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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Federal
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been completely restored and covered again with the original cover. It now only needs a new f...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Armchairs by ARCHIZOOM
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning pair of SAFARI armchairs by Archizoom, in fiberglass with seating entirely restored and reupholstered with a fabric by Dédar.
Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Safari Chair, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Leather and Wood Safari Chair from the 1970s is a distinctive and adventurous piece of furniture. Inspired by the Afr...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century American Lounge Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of handsome lounge chairs features a distinctly American 1950s silhouette with tapered black metal legs and a tufted back cushion. The capacious frames have been reupholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Czech Armchairs by J. Smidek for Ton, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A graphic Modernist silhouette gives this pair of vintage wooden armchairs a timeless appeal. Produced in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, the design is attributed to Jaroslav...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
DOOQ Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Dune Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this armchair revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Bureau, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather by Bureau Moveis in the sixties are nothing less than gorgeous!
The armchairs feature a wood structure in solid Jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) and the seats/cushions are in smooth Italian beige leather.
This set perfectly represents the Brazilian Modernist movement and the architects hired to design and furnish the new capital Brasilia in 1960: Clean and straight lines, exuberant Brazilian Jacaranda and is extremely comfortable.
These pieces belonged to Infraero, the government institution responsible for airports in Brazil. So, if you are looking for a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece with history behind, look no further!
The set is showcased in our showroom next to a Sergio Rodrigues sofa...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Pair of Authentic Floral Fabric Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
The armchairs feature wooden legs and are upholstered in a high-quality blue and green floral fabric.
The fabric is in excellent original condition.
They may ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1 (of 2) 657 leather sling Chairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
One of two 1960ies Knoll International 657 Sling Leather Chairs.
Price per chair, two chairs available.
Designed by Charles Pollock, manufactured...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
1970’s Vintage Italian Studio Craft Sculptural Armchair
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 1970’s vintage Italian studio craft sculptural armchair, in the manner of Sam Maloof. This was recently imported from Italy, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is of m...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Modern Pair of Rosewood “Sirocco” Armchairs by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This mid-century modern pair of armchairs, designed by Arne Norell, is a testament to the sophistication and timeless appeal of Scandinavian design. Hailing from the 1960s and of Swe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Italian mid century modern set of three curved lines rattan armchairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern set of three curved lines rattan armchairs, 1960s
Set of three rattan armchairs, with curved lines, with curved armrest and round sections of various sizes...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Leather Armchair and stool by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An Armchair and foot stool set designed by Hans Eichenberger and produced by Swiss company Strassel, the chair reclines and fixes into reclined position, with tubular chromed steel frame and thick leather upholstery the chair is in excellent condition throughout with minimal wear to the leather.
Age: 1970
Style: Mid Century Modern
Origin : Switzerland
Material: Leather and chromed steel
Condition: Very Good
Restoration: Cleaned and treated leather...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Lia Armchair Design by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern, Oca 1960s
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Glass, Wood, Imbuia
Superb Pair of Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A very nice, large, comfortable pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1940s. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, premium, soft, ivory pure alpaca wool. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chair Patio Rohe Noordwolde Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rattan chair by Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands, 1960s.
The seat shell was made of rattan and the tube steel base was black lacquered.
The metal feet features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Hand Forged Gold Plated Mid-Century Armchairs by Banci Florence 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of hand forged gold plated mid-century chairs by Banci Florence 1970s
The chairs are delicate in structure but very heavy.
