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Armchairs For Sale
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Period Thonet Style Bentwood Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Thonet, this French Art Nouveau period bentwood armchair features a pressed wood seat detailed with a classic central rosette and scrolling leaves. The curved seat back...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Karin Mobring 'Diana' Side Chair, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, compact Danish modern safari chair by Karin Mobring, Sweden, designed in 1970, pine frame with leather upholstery, stains
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Mid-Century Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchairs from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,895 Sale Price
20% Off
H-269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
A unique armchair, model H-269, designed in 1930’s by Jindřich Halabala and manufactured in Czechoslovakia.
It’s one of the most iconic and most beautiful designs of Halabala.
The ar...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Marsala armchairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s, set de 2
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
This rare three-piece lounge set—comprising two armchairs and a matching footstool—was designed in 1971 by the renowned French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. It is the icon...
Category
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Armchair – Oak Wood & Cane, Circa 1980, Timeless Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Armchair – Oak Wood & Cane, Circa 1980, Timeless Craftsmanship
Discover the timeless beauty and exceptional craftsmanship of this vintage armchair, crafted around 1980 with ...
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of art deco elm and birch lounge armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of art deco elm and birch club armchairs circa 1930.
Fine quality pair of Scandinavian elm armchairs, thin elm side frame with mahogany stringing and contrasting walnut detail,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Elm
$3,880 / set
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Natural Woven Cane and Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair embodies a refined mid-century modern aesthetic, blending sculptural woodwork with rich, tactile upholstery. The frame features elegantly curved armrests in a walnu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Zebra Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Zebra Velvet Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$1,279 Sale Price
40% Off
Ripple Armchair Reflecting Contemporary and Modern with Turkish Quilting in Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The story of the Ripple Armchair represents a perfect combination of the aesthetic elegance of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. The wooden frame stands out as the r...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs.
The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$2,195 / set
A set of 6 Louis XVI Armchairs signed Brizard, France, 18th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs, so-called "a la Reine" in French due to their large structure.
Our set of seats is a very rare version of traditional French armchairs, so-called "faute...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
$41,572 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Set of 4 Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s.
This stylish chairs feature a stunnin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid Century Teak & Leather Framed Armchair by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Leather Armchair from Ekornes Stressless
Made in Norway in the 80s
Category
1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$2,842 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Red Armchairs In The Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Red Armchairs In The Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
Product Details
Upholstered in Dedar fabric – model “A Perfect Flower” col. 007
Dimensions: 77 W x 89 H x 70 D cm
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cachemire Fur Piroutte Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Lorenza Bozzoli Couture presents a limited-edition collection characterized by an extremely soft design, eclectic and distinctly retro. The new Fur Collection...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Pattern Velvet Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made from solid beech wood.
The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Beech
$1,895 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Vintage Sheepskin Leather Art Deco Style Design Armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this set of two bold vintage sheepskin leather Art Deco style design armchairs.
Over the years, this stunning pair of Art Deco armchairs has developed a beautiful patina...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Teak Wood Armchair with Cane Curved Back and Oatmeal Fabric Cushion, Soho Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho teak wood armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Soho armchair crafted in teak wood and desig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique French Baroque Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French throne armchair. Made of walnut featuring carved serpentine design with reticulated floral and acanthus crown.
Dimensions:
29" x 28" x 54"h, 21" seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern, Haussmann Armchair, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance.
This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of small French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs with gracious rounded backs and gently flared arms.
These small scale French Napoleon III armchairs feature...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchairs Set of Two 1973
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and relief ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,084 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Leopard Velvet Armchairs, Hollywood Regency, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142 leopard armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$3,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
$8,053 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine pair of Swedish Art Deco elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1930.
Elegant pair of art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. Applie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Elm
Scandinavian Beech Reclining Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
We offer a reclining armchair from the 1950s in Scandinavian Modern style, made in Sweden. The structure is crafted from solid beech wood, with seat and back upholstered in brick-red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$805 Sale Price
20% Off
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings.
The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Country: French
Materials: Carved Wood
Condition: Newly Upholstered
Style: French Louis XV
Year: 1940s
$3...
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mario Botta Latonda Chair
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Barcelona, ES
The 'Latonda' chair was designed by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta in 1987 for the Italian company Alias. This chair has become an icon of contemporary design and is characte...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and fine Biedermeier ash wood armchairs were made circa 1825 in Vienna.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Cubist Art Deco Armchair in Vermilion Mohair Velvet and Maple, Belgium, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking Art Deco armchair was manufactured in Belgium in the mid 1920s. The distinct tiered and angular shape of the design is a great example of the influence of cubism in this particular era. The originality of the design and the craftsmanship of the production make this a unique piece.
The chair has a rounded and curved backrest and a deep seat. The optional loose pillow adds additional seating comfort to the back. The elegant frame is executed in solid European maple wood which has been finished in a darker brown stain. The chair is upholstered in a sumptuous deep pile mohair velvet in a beautiful vermilion color.
The chair is in overall good condition. The wood with minor wear consistent with age and use. The upholstery recently renewed. The seat with a single minor stain.
Provenance: Yves de Smet, Gent, Belgium
Literature: Paul Maenz...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
Jorge Zalszupin. Pair of armchairs "Cubo", c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020)
Pair of “Cubo” Armchairs, c. 1960
Wood and Donatelli fabric
Dimensions: 63 × 86 × 87 cm (24 4/5 × 33 43/50 × 34 1/4 in)
Designed in the 1960s, this pair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Formica, Wood
Gio Ponti for ISA Rare Set of Four Ivory Bouclé Armchairs or Lounge Chairs 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gio Ponti in 1936 and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s, rare set of four exquisite upholstered armchairs or lounge chairs with curved back and gilt metal legs. Th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Oversized Lounge Chair In Black Steel & Brushed Gold Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a unique lounge chair that redefines comfort and style with its rare dimensions. Measuring an impressive 40x40 inches, this extra-wide and extra-deep armchair offers unpa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chairs With Fabric Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique pair of oak bobbin corner chairs, England, circa 1900. Crafted from solid oak, these corner chairs feature turned bobbin legs and simple, traditional lines showcasing the tra...
Category
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Dusty Pink Bouclé Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of dusty pink bouclé armchairs, designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The armchairs will be per...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$2,842 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, 1960s
Located in Bern, CH
"Butterfly" Chair by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari, 1960s. Rare version with five part enameled tubular metal base with sling suede leather seat pad. Nicely patinated.
Designed by Jorge Ferra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,612 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Modern Armchairs Attributed to Gösta Jonsson in Floweral Fabric, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century modern armchairs attributed to Gösta Jonsson / Otto Schulz in beech wood feet and original green floweral fabric produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good o...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in England. Also ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Bone-Inlaid Armchair from India, Square Back
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful armchair, handcrafted in India out of aged and naturally seasoned teak wood, inlaid with responsibly sourced bone and artisanally weaved cane.
Inlay is ancient decorati...
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Teak
Sculptural Pair of Adolf Wrenger Armchairs in Beech and Velvet, Germany, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Adolf Wrenger and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1950s. The frames in solid, stained ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different upholstery is available as well.
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Alky Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Elevate your interior with the iconic Alky Chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti. This 1970s design classic effortlessly blends comfort with sleek, sculptural lines.
This particular...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Geneviève Dangles & Christian Defrance Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century armchair attributed to Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance. Iron base and new wool bouclé upholstery. Sourced in Northern Italy. Two available, sold separately.
G...
Category
1950s French Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century tan leather wing back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century tan leather wing back armchair circa 1900.
We are pleased to offer this beautiful wingback armchair that has all the ideal proportions.
Scrolling back rest and w...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Pair of Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age brown pair of astonishing armchairs in velvet designed by Arch. Guido Faleschini for Mariani they are part of the "Pace Collection". The velvet is perfect an...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$4,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
$3,904 / item
20th Century Gio Ponti Cassina Pair of Armchairs for Hotel Royal in Naples '50s
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s.
The leather shows signs of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Black ArmChair / Wabi-sabi Rustic
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a chair using an old Japanese mortar.
The material is Zelkoba, and it seems to be around the Meiji period.
It is characterized by the powerful wood grain and red-black surf...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wood
An Armchair, Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A 1950s club armchair attributed to Jacques Adnet. Newly upholstered in premium, pure, taupe Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
An English William IV Leather Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840
A William IV leather library chair with curved back and circular seat, with buttoned seat and back, all supported on turned baluster legs terminating in brass ca...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Edwardian Leather Library Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Edwardian leather library chairs.
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,800 / set
Antique Pair George III Polychrome Decorated Open Armchairs 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of George III polychrome decorated open armchairs, attributed to Gillows, Circa 1785 in date.
Each is superbly decorated with hand painted garlands, ribbon tied foliate trails, patera, bellflower pendants and demi-lune fan medallion. The chairs have shield shaped back with vertical medallion splats raised on square tapering front legs and splayed rear legs.
They are beautifully upholstered in a cream floral patterned and buttoned fabric.
Footnotes:
A virtually identical mahogany open armchair, albeit one with carved rather than polychrome detailing to its frames, is illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl. 124, p. 165. A closely comparable design appears alongside, with the description: 'The five-splat chair...
Category
1780s George III Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rare Armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare pair of armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s. Structurally sound, feather cushions, newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
$16,661 / set
Vintage English Wood Armchair, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
This elegant vintage English wood armchair, dating from circa 1950, showcases timeless craftsmanship and enduring style. Designed by an unknown artisan, the chair features a classic ...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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