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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1990s
African Safari Style Accent Dining Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a pair of African Safari style accent dining armchairs. Featuring tapestry-style animal print fabric and...
Category

1990s Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

17th Century Oak Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very interesting 17th century oak armchair, dating from around 1630 and featuring a flat planked seat, solid flanks and a slatted back. Set on a square-f...
Category

17th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Italian Neoclassic Piedmontese Silver Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Italian neoclassic (18/19th century) Piedmontese silver giltwood armchairs with a fluted arched back, concave scroll arms, the back and seat upholstered in a gray two-tone t...
Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Queen Anne Period Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Early 18th Century, Queen Anne Period Walnut Wing Back Library Armchair, Having Elegant Shaped Sides, Over Bold Scrolling Arms And Bowfront Seat, Raised On Fabulous Hi...
Category

Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An 18th-century mahogany Cockpen armchair. George III period, ca 1762. Rare and sophisticated, this antique Cockpen armchair retains its chinoiserie ...
Category

18th Century George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Reepham, GB
This antique English wing chair dates back to the early 18th century during the George II period. It is upholstered and raised on carved mahogany cabriole legs with carved acanthus k...
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Robust Armchair Made of Recycled Wood in the Style of Andrianna Shamaris US
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This is a beautiful wooden chair made by hand from presumably teak wood. It is recycled wood in the style of Andrianna Shamaris US. Beautifully handmade chair with organic shap...
Category

1990s European Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Antique French 18th Century Walnut Elbow Fauteuil Armchair, circa 1720
Located in London, GB
Antique French 18th century Walnut Elbow Fauteuil armchair, circa 1720 A French 18th century carved walnut armchair upholstered in gros ...
Category

18th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of George III circa 1780-1800 hand carved library armchairs with ornate Lions Hairy Paw feet covered in grapevines Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1780-1800, the legs are long and elegant, they start with grapevine carvings to the top and follow down with an extremely elegant curve to the Lions hairy paw feet, they are an absolute work of art The upholstery is early embroidery, this was very much the fashion of the day and still is, the idea was for the lady of the house to prove she could keep herself quiet and occupied and not disturb her husband, the way she achieved this was by doing embroidery in her parlour, the more ornate and exquisite the higher the skill of the lady Condition wise, there will be some age and use related patina marks here and there to the fabric, you can see the worst of it in the pictures, as ever with this type of furniture it really doesn't matter, the fact that it still exists is the important thing. the timber all has its original finish so it will be drenched in character, we have cleaned waxed and polished the wood Dimensions Height:- 103.5cm Width:- 86cm Depth:- 74.5cm Seat height:- 62cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information is under the business seller section of the listing with your postcode for a delivery quotation. Please be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance, if you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international shipping please view the below information. ABOUT US Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on. CONDITION Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company that we trust, for the rest of the world we use international shippers that can send any size item crated via air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic shipping is almost entirely governed by the airlines, sea freight loading times and custom clearances. Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team. Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers...
Category

1780s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Cream Painted, Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Swedish neoclassic (18th century) cream painted, parcel-gilt armchairs with carved scroll & foliate styling, sateen upholstered back, armrests and seats in a multi-tonal gree...
Category

18th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic Painted Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Swedish neoclassic (18th century) armchairs with oversized frames carved and painted in a distressed off-white, with oval backrests and seats upholstered in French Beauvais t...
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood

Large Scale Georgian Carved Mahogany Armchairs Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

1990s European Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Post-Modern Armchair Hotel 21 Lobby by Mariscal for Moroso, 1990s-2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Post-modern Armchair Hotel 21 Lobby by Javier Mariscal for Moroso, 1990-2000s Armchair mod. Hotel 21 Lobby with asymmetrical geometric profile padded and upholstered in whit...
Category

1990s European Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...
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1760s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mats Theselius 'Aluminium Chair' by Källemo, 1990
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of "Aluminium chairs" produced by Källemo 1990 in a limited edition of 200 chairs, this is chair number #144 and #163. Original leather, wood, steel and aluminium.
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Renaissance Revival Wrought Iron And Bronze Dante Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly by Oscar Bach or a better maker. Great patina to the metal and brown leather strap seat and back. Bird finials.Paw feet.
Category

1650s American Renaissance Revival Antique Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

17th Century Italian Armchair with Carved and Gilded Friezes, Firenze
Located in Prato, IT
Florence, late 16th century Restored New padding Typical Renaissance Florentine "Seggiolone" Dimensions: cm W66 x D63 x H140.
Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Bolia Vitesse Office Swivel Leather Chair
Located in Asker, 30
Really comfortable chair to sit made of leather ,has a lot of adjustments! Rotates 360. Chair is in good condition.
Category

1990s Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique English Oak Armchair 18th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This armchair was made in the 18th century in England. It remains in a very good condition with a nice warm color and patina.
Category

18th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Large Louis XV Armchairs, 18th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent pair of Louis XV armchairs in carved beech, queen-style backrests, whip armrests consoles, very elegantly scalloped belts carved...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

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,...
Category

17th Century English Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Great scale and generous proportions with arched back with central carved rocaille over an upholstered back and serpentine seat and conforming shaped seat rail with carved decoration...
Category

1750s Italian Rococo Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two Louis XVI Chairs, in Carved Walnut, France, 18th Century '1774-1791'
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of two Louis XVI Chairs, in carved walnut. France, 18th century (1774-1791) "slightly different cymbal". One of the most coveted items that r...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique armchair frame is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1790 and done in the period King George III...
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
A fine pair of chairs with unusual shaped backs and seats. With blue paint, gilding and Etruscan painted decoration. Raised on square tapered legs....
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Virgola Armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, Italy, 90's
Located in Padova, IT
The Virgola armchair, designed by Yaakov Kaufman for Arflex, has a steel frame with molded polyurethane padding and polyester fiber, springing on elastic straps, legs in aluminum or black painted steel and removable cover in fabric or fixed in leather. Playful design for a piece of furniture that certainly does not go unnoticed: the Virgola armchair transmits personality to any environment. In production since 1991. Yaacov Kaufman...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Armchairs, Unknown Designer, Solid Rosewood, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of armchairs with slatted seats and backs was manufactured in the 1960s. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewood. The armchairs have a rectangular design w...
Category

1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Silk

Wendell Castle Springborn Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Wendell Castle (1932 - 2018) Springborn Chairs. Can be used for dining or armchairs. The chairs are Poplar wood with a nice decorative, sculptural back, and splayed legs. Ea...
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Poplar

Elegant Pair of Faux Painted French Provincial Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial and heavy, beautifully carved and faux painted pair of Louis XVI style French Provincial armchairs having a cream antiqued color wood and charming light blue and gold che...
Category

1990s American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Austrian Children's Chair in Polychrome Wood, circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Austrian child's chair decorated with flowers and birds from the end of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century circa 1800. Very beautiful original polychromy. The ...
Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Iconic Mies van der Rohe BRNO Flat Bar Chair in Black Leather, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic BRNO chair, model 255 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. The frame is polished chrome-plated flat bar steel. The seat, back, and arm pads are upholstered in black leather....
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of large North European 18th Century Rococo Armchairs, Mid 18th c.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of silvered 18th century North European Rococo armchairs of grand size. Very comfortable and in perfect condition. In the 18th c it became a fas...
Category

18th Century German Rococo Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame and tapering fluted lags, pegged construction. Great patina.
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Louis XVI Style Ladder Back Armchairs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of Louis xvi style ladder back armchairs. The chairs are covered in toile fabric, and the loose cushions are down-filled.
Category

1990s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

2 Poltrone Di Ispirazione Bauhaus
Located in Felino, IT
2 Poltrone di ispirazione Bauhaus, anni 90. Produzione Alivar. Struttura in acciaio cromato, sedile e schienale in vero cuoio di qualita' italiana. H seduta...
Category

1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Fine George III Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With an arched back and square seat. The down curved arms carved in foliate scrolls, the front legs with carved blind fretwork with interlaced and trefoil motifs, circa 1765. Splayed...
Category

Mid-18th Century George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Wainscot Armchair
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb and original carved Wainscot armchair, circa 1660. Yorkshire This superb Wainscot chair dates from the middle of the 17th century and is most likely from the Leeds area of ...
Category

17th Century English Charles II Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 High Black Lacquered "Peggy" Arm Chairs by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 2 high back lacquered lounge chairs "Peggy" by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy 1990s Looking for a stylish and comfortable seating solution for your home or office? Look ...
Category

1990s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Burgundy Leather Barcelona Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1990s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Burgundy Leather Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1990s
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Chairs Zigo Metal Rattan by Ron Arad for Driade, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Set of 4 dining chairs armchairs model Zigo by the designer Ron Arad for the italian editor Driade in 1993. Lacquered metal and rattan. Famous design like Gio Ponti, Gianfranco Fratt...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Galaxy 'Peggy' Low Armchair Set by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1990's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design Galaxy series 'Peggy' Low Armchair set of 2 by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, made in Italy 1990's. Black laquered architectural frame with blueish grey gree...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George III carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair with a gently curved upholstered back and carved, shaped arms, complete with scrolled handles and leaf-carved moldings t...
Category

18th Century Irish George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance walnut armchair. Origin: Italy. Period: 16th Century. Dimensions: height: 110 cm. length: 66 cm. depth: 50 cm. Material: walnut wood. leather t...
Category

16th Century Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian, Veneto, Rococo Dark Walnut Open Back Poltrona, circa 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a leaning open ladder back with arms raised on scrolling supports, with a carved and molded apron, raised on mild cabriole legs ending in shaped feet, the deck and loose cushi...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil in Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Louis XVI fauteuil chair in new Todd Hase Silk Mohair upholstery. Original frame unaltered.
Category

Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Armchair in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish armchair from the Gustavian period in Stockholm quality, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen. Exquisitely carved floral and leaf motif on the back and seat frame. Beautifully tapered and fluted legs with rosettes on the corner posts. The arm height is 25.75". We offer expedited, fully-insured, custom packaged / crated, global shipping, including delivery to the door service, delivery to a receiver service, and white glove service, which includes inside setup with debris removal. Please inquire for more information. The Gustavian style, named after King Gustav III...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Rocking Chairs Dondolo by Verner Panton for Ycami, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern space age design pair of armchairs or lounge rocking chairs model Dondolo in metal, leather and wood feet by the Iconic Danish designer Verner Panton for the itali...
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Blumenglück Chair by Markus Fri
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Handpainted farm chair from Bavaria, painted flowers in Oil. Multi-lacquered, sculptural leg added. Through my work I transform each chair into a uniqu...
Category

Mid-18th Century German Bohemian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

17th Century Louis XV Walnut Venetian Armchairs Pair Of Hand Carving Yellow
Located in Sanremo, IM
Pair of Louis XV Venetian armchairs in walnut, measuring 137 x 90 x 70 cm and with a seat of 48 x 70 cm, from the end of the 17th century with a pronounced carving, not in common use...
Category

1690s Italian Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Fully Restored Antique George III circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780 A fantastic look...
Category

1780s English George III Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair with Ball & Claw Feet, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with serpentine crest, fluted scrolled ears, intricately carved splat back, curvature scrolled arms, remo...
Category

1780s English Chippendale Antique Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly impressive rare French carved Régence period giltwood fauteuil / armchair of imposing proportions with needlework upholstery. French - circa 1715 Of grand scale, this ...
Category

1710s Antique Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Big-E Armchair Designed in 1991 by Ron Arad for Moroso, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic postmodern Big-E ( Big Easy ) armchair designed by Ron Arad in 1991 This is a lacquered version produced by Italian company Moroso in the early 2000s The chair is in goo...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

17th Century Oak Wainscot Hall Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
17th Century Oak Wainscot hall chair This Handsome Chair, has a magnificent patina, the solid plank seat has a little carving to the front border, the back is carved with a large ...
Category

17th Century Gothic Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Walnut and Velvet 18th Century Elbow Chairs
Located in London, GB
Large pair of mid 18th Century Louis XV walnut open armchairs. Finely carved with shell motifs and leaf decoration to the front apron and further undulating side rails...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Italian Walnut Armchair Venetian Style
Located in Sanremo, IM
Important pair of walnut armchairs, entirely shaped and carved with armrests and curved Venetian supports from the mid-18th century. These two armchairs were made entirely of soli...
Category

Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Vintage Scandinavian Bauhaus Chrome&Leather Armchairs Model by Torben Skov
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of super rare armchairs was designed by Torben Skov for the Danish manufacturer Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik during the 1990s. This is the EJ 8 mod...
Category

1990s Danish Bauhaus 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.

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