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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: Early 1900s
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Armchair Attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armchair.
Design attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet.
Solid oak base with original hand-carved elements...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Macassar
Set of 3 Mid Century Post Modern Black Metal Frame Bar Stools by Cal Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Post-Modern set of three bar stools produced by Cal-Style in the early 1990's. These feature black powder coat frames with white seat cushions. Fabric is soile...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Stunning Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair
A good looking and decorative chair nicel...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Set of Eight Georgian Style Armchairs
By John Linnell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine set of eight George III mahogany oval back armchairs with upholstered backs, armrests and seat, the arms with scroll ends and long leaf details, the apron finally molded and sta...
Category
Early 1900s English George III Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Lounge Armchair & Footstool
So comfortable, stylish and in excellent original condition.
In the same family from new and hardy used! Th...
Category
1990s British Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
The Augusta rocking chair by Aída Boal is a stunning and timeless piece of furniture t...
Category
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Charles II Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Charles 2nd high walnut armchairs circa 1900. Beautifully carved and shaped frame with angels, flo...
Category
Early 1900s English Charles II Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Versatile Set of 4 Newly Updated French Louis XVI Armchairs, 18 Available
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely Louis XVI armchairs bought in Lyon, France. Sturdy with pretty caning, all in great condition. We have 19 available. Contact us for larger sets at discounted prices! Al...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Frank Gehry for Knoll, Pair of Cross Check Chairs in Bent Maple Wood
By Frank Gehry
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair...
Category
1990s American Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Bentwood
MidCentury Round Beech Wood and White Fabric Chairs, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Characteristic circle chair by Italian Style, exciting design made elegant by a beautiful white fabric.
The chair is the classic circle chair by Italian Style, made of beech wood. I...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hand Carved 22-Karat Giltwood "Titi" Armchair by Marjorie Skouras
By Marjorie Skouras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22-karat gold leaf. Hand carved wood armchair. The arms have carved hands and pointed toe heels at the feet.
Designed by Marjorie Skouras.
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Weiman Post Modern Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Latte Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Envelop yourself in plush luxurious comfort in these modern Weiman Lounge Chairs with enveloping upholstered barrel backs and plunging thickly upholstered arms newly and freshly professionally upholstered in super soft latte bouclé. One of the most comfortable lounge chairs in our current inventory, this pair of Weiman armchairs is fully upholstered from top to bottom. Thick seat cushion and heavily padded arms and seat back create surround padded comfort. Beautiful modern silhouette. From the back, a cape of bouclé. From the side, arching arms take the form of dome shapes reminiscent of Moroccan Modern pieces designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb and add air. The latte bouclé fabric is rich in color - warm and inviting. The fabric has a great texture and is breathable - never hot or sticky. The texture ventilates well in warmer climates and is cozy in cooler temperatures. The bouclé fabric is also rated heavy duty (over 25k double rubs) and cleans up really well. Versatile to the max, these chairs are a great choice as side chairs, entry chairs, office chairs, etc. Easy to play with and incorporate into lots of rooms and settings. Ready to ship. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Adrian Pearsall 1924-T24 Walnut Side Table for Craft Associates
Curtis Jere Post Modern...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
French Adjustable Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Chair and ottoman with adjustable back and sides. Nice legs and mechanics.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Fauteuil à la Reine Armchair Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Fauteuil à la Reine (Armchairs) Frames. The upholstered backrest with a giltwood carved ribbon, open and padded armrests and cabriolet le...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Haxyes Steamer Deck Chairs Canopy Top & Footrests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900-1920 Haxyes steamer deck chairs with canopy tops and retractable footrests
A t...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
A Sculptural POST-MODERN "Spidlight" TRIPOD ARMCHAIR by DOUGLAS MONT France 1990
By Douglas Mont
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and unique prototype piece from the French nineties design : The iconic "Spidlight" tripod armchair by Douglas Mont.
High-tech streamline...
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Resin
Modern Leather Armchairs Piero Lissoni for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1990s
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern leather armchairs Piero Lissoni For Matteo Grassi, Italy 1990s.
These modern leather armchairs were designed by Piero Lissoni for Matteo Grassi. These modern style chairs wer...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Windsor Chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Windsor chair B952F by Adolf Loos for Thonet in very good original condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
Stickley Brothers in the Style of, an American Arts & Crafts Oak Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Stickley Brothers in the style of.
A good quality American Arts and Crafts oak rocking chair, with a stylish curved and slatted back and a burgundy leather cushion.
