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Armchairs For Sale
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST ARMCHAIR by GUY BESNARD, FREE-SPAN, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST ARMCHAIR by GUY BESNARD, FREE-SPAN, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST ARMCHAIR by GUY BESNARD, FREE-SPAN, France 1950

By Guy Besnard

Located in PARIS, FR

A very comfortable system armchair, Modernist, dynamic solid oak structure and original seat in excellent quality orange fabric, by Guy Besnard, Free-Span edition, France 1950. A ver...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s

Marco Zanuso 'Regent' Armchair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare 'Regent' armchair was designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex in Italy in the 1960s. Characteristic for this iconic model are the generous, outward placed armrests ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Alcove Armchair In Ruby Red Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Alcove Armchair In Ruby Red Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Alcove Armchair In Ruby Red Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs

Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stylish pair of rattan armchairs. Made in Italy c. 1970. In excellent condition. Price includes re-covering in customer's own material. Current upholstery is a modern peach colou...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane

1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2

1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...

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1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down

Modern Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM in Premium Velvet, Kvadrat Gentle 2, Pink
Modern Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM in Premium Velvet, Kvadrat Gentle 2, Pink

Modern Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM in Premium Velvet, Kvadrat Gentle 2, Pink

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archit...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Rattan armchair upholstered in honey plush stripes, Italy 1970s
Vintage Rattan armchair upholstered in honey plush stripes, Italy 1970s

Vintage Rattan armchair upholstered in honey plush stripes, Italy 1970s

By Bonacina

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant Italian armchair from the 1970s which embodies the relaxed sophistication that defined Mediterranean interiors of the era. Entirely hand-wove...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Mid Century German Mid-Century Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century German Mid-Century Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century German Mid-Century Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

NEW! DOOQ! Mosaico Armchair by Studiopepe: Upholstered, Swivel Base, Modern
NEW! DOOQ! Mosaico Armchair by Studiopepe: Upholstered, Swivel Base, Modern

NEW! DOOQ! Mosaico Armchair by Studiopepe: Upholstered, Swivel Base, Modern

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

Mosaico is a upholstery family designed by Studiopepe. Built on a clear dialogue between hard bases and soft, architectural volumes. The range includes sofas, armchairs, poufs, dinin...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Maxwell Royal American High Back Arm Lounge Chair c 1950's
Maxwell Royal American High Back Arm Lounge Chair c 1950's

Maxwell Royal American High Back Arm Lounge Chair c 1950's

By Maxwell Royal Chair Company

Located in New York, NY

Voguish, chic and stylish high back arm, lounge chair by The Maxwell Royal Chair Company. The chair features a sculptural exposed wood frame with upholstered back rest and seat cushi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 31, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1940s

One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 31 (later 42) chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regar...

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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century
Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century

Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A rare Scandinavian stump chair, known as a "Kubstol", crafted from a solid section of pine trunk and produced in Sweden during the 1970s. The chair combines rustic craftsmanship wit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Pine

Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Chippendale Style Italian Boucle Small Armchairs, 1940s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Chippendale style armchairs, Italian production in the 1940s, completely restored and upholstered in Boucle fabric. They fit very well in a bedroom or living room.

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1940s Italian Chippendale Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Hotte Rattan and Leather Armchair and Pouf by Philippe Starck for Cassina
Hotte Rattan and Leather Armchair and Pouf by Philippe Starck for Cassina

Hotte Rattan and Leather Armchair and Pouf by Philippe Starck for Cassina

By Philippe Starck, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Hotte Rattan and Leather Armchair and Pouf by Philippe Starck for Cassina The gerla, a basket used in fruit harvesting, with its sturdy round base, wide opening and light weight (cr...

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2010s Italian French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century
Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century

Located in Trenton, NJ

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century A beautifully executed Hepplewhite spider back armchair in solid mahogany, produced by a quality American or English manufacturer in the late 20th century in faithful reproduction of one of the most celebrated chair designs in the Georgian decorative arts canon. The spider back — George Hepplewhite's ingenious oval back pierced into a radiating web of curved mahogany straps, each intersection accented with a carved rosette — is among the most visually distinctive and technically demanding chair backs in the English neoclassical tradition, requiring exceptional skill in both design and execution. This example presents the full vocabulary of the form with evident quality: the continuous oval back crest rising from the carved arm supports, the spider web lattice with its central carved rosette and accent rosettes at each major intersection, the fluted arm supports with carved rosette terminals, and the serpentine seat rail with carved apron detail. The front legs are the characteristic Hepplewhite tapered square leg with spade feet — clean, precise, and architectural. The rear legs splay gently outward in the period manner, providing both stability and visual elegance. The upholstered seat is fitted in a warm paisley fabric in tones of sage and cream — a period-appropriate pattern that coordinates naturally with the rich dark mahogany frame. The overall quality of the carving — particularly the rosette details and the precision of the spider web lattice — is consistent with the output of quality American reproduction makers working in the traditional furniture idiom. No maker's markings observed; please check the underside of the seat for any label. The Hepplewhite spider back chair...

