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Armchairs For Sale
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine and very decorative large scale Chippendale style armchairs, each with serpentine top rails and well- carved scrolled arms. The seat rails with large carved floral motifs on the...
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20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fauteuil chauffeuse moderniste vintage en tissu et métal chromé des années 60 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Fauteuil chauffeuse moderniste vintage des années 60 70, en métal chromé tubulaire, assise et dossier en tissu de laine orange et marron, coussins amovibles, beau design dans le styl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Boudoir Armchair – France, 1925
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Large Art Deco Boudoir Armchair – France, 1925 This elegant and generously proportioned Art Deco boudoir armchair was crafted in France circa 1925. It exemplifies the refined aesthe...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Morphologica Nebraska Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Light Pink Velvet Club Armchair, 1960s, Europe, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brown, soft, p...
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2010s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair, Sapele Wood, Dedar Linen, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Late 19th Century Oak and Needlepoint Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique chair with a solid oak handcarved frame and needlepoint upholstery. The oak frame has the classical accanthus leaf motifs ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Liquid Metal Fabric Kate Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison liquid metal fabric Kate armchair, Italy With its geometric charm, the captivating design of th...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Cane, Wood, Teak

Maitland- Smith Chinese Chippendale Style Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of two refined and rare Maitland Smith Armchairs. Chairs are crafted in the Chinese Chippendale style and feature intricately pierced lattice backs, gracefully curved arms, a...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Barrel Armchair In Classic Elegant Style
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted armchair shown in fumed word frame with burnt orange velvet and black piping. Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of comfort. Stain resistan...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability. This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert, upholstered and sewn by hand in an emerald green Lelièvre fabric. This soft and dense fabric is a delicate combination of chenille and bouclé yarns. Ignazio Gardella was a member of the so-called third generation of the Modern Movement. He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations. In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style: Design Classics, Midcentury Moder n Materials: Leather, Chrome Color: Black, Chrome
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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
$1,865 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 French master Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, the Netherlands, 1...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Sweet Green Armchair by Stefano Giovannoni by Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
The Sweet armchair features a sculptural, rounded design inspired by a spherical form with a carved-out seat reminiscent of a soft, risen pastry. Its classic bergère-style interior c...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Satin Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs in the Ulrich style, structure and legs in solid wood, covering in satin, made in the 1950s Conditions as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Satin, Beech

Antique French Louis XIV Overstuffed Carved Walnut Armchair 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XIV Overstuffed Carved Walnut Armchair with Floral Upholstery 19thC. Measures...
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19th Century Louis XIV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Mid-Century Italian Bamboo Folding Chairs, Italy 60s, Set of 2
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of folding bamboo chairs made in Italy in the 60s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Antique French Vernis Martin Salon Open Armchair Druce & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb French walnut Vernis Martin salon open armchair, Circa 1870 in date. The shield shaped back painted with a scene of lovers in a garden, with rose decoration to the arms. With brass plaque for the renowned Victorian retailer Druce & Co., of London. The seat has been reupholstered in sumptuous tan leather, by Moore & Giles, with individual brass studs. The quality and attention to detail throughout is second to none. Add a touch of unparalleled style to your home. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 104 x width 57 x depth 55 Dimensions in inches: height 3 foot, 5 inches x width 1 foot, 10 inches x depth 1 foot, 10 inches Druce & Co of 68 Baker Street, Portman Square, London, were established in the 1840's and were both cabinet makers and retailers of second-hand furniture. In the Marlebone Trade Directory of 1853, they described themselves as 'Furnishers,Upholsterers and Upholders for clients of discernment'. Vernis Martin is a lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate furniture and such personal articles as brisé fans...
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1870s French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti/Casa e Giardino Pair of Armchairs 1950s
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

