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Armchairs For Sale
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
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Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Shapland and Petter. A long run of Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A long run of Arts and Crafts oak tub chair's with shaped solid seat and shaped head rest. An interesting detail to the back legs set at 45 degrees to the front ...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Selene Armchair by G. Ventura
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair designed by G. Ventura boasts Art Deco-style reinterpreted with modern graphic details that highlight its timeless elegance. The sculptural silhouette features a unique construction with a generous seat, round open back...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Modernist swivel armchair "Ju" in fabric
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
With curved and modern lines, Alessandra creates the Ju Armchair. The Ju armchair can be made in various fabric options, in the fixed or swivel version and various shades of the woo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Synthetic, Polyester, Wood

21st Century Oscar Wood Armchair, COM in Darkened Sycamore, by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Wood Armchair, COM in Darkened Sycamore, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Inspired by the poetic curves of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture, the Oscar Collection captivates with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents
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 Folding Lounge Armchairs Rex Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia, 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
The "REX" Chair is a Scandinavian design, inspired wooden chair design, that is included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in New York City and was designed by Slove...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century hand carved, turned and painted Punjabi chair with new down feather persimmon colored silk velvet seat cushion.
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19th Century Pakistani Tribal Antique Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Claude Séné II, Lelièvre Paris
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath. I...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Beech

20th Century Italian Stildomus Maple Torcello Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern set of four Italian Torcello armchairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Maplewood, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Stildomus in good condition. The sculptural dining room chairs are covered in brown leather, supported by two wide, long wooden legs. Minor fading, scratches on the original leather, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Italy. Seat: 16.75" H x 17.25" W x 15.5" D Tobia Scarpa is an Italian architect and designer born in 1935, in Venice, Italy. In 1957, Scarpa graduated from the Iuav University of Venice, where he studied architecture. After his studies, he started working with the Italian architect Afra Scarpa, both of them are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Over the years, Scarpa has designed for many Italian and international firms, such as B&B Italia, Flos, etc. His pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe. Afra Bianchin was an Italian architect and designer born in 1937, in Montebelluna, Italy and passed away in 2011. Stildomus is an Italian furniture manufacturer founded in 1956, in Pomezia, Italy by the Italian designer and entrepreneur Aldo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous m...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Exquisite wooden 'Concrete' armchairs by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite set of 2 armchairs by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981. Bohlin made a lasting impact with his innovative and minimalist approach to furniture design. Among his most no...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Chesterfield ruby red leather armchair by Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
The Chesterfield armchair, a timeless icon in leather lounges, enriches homes with its classic elegance. Crafted with meticulous precision, its tufted fabric backrest speaks of artis...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair with Bold Contours
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair is a striking piece that blends futuristic aesthetics with a focus on luxurious comfort. Its most notable feature is the bold, sculpted contouring that forms a vis...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Velvet

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 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Eight Pine Arm Chairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eight pine and papercord ’Asserbo’ armchairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. The paper cord seat is original. Børge Mogensen designed his furniture with the idea that it should stand the test of time. These chairs are in a good vintage condition and have a great warm patina on the wood.Price by set...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Pine

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Alky chairs in brown velvet with a label Castelli. Seat height: 38cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 36 wide x 39 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take our ph...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Maxwell Royal American High Back Arm Lounge Chair c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish high back arm, lounge chair by The Maxwell Royal Chair Company. The chair features a sculptural exposed wood frame with upholstered back rest and seat cushi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Louis XV Chairs, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden chair from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French dining chair, it features a curved back with intricate carvi...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Gianfranco Frattini Armchairs Model 831 for Cassina, '50 in Cavallino
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Incredibile coppia di sedie modello 831 di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, anni Cinquanta. Questi modelli di sedie sono eccezionalmente rari. The fantastic design by renowned Ital...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored
Located in London, GB
Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb A rare pair of unusually large Sussex Armchairs. This original pair have been fully restored, gently dismantled, joints cleaned, glued and clam...
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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats.
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2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Fabric

Mid Century Leontigre Jacquard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful 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 Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

1950s French Cane Back Chairs, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A gorgeous pair of French chairs, reminiscent of an Adirondack style. We love the caning with the beautiful mahogany.
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1950s French Adirondack Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Pair Shabby Chic Louis Revival French Painted Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Louis Revival French shabby chic cream painted fauteuils, or open armchairs, late 19th century in date. They each feature a flower carved cres...
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1890s French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Kaare Klint "Faaborg Chair" – Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kaare Klint (1888–1954) The Faaborg Chair was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint (1888–1954) in 1914 as part of the interior for Faaborg Museum, dedicate...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Mahogany

Danish design armchairs by Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Armchairs Danish dining chairs in soap treated oak designed by Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik, circa mid-1960s. New upholstered with vintage aniline leather  
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kandy Brown Lounge Chair by Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning lounge chair was designed by the internal design team of Pacini & Cappellini. Its unique piece will make a statement in a modern entryway, a rustic living room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Classic Velvet Upholstered Club Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable velvet upholstered club chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original label. Celebrated interior designer Charles Pfister, whose personal design philosophy was “restrain...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
Located in Decatur, GA
"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair
Located in Skokie, IL
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair The iconic "Hat Trick" chair was designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International. Constructed of hard white maple veneers in 5cm wide, 1mm...
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1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Pair of Mid-century Beech and Straw Armchairs Basque Spanish circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century pair of open armchairs Spanish from the Basque area, made circa 1940. Beech and straw, with few colored straw. Atypical design with rounded armrests and straw on the sea...
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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antoni de Moragas Armchair and Footstool by Santa & Cole
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair and Footstool designed by Antoni de Moragas Manufactured by Santa & Cole, Spain in 1997. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beau...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak...
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2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet High Back Armchairs by Isa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs were designed by Gio Ponti and produced by the famous Italian company Isa of Bergamo, with which Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very impo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

James Mont Hollywood Regency Style Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs, 1970's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
James Mont Style horseshoe Chinoiserie accent lounge chairs. These Hollywood Regency style chairs feature beautiful honey wood curved fra...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Song Armchair By Maker&Son x ALM
Located in Potts Point, NSW
"Song Armchair" by Maker&Son x ALM in "Rimini One" by Sophie Probst Zigzag Zurich fabric. Studio ALM has worked on a second collab with Maker & Son. The point of departure is the armchair itself—that improbably generous piece of furniture is often called the most comfortable chair in the world. People don’t simply buy a Maker & Son chair; they keep it, they live with it, they share it. Which is why the option to renew its skin, to change the cover without changing the chair, feels like aquiet revolution. Permanence and reinvention can, in fact, coexist. The inspiration came, as before, from elsewhere: Jenny Kee...
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2010s Australian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Teak and Leather Armchair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Teak armchair, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Teak frame, later reupholstered with brown leather. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Costela Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair for Gustav Bahus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern Bambi armchair designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus in Norway circa1950s. This iconic Bambi design is exceptionally crafted in teak wood with lon...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Teak

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in 1963. With its futuristic silhouette and enveloping shape, this revolutionary piece...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Per-Olof Scotte Premiär Easy Chair of Oak with Core Leather. Sweden 1969
By IKEA, Per-Olof Scotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Easy and lounge chair model Premiär by the Swedish furniture designer Per-Olof Scotte (1925-2024) for Ikea. The chair is designed in 1969. The chair is made of solid oak with lacque...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994
Located in Lisboa, PT
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994 Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Two Armchairs H70 by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare set of iconic H-70 armchairs designed by renowned Czech modernist Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Brno, circa 1930s–1940s. This set is preserved in its original and exceptional...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designe...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Upholstered in Red Mohair, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of French Brutalist armchairs from the 1960s exemplifies the bold, architectural character of the movement, where raw materiality and sculptural form took precedence over o...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Set Campo & Graffi Garden Armchairs in Metal and Wicker Italy Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Set Campo & Graffi garden armchairs in metal and wicker Italy design 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

English 19th Century Antique Mahogany Cane Bergere Tub Chair On Claw & Ball Feet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Thomas Chippendale Design Style English Antique Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair On Claw & Ball Feet With A Squab Cushion Extra dimensions Height to seat cane 42cm Height to ...
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Danish Oak Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Danish Oak Arm Chairs Dimensions: 24"w x 26.5"d x 39"h Danish Design, circa 1940's
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Giulia Veronesi 'Perla' Armchairs in Green Velvet, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, in the early 1950s. The model, known as Perla, is considered one of the iconic chair d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Barrel-Back Chair by Dunbar American Made Quality Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Barrel-Back Chair by Dunbar one of America's finest furniture producers circa 1960's. Our Vintage Barrel Back Chair is ultra comfortable as are most barrel back ch...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

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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