One arm chord is curved the other goes straight into ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Gold, Iron
Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970
By Cini Boeri
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Strips armchair designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1970, the project won the gold compass in 1979, fabric and upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Pair Club Chairs by Gilliam
By Gilliam Furniture Inc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of fully upholstered armchairs. Wingback style with rolling arms and covered legs.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Oscar Niemeyer Attributed. Armachair & Ottoman for Aran Line
Located in Padova, IT
Unpublished armchair & ottoman in stainless steel and leather bears the label Aran Line, an Italian firm from Florence which in the 1970s produced a steel armchair designed by Niemey...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Wilhelm Knoll Lounge Chairs
Located in Kiel, SH
Rare pair of lounge chairs by the famous designer and company holder Wilhelm Knoll.
upholstered with the original 100% sheep wool
very comfortable
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Wooden Curved Arms Art-Deco Armchairs, France, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of wooden curved arms art deco armchairs, France, 1940s.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
Souvenir Armchair Natural Elm Wood - Textured Velvet Rattoppato
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Souvenir armchair is composed of two structural sides in sandblasted Elm wood finished with a matte lacquer, natural or dark.
The seat and backrest are padded with polyurethane foam...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Elm
ORIGINAL PAIR OF 1988 TRIX AND ROBERT HAUSSMANN FOR KNOLL MIRRORED ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original pair of Trix & Robert Haussmann Knoll armchairs 1988 with the period fabric and glass panels
...
Category
1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mirror
Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original cantilevered chrome base and professionally uphols...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage green velvet armchair
Located in OSS, NB
Vintage Italian armchair in a beautiful green velvet fabric. This armchair is reupholstered and in an excellent condition. Low and comfy model from the 1970s , Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s De Sede Adjustable Black Leather Armchair DS-110 James Bond, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good condition
- heigh of seat 37 cm
- adjustable depth from 82 - 108 cm
- adjustable heigh 67 - 69 cm
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Wicker Hanging Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan hanging chair made in 20th century, France. With a thick rattan frame, thin curved spindles, and neatly woven wicker lashings, this chai...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
De Sede DS-2030 Black Leather Armchair and Footstool by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Torquay, GB
Superb leather armchairs and matching footstools designed by Hans Eichenberger for De Sede of Switzerland.
In colour black and resting on black powder coated steel base.
Very sturd...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
New Oatmeal Tweed Upholstery Oiled Walnut Side Arm Chairs Jens Risom Style MINT!
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Oatmeal Linen Blend Tweed Upholstery Oiled Walnut Side Arm Chairs Jens Risom Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Linen, Walnut
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Oak Armchairs by Tatra Pravenec, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Oak Armchairs by Tatra Pravenec
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1950-1959
Maker: Tatra Pravenec
Material: Oak, Fabric, Upholstery
Our professi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
PL22 chair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for OCA, Brazil 1960s.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
PL22 chair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for OCA, Brazil 60s. Solid tropical hardwood frame and reupholstered in cow hide leather. Frame has a nice patin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Faux Leather and Fabric Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of faux leather and fabric little armchairs or poufs.
The armchairs have been reupholstered using a vintage Rubelli fabric from seventies.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, set of four dining chairs, model 'RH-304', leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950.
This cantilevered set of tufted chairs with leather pa...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pine Dining Armchairs by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rainer Daumiller Carver chairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Denmark, 1970s. Midcentury armchairs by the Danish architect Rainer Daumiller, produced by Hirtshals Sawmill during the late 19...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Lucania Armchair by Giancarlo De Carlo for Arflex, Italy
Located in London, GB
"Lucania" armchair by Giancarlo de Carlo for Arflex, Italy, late 1950s.
The Lucania is a generous and comfortable chair, which was featured in Domus magazine in November 1957. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Sacco Alato Aluminium 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 1971...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sublime Pair of Newly Upholstered Original Midcentury Italian Armchairs
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Sublime pair of original Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs. Sourced in Modena Italy from a private collection this amazing pair have been newly upholstered in a chic bouclé type f...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of vintage armchairs, Circa 70
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs entirely restored and reupholstered.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Set of a Massive Sofa and Two Armchairs in Dark Red Velvet Cover, 1940s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This sofa set consists of a massive sofa and two armchairs from the Italian 1940s. The armchairs as well as the sofa are upholstered in dark red velvet fa...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of 1950s armchairs, with slightly curved back, base with brass band, and new floral upholstery.
Their modern line is reminiscent of the designs of GIò Ponti.
