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Armchairs For Sale
George II Mahogany Wing Chair
George II Mahogany Wing Chair

George II Mahogany Wing Chair

Located in Reepham, GB

This antique English wing chair dates back to the early 18th century during the George II period. It is upholstered and raised on carved mahogany cabriole legs with carved acanthus k...

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Early 18th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Design Armchair / Czechoslovakia 1950s 'Renovated'
Midcentury Design Armchair / Czechoslovakia 1950s 'Renovated'

Midcentury Design Armchair / Czechoslovakia 1950s 'Renovated'

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s - Completely renovated, wooden parts refreshed - Very comfortable.     

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A pair of French modernist armchairs produced in the 1960s, executed in warm teak. The design is defined by a strict, clear frame built from straight, square-section elements, with a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Two Original Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s
Set of Two Original Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s

Set of Two Original Art Deco Armchairs, by Jules Leleu, Beech, France, 1930s

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Designer: Jules Leleu Source: France Period: 1930-1939 This exceptional pair of Art Deco armchairs dates back to the early 20th century and bears the signature of renowned French de...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Original buffalo leather. Excellent condition.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

José Zanine Caldas Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Mohair, 1955
José Zanine Caldas Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Mohair, 1955

José Zanine Caldas Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Mohair, 1955

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

This rare pair of Brazilian modern armchairs by José Zanine Caldas offers a compelling expression of the designer’s early work, uniting assertive geometry, honest construction, and e...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Rocking Chair in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

Beautifully crafted rocking chair in solid oak, with the seat reupholstered in a striking striped textile featuring shades of green, brown, and mustard yellow. Designed by Henning (H...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll
Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll

Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll

Located in PARIS, FR

American architect and designer Warren Platner trained under Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche before opening his own office in 1967. Working with Knoll, he conceived an entire furniture...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs – 1970s
Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs – 1970s

Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs – 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, RM

Set of Four Bamboo Armchairs – 1970s Product details Upholstered in Dedar fabric "Atelier Moderne" Dimensions: 73 L x 93,5 H x 70 P cm

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1970s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

Located in Southampton, NY

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair A low comfortable reading chair made out of Mahogany and cane. Lovely carved details on arms, ba...

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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Armchair "Papillon" NEW, Red, Production Giovannetti, Modern Style
Armchair "Papillon" NEW, Red, Production Giovannetti, Modern Style

Armchair "Papillon" NEW, Red, Production Giovannetti, Modern Style

By Giovannetti

Located in Casalguidi, IT

The papillon series designed and conceived to steal your heart away. Comfort and elegance for an informal life - style. Tip up seat (90°). The backrest becomes a seat and viceversa, ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs
Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs

Pair of Spanish 1920's Pebbled Leather and Chrome Safari Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

An early and unique pair of Spanish 1920's safari arm chairs in a wonderful patinated pebbled chocolate brown leather with chrome horizontal supports on the sides. The legs are stra...

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1920s Spanish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s
Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s

Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Pierantonio Bonacina, Tito Agnoli

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Vintage Tito Agnoli B4 Rattan Bamboo Armchair or Lounge Chair, 1970s Gorgeous armchair or lounge chair, Mod. B3, designed by Tito Agnoli, and manufactured by Pierantonio Bon...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Modern Henning Kjaernulf Oak pair of razorblade Armchairs, 1970's
Danish Modern Henning Kjaernulf Oak pair of razorblade Armchairs, 1970's

Danish Modern Henning Kjaernulf Oak pair of razorblade Armchairs, 1970's

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Uccle, BE

A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design. Made of oak and reuphostered in toile chiné. Manufactured by EG Kvalitetsmøbel.

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Gold-Plated Louis XVI Chair from 1860
Gold-Plated Louis XVI Chair from 1860

Gold-Plated Louis XVI Chair from 1860

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Gold-plated Louis XVI chair from 1860 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its origina...

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1850s German Neoclassical Antique Armchairs

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Carved Oak Throne Armchair with Lion Heads, circa 1880
Victorian Carved Oak Throne Armchair with Lion Heads, circa 1880

Victorian Carved Oak Throne Armchair with Lion Heads, circa 1880

Located in Nottingham, GB

A magnificent late 19th-century carved oak throne armchair of commanding proportions, richly decorated with lion-head terminals, barley-twist supports, scrolling foliage and naturali...

