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Armchairs For Sale
Slip Cover Only for Alma Accent Chair in color Cafe Noir
Slip Cover Only for Alma Accent Chair in color Cafe Noir

Slip Cover Only for Alma Accent Chair in color Cafe Noir

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Please note this is for a Slipcover only. Chair frame not included. Refresh your Alma Accent Chair with our beautifully tailored slipcover, designed to fit the piece with a refined...

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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965
Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965

Ross Littell for ICF Italian Midcentury Metal Leather Armchairs model LUAR 1965

By ICF De Padova, Ross Littell

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design chiar armchairs Luar model, set of two, designed by Ross Littell in 1965 and produced by ICF with drawn steel frame in rectangular section with chro...

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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

By Tacchini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...

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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair, White Faux Rabbit Fur, Europe, 1960s
Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair, White Faux Rabbit Fur, Europe, 1960s

Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair, White Faux Rabbit Fur, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Armchair produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. Extremely comfo...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak

Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak

By Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set f four dining chairs, oak, black upholstery, Denmark, circa 1955 This set of four Danish dining chairs feature a blond oak frame that forms...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents
Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents

Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Mid-Century Swallow Armchair, Designed by Julia Gaubek, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Swallow Armchair, Designed by Julia Gaubek, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Swallow Armchair, Designed by Julia Gaubek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair in ginger boucle type fabric, designed by Julia Gaubek, a Polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, pr...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Kramfors, SE

Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968

By Asko, Eero Aarnio

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...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s
French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s

French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s

$2,010Sale Price|25% Off

French Artdeco Armchair, 1930s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Artdeco armchair made in france 1950s.

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Design Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Brown
Contemporary Design Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Brown

Contemporary Design Lounge Chair Hello by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Brown

By NOOM, Denis Sokolov

Located in Paris, FR

Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

"King Cole" armchair, circa 1955. About the designer: James Mont (1904 - 1978) was active/lived in New York, New Jersey / Turkey. He is known for Furniture and interior desig...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of two H. J. Wegner Papa Bear Chairs with Grey Hallingdal Upholstery, 1960s
Set of two H. J. Wegner Papa Bear Chairs with Grey Hallingdal Upholstery, 1960s

Set of two H. J. Wegner Papa Bear Chairs with Grey Hallingdal Upholstery, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Here is a stunning set of two vintage Papa bear chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007). Wegner´s unique sense of design is expressed in these sculptural chairs. The "nails" ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak, Beech

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style
Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

By Sam Maloof

Located in Troy, MI

American craftsman sculptural organic chair in Walnut Signed and dated 1993 Crafted of solid walnut with fluid lines, a contoured seat and seamless integrated joints Signed and dat...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Tiger Print Armchair and Stool, 1960s, Germany
Mid-Century Modern Tiger Print Armchair and Stool, 1960s, Germany

Mid-Century Modern Tiger Print Armchair and Stool, 1960s, Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

German chair produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. This is a limited edition and a part of "into the wild" collection of our restored products. The armchair is after a thoroug...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair by Philippe Malouin
Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair by Philippe Malouin

Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair by Philippe Malouin

By Philippe Malouin, Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Instantly recognisable, Mollo’s simple, rounded volume is formed from plump layers of high density foam, making it exceptionally comfortable and inviting for both private and social ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Plywood

LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, Tugendhat armchairs, pair
LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, Tugendhat armchairs, pair

LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, Tugendhat armchairs, pair

Located in grand Lancy, CH

LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE, Tugendhat armchairs, pair

Category

1970s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s
Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s

Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

"Brutalist" French oak rush armchair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, ca 1950s. This chair in in a lovely patinated condition with some light fading on the rush seat and backrest, l...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sculptural Armchair, Oak with New Sheep Skin 1960s
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sculptural Armchair, Oak with New Sheep Skin 1960s

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Sculptural Armchair, Oak with New Sheep Skin 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage sculptural brutalist Henning Kjærnulf tall armchair from the 1960's. The razor blade style chair is made of solid oak, the seat is upholstered with new sheepskin whic...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Novo Rumo, Pair of Armchairs, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Novo Rumo, Pair of Armchairs, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s

Novo Rumo, Pair of Armchairs, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Novo Rumo Pair of Armchairs Wood, Velvet Brazil, 1960s Matching sofa available Offered by RAFA gallery

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro
Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro

Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro

Located in New York, NY

This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner
A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner

A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning leather armchair in the Victorian manner of exceptional quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding and piping detail t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sofa with Arms Armchair in White by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
Sofa with Arms Armchair in White by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini

Sofa with Arms Armchair in White by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini

By Patrick Norguet, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An homage to the masters of early 20th century Modernism, the Sofa with Arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, padded with polyurethane foam a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Leopard Print Velvet Armchair, Light Wood, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Leopard Print Velvet Armchair, Light Wood, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

Leopard Print Velvet Armchair, Light Wood, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful Leopard Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gda...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners. The el...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s
Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s

Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Armchair model "Sorry", manufactured by Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s. Leather upholstery metal and plastic frame. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s
Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of beautiful Solid Oak Armchairs from the 1940s which also feature a wide couch as an extra option to match. The chairs were produced entirely in Denmark, with its previous ow...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair

French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI Style Marquise Armchair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Louis XVI style fauteuil from the 19th century in scaled-up proportions known as a “marquise” for accommodating a lady’s voluminous skirt. This example features timeless sophistica...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery
Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this pair of Swedish armchairs date from the 1930s. Streamlined hardwood frames with a black painted finish and brass casters on the front legs. Chairs have tight ba...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs with Runner Legs, 1950s
Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs with Runner Legs, 1950s

Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs with Runner Legs, 1950s

By Finn Juhl, Mogens Lassen, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of sculptural armchairs was designed and produced in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The striking design features a sleek, sculptural teak wood frame with gently curved, ro...

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy

Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy

By Joe Colombo

Located in Lisboa, PT

Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo

Located in New York, NY

Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet & orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Design Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Design Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Design Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of armchairs covered in eco-leather and brass feet, 1950s Italian design. The armchairs have original upholstery, as shown in the photos in good condition but with small signs o...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s

Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with stool. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good v...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair for Cassina, Foam Upholstery
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair for Cassina, Foam Upholstery

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair for Cassina, Foam Upholstery

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair For Cassina A design chair by Patricia Urquiola with a soft, enveloping shape that offers contemporary comfort with a well-developed sense of envir...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s

Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs in Solid Wood with Original Upholstery 1930s

Located in Almelo, NL

An exceptional pair of French Art Deco club chairs from the 1930s, distinguished by their sculptural silhouette, warm solid wood construction, and beautifully preserved original upho...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details
Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details

Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This armchair showcases a distinctive interplay of texture and color through its signature curvaceous form. The pleated details accentuate the smooth, rounded shapes of the low seat ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Two Midcentury Lemon Velvet Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, 1960s
Set of Two Midcentury Lemon Velvet Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, 1960s

Set of Two Midcentury Lemon Velvet Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The B-7522 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro
Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro

Located in New York, NY

Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs
René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs

René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs

By Rene Gabriel

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

Originally designed in 1946 by the renowned French designer René Gabriel, this pair of lounge chairs is a refined example of the post-war French reconstruction movement. With a focus...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.        

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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.