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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 1970s
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Black Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jaime Hayon in 2010. Manufactured by BD in Spain. It has an elegance carried throughout the series, the comfort that this typology requires in an armchair an...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Straub Set of 2 Mohair Armchairs Ice Blue
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two voluminous wing chairs in a modern design are in very good condition. The mohair cover, in a fantastic ice blue shade, shows hardly any signs of wear. The armchairs have th...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

21st Century Designed by Collector Studio Jacob Armchair Boucle Burnt Orange
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
This fun and sophisticated 21st century armchair designed by Collector Studio, with its simple shape and attractive color game along with other possible combinations of materials mak...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Charles Cormo Cobalt Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Charles cormo cobalt armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 88 x W 84 x H 78 cm. Materials: Upholstery, prussiana lacquered with glossy finish. Weight: 62.5 kg. Finish Option...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Wood Float Chair, Natural Walnut and Acrylic Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
The wood float chair blurs the lines between art and furniture and encourages an internal dialogue with the viewer. Is this art or can I sit on it? Both. Handcrafted from solid walnut, the frame is elegantly structured and supported by a transparent acrylic seat...
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2010s Vietnamese Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut

Majj Studio Double Seat
Located in Seyrantepe, 34
The seats can be located especially in places such as in front of the fireplace at residences. They are handcrafted by covering soft textured fabric on sponge.
Category

2010s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bamboo and Wicker Chair with Armrests in Brown Tones
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo and wicker chair with armrests in brown tones.
Category

2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Vectis Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Vectis armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 65 cm Materials: Iron structure. Pine wood seat with plywood. Seat polyurethane 3542. Backrest cushions stuffed with 50% goo...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Vectis Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Vectis armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 65 cm Materials: Iron structure. Pine wood seat with plywood. Seat polyurethane 3542. Backrest cushions stuffed with 50% goo...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Linus Armchair by MarCo Dessí
Located in Geneve, CH
Linus armchair by MarCo Dessí Materials: Upholstery: Fabric Structure: Metal: Black powder-coated metal, black chrome metal Also available in Wood: Noce Canaletto solid wood, cor...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Deep Green Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep green rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 98cm, height 135cm, depth 99cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, cop...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Milo Baughman Set of 10 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of ten chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Block Armchair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Block armchair by Fred Rigby Studio. Dimensions: D 80 x W 100 x H 85 cm. Materials: wood, bouclé. Fred Rigby Studio is a London-based furniture ...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Collector Hug Sofa 3 Seater Half Backrest Boucle Charcoal by Ferrianisbolgi
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion, creates an interlocking detail between the two elements,...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Colombostile Armchairs with Swarovski, Handmade in Italy
Located in Vaughan, ON
Colombostile is one of the most luxurious furniture manufacturers in the world, Michael Jackson's favourite interior designer brand. This set of absolutely magnificent Colombostile...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century modern italian 1970 Armchair Design by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
1970s vintage armchair, Italian manufacture, design by Mario Bellini, Cassina production. The armchair has an orange leather upholstery Vintage design in good condition; but the leat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Midcentury Chrome and Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - rare type.  
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Blue Leather Lounge Chairs by Metropolitan Furniture Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1970s art scene describes these vintage club/lounge chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Corporation (Metro) based in San Francisco. Heumann was an incredible American midcentury furniture designer and responsible for elevating Metropolitan Furniture and designing the most iconic pieces they made. With his architectural background training and a keen interest and knowledge of the intricacies of manufacturing, Jules brings to his furniture designs a sense of scale and proportion which results in beauty and comfort. This gorgeous pair of Post-Modern chairs is ultra-comfortable and of the highest quality craftsmanship. These are very similar in style & design to Mario Bellini chairs for...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Moragas Armchair by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
Located in Geneve, CH
Moragas armchair by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà Dimensions: D 84 x W 79 x H 92 cm Materials: beech, fabric. Available in other fabrics. Moragas is an...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Maui Relax Swivel Armchair by Terry Dwan, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Armchair with structure in padded multilayer wood and covered with leather or fabric. Equipped with an integrated swivel base. The larger diameter compared with the wooden version en...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Krid Armchair By Clémence Seilles
Located in Milan, IT
Krid armchair is part of a new Stromboli collection called Infinite living. This graphic and quirky-looking armchair is a real eye-stopper. The colorful metal structure is topped with a fancy recycled and recyclable padding material coming from industrial waste in Italy. The fancy multicolor...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Brutalist Lounge Chair, Burn Oak Wood Muted D 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

