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Armchairs For Sale
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Percival Lafer “MP-211” Armchair for Lafer S.A., 1961
Percival Lafer “MP-211” Armchair for Lafer S.A., 1961

Percival Lafer “MP-211” Armchair for Lafer S.A., 1961

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-211” Armchair for Lafer S.A., leather and wood, Brazil, 1961 The MP-211 is built on a structural logic that doubles as ornament. A wood frame of blade-like uprigh...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Savoi Armchair
Savoi Armchair

Savoi Armchair

$9,535 / item

Savoi Armchair

By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite armchair in solid wood has padding in polyurethane foam with an elastic belt spring system in the seat. The elegant burgundy cover is not removable and it features a b...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique French Voltaire Armchair
Antique French Voltaire Armchair

Antique French Voltaire Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut Frame Tangerine Upholstery Vintage Condition A striking example of mid-19th century French craftsmanship, this Voltaire armchair dates to the 1850s and features a richly pa...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

(US tax includeed) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was c...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Set of Two ''Back-Wing Armchair', Patricia Urquiola by Cassina
Set of Two ''Back-Wing Armchair', Patricia Urquiola by Cassina

Set of Two ''Back-Wing Armchair', Patricia Urquiola by Cassina

By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchairs designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This comfy armchair has the same distinctive aesthetics as the Back-Wing chair designed in 2018. T...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

By Ralph Lauren, Henredon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, DEDAR Boucle, Handmade By Greenapple
Contemporary Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, DEDAR Boucle, Handmade By Greenapple

Contemporary Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, DEDAR Boucle, Handmade By Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining furniture pie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Jorge Pensi Toledo Armchair for Knoll, Cast Aluminum, 1985
Jorge Pensi Toledo Armchair for Knoll, Cast Aluminum, 1985

Jorge Pensi Toledo Armchair for Knoll, Cast Aluminum, 1985

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jorge Pensi for Knoll Toledo Chairs! Sold by the piece! At least 20 available! Most of the arms show scratches and marks from underside of tables...

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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Pair, 1940s Cz
Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Pair, 1940s Cz

Art Deco Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Pair, 1940s Cz

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculptural Art Deco lounge chairs by Jindřich Halabala, featuring elegant bentwood armrests and original upholstery; a collectible Czech design classic with reupholstery recommended....

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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech
Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

Pair Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Bentwood Cane Armchairs /Thonet Czech

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Buffalo, NY

A beautifully preserved antique bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann, the seminal Viennese architect and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This is the iconic Model 811, kn...

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1930s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.
Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.

Victorian Green Button-Tufted Armchair In The Style Of Howard And Sons 1800's.

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique Victorian Button Tufted Green Upholstered Armchair In The Style of Howard & Sons With Mahogany Legs & Porcelain Castors. Height: 91cm I Width: 73cm I Depth: 84cm Hei...

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Porcelain, Mahogany

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

Located in Denver, CO

Midcentury bent bamboo Rattan and Cane Armchairs, Set of 2 Minor flaking of the clear coat in a few places on each chair (see images) No structural damage A few small spots ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet
ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet

ISA Bergamo: A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs restaured with Rubelli velvet

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This rare pair of mid-century armchairs was produced by ISA Bergamo. The chairs have been restored and reupholstered in a burnt red Martora "writing" velvet from Rubelli, a versatile...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Vintage Yellow Chairs, 1960s
Set of Two Vintage Yellow Chairs, 1960s

Set of Two Vintage Yellow Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala in a Classic edition. Dark wood combined with a yellow fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chair has undergone a full carpentry and uph...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archit...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Minimalist Low Chair Gropius CS1 and Spheric Pouf by NOOM, Wool, Cobalt Blue
Minimalist Low Chair Gropius CS1 and Spheric Pouf by NOOM, Wool, Cobalt Blue

Minimalist Low Chair Gropius CS1 and Spheric Pouf by NOOM, Wool, Cobalt Blue

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Velvet

Art Deco Armchair, 1930s
Art Deco Armchair, 1930s

Art Deco Armchair, 1930s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Art Deco armchair, Made in Italy, 1930s. This Art Deco-style Armchair features a wooden frame with semicircular armrests. The seat and back are green velvet with dark green piping. I...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940's
Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940's

Art Deco Cubist Armchairs, France 1940's

By Georges Djo-Bourgeois

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Walnut cubist armchairs in the manner of Djo Bourgeois, classic art deco lines, also reminiscent of the work of Mallet Stevens 31x27x33 Seat 17, Arm 24

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century
French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century

French Bobbin Louis XIII Style Armchair, Patterned Fabric, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A classic Louis XIII-style armchair, crafted in the early 20th century, reflecting the robust elegance of 17th-century French Baroque design. This chair features characteristic bobbi...

