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Armchairs For Sale
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, DEDAR Libertino Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood, Fabric
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Modern Almourol Sofa, Light Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Red Leather Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France
Located in Brussels, BE
About this set of 12 chairs by Jacques Adnet
A rare set of 12 red leather saddle stitch chairs.
Composed of 10 chairs and 2 armchairs with steel armrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Capelinhos lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Red Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large set of dining chairs, colored metal, Italy, 1960s
Very large set of metal chairs in a red color. The chairs have an elegant, bold design, as is quintessential of Italian patio chairs. Curved shapes and thin armrests form the frame combined with a mesh seat and back. Because we were able to get a very large quantity of this characteristic and quirky chair...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
CraftAssociates Armchairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Armchairs, Walnut, Caneback
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Armchairs, Peabody Modern Cane Back Armchairs, Walnut, Caneback
These Lawrence Peabody modern cane back arm chairs for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates. The chairs are shown here in solid walnut and leather, but each is hand built and made to order so wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates has a full fabric program available.
Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. They strive to Craft a product that will Stand the test of time. They use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We Stand 100% behind our product.
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, cane, leather
Dimensions:
H 32" (81.28cm)
W 24" (60.96cm)
D 26.25" (66.68cm)
Arm height 22.5" (57.15cm)
Seat height 16" (40.64cm)
Seat width 21" (53.34cm)
Seat depth 20" (50.8cm)
"The U.S. would profit by the example of the Danes, whose great work in furniture design is the result of combining proficient craftsmanship, Fine design and technical skill. The Danes do more than sell arts and crafts in their distinguished work, they sell Denmark." - Lawrence Peabody, 1957
History
Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers).
In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pinch Armchair in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Ivory Base by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pinch selection stems from reflection on materials and the construction techniques in contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Italian 1950's Wing High Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural Italian 1950's wing high back arm chairs; supported on elegant walnut legs the front straight and ending in brass sabot and the back sabre shaped. The strong lin...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of 8 Mahogany and Faux-Leather Art Deco Armchairs, French, circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of Mahogany and Faux-Leather Art Deco armchairs. French. Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
MidCentury Walnut Brass and Velvet Italian Club Chair Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Very Italian style at the turn of the last century, exalting walnut wood combined with a very very elegant velvet. Very arched back for an unmistakable design.
The armchairs have a ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Four Late 20th Century Floral and Gingham Upholstered Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a set of four Louis XV style armchairs in custom floral tapestry style upholstery with blue, pale green and white gingham seat backs and welting, unmarked.
Dimension...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Norbert Wangen Folding Armchair 'Attila' in Black Lacquered Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Norbert Wangen, folding armchair, model 'Attila', lacquered ash, metal, Germany, 1995.
Contemporary folding armchair model 'Attila' in black lacquered ...
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s
These subtle and modest chairs from Dutch origin are executed in oak that has a natural expression due to the visible wooden grains and wa...
Category
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Pair of Armchairs in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1960s.
These modern, minimalist easy chairs are executed with a steel frame in combination with beautiful, patinated black leather uphols...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Love Swivel Armchair NEW production Giovannetti, design S.Santantonio
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Femininity, seduction and comfort for this elegant "throne" of modernity.
Swivel seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S3 Armchairs, Belform, Belgium, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
The S3 chair was designed by Alfred Hendrickx and produced by Belform in Belgium in 1958. This rare chair was a custom design by Hendrickx for the Sabena Airlines first class lounge in Zaventem Airport, Brussels. The three-legged, black lacquered frame is a stunning example of modernist design combined with streamline influences. Overseeing the entire interior of the Sabena lounge, Hendrickx had decided to upholster and use the S-3 chairs in three different colors: red, blue and green. Only 50 chairs...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Midcentury Armchair in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, blue fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This sculptural armchair has a slatted back and four circular legs. The armrests are executed with an angle in the middle and this is also...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Artifort Armchairs in Metal and Beige Upholstery
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, lounge chair model '905', metal, fabric upholstery, the Netherlands, design 1964
The Artifort '905' armchair was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was c...
Category
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Capelinhos leather lounge chair stands as a testament to timeless comfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Easy Chair in Beige Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s
This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted buttons, and sturdy shapes is typical for design of the fifties. The imposing, curvaceo...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Authentic Pair of French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
These authentic Louis XVI period armchairs, original and authentic, seduced me by their modernity. Very rare with their original cream lacquer, flat and square back "à la Reine", with their strict armrests and highly visible assembly, straight legs turned into quivers in the shape of a column tapered down and fluted. The foot ends in a dice that rests on the ground, while the top is cubic is decorated with a circular molding pattern quite rare contrary to the rosette pattern often used for copies - The queen chairs have perfect proportions in their elegant silhouette.
