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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Post-Modern
Style: Victorian
Italian Lounge Chairs in White Plywood and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1970s
Pair of armchairs composed of white lacquered wood. The chairs are build up from a square base with rounded edges and three larg...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Black Armchair by Pascal Mourgue for Pamco Triconfort, around 1980
By Pascal Mourgue, Pamco Triconfort
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic Black Armchair by Pascal Mourgue for Pamco Triconfort, around 1980. The chairs is made out of black lacquered beech wood. The seat is upholstered in black leather and the b...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS CLAW & BALL FEET
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Victorian circa 1880 lightly restored Chesterfield brown leather armchairs with ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arès Armchair by ROCHE & FRÈRES
Located in Geneve, CH
Arès Armchair by ROCHE & FRÈRES
Numbered With Certificate Of Authenticity.
Dimensions: D 83 x W 110 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Brushed stainless steel and full-grain bull leather.
Weight...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs made in the Howa...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Original William Morris Sussex Rope Seat Armchair Seen in the V&A Museum
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum
The History This chair was named after a country chair found in Sussex, which inspired the design with the turned frame and rush seat. Similar types of chairs, with imitation bamboo frames and rush seats, were fashionable between 1790 and 1820.
Ownership & Use
William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott House, Hammersmith.
Morris's great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) had Sussex armchairs in his studio, as did the sculptor, Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934). Robert Edis recommended this chair as 'excellent, comfortable and artistic' in his influential book, 'Decoration and Furnishing of Town Houses in 1881'. Examples from the Sussex range were supplied for students' rooms at Newnham College...
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
Located in Accrington, GB
A deep seated country house Howard style armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The armchair sits on turned mahogany legs to the front and mahogany legs to the rear ...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet Maple ArmChairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Dakota Jackson Crimped Velvet lacquered Maple Armchairs.
Measures 24.75" in width, 26" in depth and stands 35" in height.
Seat height is 18.5". Arm height is 26". Seat interi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Pair of Pine Armchairs by Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, circa 1980
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rainer Daumiller's Pine Armchairs, crafted in Denmark circa 1980, are a harmonious blend of raw nature and refined design. Each chair feels as if it has been sculpted from the heart of a majestic pine, capturing the very essence and spirit of the forest.
Upon first glance, the chairs exude a rustic simplicity, reminiscent of traditional Scandinavian aesthetics. Their sturdy form speaks of their humble origins in the dense woods of Denmark, while the pine itself has a soft, grainy texture that evokes a sense of warmth and comfort.
Daumiller's artistry lies in his ability to marry organic forms with functional design. The chair's backrest gently curves, echoing the natural arch of the human spine, while the armrests extend like sturdy branches, welcoming the user into a comforting embrace. There's an earthiness to these chairs, and each one feels like a unique piece, shaped by nature and the craftsman's hand.
The legs of the chairs are solid and grounded, reminiscent of tree trunks firmly rooted to the ground. Yet, despite their solid form, there's a certain lightness to them - as if they were whispering tales of gentle breezes and rustling leaves...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century Carved Rosewood Armchair
Located in Accrington, GB
Carved Rosewood armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The chair has carved front legs with floral details, a carved centre piece which are all made with solid Rosew...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Windsor archair, English, 1900
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 Victorian Windsor armchairs handcrafted in ash and elm. Carved back and turned wood arms and legs.
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, minimalist, modern, sleek, unique—a marvelous chair.
Featured in the famous coffee table book: 1000 Chairs, Köln, 2000, p. 574
Title: "Sing, Sing, Sing" Armchair
Designe...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs, model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair wi...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Victorian Mahogany Spiral Turned Spindle and Striped Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian mahogany armchair with a tall spindle back topped with turned urn finials and upholstered armrests with spindle sides, and beige striped upholstered seat and back c...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Postmodern Sunar Hauserman Rotunda Tub Chair by Massimo Vignelli 1979
Located in Baltimore, MD
Captivating Postmodern Rotunda vintage barrel back "guest" armchair by Massimo Vignelli for Sunar Hauserman,1979. It features a gently curved back and sides with floating seat fully ...
Category
1970s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Signed and numbered.
Dimensions: W 58 x D 82 x H 78 cm
Materials: Burned pine, colored linseed oil
Also available in ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine, Coating
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Timber Armchair by Onno Adriaanse
Signed and numbered.
Dimensions: W 58 x D 82 x H 78 cm
Materials: Elm wood, silk-matte oil
Also available in color: i...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Coating, Elm
Spazzapan Italian Post-Modern Pop Art Red Metal Flower Sculpture Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fun minimalist armchair, a unique organic modern design inspired by nature, manufactured and signed by the Italian artist, Anacleto Spazzapan (Luino, Italy - 1943). The handmade stru...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Wire
Vico Magistretti for Cassina 'Villabianca' Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, dining chairs model 'Villabianca', leather and wood, Italy, 1985
Designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina, this armchair shows strong sha...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A timeless masterpiece, Beige Victorian Armchair is a noble armchair that fills the space with glamour. The richness of its structure transfo...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair in sturdy condition. Measures 22" in width, 22" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Cream Timber Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cream Timber Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 104.5 x W 93 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Solid beech walnut finish base, wood frame, elastic belts, HR foa...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Postmodern Wind chair by Jouko Järvisalo, Finland, 1994
Located in Espoo, FI
The Wind chair, designed by Jouko Järvisalo in 1994, is a true testament to the fusion of artistry and functionality in furniture design. This iconic pos...
Category
1990s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
19th century shepherds crook oak armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century shepherds crook oak armchair circa 1840, made from solid oak.
Fantastic chair with the proportions that lends itself well to making it a desk chair.
Shaped back wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Green Timber Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Timber Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 104.5 x W 93 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Solid green oak base, wood frame, elastic belts, HR foam, fabric ...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Set of 2 Grey Timber Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Grey Timber Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 104.5 x W 93 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Solid green oak base, wood frame, elastic belts, HR foam,...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Atlas Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Atlas Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 94 x W 128 x H 78 cm.
Materials: Powder coated steel, HR foam, fabric upholstery Kvadrat Vidar 1062 (94% wool, 6% nylon).
Available in oth...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Green Residence Bridge Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Green Residence Bridge Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 52 x W 59.5 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Steel tube, HR foam, fabric upholstery Kvadrat Canvas 996 (90% wool, 10% nylon...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Dusty Pink Residence Bridge Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Dusty Pink Residence Bridge Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 52 x W 59.5 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Steel tube, HR foam, fabric upholstery Kvadrat Tonica 523 (100% wool).
Av...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Residence Bridge Armchair by Kann Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Black Residence Bridge Armchair by Kann Design
Dimensions: D 52 x W 59.5 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Steel tube, HR foam, fabric upholstery Kvadrat Relate 191 (100% Trevira).
Avai...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Post-Modern Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom in Original Red Fabric, Norway 1984
Located in Almelo, NL
Post-Modern Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom in original red fabric , Norway 1984
The Ekstrem Chair is a modern and ergonomic lounge chai...
Category
1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
wicker and brushed steel armchair designed by Mats Theselius for Ikea
By IKEA, Mats Theselius
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
armchairs in wicker and brushed steel, designed by Mats Theselius
Manufactured by Ikea PS, ca 2000.
Price per chair,
up to six chairs available.
Swedish designer Mats Theseöius i...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Giorgetti Progetti Yellow Wing chair, Highback Chair.
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful Highbackchair, manufactured by Giorgetti Italy. The chair features armrests in wood and a light yellow fabric cover which can easily be changed. The cover shows soome light...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Fauteuil "Xm3" De Xavier Matégot Pour Farjon, 1986
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare fauteuil XM3 de Xavier Matégot pour Farjon.