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Galaxy 'Peggy' High Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design Galaxy series 'Peggy' High Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, made in Italy 1990's. Black laquered frame with blueish grey green flower fabric. Super...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Luscious Pair of Caramel Leather and White Carved Wood French Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious pair of leather embossed armchairs or fauteuils. Can be used as elegant dining chairs at the head of a table, or armchairs in the livingroom or...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany armchair having an attractive quality inlaid mahogany shaped top rail and open pierced work decoration, beau...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Other
Green Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki San Francisco Bend Plywood
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning intricate workmanship on this puzzle chair by David Kawecki. Stained plywood. Please be sure to check our storefront for more wonderful decorating pieces that range from Pri...
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Modern Seven Vintage Cognac Leather Teak Dining Chairs Cassina, 1990s, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 vintage dining chairs, which were made out of a wooden base and cognac brown leather armchair shell.
Stamped Cassina - N 10
The set of dining chairs by Josep Lluska f...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Fully Restored Antique Club Armchairs with Gothic Carved Panels Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels.
An exceptionally good looki...
Category
Early 1900s English Gothic Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Koloman Moser pair of armchairs mod. 719 with expertise
Located in Firenze, FI
A pair of armchairs 1902s mod. 719 with expertise from BEL ETAGE gallery Wien.
Made from J & J Kohn.
Materials: beech and brass.
This armchair have been ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Queen Anne Style Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in London, GB
An English Queen Anne style mahogany and parcel gilt armchair, newly upholstered in chartreuse velvet.
Category
Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Gerard Van Den Berg Arm Chair Modern, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerard Van Den Berg; arm chair; Modern;
Plain, usually slightly curved, and yet suggestive and unmistakable forms are typical of Gerard van den Berg. The Dutch designer consciously goes for simplicity and for this very reason shows his creative ability. Van den Berg, born in 1947, studied furniture building and design at a technical college. In the Seventies, he founded together with his brother the Montis upholstered furniture company. Thanks to his designs the young company soon attained international recognition. It´s success did not stop van den Berg´s leaving Montis in the early Nineties. Since then he has been a freelance designer. His work for leading international furniture companies...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
FOUR FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH GOTHIC CARVED PANELS MUST SEE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale four stunning fully restored antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels ...
Category
Early 1900s English Gothic Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Secession Desk Chair 715F by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn designed for World Expo in Paris in 1900. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Regina Armchairs by Urano Palma for Mirabili
By Mirabili, Urano Palma
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
“ Regina ” armchair and Ottoman “Junior ” - Raw wood and orange suede armchair , hand finished.???The message that Mirabili intends to portay involves well-known artist and designer...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Pair of Preview Tri Leg Post Modern Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ultra modern three legged pair of armchairs by Preview newly professionally upholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé. So many possibilities with this pair of post modern chairs. In a dining room as host chairs...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Coppia di Poltroncine di Ispirazione Bauhaus
Located in Felino, IT
coppia di poltroncine di ispirazione Bauhaus, produzione Alivar, anni 90. usate ma in buono stato. h seduta cm 38 struttura in acciaio cromato, sedili in vero cuoio...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Knole Armchair, English, Morant & Co, Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This is an early 20th century interpretation of an armchair inspired by the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the most eminent upholsterer of the early 20th century. The original couch served the dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture. This is a particularly fine example, with a Morant & Co provenance. A matching 3-settee is also available
The inside and outside back, wings, seat and cushion are upholstered in green strie velvet and trimmed in the traditional manner with matching braid and fringe. The strie velvet could be original, if this armchair has been lightly used, as there is significant fading from the original bright green. The adjustable padded wings are joined to the arms with original ratched iron hinges which are attached to the back. The arms are supported by oak turned uprights. The seat has a large loose cushion. Standing on original castors. English, circa 1900.
Bearing the fabric retail label of Morant & Co Upholsterers, Decorators. 91 New Bond St., London. with Royal Coat of Arms, dated 1825, 1831, 1837 & 1890, founded 1790.
During the late 16th-early 17th century a new form of day-bed was introduced to match the contemporary upholstered ‘X’ chairs and stools. They were padded and upholstered throughout and the ends were let down on a toothed steel ratchet to enable the occupant to repose at full length. They were generally destroyed when the coverings had worn out at the woodwork was of little value. Similar couches were plentiful in France under Louis XIII and can be seen in Abraham Bosse’s engravings of domestic interiors but they were only found at Court and the houses of great noblemen in this country. When the contents of the Royal Palaces were dispersed after Charles I’s execution a number of couches were included in the sale.
Morant & Co (fl.1885-1915)
The dictionary of English furniture makers 1660-1840, published by the Furniture History Society informs that Morant Snr. was a maker of carved and gilded frames from early in the reign of George IVth, and his trade card describes the company as ‘Ornamental Painter and Paper Hanging Manufacturer to their Royal Highnesses’. Work was executed for Sir Thomas Lawrence, Sir Robert Peel...