In general, I am only interested in design and contemporary pieces, but in the course of my peregrinations I sometimes come across pieces that do not leave me indifferent. As for the lyres chairs, the baccarat chandelier and the large golden mirror...
Category
1770s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Black Leather Pierre Guariche Style Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Designed in the style of Pierre Guauriche, this set of armchairs have a Classic Mid Century aesthetic.
Featuring a striking silhouette, the chairs sit on black metal legs and are ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Green Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood Club Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of very clean and architectural in its design armchairs. Wisely restored by our upholstery atelier, a combination of fabrics was chosen to highlight embellish the beauty of the ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury White Velvet and Beech Wood Italian Club Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refined fabric and linear shape for a pair of 1950s Italian armchairs.
This extraordinary pair of 1950s chairs are upholstered with velvet combined by our upholstery atelier. These ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
By Paul Follot
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
SET DI DUE SEDIE Giovanni Offredi Saporiti anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissimo SET di due sedie Giovanni Offredi Saporiti, Anno 1970.
SET di due sedie disegnate da Giovanni Offredi e prodotte da Saporiti nell'anno 1970. La Struttura è in ABS laccato...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Modernist Club Chair, Lyon, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco modernist club chair in mahogany from Lyon, France. Made in the 1930s.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Zebra Armchair with Real Zebra Skin and Black Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Zebra with real south Africa zebra skin,
handcrafted work with black genuine leather.
Cushion included, in real zebra skin,
L 38 x 39 cm (p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel
19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Victorian Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Framed Armchairs Upholstered in Deep Blue Velvet with Buttoned Arms on Turned Front Legs and Sabre Rear having Pot Castors 29"w x 39"d x 35"h (16" to the s...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Wooden armchair by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare armchair by French designer René Gabriel (1890-1950) from the 1950s. The armchair's frame is made of solid oak, with a beautiful patina, and the backrest and seat are upholstere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of LC 2 Le Corbusier Style Armchairs Contemporary Black Frames
By Le Corbusier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair LC-2 Contemporary Bauhaus Style Lounge Chairs. ClassIC Le Corbusier design. Maker unknown. Nice original condition. Black powder coated frames quality fabric. Hand deliv...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs, Peter Hoyte, 1970s
By Peter Hoyte
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- rare type.
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Nucci Valsecchi cane brass upholstered armchairs 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of cane and brass armchairs from the mid-century modern French Riviera era is bursting with glamour. The pair was designed by Nucci Valsecchi and produced in Italy in the early 1970s, and it almost looks as though it hasn’t been touched since then. The cubic design and chic materials will lend the room a curated feel. A light brown and golden cane...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark. Very decorative piece made with leather and steel.
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear consistent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Harry Bertoia Diamond Armchair Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in BAARLO, LI
Classic Diamond wire armchair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Designed in 1952. This version was produced in the 1970s. The white frame is in good vintage condition, with slight signs of...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Elegant SOHO Lounge Chair in Velvet and Gold, 21st Century
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant lounge chair model SOHO in slate grey velvet. Gold brass metal base.
Available in two colors; turtle green and slate grey velvet.
The velvet fabric is suitable for profession...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A timeless design that will work for many g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Piece Giltwood and Aubusson Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style three-piece giltwood carved and silk Aubusson tapestry three-piece salon suite, comprising of a settee and two fauteuils (armchairs), the Aubusson silk...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
1970s Italian Cab Armchair by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Italian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Mario Bellini featuring handstitched black leather upholstery wrapped over internal steel frame. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super cute set of four (4) dining armchairs by Mastercraft feature a brass base with light patina and a very unique and interesting fabric that features light pink and baby blue...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair French Armchairs in Metal and Copper, around 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Pair French Armchairs in Metal and Copper where made around 1980.
A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, modern, space age or mid-century interi...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Poltrona CAB 415 Mario Bellini Cassina
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE.
Poltrone Originali Cassina. Ottime condizioni generali, pelle con lievi segni d'utilizzo, tutte le imperfezioni sono indicate ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It re...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2 Black Leather Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Original condition 'Capella' set of 2 armchairs by Danish furniture designer Kristian Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Niels Eilersen. Outstanding quality with solid teak frames and be...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair s...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahagony frame with original beige alcantar...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four Tanned Cognac Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bold and modern, iconic set of four Marcel Breuer's revolutionary Cesca (B32) dining armchairs. The simple design combines an Industrial Age aesthetic of tubular steel inspired by a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs
Designed 1969. Manufactured and stamped by Getama, Gedsted
Loose cushions in original wool with new inserts. Restored
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Togo Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. He devoted 26 years of his life to heading the design department at Ligne Roset. It was in 1973 that the designer conceived his most iconic creation: the Togo sofa...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Modern Curule chair in so...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Extraordinary easy chair upholstered in a fine off-white bouclé by Pierre Fr...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
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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