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Armchairs For Sale
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

Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather

Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Safari lounge chair, leather, stained beech, metal, Europe, 1970s Stunning safari lounge chair covered in original upholstery made of natural cognac brown leather. The chair shows v...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco
Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

By McGuire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly desirable group of vintage bamboo dining armchairs by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California. We currently have a total of 10 mat...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

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

Set of 10 Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
Set of 10 Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather

Set of 10 Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of 10 Armchairs 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 m...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of French Modernist Teak Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A pair of French modernist armchairs produced in the 1960s, executed in warm teak. The design is defined by a strict, clear frame built from straight, square-section elements, with a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet
Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet

Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet

By Bröderna Anderssons 1

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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 Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

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

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

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

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

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

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of 19th century French library chairs in the Napoleon III taste, distinguished by their elegant proportions and classic turned leg...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Hardwood

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

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

Pair of Rattan Caned Armchairs Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Rattan Caned Armchairs Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Rattan Caned Armchairs Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Pair of Rattan Caned Armchairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Sergio Rodrigues 'Kilin' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, OCA, Brazil 1970s
Sergio Rodrigues 'Kilin' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, OCA, Brazil 1970s

Sergio Rodrigues 'Kilin' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, OCA, Brazil 1970s

By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and authentic pair of Kilin lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil, circa 1970s. These are original period examples, not later reproductions, crafted in sol...

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair
Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair

Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Accent Clawfoot Tub Armchairs, Pair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful pair of Chinoiserie Japanned gilt ebonized accent armchairs, Early 20th Century. Curved rounded barrel back frames feature hand painted detailed scenes, classic ball and c...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Caned Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Caned Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Caned Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This graceful armchair captures the late 19th century French fascination with reviving the exuberant curves of Louis XV design while employing the superb cabinet-making techniques of...

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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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

Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set
Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set

Stendig Davis Allen Andover Arm Chairs Set

By Stendig Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of very well crafted, sophisticated and comfortable black lacquer wood framed armchairs with upholstered seat cushions. Manufactured for Stendig , the owners Charles and Elean...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Pair of Mid Century Vintage BW-14 Armchairs, Purple Amuleto Dedar Velvet, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Vintage BW-14 Armchairs, Purple Amuleto Dedar Velvet, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Vintage BW-14 Armchairs, Purple Amuleto Dedar Velvet, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Pair of Restored BW-14 Armchairs, 1960s This elegant BW-14 armchair is a restored original from the 1960s, manufactured by the Głuchołazy Furniture Factory in Poland. Produced from ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

By Provasi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Provasi hand made in Italy Wingback armchair with period Italian Aniline hide upholstery that'...

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20th Century Italian Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

Quartz Eco Armchair Design by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi
Quartz Eco Armchair Design by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi

Quartz Eco Armchair Design by CRTL ZAK and Davide Barzaghi

By Biosofa

Located in Milan, IT

Offering a wrap-around seating experience, this mesmerizing armchair featuring aluminum joints reproduces with its bold look the sharp and voluptuous charm of a quartz shell. Crystal...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970

Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s This exceptional set of 10 Amanta 24 lounge chairs, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Itali...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France

Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

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

Rare French Arts and Crafts High Back Spindle Wood Winged Upholstered Armchair
Rare French Arts and Crafts High Back Spindle Wood Winged Upholstered Armchair

Rare French Arts and Crafts High Back Spindle Wood Winged Upholstered Armchair

Located in Trensacq, FR

Beautifully crafted spindle wood wing back armchair C1900 France. The unusual chair features an arched headrest and armrests, spindle back support and side panels and an upholstered...

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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.
Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.

Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c.

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Carpenter Espenet Curved Back Arm Chair 1980c. A sculptural studio-crafted armchair by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, executed circa 1980. Celebrated for his masterful joinery and ...

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1980s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable For Cassina In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed through...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940
Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940

Rare Set Sofa and 2 Armchairs Design Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1940

By Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

Splendid and rare living room, production "Casa & Giardino", designed by Gio Ponti, 40s Composed of a three-seater sofa and a pair of shell-shaped armchairs , upholstered in bur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C
French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C

French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C

Located in Odense, DK

A fine French Provincial corner chair in pine with a reupholstered seat in Lambswool. Classic bobbin turned legs, overall in a fine vintage condition. Made in the early 20th century....

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Pine

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish armchairs from the 1940s by Furniture Maker, Erik Bjørn Olsen and produced by his own firm. The chairs were originally delivered to the Danish High Court, East...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs
Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs

Pair Vintage Poltrona Frau Teal Leather Chairs

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of sculptural leather covered chairs by Poltrona Frau date from the 1980s. Chairs have a cubist shape with dramatically flared arms and silver tone metal le...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991
Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991

Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991

By Yaacov Kaufman

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Virgola armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, 1991, Made in Italy.  The Virgola armchair designed by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex has a steel frame. The padding is polyurethane and pol...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23
Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Swivel Chair Elegant Design Muted by Joel Escalona No23 — Dive into the world of understated elegance and architectural prowess with the Muted Lounge Chairs Collection by NONO. Thi...

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2010s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Kurul ArmChairs in Oak - style of Henning Kjærnulf Denma
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Kurul ArmChairs in Oak - style of Henning Kjærnulf Denma

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Kurul ArmChairs in Oak - style of Henning Kjærnulf Denma

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Vintage Danish design armchair in a bold, baroque brutalist design with a unique throne-like silhouette. Style of Henning Kjærnulf from the 1960s. This Kurul chair is Crafted from oa...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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

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

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather
Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather

Fledermaus Armchair by Josef Hoffmann, Stained Wood & Brown Leather

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in San Francisco, US

A “Fledermaus” tinted wood armchair in stained curved wood, horseshoe-shaped structure highlighted with spheres. Seat and back covered in original re-dyed brown leather edged with up...

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20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Leather, 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.