Category
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Carved Wooden Armchair
Located in Hägersten, SE
Hand carved wooden armchair from Mexico, early 20th century. Professionally re-upholstered with a wool bouclè fabrication. Wood with beautiful patina.
Category
Early 1900s Mexican Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Wood
16 Hans Wegner Style Teak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are great solid teak chairs in the style of Hans Wegner. Made in the USA.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Masoneri Umeda Getsuen Chair for Edra
By Edra
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
A lyrium-shaped GETSUEN armchair, designed by Japanese designer MASANORI UMEDA (a member of Group Menphis) for Italian manufacturer ETRA in 1990. The armchair belongs to one of its f...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Bruno Paul, Armchair 6126 for Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Bruno Paul, armchair 6126 for Vereinigte Werkstätten in original condition.
Dokumentation:
Bruno Paul
German Interior Art and Architecture between Art Nouveau and Modernism...
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Glasgow School Inlaid Armchair by George Walton
Located in Petworth, GB
An extremely elegant mahogany armchair with delicate stylised inlay decoration and a cut-out heart detail.
This chair was designed by George Walton around 1900.
George Walton was...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus.
A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery and large flat extended arms, ideal for a mug ...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE LIBERTY'S LONDON JAPANESE QING DYNASTY ARMCHAiR FLORAL CARVING
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare original Liberty’s London Japanese ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Armrest Chair, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Wassily Chair style
Period of production: 1990s
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Manufacturer: Italy, 1990s
Style: midcentury modern, classic design
Materials: metal frame, silicon cord,...
Category
1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved d...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 8 Thonet Armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Thonet armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Chair in Aluminum and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, birch, leather Sweden, 1990
This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminium on four metal ...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four De Sede 'DS-14' Armchairs Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather Teak, 1989
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997.
The chairs are in g...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Minotti Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni, 1997
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Armchair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni. Italy, Minotti, 1997.
The cubic armchair from the 'Suitcase' line by Minotti. Upholstered in printed leather wi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair Model Ej 3 By Erik Jørgensen From 1990s
Located in Lejre, DK
The lounge chair, model EJ 3, meticulously crafted in oak with luxurious blue wool fabric by Erik Jørgensen, as part of the esteemed Eyes series. This e...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Giacomino Armachair Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 1998
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful and rare "giacominbo" armchair, design afra & tobia scarpa fo Meritalia, 1998.
New, never used, from a closed store.
Perfect conditions, as pics, red color.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester
Extraordinary Sculptural Handmade Reinforcing Steel Cantilever Armchair, 1990s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Precisely crafted and has, we find, very coherent proportions.
We have the chair covered with soft sheepskin.
The chair looks brutal and cozy at the same time.
Category
1990s German Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Giovannetti, Modern 90s Style Armchair and Sofa L'agostina by Barbero & Navone
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"A spirited piece with rounded lines, expressly designed for the home that's young and lively".
Available in various colors and fabrics.
Wooden frame.
Springing with reinforced...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Gustav Siegel, by J & J Kohn, Tall Stylish Secessionist Bentwood Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Gustav Siegel.
A tall high back stylish Viennese Secessionist ebonised bentwood rocking chair.
Model# 824, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn, Austria 1905.
Illustrated in Jacob ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Giovannetti, Elegant and Functional Armchair by M. Lovi 90s, "Ancella"
Located in Casalguidi, IT
A unique bedroom armchair - elegant, comfortable, and functional at the same time. ancella is suitable for the bedroom and the dressing room. Beechwood frame. Shappe-retaining polyurethane padding covered with protective fabric.
Beech wood clothes hanger available in natural, walnut or cherry stain. Removable cover. Opening seat with container, to store everything that we do not want to highlight. On request, wooden parts can be stained with gold or silver colored leaf...
Category
1990s Italian Streamlined Moderne Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1990s Johannes Foersom Armchair in Steel and Beech by Paustian
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish stackable Johannes Foersom armchairs designed in 1998 in tube steel, beech, chrome and black leather made by Paustian.
The chairs feature elegant organic round shaped arm- ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Fine Quality Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality pair of antique carved mahogany armchairs having a quality oval carved mahogany shaped back with fantastic carved mahogany Prince of Wales feathers to the centre, shaped...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Masanori Umeda Getsuen Lily Red Easy Chair, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easy chair model Getsuen ‘Lily’ designed by Masanori Umeda.
Manufactured circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
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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