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Armchairs For Sale
Marcel Breuer B35 Wicker and Chrome Armchair by Thonet 1960's
Marcel Breuer B35 Wicker and Chrome Armchair by Thonet 1960's

Marcel Breuer B35 Wicker and Chrome Armchair by Thonet 1960's

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Den Haag, NL

Sublime Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer the B35 armchair by Thonet circa 1960s, the cantilever frame with woven rattan seat, wooden armrests with a chromed tubular steel frame. Purch...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Asymmetrical orange and beige Velvet with fringes Armchair Lorenza Bozzoli
Asymmetrical orange and beige Velvet with fringes Armchair Lorenza Bozzoli

Asymmetrical orange and beige Velvet with fringes Armchair Lorenza Bozzoli

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

Asymmetrical Velvet Armchair in vibrant orange velvet with black piping and orange fringed legs, this bold and sophisticated armchair features an asymmetrical, sculptural design. The...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Two Vintola Studio Dining Chairs Casamance Nimbus Leopard Fabric, Europe, Poland
Two Vintola Studio Dining Chairs Casamance Nimbus Leopard Fabric, Europe, Poland

Two Vintola Studio Dining Chairs Casamance Nimbus Leopard Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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 created for interiors...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Chairs and Ottoman with Black Toile Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Chairs and Ottoman with Black Toile Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Chairs and Ottoman with Black Toile Upholstery

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming set of two Queen Anne style armchairs with a matching ottoman all custom upholstered in the past decade in Waverly "Scenic Savannah" toile fabric. The black toile fabric i...

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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Refined pair of Mid-Century Italian armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, produced in Italy in the 1940s. These armchairs display the graceful lines and understated sophistication a...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Maple, Walnut

Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Each with square upholstered back and seat framed by a carved and painted wooden structure, detailed with floral motifs and rosettes. The arms are molded and scrolled, resting on flu...

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1950s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut
Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut

Mid Century Style Armchair In Moss Green Velvet & Matte Walnut

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated design piece, this upholstered armchair with metal accents offers both exceptional comfort and undeniable elegance. Featuring smooth lines and a robust build, its con...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved scrolled arms. As shown in COL and nail heads. Can be made in any finish, in solid Wal...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958

Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958

By Cees Braakman, Tibor Reich, Pastoe

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands, circa 1958. This striking model was numbered FM07 and is part of the iconic Japanese series designed by Braakman. The design is marked by the straight lines of the black frame and the more geometric shapes of the upholstered seat, backrest and armrests. A modern and minimalist design that is visually attractive from all angles, while at the same time very comfortable to sit in. The chairs have been completely restored and are in excellent condition. The pair has been reupholstered in a beautiful ecru 'Iris' fabric by Tibor Reich...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful Green Wool 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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's
Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's

Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's

By Cassina, Marcel Breuer

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of iconic Marcel Breuer designed armchairs, manufacture attributed to Cassina, circa 1970/80's. The chairs feature upholstered seats, backs and arm rests, with a tubular ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

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

French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell
French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell

French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell

By Minton-Spidell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful lounge chair in the Louis XV style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Minton - Spidell during the 20th century. The chair has a wooden frame and cabri...

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Early 2000s American Louis XV Armchairs

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Suede, Fruitwood

Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco
Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco

Vintage Decorative Elbow Chair, Oriental, Hall, Fireside, Dragon Seat, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative elbow chair, an Oriental, relief carved mahogany fireside or hall seat, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1950. Fine vintage statement piece wit...

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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bold Armchair - Anouk 105
Bold Armchair - Anouk 105

Bold Armchair - Anouk 105

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Celebrating the art of relaxed sophistication, the Bold Armchair is a statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern design. The skillful use of high...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned danish oak, the frame features gently tapered legs, sculptural armrests, and finely turned spindle ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord
Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord

Niels Moller chairs, eight Model 77, two Model 57 , Rosewood and Papercord

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Seattle, WA

One of the less common Moller designs, especially in solid rosewood, this expansive set of 10 dining chairs features two Carver model 57 chairs and 8 dining chair model 77 chairs. ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Papercord, Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Hand-Caned Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Hand-Caned Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Hand-Caned Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs crafted in solid teak with handwoven cane backs, dating to the 1950s. These chairs embody the architectural rigor and sculptural ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a lovely pair of large high back tub chairs. Napoleon III period with ebonised legs. Generous size and with the deep buttoned detail they are hugely decorative as well as c...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Poul Kjærholm PK-22 with a frame of steel, seat and back with original patinated cane. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Good vintage condition with original cane. Age related sig...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Gio Ponti Lio Carminati Bonacina Wicker Armchair Mid-Century Design 1950s
Gio Ponti Lio Carminati Bonacina Wicker Armchair Mid-Century Design 1950s

