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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wonderful 'Safari' lounge chairs, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s. This 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well designed lines, in combination with carefully cr...
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1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Early Pierre Chapo Pair of Lounge Chairs 'S10X' in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, pair of armchairs model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964. This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodo...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Elm

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilever Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt for EMS, armchair, chrome-plated metal, sisal, wood, The Netherlands, 1930s. This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Ba...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, lounge chair model 877, fabric, teak, Italy, 1959 This grand lounge chair is based on a solid construction, featuring strict lines and angular shape...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, fabric, Italy, 1969. Elegant, tubular armchair designed by Carlo di Carli in 1969, manufactured by Cinova, Italy. The c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Easy Chair in Beige Decorative Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted buttons, and sturdy shapes is typical for design of the fifties. The imposing, curvaceo...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA This pair of armchairs (Model GE 181 A) was designed by Hans Wegner and produced...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Grey Sisal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas Van Pelt for EMS/My Home, armchair, tubular metal and sisal armchair, the Netherlands, 1920s. This classic armchair is designed by Bas Van Pelt and is executed with a sisal back...
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1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, leather and chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1964. This lounge chair by Zanuso remains among the best examples of armchairs designed by the architect. It is not ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Metal and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, metal, wood, fabric, brass, Italy, 1960s These Italian armchairs feature a sleek black metal frame with wooden armrests. The lightweight frame, combined with the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Dutch Set of Four Armchairs in Black Leather and Tubular Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, chrome-plated steel, leather, The Netherlands, 1960s. Set of four black leather dining chairs with metal tubu...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian high back lounge chair, wood, leather, Italy, 1950s This elegant shaped lounge chair of Italian origin comes with a vibrant blu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rope, Pine

Andre Vandenbeuck for Strässle Pair of 'Aluline' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Andre Vandenbeuck for Strässle, pair of 'Aluline' easy chairs, metal, black leather, Switzerland, 1960s These well-designed 'Aluline' easy chairs are designed by Andre Vandenbeuck f...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen, pair of lounge chairs, leather and mahogany, Denmark, 1930s This elegant set of easy chairs are designed by Kaj Gottlob and crafted by Rud Rasmussen. ...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Georges van Rijck 'Cantilever' Armchair in Blue Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 'Cantilever' lounge chair, fabric, wood and steel, Belgium, 1970s. This playful 'Cantilever' armchair is designed by ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Auke Komter for Metz & Co Rare Armchair in Walnut Plywood
By Metz & Co., Auke Komter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Auke Komter for Metz & Co, chair, beech, plywood, walnut, The Netherlands, 1930s This stately chair was designed by Dutch Architect Auke Komter in the early 1930s. The armchair is m...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Walnut, Plywood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armchairs in Pink Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, stained ash, fabric, United States, 1960s These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixtie...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Ash

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames. Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

French Folk Singer Chair, contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Design Classic contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab, painted, lacquered, additional pieces added. Functional art with a classic soul, past forges future. • Info about Markus F. S...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Hardwood

19th Century Pair of Lancashire Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of ladder back armchairs from the Lancashire region of England. They are made from oak and elm and are wonderfully comfortable. The have hand turned spindles in the...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs

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Elm, Oak

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs In Yarn Collective bouclé *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a 'Parchment' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. Parchment is a light, neutral, sepia, off-white colour, we have...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Gae Aulenti Chrome Locus Solus Armchairs. Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek pair of Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Armchairs in chrome and black faux-leather seats, Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Armchairs Newly Upholstered with Fantasy Cotton Fabric, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of vintage armchairs newly upholstered with fantasy cotton fabric. The base of the fabric is mélange grey with pink, purple, sage green tones irregular shade brush strokes. Perf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina. Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Rattan

Gio Ponti, rare pair of Wingback Armchairs for ISA, Italy, 1950s (customizable)
Located in Argelato, BO
Gio Ponti, Rare pair of Bergere Armchairs for Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s A very rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs, retaining their original green velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood, Plywood

