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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1820s
Outdoor Matilda Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor matilda easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene. Aluminum.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: 100cm x 110cm x H 63cm.
The sa...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
One of the versions of the iconic model dated 1918. The structure is in black-stained beechwood with white contrasting parts. Seat and back in green lacquered multiplywood.
The black red and blue (Zeilmaker version) born from Rietveld’s chromatic experimentation
While researching the origins of the red and blue model in collaboration with the Rietveld heirs, it emerged that the key idea of the first prototypes was based on the concept of spatial organization expressed through the monochrome tones of its elements. The first version was in fact produced in 1918 in completely unpainted wood.
In the following years Rietveld proposed various examples, either monochrome or painted in different colors, depending on the requirements of his customers and the interiors for which the chairs were intended. As such, it comes as no surprise to find this 1920s version, presented as part of Cassina’s MutAzioni selection, created for the school teacher Wicher Zeilmaker with a black frame with white ends and a dark green painted seat and backrest.
It was Rietveld’s ever-increasing involvement in the De Stijl movement that led him to also use primary colors on this model in 1923, and as such the chair became a veritable manifesto for the emerging neoplastic movement. Initially dubbed slat chair, Rietveld only gave it the name red and blue in the 1950s following its chromatic evolution.
The various owners of the different examples used the chair as an abstract-realist sculpture in their interiors and, in some cases, as a simple tool for sitting on, adding cushions to make it more comfortable, just like Cassina offers for the black red and blue today.
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About the designer:
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, born in Utrecht on 24 June 1888, seems possessed of two personalities, each so distinct that one might take his work to be that of more than one artist. The first personality is that seen in the craftsman cabinet...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820
Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standin...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Blue Brass Chair by Atelier Thomas Formont
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue brass chair by Atelier Thomas Formont
Design: Thomas Formont
Materials: Solid brass, brushed and varnished
King blue full grain leather
Dimensions...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Dottie Right Module Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Dottie collection adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design acc...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Selva Armchair by Anabella Georgi
Located in Geneve, CH
Selva armchair by Anabella Georgi
Dimensions: D 72 x W 62 x H 66 cm
Materials: Natural Moriche Fiber made by Venezuela elaborated by the Etnia Warao, Leather, steel.
Technique: H...
Category
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Debi Armchair by Dovain Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Debi armchair by Dovain Studio
Dimensions: H 85 x W 94 x D 55 x SH 39 cm
Materials: Velvet, Wood
Dovain Studio
Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-designer wh...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
All Black Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table.
Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of neotenic design...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Hardwood, Synthetic
Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Accent chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass or bronze rungs / leather wrapped back support / ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Hug Brown Chair by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug brown Chair by Rejo Studio
Dimensions: D 115 x W 70 x H 70 cm
Materials: Wooden structure, with Velvet or silk
Also available in different colours.
We designed the chair t...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Wonatti Korcula Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Red Chair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Korcula Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Noodle Armchair by Augusto Betti Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1967 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2022
Materials: shaped polyurethane, metal and wood; upholstery available in different fabric and colours.
The balanced gesture of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Margarita Bronze Armchair by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1971 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2019
This “functional work of art” represents in an exemplary way the concept of Ultramobile, operation conceived by Dino Gavina in 19...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Bristol Chair
Located in Manson, WA
This minimal chair is a great addition to any contemporary dining room, or living room. The Bristol chair features a curved crest rail, wedged-tenon join...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Jaime Hayon, Red Fabric Leather Upholstery Dino Armchair for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Main body made of rigid polyurethane covered with polyether foam cushioning. A fixed head rest, seat cushion and backrest in polyether foam cushioning. Cushion covers are removable. ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Handcrafted Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in 70s Style
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Imagining how an Italian industrialist’s private jet would be equipped in the 1970s resulted in the creation of this armchair. It has a refined shape accen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Bouelle Right O2 Armchair by Babel Brune
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiffany Bouelle Right O2 armchair by Babel Brune
Dimensions: D 63 x W 54 x H 67 cm, Seat H 35 cm.
Material: Suede velvet 380g / m², steel.
This sp...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides
Also available with black le...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Hardwood
Swivel Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back with Metal Plate Base
Located in New York, NY
Swivel armchair of avant-garde and modern design whose protagonist is a body of marked and forceful lines. A volume composed of two curved planes that form backrest and seat, which i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brushed Brass Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This Armchair brings a stylish touch to any space with its subtle curves. Have fun with its swivel base while enjoying this armchair as a matched ensemble or alone.
Structure is con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Style Arm / Lounge Chairs, Teak, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern style arm / lounge chairs, teak, brass
Pair of modern lounge chairs having a solid organc shape teak frame with brass accents. The cushions are newl...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Chaise Atã
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Stylish aesthetics are paired with comfort. Characteristics of the Chaise Atã that place it as a protagonist in contemporary soul decor. The long-lined structure expresses the lightn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairdesigned by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included in unesco’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
BICAlounge Modern Outdoor Steel Lounge Chair Melon Yellow with Ipê Wood Slabs
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a sustainable stackable steel lounge chair made for the outdoors from recycled and recyclable steel and finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Council Armchair by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Council armchair by Gisbert Pöppler
Dimensions: H 90 (SH 45) x W 69 x D 75,5 cm.
Materials: Walnut armrests, upholstered body, steel frame legs.
This handsome seat owes it‘s proportional origin to chairs once used in cold war diplomatic conference between leading officials. Appearing stately and affording comfort this chair is made to ensure the evening won’t stop because the company needs to stretch their legs. The walnut armrests which continue around the upholstered body, embracing its back are complimented with a steel frame and legs of refined proportions and together hold up this noble seat.