Very modern and ecc...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Club Armchair in the Style of British Designer Robin Day
By Robin Day
Located in Markington, GB
Mid-Century Modern club armchair in the style of British Designer Robin Day
Original Dutch 1960's chair in the style of Robin Day
Size: seat height 41cm, back height 76cm, Dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
CH445 Wing Lounge Chair Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 2006
Located in Hamburg, PA
A classic designer CH445 Wing Lounge Chair designed by Hans Wegner, 1960 for Carl Hansen & Son, circa 2006. This chair was never put in series production until recently. The CH445 Wi...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Armchairs by Giuseppe Rossi, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice pair of armchairs by Giuseppe Rossi, founder with Maria Saporiti in 1935 of the
Rossi di Albizzate publishing house.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Pair of Moleca Rosewood Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Throughout Sergio Rodrigues' career, many of his pieces underwent adjustment, adapted to new material resources and production conditions, or even reinvented.
The Moleca armchair...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern “Jangada” Armchair & Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern “Jangada” lounge chair with stool in hardwood & leather by Jean Gillon designed in the 1960s is absolutely gorgeous!
The chair's name, "Jangada," was named after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil. The “purplish” tone of the wood chair contrasts nicely with the iconic caramel leather upholstery, adding to its luxurious and elegant appearance.
The upholstery took three months to make and was done by some of the best upholsters in Rio de Janeiro following Gillon’s upholstery methodology (as is showcased in the vintage publications attached). Remains of the manufacturing seal can be seen in the wood base. The nets are new.
Owning a "Jangada '' lounge chair is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This chair is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
Beyond its physical beauty and unique design, the "Jangada" lounge chair also embodies the Brazilian spirit, an specific aspect of Brazilian Modernism that can be seen in other brazilian icons like Sergio Rodrigues, the Tres Pies chair of Joaquim Tenreiro or the Canoa sofa of Liceu de Artes e Oficios.
The gorgeous set is showcased in our showroom next to a Novo Rumo rosewood credenza, a bar cart designed by Geraldo de Barros and the convo looks nothing less than spectacular
Size: H32.5, W36, D41.5, SH15.5 (in) H82.5, W91.4, D105.4, SH39.4 (cm)
Jean Gillon is a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studies at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood
Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman
This is...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair in Wood and Leather by Maxalto 1975 Italy
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A single armchair with a frame in wood and cushions upholstery with leather (cognac shade) designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern walnut lounge chairs by architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. These chairs have an architectural design that focuses on...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1 Rare Antique Dutch Oak Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very rare beautiful armchair made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat.
You see these chairs normally as corner chairs but very rarely as a "normal" chair.
Fit perfectly with the ...
Category
1890s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Arne Jacobsen «Seagull» Armchair
Located in Forest, BE
Rare original armchair by Arne Jacobsen named and known as «Seagull» or as model «FR 3207», from the original interior of the town hall in Mainz, Germany. The object is one of his famous furniture...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern leather lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s. The sculptural frames on these chairs are made of solid walnut stain. The well-craf...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Roberto Mango Armchairs Italy 1950 Iron and Bamboo Cone Wicker
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Roberto mango armchairs Italy 1950 iron and bamboo cone wicker.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair, Midcentury Brown Leather Arm Chairs, Denmark, circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Mid-Century Modern brown leather arm chairs.
Clean modern design with squared arms, these chairs sit comfortably on hard wood feet.
Sold in vintage used condition. Leather shows typical signs of wear including scuffs, scratches, minor impressions creases, etc.
Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of color, condition and details; photo lighting, individual monitor display and home lighting may all impact how item is viewed.
Seat Height 17.75"
With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our brick-and-mortar storefront, Round Top Ranch Antiques...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Armchair by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Vintage Armchair by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young - a true masterpiece of furniture design. This stunning armchair boasts a Classic, timeless aesthetic that is ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve.
Lacquered metal base and wood.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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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