Pair of Rosewood Niels Moller Model 65 Carver Armchairs c 1960s Danish
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of sculptural lounge chairs in carved solid exotic rosewood and original leather. these chairs are iconic mid century design, the front legs sweeping up and flowing elegantly...
Leather, Rosewood
Luxe Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Occasional Armchairs in Hand-Rubbed Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and dynamic pair of Mid-Century Modern occasional armchairs were realized in Denmark circa 1960. They feature angular ebonzied walnut frames with smoked topaz velvet uph...
Walnut
1940s Set of Two Danish Mid-Century Armchairs in Stained Beech
Located in Knebel, DK
1940s set of two Danish Mid-Century armchairs in stained beech. Set of two well crafted armchairs from the period when the foundation for the Danish Modern style was created by many...
Beech
Antique Baroque Style Highback Throne Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Freehold, NJ
This rare 17th century Charles II high back carved oak armchair features solid wood construction, beautifully carved arms, highly detailed turned frame, and further carved back panel...
Upholstery, Wood
Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner having a serpentine crest-rail carved with acanthus 'ears' and centre folia...
Leather, Mahogany
Armchair in Ivory Wood & Green Mohair, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A compelling example of Giuseppe Scapinelli’s sculptural approach to Brazilian modernism, this rare armchair from the 1950s reflects the designer’s distinctive ability to merge struc...
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage Pearson Floral Tufted Club Lounge Library Armchair & Ottoman
By Pearson Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pearson Furniture club / lounge / arm chair and ottoman / footrest / stool featuring a colorful floral tufted acanthus design. Dimensions: 40"h x 55" x 34", seat h 18": otto...
Fabric
1960 "Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Swiss Design Blue Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
"Multi Soft" Ueli & Susi Berger for Victoria Switzerland, 1968 Blue PVC Armchair chaise long size: h 52 x w 65 x d 152 cm Excellent condiction Plastic (cover polyvinyl chloride PV...
PVC
$3,943 / set
1950s Style Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Armchairs 1950s style Ribbed turned feet Seat height 39cm These chairs are normally in stock in Italy but can also be made to order Different fabric o...
Fabric, Beech
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This modest dining chair, designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s, offers exceptiona...
Leather, Teak
Bulky Danish Lounge Chair in Mustard Velvet and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This bulky easy chair features a sturdy yet inviting look. The wide seat with armrests and the backrest with wings, create a comfortable e...
Fabric, Wood
Two Mid-20th Century Pink Pattern Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful pink pattern velvet Armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fin...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Solid Wood Outdoor Modernist Armchair, Designed in the 20th Century
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Miguelito armchair is an iconic design by the Bauhaus trained American designer Michael van Beuren, realized during his lifetime in Mexico. It is meticulously handcrafted in Irok...
Teak
Brazilian Modern Armchair with Ottoman in Rosewood & Mohair, Alexandre Rapoport
By Rapoport
Located in New York, NY
A commanding yet deeply inviting lounge chair and ottoman by Alexandre Rapoport, this set exemplifies the sculptural sensitivity and ergonomic intelligence of Brazilian modernism in ...
Mohair, Hardwood
Poltrona Frau Leather Armchairs Edoardo Italy 1970s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This is a golden chance, and these chairs are a superb example of "Poltrona Frau." These pieces represent the pinnacle of contemporary European furniture design, are of unmatched qua...
Leather, Wood
$1,679Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Armchair with Original Striped Wool Upholstery, Danish Designer
Located in Karis, Nyland
An elegant mid-century armchair in stained beech, retaining its original striped wool upholstery in warm tones of brown, black, and cream. The gently curved arms, sculpted backrest a...
Wool, Wood, Beech
Mid Century Modern Fiorenza Italian Armchairs Designed By Franco Albini, 1950
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The structure is made of solid ash wood, steam bent, with the characteristic “X” shape that defines the side supports. They are upholstered in graphite blue wool tweed15000, with hig...
Wool, Wood
Leopard Velvet Armchair, Hollywood Regency, Dark Wood, Edmund Homa, 1960s Poland
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...
Textile, Beech
French 19th Century Petal-Back Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A generously proportioned French Second Empire / Napoleon III petal-back armchair, circa 1870, designed with comfort as much as elegance in mind. The softly scalloped back and enve...
Brass
$9,857 / set
Sofa Mode Modular by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, 11
The author's combination of forms and materials creates a product with a unique aesthetics. The soft curves of the seat and back are completed by the clear and industrial shapes of t...
Fabric, Leather
$2,190Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Oak Razorblade Armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting this wonderful pair of Henning Kjærnulf brutalist oak armchairs, in the iconic "razorback throne" style, manufactured by EG Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. These chair...
Fabric, Oak
Cassina Veranda Sessel 1980 Vico Magistretti leder hell Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Cassina "Veranda" Sessel in hellem Leder zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel wurde von Vico Magistretti entworfen und gilt als wahrer Designklassiker. In unseren...
Steel
$12,831 / item
Little Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov
Located in Geneve, CH
Little Lamb Chair by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: D 124 x W 94 x H 66 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a professional archi...
Faux Fur, Wood
Paolo Deganello AEO Armchair for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Paolo Deganello AEO Armchair For Cassina Designed by Paolo Deganello for the Archizoom Group in 1973 as an unorthodox interpretation of the modern design armchair, the audacity of ...