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Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Armchairs

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Wood

Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection
Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection

Customizable Walnut Finish and Grey Bouclé Accent Armchair– Fane Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Fane armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and grey bouclé fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fane armchair blends timeless cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Pair of vintage armchairs made in Italy, upholstered in orange velvet
Pair of vintage armchairs made in Italy, upholstered in orange velvet

Pair of vintage armchairs made in Italy, upholstered in orange velvet

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

We are pleased to present this pair of vintage Italian armchairs from the 1960s, an outstanding example of modern mid-century design—a period that had a significant impact on art, ar...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s
Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

One Artelano Black Leather Arm Side Chair, Italy 1980s. Steel frame with black finish and black leather. We also have a set of eight available.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s
Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s

Wood turned rush armchair in the stye of Charles Dudouyt, France 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

"Brutalist" French oak rush armchair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, ca 1950s. This chair in in a lovely patinated condition with some light fading on the rush seat and backrest, l...

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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak

21st Century Oscar Chair, in a COM Fabric, by Duistt
21st Century Oscar Chair, in a COM Fabric, by Duistt

21st Century Oscar Chair, in a COM Fabric, by Duistt

By Duistt

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Oscar Chair, in a COM Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar chair allures for its sensual and free-fl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Contemporary Armchair 'Barba Lounge' by Fogia, Brown fabric
Contemporary Armchair 'Barba Lounge' by Fogia, Brown fabric

Contemporary Armchair 'Barba Lounge' by Fogia, Brown fabric

By Andreas Engesvik, FOGIA

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary Armchair 'Barba Lounge' designed by Andreas Engesvik for Fogia Materials: - Fabric, foam and wood Dimensions: H. 65 x 80 x 90 cm Fabric shown on main picture: - Sahc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll
Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll

Paire de fauteuils Modèle 54 par Gae Aulenti pour Knoll

Located in Rouen, FR

Fauteuils modèle 54 conçus par Gae Aulenti et édités par Knoll International. Modèles entièrement noirs avec structure en métal et assise ainsi que dossier rembourrés et recouverts d...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI Arm Chairs - Set of 4
French 19th Century Louis XVI Arm Chairs - Set of 4

French 19th Century Louis XVI Arm Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant set of four 19th-century French Louis XVI armchairs, crafted in carved beechwood with fluted legs and classic neoclassical detailing. Beautifully upholstered in a soft patter...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Cream Color Fabric, Newly Upholstered
Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Cream Color Fabric, Newly Upholstered

Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Cream Color Fabric, Newly Upholstered

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of 1960s armchairs designed and manufactured in the USA, the chairs have beautiful lines, they are very comfortable and recently upholstered in a beautiful cream cheni...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

By Henredon, Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Rattan & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

Located in Denver, CO

Midcentury bent bamboo Rattan and Cane Armchairs, Set of 2 Minor flaking of the clear coat in a few places on each chair (see images) No structural damage A few small spots ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s. Geometric shaped lounge chairs composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frames that function as armrests are based on a square shape,...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Beige Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Beige Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Beige Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique 18th century solid carved walnut English Chippendale armchair
Antique 18th century solid carved walnut English Chippendale armchair

Antique 18th century solid carved walnut English Chippendale armchair

Located in Casteren, NL

This 18th-century armchair is a refined and characterful piece, crafted from warm, light walnut wood that brings a soft, natural glow to any setting. Designed in the classic Chippend...

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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Committee Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Committee Chair is introduced in the original version and in a fr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished
Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Carved Walnut Restored and Wax Polished

By Michele Bonciani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut restored and wax polished. Attributable : Fratelli Bonciani – Cascina. About: Savonarola chair The term derives from the chair on...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

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Walnut

Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats
Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats

Shapland & Petter Eight Arts & Crafts Oak Armchairs with Shaped Headrest & Seats

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

Shapland and Petter. A good set of seven Arts & Crafts oak armchair's with shaped headrests, stylized cutouts to the side and back splats, and contoured comfortable seats with a good...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Unusual Quarter sawn oak Modernist / Crafts Arm Chair
Unusual Quarter sawn oak Modernist / Crafts Arm Chair

Unusual Quarter sawn oak Modernist / Crafts Arm Chair

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Quarter sawn oak Modernist / Crafts Arm Chair, Amazing sculptural modern design.I believe this to be Scandinavian Crafts.. Europe , Denmark.?Superior quality and construction...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of Danish armchairs crafted in solid oak and upholstered in an elegant striped textile in deep burgundy, navy, and muted grey tones. The design is distinguished by i...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Mid-Century Armchair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Mid-Century Armchair in Red Velvet Upholstery

Mid-Century Armchair in Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, velvet, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1960s This well-proportioned armchair is clear in its appearance with angular shapes and striking lines dominating the layout. A...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Made in mahogany. Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 1950s
20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 1950s

20th Century, