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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: Early 1900s
French Reconstruction Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a remarkable pair of armchairs from the 1950s, skillfully reupholstered in a pristine white boucle fabric. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, these c...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Lounge Chair with Sculptural Armrests and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Lounge chair with sculptural armrests made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Due to its slender armrests ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Ci 1900 Victorian Club Armchair American Flag Stars & Stripes Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, hand made in England Victorian club armchair upholstered with an American flag, Stars & Stripes upholstery...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Modernist Pair of Wood Sculpture Armchairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Modernist pair of wood sculpture armchairs.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Alfred Christensen Pair of Danish Low Back Easy Chairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original condition with minor signs of use.
- Wooden parts have been repolished.
- Height of seat 42 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Wooden A-Shaped Armchair by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Unique armchair manufactured by UP Závody, home to famous Czech architect Jindrich Halabala, in late 40s / early 50s. Design attributed to Jan Vanek. Wooden structure in good origina...
Category
1940s Czech Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Armchair in Solid Oak by Cabinetmaker S. Thrane, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Early Danish Modern armchair with curved armrests made in the 1940s by cabinetmaker S. Thrane, Odense, Denmark. The design is clearly influenced by the functionalist movement introdu...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
3 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 armchairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at y...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
A Pair of French Art Deco Desk or Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco beech desk / bridge armchairs.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Scottish Oak Bobbin Turned Carver Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique circa 1900 Scottish bobbin turned carver armchairs with new Oxblood heritage leather seats
A very good looking and w...
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Blue Elegant Armchairs, France, Around 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of armchairs produced in France, in around 1900.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery to blue pleasant in touch velvet. Excellent ...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs
Iron on Gold leaf
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Large Heavily Carved Figural Victorian Walnut Throne Chair with Putti Cherubs
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This antique carved throne chair...
Category
Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs-Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs - Pair
Antique Pair of Louis XVI style Antique Silver Gilt Armchairs/Fauteuils. Each chair featur...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Bergère Armchairs. The finely carved frames centered with floral torch tied with a ribbon, flanked...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Danish Design Vintage Leather Armchair in the Manner of Frits Henningsen
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Danish design armchair, which is strongly reminiscent of designs by Frits Henningsen, Jacob Kjaer, Kaare Klint, Ib Kofod-Larsen or Ole Wanscher. Probably designed and produced in the...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Armchairs, a Pair, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
One of a kind armchair, France, 1940.
Structure in solid oak and seat in woven wicker.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
This bold and curvy pair of armchairs are very comfortable and strong singular items. The whole shell is slightly...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Throne Chair in Carved Oak, circa 1900 Bindesboll Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful carved oak throne chair made in Denmark, circa 1900. Solid and Sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date and fabric in good clean usable condition. Solid and sturdy and overal...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Category
Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
French Adjustable Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Chair and ottoman with adjustable back and sides. Nice legs and mechanics.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Armchairs
Materials
Metal
2 Fine French 1940s Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) - Two fine French Art Deco mahogany arm chairs by Jules Leleu.
Price is per armchair, only two are available.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Original of Time Otto Wagner Armchair 1901 Jugendstil, Secession Style, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
As pioneer and master of the Modern, Otto Wagner seized the then rather new technique of bending Wood for his furniture designs.
The design of this armchair dated back in 1901. This particular chair was manufactured at Mundus circa 1906. Especially the design of the armrests shows the adventure of the new technique.
Lit.: Giovanni Renzi, „Il mobile moderno“, Silvana Editoriale Spa, Milano, 2008. S.48-49
Eva B. Ottillinger (Hg.), „Wagner, Hoffmann, Loos und das Möbeldesign der Wiener Moderne“, Ausstellungskatalog Hofmobiliendepot Wien, Böhlau Verlag, Wien, 2018, S.34 ff. J. Uhlír: Vom Wiener Stuhl...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
3 Chairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 chairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Ebonized Open Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian ebonized open armchairs with open armrests, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Midcentury Lounge Chair with Gilt Bronze Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French lounge chair, France, circa 1940s. This chair is being completely reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 6 yards of your fabric after purch...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game.
The price includes the 3 armchairs
1 Sofa
2 Armchairs
Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days)
If you hav...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Armchairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you h...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen, Living Room Set Including a Sofa and 2 Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Jansen, Living room set including a sofa and 2 armchairs circa 1940
Sofa Size:
Size of armchairs:
can be separated
patina and fabric to redo.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Jugendstil Konzertstuhl
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Konzerststuhl aus dem Jugendstil, Frankreich um 1900. Die formschönen Wangen aus Gusseisen sind Hector Guimard (1867 Lyon - 1942 New York City) zugeschrieben. Hector Guimard war eine...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Reclining Armchair 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Comoda bed elegante poltrona reclinabile prodotta da Thonet negli anni 1940.