Pair of Italian Steel and Brass Armchairs Signed Orlandi, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of Italian steel and brass armchairs with dark velvet seats. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid cast brass made by Orlandi . Each ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-leg base by Patrick Norguet Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather Structure: Black powder-coated metal or matte champagne and...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Curved Armchair 'Cottonflower' in Red Fabric
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The rounded, curved shape, is crafted into the unique and original design of this well-proportioned and visually distinctive sofa series, available in custom sizes, ensuring intimacy...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Walnut Lowback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut lowback suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 76 cm x 71 cm x H 64 cm Woven panels cr...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Velvet Ruby Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Velvet Ruby rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 98cm, height 135cm, depth 99cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Embrace Gentle 933 Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace gentle 933 armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Materials: Upholstery. Featuring an e...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chair "Dallas" Design Paolo Favaretto for Kinetics, Talin, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Industrial design chair by paolo favaretto, designed for the canadian kinetics and distributed in Italy by Talin. Bright yellow metal structure, sta...
Category

1970s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Yeti Sofa by Pepe Albargues by Vladimir Naumov Dimensions: H 82 x W 202 x L 110 cm Materials: Faux Lama Fur Yeti furniture series – minimalistic and huge, a soft and cozy pink cloud. Its bloated forms seem to cover you with a feeling of comfort, while the faux lama fur just makes it stronger. These furniture will be the most remarkable part of your interior. Vladimir Naumov is a professional architect, designer and artist. While designing the furniture he tries to reach the perfect bled of forms and materials among to create a beautiful, remarkable and cozy furniture...
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, f...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Athena Ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Athena ottoman by Pietro Franceschini Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 43-63 cm Materials: Lamb and gold leaf Available materials: Lamb, gold leaf, or cast bras...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archit...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Walnut Highback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut highback Suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 75 cm x 74 cm x H 122 cm Woven panels ...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Set of 2 Gaulino Easychairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaulino easy chairs designed by Oscar Tusquets manufactured by BD Barcelona Design, circa 2010. Solid natural varnished ash with seat in natural hide Gaulino chair which, des...
Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Embrace Lago Nuit Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Lago Nuit armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Materials: upholstery. Featuring an enf...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 2 Vectis Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Vectis Armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 65 cm Materials: Iron structure. Pine wood seat with plywood. Seat polyurethane 3542. Backrest cushions stuffed wit...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Brass Hand-Sculpted Armchair and Stool, Lena, Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass hand-sculpted armchair and stool, Lena, Misaya. Dimensions: Chair: H 76 x W 65 x L 80 cm Stool: 38 x 61 x 42 cm Hand-sculpted brass and marble tables.
Category

2010s Thai Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Shepherd's Rocking Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's reimagined Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders tools, animals and th...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Wood, Upholstery, Sheepskin

Embrace Lago Lin Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Lago Lin armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Materials: Upholstery. Featuring an enfolding composition of geometrical shapes, the Embrace Armchair will cozy you up in a nest-like chair. Its back rounded silhouette allied to a very smooth seat raises the perfect setting to fall asleep after a movie night. Its tiny dimension yet outstanding gives you the feeling of a warm embrace in all the right places. This smooth Armchair reflects both an obsession with comfort and contemporary design. Royal Stranger is an exclusive furniture brand determined to bring you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best craftsmanship, they strive to deliver the best state of the handmade art furniture. The design team works every day to create meaningful products that represent values such as passion, function, aesthetics and know-how. Values that are meant to represent Royal Stranger’s DNA. This dedication is present at all stages of production and the combination of craftsmanship and innovative design contributes to our final purpose: to produce certified high-quality products, made with passion and expertise and using royal materials such as gold leaf, rich woods and high quality lacquers. It was in 2013, as an architects, that Sofia Santos & Rui Santos started to push the boundaries of innovation in several retail design...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Monocolor in Blue Fabric Upholstery Dino Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jaime Hayon in 2019. Manufactured by BD in Spain. The Dino armchair that would be as comfortable as possible within certain dimensions, so that they adapt we...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Curved Armchair 'Cottonflower' in Marrone Fabric
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The rounded, curved shape, is crafted into the unique and original design of this well-proportioned and visually distinctive sofa series, available in custom sizes, ensuring intimacy...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Practicing both industrial design and architecture, focusing mostly on interiors, Gianfranco Frattini is one of the members of the generation that created the Italian design movement...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