Pair of King Tubby Rattan Armchairs by Platt & Young for Driade, Italy, 1990s
By Platt & Young, Driade
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern style pair of King Tubby rattan wicker armchairs or lounge chairs by the designer Platt and Young for the quality and famous italian desi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Margherita model armchairs with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, goose down cushions. The velvet is original from the period b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International. Features a solid maple frame with original woven cotton straps. It is one of the most comfortable pieces you will sit in, the exquisite curved back provides lumbar support making this chair as comfortable as it is beautiful. The removable webbed, basket seat, shell is supported and rests on the arm frame base. Very Rare Vintage Modern Classic design. An iconic piece of furniture, this example has remained in a single collection since it was acquired by the prior owner from Knoll International and the original early label remains affixed beneath. (Knoll Associates Inc. 601 Madison Ave New York 22). This label has the earliest Knoll Associates showroom address, which opened in 1946. Measurements: 24.5 ” tall x 24? wide x 30? deep x seat height 18? (arm height 21") (seat to the lowest point 11") Jens Risom Danish-American architect-designer Jens Risom was born in Copenhagen in 1916, the son of a nationally renowned architect of the Nordic Classicism style. Between 1935 and 1938, he trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint, alongside classmates Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. For a short time following his studies, he took on furniture and interior designer projects for the Copenhagen-based architectural firm Ernst Kuhn. He then moved briefly to Stockholm, where he worked for Nordiska Kompaniet and met Alvar Aalto and Bruno Mathsson. Around 1939, he immigrated to New York with ambitions to introduce the Scandinavian modernist approach to the US furniture market. Risom’s arrival in the US coincided with the years of materials shortages brought on by the war. As a result, Risom was unable to secure a position in a furniture company, and, instead, found work designing textiles for decorator Dan Cooper. Eager to do more, he soon convinced Cooper to expand into the furniture market, and together they found projects with young, progressive architects like Ed Stone and George Nelson. In 1939-40, Ed Stone was invited to create Collier Magazine’s House of Ideas pavilion at Rockefeller Center as part of the New York World’s Fair, and Risom designed all of the furniture. Around 1941, Risom met Hans Knoll, a German-born entrepreneur in the furniture industry who had a showroom on Madison Avenue dedicated to rather lackluster furnishings. Sharing a dream to do something more vanguard, they joined forces and set off on a four-month tour of the US in search of design inspiration. By 1942, Knoll launched Hans Knoll Furniture Company with Risom on board as his head designer. Risom’s early designs for Knoll made use of military surplus...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Maple

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bouclè Armchairs Model FM 106 by Framar, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Produced in Italy in the 1950s by the Framar company (Fratelli Marelli), this pair of spectacular lounge chairs! With its lightweight rosewood frame, understated wing-back top and sw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bouclé, Teak

De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 Patchwork leather armchair is in very good condition. The brown, thick and at the same time fine buffalo leather shows a ...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1950s Two rare and spectacular rattan armchairs, perfect for decorating a veranda, garden or living room. Refined and elegant...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Casa E Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo Guillerme et Chambron’s compa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

2 Gunlocke After Risom Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century Gunlocke Jens Risom Style Danish Arm Chairs. Made of walnut with black leather seat and back. The Gunlocke Company's history in Wayland, New York begins in 19...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s. These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
A Good Quality Antique English Mahogany & Green Leather Library / Desk Chair on Brass Castors, circa 19th Century. The chair is super comfortable and the leather upholstery is in ve...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Arched arms and legs Fake fur upholstery Seat height 46cm Contemporary Italy These in stock but more can be made to order.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Poplar

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery is in suede and the bands that support the cushions are in leather. This model is pa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Cab 413 Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1990s
Located in Renens, CH
Cab 413 arm chair in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina: The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the leather skin is kept in ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Robert Lewis Bronze and Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Santa Barbara, California, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage bronze framed armchair with new sheepskin upholstery by Robert Lewis, Santa Barbara, circa 1930s. In good condition with a lovely patina to the bronze.
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Lady by Marco Zanuso Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This iconic lounge chair Lady was designed by the masterful Marco Zanuso in the 1960s. Original upholstery and featuring a durable hardwood frame with steel legs and adjustable brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wool

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs. set of three, Brasil, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made dark wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the years. The open...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era. Literature reference: Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4. Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery

Italian mid-century modern wooden brown leather armchair Anonima Castelli 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden brown leather armchair Anonima Castelli 1960s Armchair with wooden armrests. The seat and backrest are composed of a single element with rounded cor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Braz
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, Those Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli 1950s made in Brazil is nothing l...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Set 4 Mies van der Rohe Knoll Brno Flat Bar 255 Cantilever Dining Chairs White
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Celebrated for its lean profile and clean lines, the Brno chair was designed by Mies van der Rohe in the 1930s, and is an icon of 20th-century design. This is a rare opportunity to a...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Danish Modern” is a recognised term around the world, standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Lounge Chair in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, lounge chair, teak, cane, fabric, Germany, 1960 These organically shaped lounge chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wooden frame with a ge...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Cane, Teak

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 2 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Woodard in his popular Pinecrest Pattern. This lovely Wrought Iron Set of Chai...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Glider
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Glider by Woodard featuring the Daisy Bouquet Motif. This lovely Wrought Iron Glider is the perfec...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Set of 6
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 6 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs. This lovely Wrought Iron Set of 6 Chairs are the perfect addition to any garden, ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Chaise Longue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark and manufactured by Cassina (Italy). The Privé collection creates an appealing mix of classicism with modern desig...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery. Feat...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1950s Mid-Century Bas Van Pelt Style Woven Rope Armchairs for Vroom & Dreesman
By Bas Van Pelt, Vroom & Dreesmann 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Mid-Century, wooden frame with woven rope seat and back armchairs. Reminiscent of (and possibly inspired by) the designs of early modernist Dutch designer Bas van Pelt. The...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Wood

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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