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Late 19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870
Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870

Antique Savonarola Armchair, Carved Wood, Italy, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century folding wood Savonarola chair with carved medallion of twin fish in back slat.

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19th Century Italian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Armchair in Cotton Velvet
Louis XVI Style Armchair in Cotton Velvet

Louis XVI Style Armchair in Cotton Velvet

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI style armchair in camel cotton velvet. Large vintage carved and painted wood open French armchair / fauteuil in camel cotton velvet attributed to Jansen. Continental, first...

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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Classic Armchair in Oak & Lambswool Seat, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Classic Armchair in Oak & Lambswool Seat, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s

Classic Armchair in Oak & Lambswool Seat, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

This Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair from the 1950s is crafted from oak with delicate carvings for added detail. The seat is upholstered in soft lambswool, blending comfort with t...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

Pair of Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Armchairs with Marble Inset
Pair of Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Armchairs with Marble Inset

Pair of Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Armchairs with Marble Inset

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An organic and elaborately crafted pair of 20th century Chinese Export hardwood scholar's armchairs crafted in the Ming Revival style. Each chair features a squared back composed of ...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb High Back Chair

By Paul McCobb

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic high back chair by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. Shaped like a tall egg with unusual turned legs this chair has a great midcentury look and is very comfortable. Reupholstered ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood
Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood

Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

René Gabriel, armchair, beech, canvas webbing, France, design ca. 1934 A frontrunner of French design, René Gabriel (1899-1950) started his career as an interior decorator during th...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Canvas

Set of Two Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchairs SI-49-A, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret, original armchairs SI-49-A, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchairs SI-49-A, Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

This iconic original and very rare armchair SI-49-A by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Made insolid teak with leather. Authentic Mid Century piece. With its raw simplicity it shows the true strength of simplicity like many of Jeanneret's designs for the Chanidharh project. Jeanneret was commissioned by the city of Chandigarh, India, to build and design for the Punjab University Administrative buildings and a few private residences. Provenance: Sourced from gallery Fiftiesdesign in Brest, who imported the furniture from India...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair, Steel & Upholstery, Italy, 1951
Vintage Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair, Steel & Upholstery, Italy, 1951

Vintage Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair, Steel & Upholstery, Italy, 1951

By Marco Zanuso

Located in San Francisco, CA

Designed in 1951 by Marco Zanuso, the iconic “Lady” chair is a landmark of Italian mid-century modern design. Its sculptural, curved silhouette is paired with elegant brass-wrapped l...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's

Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Austin, TX

Model 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and sought after combination ...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

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 Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

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...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

First Edition Poltrona Frau Metropolis Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

By Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare pair of first edition Metropolis armchairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy 1950s. Newly upholstered in a bespoke, premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Willy Guhl Pod Chair, Concrete, 1960s, Swiss
Willy Guhl Pod Chair, Concrete, 1960s, Swiss

Willy Guhl Pod Chair, Concrete, 1960s, Swiss

By Willy Guhl

Located in Corby, GB

Concrete 'Pod' chairs designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1960s. Beautiful patina with a weathered finish (as they are supposed to be), marvellous bulbous 'pod' shape. Willy Guhl was...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Concrete

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

This neoclassical design, fondly referred to as "Napoleon Hat" because of the shape of the curving back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occasional conversational chairs...

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Fir

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE. Newly reupholstered in leather.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Walnut Veneer, Europe circa 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Walnut Veneer, Europe circa 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Walnut Veneer, Europe circa 1930s

Located in Utrecht, NL

During its heyday, Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance and faith in social and technological progress. The movement peaked in popularity around the 1930s, spreading acro...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs
A Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs

A Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Mid-Century armchairs . Solid Elm angular frame with fabric re-upholstery. Dimensions: H 95cm W 65cm D 68cm Seat H 36cm W 57cm D 52cm Origin: Italian Date: Circa 1950

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Armchair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Armchair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Armchair, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance betwe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord
Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord

Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Seattle, WA

One of the less common Moller designs, especially in solid rosewood, this expansive set of 10 dining chairs features two Carver model 57 chairs and 8 dining chair model 77 chairs. ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Papercord

Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s
Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s

Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

Post-Modern side, dining or desk armchair from the Caccia alla volpe furniture series, Italy 80s. Designed by Franco Poldaretti In very good condition.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pierre Armchair by Tiago Curioni in Sucupira Brazilian Hard Wood and Straw
Pierre Armchair by Tiago Curioni in Sucupira Brazilian Hard Wood and Straw

Pierre Armchair by Tiago Curioni in Sucupira Brazilian Hard Wood and Straw

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Inspired by modernist design, Pierre armchair is made of Sucupira wood, known for its unique stripe and high hardness; and natural straw, braided thread by thread. With a slightly sa...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kurt Olsen Model 221 Armchair in Élitis Tweed Fabric, Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1955
Kurt Olsen Model 221 Armchair in Élitis Tweed Fabric, Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1955

Kurt Olsen Model 221 Armchair in Élitis Tweed Fabric, Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1955

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Élitis, Kurt Olsen

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare and iconic armchair was designed by Kurt Olsen in 1955 and produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark as model no. 221. A standout piece of mid-century Danish design, it showcases Olsen’s signature sculptural lines and refined craftsmanship. Generously proportioned, the chair features a distinctive wing-shaped backrest that offers both exceptional comfort and an enveloping, supportive feel. The sharply angled back legs create a dynamic silhouette, drawing the eye forward to the elegantly curved solid oak armrests. The legs are crafted in solid teak. This chair has been professionally refinished and reupholstered. The interior upholstery has been renewed, while the exterior is in a luxurious grey tweed fabric by Élitis. The textile boasts a nuanced, multi-tonal palette—subtle flecks of ivory, grey, brown, and pale blue lend depth. Often affectionately referred to as Kurt Olsen’s “Papa Bear...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Pair of Vintage Pink Velvet Armchairs and Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Vintage Pink Velvet Armchairs and Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Vintage Pink Velvet Armchairs and Stools, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful pink pattern velvet Armchairs GFM-142 and stools, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Aca...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by J. Halabala for UP Zavody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Product number: H-269 This armchair is another gorgeous exemplar of the absolute icon and undisputedly most famous and highly sought-after design by the legendary designer Jindřich ...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

Modern 'Wishbone' Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This modern armchair takes its beautiful design from the iconic mid-century master Hans Wegner, and his Wishbone chair. The floating back rest flows to ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen
Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen

Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Imposanter Armlehnenstuhl der dänischen Onsild Møbelfabrik für Jutex nach einem Entwurf von Arne Hovmand-Olsen aus den 50er Jahren. Ein filigraner Entwurf von hoher Material- und Ve...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Contemporary Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Sculptural Seating, Dedar Tiger Fabric
Contemporary Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Sculptural Seating, Dedar Tiger Fabric

Contemporary Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Sculptural Seating, Dedar Tiger Fabric

By Denis Sokolov, NOOM

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 ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Copper Sharkskin
Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Copper Sharkskin

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Copper Sharkskin

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk chair was realized in the United States, circa 1950. It features two streamlined curvilinear arms in ebonized walnut that gracefully adjoin the r...

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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Bågen Armchair by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Bågen Armchair by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand

Bågen Armchair by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand

By Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand designed the wonderful 'Bågen' chair for Nässjö Stolfabrik around the 1950s. Nässjö Stolfabrik was later named Nesto Möbel AB. This manufacturer w...

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s

By Henryk Lis

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-quality italian velvet upholstery printed...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, Teak modular set, Denmark 60

By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Located in Paris, IDF

Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, modular lounge set, Denmark, design 1962 by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn in 1962. This set consists of va...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair with Skirt
Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair with Skirt

Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair with Skirt

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair. 30" H x 32" W x 31" D; seat: 17" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.

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Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Set of Six Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 413 Armchairs, Distributed by Atelier
Set of Six Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 413 Armchairs, Distributed by Atelier

Set of Six Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab 413 Armchairs, Distributed by Atelier

Few designs in the postwar canon achieve what Bellini accomplished with the Cab series: a chair that is simultaneously a feat of engineering and an act of tailoring. The steel skelet...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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.