Struttura tubolare cromata e braccioli in legno. La poltrona è stata rifoderata completamente un una mor...
Category
1940s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game.
The price includes the 3 armchairs
1 Sofa
2 Armchairs
Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days)
We have specialized in the sale...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 armchairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at y...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
American 40's Designer Art Deco Armchairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Art Deco oversized American designer chairs with an important ebonized wood trim and flared feet. Original design has been respected ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Art Deco Limed Oak Occasional Chairs 1940s Cerused
Located in London, GB
Art Deco occasional chairs with shapely limed oak frames and sprung seats, newly upholstered in textured white linen. French, circa 1940.
...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Paolo Buffa Attributed Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of woven chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1940s
Great angular shaped wood frame and legs with original straw seat and back.
Spi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
Antique French Os De Mouton Armchair or Throne Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French large armchair, in the style of Os De Mouton, which first appeared in the time of Louis XIII. Os De Mouton means; sheep or mutton bone. Our old plank restoration depar...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XIII Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s.
Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling.
Good...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Original Carved "Monk´s Chair" in Solid Oak, Romantic Era, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful traditional "Monk´s chair" made in Sweden around 1900. Made from solid Scandinavian oak with an amazing patina. Cushion in romantic silk upholstery.
A monk's chair is a piece of furniture that was particularly popular in national romanticism...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Romantic Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Armchairs Wood Velvet Red Leather Brass Italian Design 1930s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 rare armchairs produced in Italy in the 1930s/40s, which were found in an ancient villa in Palermo. Each single armchair with a particular line was made with a solid wood st...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in faux leather designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Wood & Purple Fabric 1940-50s Armachair Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wonderful armchair in wooden structure with purple fabric upholstered cushions. Due to its style and high quality the armchair has been attributed to the 1940-50s Paolo Buffa's produ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that rea...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern lounge chair designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair
A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Lajos Kozma Attributed Armchairs in Oak and Dedar Jacquard, Late 1940s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of armchairs was produced in the late 1940s. The rare design is attributed to the Hungarian designer Lajos Kozma.
Kozma was working in the specific Central Europe...
Category
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
Armchairs Wood Velvet Red Leather Brass Art Deco Italian Design 1930s Set of 10
Located in Palermo, IT
I invite you to carefully view this set of 10 rare armchairs with particular lines and adaptable to any environment, which were found in an antique villa in Palermo. Each single armc...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Rene Prou Style Wrought Iron Armchairs
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Rene Prou Style armchair, circa 1940s.
Great original patina,superb wrought iron details.
The fabric is not new however in very good condition.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Cherrywood Green and White Velvet Italian Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Features Italian art deco armchairs, in the style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. Armrest in curved wood, and very fine upholstery of an Italian silk factory.
...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
Secession Office Chair by Joseph Maria Olbrich
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession office chair by Joseph Maria Olbrich in very good original condition with leather seat and copper leg endings.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most attractive chairs of Nordic Design. At the same time, this chair is arguably also the most mysterious piece on the Danish furniture market.
The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander. However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed this model in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen.
This chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chair. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in light sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”. Interestingly, Hans Schubell invented the special connecting piece of this chair, formed from only one piece of wood. The rest of the seat and backrest were glued to this single piece.
In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold the leading design of the day. In 1945, the Clam went into serial production as the first model of the new furniture company Madsen & Schubell and many well-known stores soon included Madsen & Schubell in their product range. Illums Bolighus was one of them, as were the Messen department store and the Copenhagen furniture store Nordisk Staal-og-Møbel Central. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence of the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in light sheepskin. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
26.38 in W x 33.27 in D x 32.28 in H; Seat height 14.96 in; Arm height 22.64 in
67 cm W x 84.5 cm D x 82 cm H; Seat height 38 cm; Arm height 57.5 cm
About the designer:
Henry Hans Schubell...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Two Elm Art Nouveau Armchairs by Willem Penaat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Art Nouveau armchairs.
Design by Willem Penaat.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid elm frames with original rush seats.
This wonderful pair of Art Nouveau Brabant armchairs by Willem Penaat is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Willem Penaat was inspired by 17th century and 18th century simple Dutch farmhouse furniture...
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Rush
Vintage Wooden Armchair 40s Reclining Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Wooden armchair with orange fabric upholstery, reclining in three different positions, 1940s.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear caused by time
DIMENSIONS: He...
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1940s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Armchair in the Manner of Axel Larsson Produced in Sweden
By Axel Larsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in the manner of Axel Larsson. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
Wood and chrome
Year: 1940
Country: Germany
If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and...
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1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Chairs by Jules Leleu (10 Side and 2 Arm)
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of twelve fine French 1940s dining chairs (ten side and two arm) with intertwining curved wooden backs and original off-white lacquer finish.
Dimensions:
Chairs: H: 37" W: 1...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
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.
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