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Oak

Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840

Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, antique Biedermeier German single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, the fiber décor is made of Maplewood in good condition. The seat backrest of...

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's
Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's

Rattan & Wicker Armchair in the style of Joseph André Motte - France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Unique inverse boomerang structure rattan and wicker armchair. France 1950's. Braided wicker details on armrest. In good vintage condition. This chair will ship from France and can ...

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1960s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Hans Hansen

Located in London, England

Hans Hansen & Son - Pair of Armchairs, c1940s A pair of lounge chairs produced in Denmark, between 1940-1950 by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & Son, based in Odense on the island of Fun...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Louis XVI Medaillon Armchairs, 18th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Medaillon Armchairs, 18th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Medaillon Armchairs, 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming pair of Louis XVI era 'Fauteuils en Cabriole', upholstered in stripes of luxurious cream and gold satin silk, edged in gold-braid trim. Discovered in a Provençal mansion, ...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Paint

Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (12 in stock)
Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (12 in stock)

Shapland & Petter, Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chair (12 in stock)

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

Shapland and Petter Tub chair in oak, aligned to the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), c.1910. The compact tub form with enclosed arms suits a study or hall setting. A notable c...

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's
Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's

Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Culver City, CA

Designed by Jens Quistgaard (the genius behind Dansk) for Nissen Langaa, this ultra-sculptural 1960s Stokkestol (Stick chair) or simple Stokke Chair is the kind of piece that stops c...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This chair reflects the hallmarks of 1960s Danish modern design: a streamlined silhouette, an emphasis on natural materials, an...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Customizable Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Walnut Finish, Sole Design
Customizable Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Walnut Finish, Sole Design

Customizable Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Walnut Finish, Sole Design

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Sole Scandinavian Modern style armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and off-white fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Sole ar...

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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair in Velvet with Ebony Veneer and Brass Accents
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair in Velvet with Ebony Veneer and Brass Accents

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair in Velvet with Ebony Veneer and Brass Accents

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A refined armchair inspired by mid-century modern design principles, defined by its architectural wood frame, suspended upholstered seat, and exposed structural elements. The contras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958

By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Prague, New Town

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown aniline leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958. This rare lounge chair was designed by famed D...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s

Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original black leather and original fabric. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.  

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Pink Glossy Velvet Armchair, Designed by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s.
Mid Century Pink Glossy Velvet Armchair, Designed by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s.

Mid Century Pink Glossy Velvet Armchair, Designed by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair model GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Frame is made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 a...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural
Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural

Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Suelo® Arm Chair Leather is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is t...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners. The el...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Mahogany & Cane Chair With Carved Floral Elements C1910
French Louis XV Mahogany & Cane Chair With Carved Floral Elements C1910

French Louis XV Mahogany & Cane Chair With Carved Floral Elements C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

French Louis XV Mahogany & Cane Chair With Carved Floral Elements & Upholstered Cushion C1910 Measures - 37" x 26" x 23 1/2"

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Pair Louis XV Armchairs with Fine Carving New Upholstery
Antique French Pair Louis XV Armchairs with Fine Carving New Upholstery

Antique French Pair Louis XV Armchairs with Fine Carving New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant pair of antique French Louis XV fauteuils with finely hand-carved walnut frames, cabriole legs, and delicate floral detailing. Newly upholstered in a soft neutral linen, thes...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Swivel Armchair In Cotton Velvet with Seaming Details on the Back
Swivel Armchair In Cotton Velvet with Seaming Details on the Back

Swivel Armchair In Cotton Velvet with Seaming Details on the Back

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The front of this swivel armchair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, inf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Pair Mid-Century Carved Oak Presback ArmChairs
Pair Mid-Century Carved Oak Presback ArmChairs

Pair Mid-Century Carved Oak Presback ArmChairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A of Pair Mid-Century Carved Oak Presback ArmChairs. Recently refinished. Measures 22" in width , 24" on depth, 42.5" in height. Sest height is 25.5".

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Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s
Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

Gio Ponti N. 512 Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for ISA, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest by Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo, model N. 512. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The u...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

A Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chair  And Three Side Chairs ca' 1950's
A Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chair  And Three Side Chairs ca' 1950's

A Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Arm Chair And Three Side Chairs ca' 1950's

By Norman Cherner

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A vintage 1st edition Norman Cherner chair with arms and three chairs without arms. Walnut with nice/rich patina. Two chairs signed with labels. Original ca' 1950's.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection

Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...

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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, 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.