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Armchairs For Sale
Bouclè Wink Lounge Chair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue 111 Wink by Toshiyuki Kita For Cassina, Italy 1980s. Wonderful chaise longue designed by Toshiyuki Kita for the prestigious Italian manufacture ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Outdoor Woven Rope Dining Chair In Black Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
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2010s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW! Dooq! Modern Colin Armchair in Red Velvet and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Drawing from the essence of organic modernism of the 1970s, the Colin armchair is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance. Its sculptural design features soft, rounded solid wood legs th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Striking Set of 4 Arm dining Chairs in Teak by Benny Linden New Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 4 Solid teak armchairs , freshly recovered in new cream wool fabric with a chevron pattern , solid and sturdy in excellent condition, oiled and checked each chair go...
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Black Charred Wood Armchair in Organic Form by Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
A dramatic fusion of sculpture and seating, this black charred armchair is hand-carved from a single solid hardwood log and shaped with free-flowing, anatomical precision. Its form i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modern Oscar Armchair, Striped in Yellow and Brown Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Introducing Oscar, a bold reinterpretation of a classic armchair, drawing inspiration from modernist architecture. With clean lines and functional elegance, Oscar seamlessly marries ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Natural Fiber, Jacquard, Calico, Burlap, Canvas, Bouclé

After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery a...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina. Th...
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1880s French Empire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, New Upholstery Recommended Materials: Carved Walnut, Original Upholstery Style: Victorian Rococo Revival This exquisite Victorian Rococo Rev...
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1940s American Rococo Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Armchair Carved Walnut with Caned Backrest
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Louis XVI style cabriolet armchair of solid walnut finely carved with caned backrest, France, 1900-1910. The chair has been reupholstered in off-white 100% linen, original finish v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs. The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern pair of round back rattan armchairs with matching ottomans or footstools made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs featur...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Fantastic Pair of Hand-Carved French Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful hand-carved pair of French Louis XV armchairs. They date to the 1960s and are in good condition and will show signs of age and wear such as minor stains on linen....
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1960s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a handsome pair of antique Victorian mahogany and leather club armchairs, circa 1880 in date. This lovely pair was made from masterly crafted hand-carved solid mahogany with an interesting hand-carved crest of a bird on top of each. They have been reupholstered in a sumptuous chocolate brown leather with button backs and stand on their original brass and porcelain castors. There is no mistaking their beautiful and stylish design, which is certain to make it a treasured addition to one of the rooms in your home. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THESE CHAIRS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 106 x width 68 x depth 80. Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 6 inches x width 2 feet, 3 inches x depth 2 feet, 7 inches. Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewelry box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as burr walnut and coromandel, so that the actual mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘flame’ mahogany and ‘fiddleback’ mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850s, this particular variety became all but extinct. Scottish leather These chairs are upholstered in top quality Scottish cow...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Alfred Hendrickx S6-L Belform lounge armchairs 1958 grasshopper
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Find here a set of Alfred Hendrickx S6L chairs, that has become difficult to find here in Belgium. It was first presented with other Belform furniture in 1958 at the world expo in Br...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency Tall Back Throne Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Ebony Gilt Frames
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Jaw dropping pair of 1960s Dorothy Draper style tall back Hollywood Regency Savonarola throne chairs fully restored from top to bottom and ready to impress in any space. Sexy. Confident. High fashion. With their curvaceous form and silhouette, an air of upscale elegance and high style emanates from all angles. Newly professionally lacquered black wood frames with hand painted gilt emblems and spindles reign in the leopard velvet's organic forms and deliver a high style Tom Ford vibe. Supple leopard velvet brings the chairs to life with a spotted pattern that adds movement. Luxuriously padded arms and tufted seat cushion keep you comfortable while looking your best. Furniture art that beckons attention and will have everyone asking. One of a kind. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Pair of Dorothy Draper Espana Cabinets for Heritage Henredon, circa 1955 Hollywood Regency Lotus...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Zebra Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Zebra Velvet Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Maurizio Tempestini Armchairs, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini armchairs on brass plinth, original patina.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Provincial Oak and Tapestry Wing back Armchairs
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming pair of Provincial French wingback chairs. An unusual duo of oak-framed armchairs upholstered in a striking rose-themed floral tapestry. All original and thought to be a tot...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Pair of sculptural large wicker armchairs in rattan 20th century
Located in Leicester, GB
A sculptural pair of 20th-century wicker armchairs in rattan. The vintage chairs have gorgeous large open armrests that are beautifully woven. The wicker armchairs are made with an a...
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20th Century British Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

"Tric" Chair Design Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni for BBB Emmebonacina, 1965
Located in taranto, IT
"Tric" model folding chair, design achille and piergiacomo castiglioni for BBB emmebonacina, 1965 Solid wood structure with molded plywood elements It measures 82 cm in height,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1930s Ebonized Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This exuberant pair of European art deco club chairs from the thirties frame generous, comfortable seats between muscular curves of ebonized wood. They are solid and in excellent s...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Bentwood Bamboo Woven Wicker Rattan Arm Chair Boho Boheimian
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique bamboo and woven wicker / rattan armchair featuring rounded bentwood back with geometric woven pattern. Measures: 30".
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Early 20th Century Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood

Original Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Wingback Armchair In cream boucle
Located in Saint Louis, US
This exquisite Adrian Pearsall wingback armchair has been thoughtfully restored to honor its iconic mid-century roots while introducing a fresh sense of modern luxury. Reupholstered ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak....
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1940s Danish Baroque Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

After Jean Prouve French Mid-Century Modern Wood and Metal Easy Chair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy chair by unknown manufacturer in France circa 1950, designed in the style of Jean Prouve. Lacquered metal base and wood. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Armchair, Italy, 1980s This elegant vintage lounge - armchair, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s, showcases the sophisticated yet inviting design sensibi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

Aluminum and Leather 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
From Richard Schultz's collection for Knoll known widely as the 1966 Collection, the clean lines of the 25L lounge chair emphasize its understated design. A slender rectilinear frame...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Adolf Wrenger Large Bouclé Beech Wood Armchair Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Wrenger Armchair original, labelled, newly upholstered, Germany, 1950 A very rare wingback armchair with new wool Bouclé upholstery and in very good condition. Adolf Wrenger, ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Japanese Antique Black ArmChair / Wabi-sabi Rustic
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a chair using an old Japanese mortar. The material is Zelkoba, and it seems to be around the Meiji period. It is characterized by the powerful wood grain and red-black surf...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Armchairs French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival, To be recovered. circa 1880. Good condition. Frames sound and solid. Shipping: L146 P 68 H 12...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury 366 Club Armchair in Yellow Boucle, Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Faux Leather, Beech

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

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

Fine Custom Upholstered Library Club Chairs In George Smith Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of fine custom upholstered Club Chairs in George Smith style. . Raised on front turned legs terminating in brass casters with squared back saber form back legs. Upholstered in...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Art Nouveau Elmwood Armchair 1307 by Prag-Rudniker, AT ca. 1903
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another design icon in our "rare chair" collection is this fantastic Vienesse secession armchair - Mod. 1307 (first edition!) designed by Wilhelm Sc...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Louis XV period armchair, 18th century circa 1760
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Louis XV period lacquered wood so-called a la Reine armchair covered with a yellow-orange embossed velvet. 18th century circa 1760.
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Liba Velvet Armchair, Comfy Arm Chair, Custom Sofa
Located in İnegöl, TR
MODERN ARMCHAIR Customizable: Available! Production Time: 2-3 Weeks We customize all of our furnitures (armchairs, dining tables, coffee tables, tv units, consoles etc..) in terms ...
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2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1930's French Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of upholstered armchairs from France, 1930's. Beautifully curved wood arms and wood tapered feet in a medium stain. Vintage green velvet upholstery. Original wood fin...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Pair of Aluminum & Croco Leather Armchairs by Mats Theselius by Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of armchairs by Mats Theselius in aluminum and black croco leathers produced in a limited serie of only 99 chairs by Källemo, 1990s. In good original and matching cond...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

19th Century French Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French armchair exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design, showcasing the elegance of Louis XV or Rococo-inspired styles. The solid wood frame, likely w...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

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Walnut

Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by 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 54184, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s The MP-97 chair by Percival Lafer is a striking piece of Brazilian modernist design. Characterized by its sculptu...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, th...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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
$1,874 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1960s "896" Vico Magistretti Cassina Italian Design Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Ice white leatherette and wood legs Rare model Excellent condiction.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Grey and Purple 1983 Westside Collections Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly. Important Care Information: When purchasing a chair, stool, table, or any other piece of furniture that Is placed on the floor, please inspect the legs and underside before use. Ensure you use the appropriate floor protectors based on your flooring type (e.g., felt gliders, anti-scratch gliders, etc.). If you have any questions regarding the correct floor protection, please contact us. Designed in 1983 by Ettore Sottsass, the Purple Westside Chair...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Luigi Filippo Armchair in Mahogany Capitonné Lining Italy '800
Located in Taranto, IT
Antique Luigi Filippo Armchair in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century. Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric . Item in excellent conservative condition , only sl...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments With Square Tapering Legs & Hoof Feet. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770–...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983
Located in Skokie, IL
George Sowden follow artist Palace chair Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1983 Dimensions: 34 1/2” h × 19 1/4” w × 19 1/2” d Materials: lacquered wood Condition: Very good vintage ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Black & Gold Hollywood Regency Armchairs by Baker
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Chinoiserie decorated armchairs having black backgrounds with gold and red figural design. Seat is upholstered and should be redone.
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1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Børge Mogensen Model 2257 Oak Lounge Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik V
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant armchairs model 2257 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ahead of i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exotic Boho mid-century rattan Papasan chair in excellent condition. White cushion. Dimensions:70W x 120H x 60D cm, seat: 40cm high.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Locus Solus Yellow Armchair by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Perfect for the deck, pool, patio, and garden, this unique armchair features exaggerated volumes and a sinuous silhouette made of tubular steel finished in a bright yellow color. Des...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Rare Wassily Spaghetti Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - iconic model - very confortable - probably made by Gavina
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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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