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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XVI
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Cognac leather arm chairs with straps and buckles on the side rests. Bulb...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Modern Armchairs with "Tusk" Legs by Paolo Buffa (attr.), Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of architectural armchairs is generally attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo B...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937.
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
Category
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
DOOQ Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Armchair with Red Velvet details Malibu
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
D_Ca3l "Large Catilina Low" Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Skokie, IL
Luigi Caccia Dominioni model D_CA3L "large Catilina low" armchair for Azucena, Italy, 1958 / 2000s
Additional Information:
Materials: Enameled steel, velvet upholstery
Dimension...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin and fabricated by Artifort in the 60s.
This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and the highest quality ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Pair of Rosewood Armchairs “Sirocco” by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of mid-century armchairs is an embodiment of Scandinavian design excellence, crafted by the esteemed Arne Norell, with a provenance rooted in 1960s Sweden. They showcase th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Blue Silk Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved during the early- to mid-1900’s, this pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs has beautiful blue silk upholstery on the seats and back rests. The upholstery has a moiré ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a truly timeless representation of the neoclassic form inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans! Carved from hand...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Set of 2 Model 411 Armchairs in Beech by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkahn, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of Model 411 armchairs by the prolific Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkahn made in Germany in the early 1950's. Constructed from solid beech wood featuring sculpted backs with exceptional variegated woodgrains this set of 411 chairs has recently undergone a complete and comprehensive restoration process with every attention to detail given as homage to the late designer.
Hartmut Lohmeyer was born in Germany in 1923, and began designing furniture shortly after the last shots were fired in the conquest of Germany at the end of World War II. Lohmeyer was one of the early pioneers of the Mid-Century Modern and Danish Modern Design movements taking inspiration from his Danish colleagues but adding his own artistic flare which is on display in the design of these 411 chairs as well as his now iconic "Columbus" chair.
This set of 411 Armchairs is a true collector's item showing the promise and beauty capable of German designers and craftsmen producing pieces out of the literal ashes of post-war Germany and is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of German Modern furniture...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
21st Century Grandcamée Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
GrandCamée is the perfect expression of a bright classic style, where the refined upholstery in the precious fabric of the collection meets the decorative charm of the structure with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Tropitone Lounge Chair Set
By Tropitone
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A clean outdoor set by Tropitone, Ca. consisting of a pair of lounge chairs with ottomans and a matching side table. Very good original condition, original paint and matching rubber ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Linea Dining Chair by Diego Olivero Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Senderos Wool Chair is a unique and creatively designed piece of furniture that explores the interplay between lines. This chair is crafted by artisans in Momostenango, Guatemala...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Pine
Pair of Cornaro 140 Armchairs by Carlo Scarpa in Green Chenille Velvet
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of Cornaro 140 armchairs designed by Carlo Scarpa. Solid hardwood structure (iroko). Polyurethane padding. Upholstery in original chenille velvet. The one-unit side and back cus...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mattson Original Eva lounge chair from 1962
Located in Berlin, DE
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is in worn original condition. Wood reading tray...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967
Located in Almelo, NL
Straccio Easy Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta Italy 1967.
Very cool shaped lounge chair designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’urbino and Paolo Lomazzo, made by Zano...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best project from the past.
About the designer:
Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
French Pair of Medallion Armchairs Louis XVI Style in Orange Velvet, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis XVI style medallion armchairs dating from the 1950s. The base is typically Louis XVI fluted and tapered. The legs are connec...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
DOOQ Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Armchair with Blue Velvet details Malibu
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This sculptural armchair has been recently reupholstered with lovely and high quality Pi...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century American Studio Craft Walnut Rocking Chair
By Sam Maloof
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage 20th century American studio Craft walnut rocking chair designed in the United States. This rocking chair has a design inspired by the most representative models of...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
AGED KNOLL STYLE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CHESTERFIELD STYLE BUTTONING TRACK ARMs
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Knoll style brown leather armchair with chesterfield style buttoning.
This piece is good looking and super comfortable, everything ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four 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 architect...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini Armchair PL19 Tre Pezzi for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
Located in Paris, FR
"Model PL19" chairs or "The Pezzi" , designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs in White Sheepskin Upholstery in the Style of Mogens Lassen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of armchairs in white sheepskin upholstery in the style of Mogens Lassen ( 1901 - 1987 ) with cylindrical front legs. 20th century.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautiful. Perfect for Minimalist interiors. The armchairs are after carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric used is an italian Yellow Ochra Boucle. We can prepare this set also in another boucle color.
