'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Birch
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Birch
$2,997 / item
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...
Wood
$4,200 / item
Kinley Rattan Armchair 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...
Rattan
Gio Ponti Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Mélange Nobilis Fabric, Italy, 1929
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...
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
$2,890 / set
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...
Cane, Walnut
$4,745 / item
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...
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Wood, Fabric
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s. Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Leather
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...
Bouclé, Oak
$11,087 / item
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrecht Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair...
Fabric
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 ...
Mahogany
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
Velvet, Beech
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. ...
Bentwood
A Sculptural POST-MODERN "Spidlight" TRIPOD ARMCHAIR by DOUGLAS MONT France 1990
By Douglas Mont
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and unique prototype piece from the French nineties design : The iconic "Spidlight" tripod armchair by Douglas Mont. High-tech streamline...
Animal Skin, Resin
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...
Leather, Wood, Cherry, Fruitwood
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.
Mahogany
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...
Leather, Birch
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...
Stainless Steel
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...
Fabric, Wood
$2,958Sale Price / set|35% Off
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...
Textile, Wood
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...
Wood, Bouclé
$16,296Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Amethyst, Bronze
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...
Velvet, Ash
Egyptian Revival Style Throne
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous Egyptian revival style carved, gilt, and painted throne-like chair.
Wood
$7,229 / item
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...
Fabric
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...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
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 ...
Leather, Sheepskin
Cassina LC2 Petit Armchair by Le Corbusier, Black Leather, Italy
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic LC2 Petit Modele black leather armchair originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928 was made in Italy by Cassina in 1983. The ...
Steel, Chrome
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...
$13,500 / set
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
Wood
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...
Cane, Beech
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...
Fabric, Oak, Macassar
Lounge Chair with Ottoman – Brazilian Hardwood, Slender Frame, Relaxed Seat
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...
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood Dedar Linen, Handmade by 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...
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Horn, Leather
Cast Bronze resin, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sintel Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The armless modern Sherpa lounge chair is part of the Sherpa collection. It is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This high ...
Hardwood, Bouclé, Resin
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...
Stainless Steel
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...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$6,809 / set
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...
Wood
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 ...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
$4,317 / set
Pair of 20th Century Knole Tapestry Armchairs
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...
Tapestry
Vintage Basket Chair Dining Room Armchair Made of Bamboo and Rattan Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage basket chair dining room armchair made of bamboo and rattan Italy, 1970s This timeless mid century wood chair was designed and manufactu...
Bamboo
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...
Wood
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...
Upholstery, Wood
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)
Mahogany
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...
Cane, Mahogany
$1,027Sale Price|20% Off
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
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...
Upholstery
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.
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Wood
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...
Mahogany
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...
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
'Albenga' Armchair by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Arflex, 1955
Located in Brussels, BE
'Albenga' Armchair by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Arflex, 1955
Steel
$6,850Sale Price / set|27% Off
Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s
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...
Bouclé, Teak
$25,480Sale Price|30% Off
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 ...
Stainless Steel
$7,624 / set
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 ...
Leather
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...
Metal, Stainless Steel
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 ...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Leather, Birch
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
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.