France, circa 1986
Bel état général.
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair 'Elda' in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, red leather, Italy, design 1963, later production
The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian design...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Four Black 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four 'cab' dining chairs model 412, black leather, Italy, 1976
Set of four chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976. Conceptually, the ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pop Surrealist Monumental Purple Leather Hand Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Monumental purple leather pop surrealist hand chair. Rare piece that was purchased from a Palm Beach estate whom had brought it here from France. Good vintage condition with some co...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
FINE & IMPORTANT PAIR OF ANTiQUE HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of Museum quality, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1860 hand dyed Cigar brown lea...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Dr. Sonderbar Postmodern Chair by Philippe Starck 1st Edition
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Extremely rare first version of the model Dr. Sonderbar by Philippe Starck.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut shaped open arms standing on shaped carved cabriole legs with scroll feet,...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
IMPORTANT PAIR OF ROYAL STAMPED JOHNSTONE & JEANES CROWN ESTATE MADE ARMCHAiRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a totally original, super rare pair of fully stamped with the Crown under VR For Victoria Regina (The Regin of Queen Victoria) and Johnstone & Jeanes New Bond St London, Chesterfield library armchairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
Never again will you be able to buy this exact original pair, there is only one set in the world and these are them, they are fully stamped as above, they were made by repute for Kensington Palace, they came from the previous owners father and that's where he said he acquired them from, as mentioned the have a very large Crown Estate stamp...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Brancusi Style Armchair by John Hutton for Donghia.
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Vienna, AT
Brancusi-Style wood frame silver-platted upholsterd with blue-silver(gray) fabric. Desinged in the 1980 by John Hutton for Donghia.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Deconstructed Antique Exposed Iron and Wood Frame Armchair with Tall Curved Back
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming exposed frame antique fireside Armchair with tall Cast Iron back dating to mid 1800’s. The chair has been deconstructed to revea...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Iron
STUNNING PAIR OF VICTORIAN STYLE CLAW & BALL FEET FLORAL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Salmon pink and Floral upholstered Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet to the front and b...
Category
1970s British Victorian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Late Victorian English antique tub armchair with new upholstery
Located in Leicester, GB
With a gorgeous shape and size, this Victorian tub chair is very comfortable to sit on. The armchair has small mahogany castor wheels so it's easy ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1980's Pair of rare Leather Italian Postmodern Lounge armchairs by Molteni & Co
By Molteni & C
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of postmodern leather chairs by Molteni & Co. Italy circa 1980s, this company Has made furniture for Top Italian designers like Gio ...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Italian Pair of Armchairs in Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, alcantara, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s
Stunning pair of lounge chairs made in Italy in the 1960s. Remarkable about these armchairs is their round shape and the low backrest that merges seamlessly into the armrests. The chairs have a very elegant appearance due to its tapered base. The pink upholstery...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Oak
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s
The design of this pair of lounge chairs is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant ...
Category
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carlo Bartoli for Arflex Pair of 'Bicia' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, pair of 'Bicia' lounge chairs, fiberglass, fabric, Italy, 1969
Pair of black fiberglass framed lounge chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1969. ...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Upholstery: Gentle 673 fabric.
Upholstery Available i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Upholstery: Gentle 113 fabric.
Upholstery Available i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Finish: Upholstery: Ge...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Upholstery: Gentle 223...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Upholstery: Gentle 733...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm.
Materials: Fabric and wood.
Weight: 47,5 kg
Upholstery: Gentle 933 fabric.
Upholstery Available i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cubic FM60 Chairs & Table by Radboud van Beekum for Pastoe
Located in Izegem, VWV
Characteristic set of two FM62 Cubic chairs designed by Radboud van Beekum for Pastoe the Netherlands in the 1980s.
The Chairs come with a dark grey lacquered square metal frame...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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.
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