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Lounge Chairs in Pine, Luxus, Sweden, 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of large, great and rare easy chairs by Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Executed by Luxus in Sweden 1970. Solid pine and original upholstery. Extremely comfortable...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Soft Kiwi Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair Set by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The "Ekstrem" lounge chair is not merely a chair, but rather a stand-alone object.
It represents one of Norway’s first postmodern designs.
It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier...
Category
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with lamina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
Midcentury Bamboo Armchairs by Lyda Levi, 1970
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning bamboo armchairs designed by Lyda Levi in 1970 ca.
The armchairs can be paired with the combined pouf.
Also can match with the whole set including two sofas, a set of 10 ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Beige Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Model 103 Lounge Chair Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Made in Denmark
Located in Neuss, NW
Model 103 Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen. High-quality frame made of solid teak with original seat and backrest made of cognac brown thick leather.
Quality Feat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Lupina by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lupina chair by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1950s.
Category
1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Peacock Armchair, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo Peacock armchair.
Signs are due to age and use. Cost for restoration on request.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs or Armchairs by Gigi Radice Italy 1950'
By Gigi Radice
Located in Rome, IT
Very comfortable pair of armchairs with scrolled hand holds by Gigi Radice for Minotti.
Soft and beautiful original vintage multicolor velvet upholstery. The conical legs are black...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Crimson Velvet Armchairs by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali Cassina
Located in Koper, SI
This pair of armchairs was designed by Italian architect Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Cassina in 1954-1955. Pulitzer Finali, a peer of Gio Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Pair of Purple Armchairs in Velvet Him and Her
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs by Adrian Pearsall from the 1950s. The pair is part of a duet called: Him and Her, in fact the different sizes of the pair are de...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Naked Corner 2 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked collection welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Naked Pouf 1 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Soft Duck Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet, Rattan
DOOQ Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Wine 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Design Armchair Orange Velvet Brass Iron Feet Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian Design Armchair Orange Velvet Brass Iron Feet Gigi Radice.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuils, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Louis XVI fauteuils with painted white frames and yellow upholstery. Some wear, but very nice conditions.
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury 508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable "508" lounge chair.
This pivoting chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt.
It is fabricated by Artifort in the 1970s.
The chair is just reupholstered ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dronten, NL
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami arm shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a very scarce spider base. A stunning example of this rarely seen combo. The faceted chair...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Martin Visser Executive Armchair w/ Black Frame, Wood Arms & White Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser lounge chair with recently upholstered white cushions, enameled metal frame and wood arms. The Frame is in original condition with visible wear, consistent with its age...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel
21st Century Fleury Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fleury expresses a refined classic style. From the structure to the fabric, everything is worked by local craftsmen, whose precious knowledge is handed down from father to son. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli are a stunning example of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Created in the 60s, the chairs are a testament to Scapinelli's singular styl...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Jan Vanek Oak Armchairs for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- New Fabric
- wooden parts have been refurbished
- Height of seat 45 cm.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Pair of Rattan Armchairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of unusual and design armchairs are all made of rattan. This is a French work. circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-century modern Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-century modern Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm - 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet.
Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Danish Midcentury Desk Chairs in Patinated Leather by Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Swivel chairs in patinated leather on a swivel base. Designed by the renowned Jørgen Rasmussen for Kevi A/S in the 1960s and proudly made...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the “Laila” model, these chairs were designed by Finnish designer, Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by Asko.
With Ilmari Tapiovaara, who was the artistic director of Asko from 1938 to 1941, the modernization of the company’s range began, and the wooden designs were joined by modern, upholstered furniture pieces, including “Rex”. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges, the generous back with tufted buttons, and the tapered, wooden legs. The body has the classic Nordic look, which explains its contemporary popularity both among the public and institutions. The cosy open design is dominated by the gently enveloping back and arms that appear to welcome the sitter. Thanks to the large seat cushion, the armchairs’ comfort lives up to Lappalainen’s famous standards. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the small lacquered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s “Laila...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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