Polyester
Set of 8 Deep Green Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Armchairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
Looking for something that can complement everything in the house? Offered is a rare find, Ward Bennett MR11858 armchairs for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. Simplicity and elegance...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Mid Century Olive Green Leather Wooden "V12" Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century "V12" armchair in thick original olive brown / green leather with beautiful matching dark stained wooden feet by Illum Wikkelsø produced by Holger Christian...
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Root Camphor Wood Chair with Organic Live Edge Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-crafted camphor wood root chair from the late 20th century, with light varnished patina and unusual shape. This hand-crafted camphor wood root chair is a captivating piece of ...
Wood
$46,369 / set
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français. Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Brass
Pair Milo Baughman arm / lounge chairs. geometric Girrard style fabric
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Stylish Milo Baughman arm / lounge chairs. Nice original condition,, Minor dark spot to seat, hardly noticeable,, Retain original geometric Alexander Girard style fabric. Extrem...
Chrome
Mid Century William Hinn "Hinn" Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
William Hinn "Hinn" chair Graceful lyrical chair of solid mahogany with original apple green cushions, caned back rest and raffeta wrapped arms. Some lifting of cane on ba...
Cane
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
Steel
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs Country: France Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Mohair Style: ...
Alpaca
The Pillow Sofa Single Seat - Upholstered Armchair Sofa with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasking ourselves to design a robust sofa that could stand up against two small children yet look simple and elegant in a family home, we developed the Pillow Sofa. It’s laser cut, p...
Aluminum
$2,603Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Wingback Bentwood Tank Armchair by Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Miroslav Navratil, Alvar Aalto, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare and highly distinctive wingback lounge chair designed by Miroslav Navrátil in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. An exceptional example of early Central European modernism, combin...
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Pair of fully restored Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of fully restored Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930 Ebonized wood and white leather Four other armchairs of the same model, but unrestored, are also available Price is for a pair f...
Beech, Leather
Adrian Pearsall Style Midcentury Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern high back armchair in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Nice walnut legs and shaped front giving it a distinct Pearsall flair, with an elegant narrowing back. Should be re...
Fabric
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 89 c...
Sheepskin, Beech
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
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...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Original 2er Set Midcentury Sessel Teak Easy chair Vintage 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set Vintage Sessel aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Preis bezieht sich auf das 2er Set. Zustand: Guter gebrauchter Zustand mit altersbeding...
Fabric, Teak
$1,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Charles X Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine pair of Charles X armchairs with scrolled arms and saber legs. Recently recovered in a striped fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Sling Arm LC1 Pony Chairs In the Style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Sling Arm LC1 Pony Chairs In the Style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Made of Pony Skin Tubular Frame Sling Armchairs No Markings or Labels
Steel, Chrome
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...
Steel
1980s Pair of Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing a pair of elegant 1980s Century Furniture Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Armchairs. Crafted with precision and timeless style, the...
Lacquer
Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman supported by turned, walnut legs. Clean lines with generously curved, sweeping arm res...
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Waldorf Astoria NYC Lobby Chairs after Paul Iribe's Fauteuil Nautile
By Paul Iribe
Located in Hanover, MA
We are fortunate to have acquired a pair of these amazing gondola lounge chairs from the lobby of the glamorous and historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, generously scaled a...
Walnut
IMPORTANT HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER IVOR ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL LEGs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare, Antique Victorian original Howard & Son's Ivo...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Classic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been upholstered in a traditional style instead of our contemporary version. . It is the perfect conversation piece. This...
Wood, Cotton
Ettore Sottsass Canada Armchair in Blue Velvet and Wood Poltronova 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Leather, Rosewood
Napoleon III Style Chairs in Emerald Sheepskin on Gilt Rope & Tassel Frames
By Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Unapologetically upscale and glamorous pair of gilt rope and tassel Napoleon III style chairs freshly upholstered in hand sewn emerald sheepsk...
Sheepskin, Giltwood, Upholstery
English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century. 26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Original de Sede Sessel Hans Kaufeld Leder schwarz Design Sessel
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Design Sessel des Schweizer Traditionsherstellers "de Sede" zum Verkauf an. Das Modell "Hans Kaufeld" besticht durch seinen außerordentlich hohen Sitzk...
Leather
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s
By Framar, Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and elegant pair of wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. Executed in beautifully aged cherrywood, the frame showcases Buffa’s sign...
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry
$6,000 / set
Pair of Mohair Coronado Armchairs, Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pair of Coronado armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa. Upholstered in brown mohair with loose cushions, Deep, generous proportions balanced by Scarpa’s architectural restraint. A class...
Mohair
Henry P Glass Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Henry Glass
Located in Raleigh, NC
Henry P. Glass swivel lounge chair with generous proportions and curved back that wraps around. Brass base with four legs supports the upholstered shell, with central swivel mechani...
Brass
$4,363Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Century Swivel Charisse Armchair Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Cyd Charisse inspired Ottiu to create this soft yet imposing Mid-Century Modern armchair. This woman wasn’t only an American actress but also an outstandi...
Cotton, Velvet, Pine
Erik Worts Safari Chair, Canvas & Bright Orange, Mid-Century Modern
By Erik Worts
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful. bright Orange Red color ,Safari chair ,comes with a Natural color Canvas . very nice details . good condition . 1960s Denmark
Canvas
Early 20th Century Worpswede Armchair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Worpswede armchair from the 1910s/20s. Solidly crafted from oak with a removable rush-woven seat. Ready for everyday use. Dimensions Height: 63 cm (armrests) or 100 cm (backrest)...
Rush, Oak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair Model Stora Kraal, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden, 1950s.
Iron
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.