21st Century Designed by Collector Studio Jacob Armchair Boucle Ocean Blue
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
This fun and sophisticated 21st century armchair designed by Collector Studio, with its simple shape and attractive color game along with other possible combinations of materials mak...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Bent Armchair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bent armchair by Fred Rigby Studio Dimensions: L 60 x W 60 x H 60 cm Materials: metal, foam, bouclé. Curved from a continuous length of metal, t...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Embrace Lago Chanvre Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Lago Chanvre armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Materials: Upholstery. Featuring an e...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Papillonne Pastel Kenzo Armchair by Lagu
Located in Geneve, CH
Papillonne Pastel Kenzo armchair by Lagu Designed by Ufuk Ceylan Dimensions: W 80 x D 72 x H 73 cm. Materials: Brass, Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Metal, Upholstery. The Papillonne Paste...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Charles Cormo Indigo Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Charles cormo indigo armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 88 x W 84 x H 78 cm. Materials: Upholstery, prussiana lacquered with glossy finish. Weight: 62.5 kg. Finish option...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Linus Armchair by MarCo Dessí
Located in Geneve, CH
Linus armchair by MarCo Dessí Materials: Upholstery: Fabric (also available in leather please contact us) Structure: Wood: Noce Canaletto solid wood, Coral/Dark green/Black stained...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

21st Century Designed by Collector Studio Jacob Armchair bouclé Olive
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
This fun and sophisticated 21st century armchair designed by Collector Studio, with its simple shape and attractive color game along with other possible combinations of materials mak...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

21st Century Designed by Collector Studio Jacob Armchair Fabric Boucle Charcoal
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
This fun and sophisticated 21st century armchair designed by Collector Studio, with its simple shape and attractive color game along with other possible combinations of materials mak...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Färg & Blanche Contemporary Leather Couture Armchair by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Färg & Blanche. Manufactured by BD Barcelona in Spain. The Couture Armchair is a fusion of artisanal and industrial techniques. The stitches represent a topographic map resulting in an organic pattern, simulating the growth in wood. The use of gradient colours for the wood, amplifies the effect of layers used and increases the sensation of unifying hard materials. The result is an armchair with strong personality which holds maximum evidence of artisanal processes. Materials and finishes: Seat structure in solid wood and upholstered. Backrest in varnished walnut or degraded birch made up of pieces sewn together with polyamide thread. Upholstered in BD’s different materials. Includes in swivel system. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor. About the designer: Stockholm based design studio FÄRG & BLANCHE was founded in 2010 by the Swedish designer Fredrik Färg and designer Emma Marga Blanche, born in France. As a studio, they work across a wide variety of fields, collaborating with established furniture brands such as BD Barcelona Design, Gärsnäs, Petite Friture and Design House Stockholm...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

San Francisco chair, Leather and Dark Tropical Wood, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Inspired by the classic Adirondack Chair, an iconic American piece often used on porches and patios, this chair was designed upon request from a client for a residence in Healdsburg,...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Coronado Lounge Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&b Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Coronado lounge armchaairs chairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia ( first edition ) modello Depositato original vintage upholstery. with their Stru...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Embrace Gentle 443 Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Gentle 443 armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Materials: Upholstery. Featuring an enfolding composition of geometrical shapes, the Embrace Armchair will cozy you up in a nest-like chair. Its back rounded silhouette allied to a very smooth seat raises the perfect setting to fall asleep after a movie night. Its tiny dimension yet outstanding gives you the feeling of a warm embrace in all the right places. This smooth Armchair reflects both an obsession with comfort and contemporary design. Royal Stranger is an exclusive furniture brand determined to bring you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best craftsmanship, they strive to deliver the best state of the handmade art furniture. The design team works every day to create meaningful products that represent values such as passion, function, aesthetics and know-how. Values that are meant to represent Royal Stranger’s DNA. This dedication is present at all stages of production and the combination of craftsmanship and innovative design contributes to our final purpose: to produce certified high-quality products, made with passion and expertise and using royal materials such as gold leaf, rich woods and high quality lacquers. It was in 2013, as an architects, that Sofia Santos & Rui Santos started to push the boundaries of innovation in several retail design...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Casala Modell Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered in quality fabric by ROMO - Height of seat 47cm.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Charles Cormo Emerald Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Charles Cormo Emerald armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 88 x W 84 x H 78 cm. Materials: Upholstery, prussiana lacquered with glossy finish. Weight: 62.5 kg. Finish Optio...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

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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