Armchair bed Gervasoni Ghost 11 design Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 11 - Armchair Bed Design: Paola Navone Ghost 11 is a versatile and elegant armchair bed, part of the Ghost collection. Its streamlined structure, padded with polyure...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Acerbis Palla Armchair by Claudio Salocchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creative energy of the 1960s, stands out for its radical conce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Teak Armchair with Light Beige Fabric Upholstery - Mince Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood Mince armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, featuring a light beige Faded White Plain Weave fabric and a firm comfort level. *Ple...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Wood, Fabric

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1920's Hollywood Regency Empire Style Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency Empire Style Armchair with ebonized frame and gold gilt accenting and Lions Head detail. The fabric is Scalamandre
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Early 20th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
A fine matched pair of French Empire period fauteuils, each with a rectangular padded back, removable cushioned seat, and elegantly reeded and carved arms. The mahogany frames displa...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
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

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
$11,643 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs, France
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs featuring softly rounded frames and distinctive rectangular cut-outs at armrest height. Newly reupholstered and covered in high-quality white fabri...
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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

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

Armchair Gervasoni Ghost 04 - Blush - design Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 04 - Armchair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 04 is a versatile and comfortable armchair that combines elegance with functionality. Its essential structure, padded with p...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Italian Midcentury Design Armchairs Black Fabric Ico Parisi Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian armchairs of 1950, wooden feet with brass tips, have been striped in black velvet with strips always the same tint.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in rattan and bamboo bent in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Leopard Velvet Armchairs, Hollywood Regency, Edmund Homa, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142 leopard armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin. Pl...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chair in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hitchin, England
A single Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen-colored cotton velvet. Completed in Designers Guild 'Varese' velvet, which is a cotton velvet that...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Teak & Leather Framed Armchair by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Leather Armchair from Ekornes Stressless Made in Norway in the 80s
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1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Caned-Back Lounge Chair in Walnut, Kipp Stewart, Directional, USA, 1950
Located in Deland, FL
This striking Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, designed by Kipp Stewart for Directional in the 1950s, blends bold craftsmanship with timeless style. Crafted from walnut with a sleek ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø, model ML 140 with stool, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen & Son. Armchair model ML 140 with stool. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality grey furniture wool. Teak legs refres...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Victoria & Albert Armchair by Ron Arad
Located in Doral, FL
Victoria & Albert Armchair by Ron Arad 2000 / 2022 Moroso Upholstered in Kvadrat Divina Red felt.
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Early 2000s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

English 17th Century Oak Wainscot Armchair
Located in Delft, NL
An English 17th Century Oak Wainscot armchair Ca 1680 English oak armchair with a carved panel backrest. The armrests have a beautiful patina,...
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17th Century English Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Bouclé Armchair with Polished Steel Accents by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Ramo Armchair by R&Y Augousti is a stunning showcase of modern luxury, where comfort meets sophisticated design. Upholstered in plush cream bouclé, these pieces exude a cozy eleg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Brown velvet armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. These beautiful ‘split back’ armchair sit very comfortable. Unique chrome casters (wheels). Original condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Pattern Velvet Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

Pair of bouclé armchairs, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of ultra-design armchairs attributed to architect-designer Paolo Buffa. Manufactured in the 1950s, this pair of armchairs with their dynamic, graceful lines embodies the spirit ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Set of 4 Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s. This stylish chairs feature a stunnin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Toshiyuki Kıta Wink Armchair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toshiyuki Kıta Wink Armchair For Cassina Wink rises out of the complex interweaving of Western ways and Asian influences, a versatile, eclectic design armchair that, by folding its...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Midcentury Gray Alpaca Wool Armchair and Stool, Edmund Homa, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique alpaca wool armchair, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B). Item ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Hand Tailored Fringes Armchair Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Fine French 1930s 5 piece Living Room Set by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - A fine French Art Deco five piece living room set - 2 bergere and 3 arm chairs - in solid walnut with rounded, scrolled and fluted details. Stamped "Leleu ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and fine Biedermeier ash wood armchairs were made circa 1825 in Vienna. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

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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