Gio Ponti Lio Carminati Bonacina Wicker Armchair Mid-Century Design 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Lio Carminati

Located in Taranto, IT

Gio Ponti Lio Carminati Bonacina Wicker Armchair Mid-Century 1950s Design. Item is in good conservative condition, slight signs of time due to use and age present. (Please see phot...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wicker, Rattan

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide

Located in Saint Louis, US

Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a comple...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Armchairs

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Zebra Hide, Wood

Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.

Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.' Newly upholstered in a hand dyed teal antique linen.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

This set of two lounge chairs from Italy, designed in the 1970s, is a beautiful
This set of two lounge chairs from Italy, designed in the 1970s, is a beautiful

This set of two lounge chairs from Italy, designed in the 1970s, is a beautiful

By Mobil Girgi

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

These Sapporo armchairs, designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi in the 1970s, are a strong example of Italian design from that period. The design combines clean lines with soft, o...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned spoon back armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned spoon back armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned spoon back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a very high quality pair of buttoned spoon back Napoleon III armchairs. The design is a classic French design that sits well in both modern and traditional homes. The size ...

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19th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable” Kiton Limited Edition Armchair by Cassina
LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable” Kiton Limited Edition Armchair by Cassina

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable” Kiton Limited Edition Armchair by Cassina

Cassina LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable” Kiton Limited Edition Armchair Exceptional limited edition of the iconic 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, durable created by Cassina in c...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Art Deco was an era defining movement in furniture design. This pair of armchairs was created during an age of aesthetic creativity, and instantly recognisable cabinetmaking. Europea...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple

By Gio Ponti, Greenapple, Casa e Giardino

Located in Lisboa, PT

Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

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 Henredon, Ralph Lauren

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

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1  by Cassina
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1  by Cassina

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 46639, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s. The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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 Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

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

Antique Pair Shabby Chic Louis Revival French Painted Armchairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair Shabby Chic Louis Revival French Painted Armchairs, 19th Century

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

Sitlali Rocking Armchair by Philippe Bestenheider
Sitlali Rocking Armchair by Philippe Bestenheider

Sitlali Rocking Armchair by Philippe Bestenheider

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

Sitlali draws its inspiration from the archetype of the English Windsor chair, conceived at the end of the 18th century as a country furnishing and evolving throughout the decades to...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s
Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s

Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of French armchairs from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to the sculptural brass legs, the design is f...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Accent Flock Lounge Chair with Pouf Ottoman by Noom, Polyester Boucle Baloo
Accent Flock Lounge Chair with Pouf Ottoman by Noom, Polyester Boucle Baloo

Accent Flock Lounge Chair with Pouf Ottoman by Noom, Polyester Boucle Baloo

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

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

Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Oxford Chair Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Leather Armchair on Casters by Matteo Grassi, 1990s
Italian Leather Armchair on Casters by Matteo Grassi, 1990s

Italian Leather Armchair on Casters by Matteo Grassi, 1990s

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Debrecen, HU

This sculptural armchair was produced by the renowned Italian manufacturer Matteo Grassi, internationally recognized for its exceptional leather craftsmanship and refined modern desi...

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1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Viggo Boesen Model 30 Armchair, Beechwood & Niger Leather, Denmark 1940s
Viggo Boesen Model 30 Armchair, Beechwood & Niger Leather, Denmark 1940s

Viggo Boesen Model 30 Armchair, Beechwood & Niger Leather, Denmark 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in København K, 84

This rare armchair, model 30, was designed by Viggo Boesen attributed to and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark during the 1940s, a formative period of pre-war and early post-...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Goatskin, Beech, Leather

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 1950s
20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 1950s

20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

1960s, Danish armchair, original red furniture fabric.
1960s, Danish armchair, original red furniture fabric.

1960s, Danish armchair, original red furniture fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Original red furniture fabric, beech wood legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

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.