Gisbert Pöppler studied architecture at California College of Arts and Crafts, San Francisco and Technische Universität, Berlin, graduating in 1996 with a Diplom Ingenieur. After completing his studies he spent several years working for various firms in Berlin, developing new architecture after the German re-unification.
In 1999 Gisbert Pöppler founded Prinz–Pöppler, a partnership with architect Ilona Prinz – together creating office environments for start-up organizations filling the dynamic Berlin landscape...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Silver Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Marika Armchair by Studio Christinekalia
Dimensions: W 66 x D 72 x H 81 cm (seat height 45 cm).
Materials: Wood, Metal, macro plush fabric.
...
Category
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Massive Oak Wood Armchair Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carve massive oak wood armchair inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples.
The temple armchair is regarded as the spiritual Godfather of the Nubia Collection. This regal chair...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Lounge chair, "Low Lounger" by Jaime Hayon, walnut vaneer swivel base blue fabic
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon’s Low Lounger has a lowered backrest and compact form. It is a seat to sink into.
Jaime Hayon’s Low Lounger was developed in 2009. The Low Lounger wraps plush upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Wonatti Korcula Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Yellow Chair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Korcula Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Bondi Chair with Armrest by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Bondi chair with armrest by Domkapa
Materials: black texturized steel, fabric (Nile Ivory).
Dimensions: W 48 x D 50 x H 86 cm.
Also available in different materials.
Bondi Cha...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wonatti Espiunca Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Leather Armchair, Rattan Chair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Espiunca Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Woo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Walnut
Junior Armchair by Gisbert Pöppler
Located in Geneve, CH
Junior Armchair by Gisbert Pöppler
Dimensions: H 82 (SH43) x W 84 x D 81,5 cm
Materials: American walnut, coil springs upholstered with padding and d...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Miami Armchair with Lilac Metal and Brass, Gilman Shingle Textured Fabric
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Living Room/ Office White Low Lounger Armchair Wood Upholstered Swivel Legs
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
When in 2006, we decided to bet on Jaime Hayon’s talent and successful Showtime Collection, he was still an emerging youngster with an artistic profile not so common at the time. He ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pau Silver V1 Armchair by Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Pau silver V1 armchair by Edizione Limitata
Limited Edition of 150 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Dimensions: D 71 x W 81 x H 72 cm.
Materials: Resin-coated polistyrene with metalli...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Polystyrene
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the organic shape of a cashew. Upholstered in Dedar white velvet, the design of the lounge chair ensures unparalleled comfort and a modern touch in the living space.
Caju combines fine craftsmanship and timeless design, becoming a Greenapple’s best-seller and a favorite piece among designers.
Caju armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Olive, Upholstery in Natural Cork
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a sustainable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Cigarra Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ design with soul, with wings } Lightness. In the line that captures the soul of inspiration and bends metal to delicacy. Forged in stainless steel, the Cigarra Armchair materialize...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minton-Spidell 18th Century Style Carved Italian Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Minton-Spidell 18th century style carved Italian armchair
Additional information:
Materials: Linen, Wood
Color: Beige
Brand: Minton-Spidell
Designer: Minton-Spidell
Period: 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Pink Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Home Collection White Braided Leather Armchair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti includes chairs, armchairs, sofas, cof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Leather
21st Century Home Collection Brown Leather Armchair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti inclu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Philippe Starck Cinemascope Armchair in Goose Feather Padding, 2017
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swivel armchair with rocking mechanisms. Brushed stainless steel base with adjustable feet. Polyurethane foams and goose feather padding. Fabric removabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Home Collection Ivory Leather Armchair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection.
The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti inclu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Hollywood Regency Style Armchair with Slimmed Down Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a tribute to the golden age of filmmaking, featuring the classic Hollywood Regency look. Its deep seat, open back and slimmed down upholstered armrests brings back t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Modern Paloma Armchair in Bouclé Green by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines.
Paloma armchair designed by Bernhardt & Vella for Collector Studio.
Dimension
W 95cm 37.5”
D 85cm 33.5”
H ...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ettore armchair memphis tribute black white lamiate purple velvet Studio Greca
Located in Torino, TO
Design by Studio Greca, Federico Greca
Kitsch and elegance in tribute to the group that, on December 11 1980 met for the first time in the Milan living room of Ettore Sottsass.
Wood and eccentric laminate culminate, in this version, with a circular cushion in purple velvet.
A radical design...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Wonatti Korcula Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Blue Navy Chair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Korcula Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Sandstone Grain, Upholstery in Natural Leather
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
The Bica chair is a comfortable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Melon Yellow, Upholstery in Soft Velvet
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a bright yellow ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Caeté Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ organicity } Organic and enveloping lines endorse the design of the Caeté Armchair. The name rooted in the Tupi indigenous language is the guardian of the concept based on the translation “dense forest”. The nature connection design conveys warmth and protection. The volume of the backrest and sides evokes the sensation of a symbolic embrace by the treetops that make up the green mantle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original armchair with a natural rattan airy structure.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Modern Tobo Armchair in bouclé Mustard & Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Tobo armchair in fabric & oak wood by Alter Ego for Collector Studio.
Underpinned by a Minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines.
Dimensions
W...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
Wonatti Nazaré Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Nazaré Chair Set
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Palmspring Armchair by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring armchair by Anderssen & Voll
2020
Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered
in fabric
Dimensions: 89 x 83 x 69 cm
...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted G Easy Chair by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Minimalist brutalist lounge chair, burn oak wood muted easy chair by NONO.
Brutalist chairs boast a strong, yet passive presence with Minimalist designs that highlight the rich te...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
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.
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