...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

Louis XV Style French Walnut Fauteuils à la Reine with Carved Floral Motifs
Louis XV Style French Walnut Fauteuils à la Reine with Carved Floral Motifs

Louis XV Style French Walnut Fauteuils à la Reine with Carved Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs from the 20th century with carved floral décor, scrolling knuckles, cabriole legs and upholstery. Evoking the grandeur of French roya...

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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period mahogany & Leather Desk Armchair
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period mahogany & Leather Desk Armchair

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period mahogany & Leather Desk Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Stunning Mid 19th-Century Brown Leather & Mahogany Captain's Desk Armchair A superb mid 19th-century Victorian brown leather and mahogany captain’s office armchair, dating to circ...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Library Armchair
19th Century English Library Armchair

19th Century English Library Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century English library armchair newly reupholstered in a blue / green striped fabric. With original castors. 

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19th Century English Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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.

Questions About Armchairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    A one-person couch is typically called an armchair. 

    The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

    Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.

    Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.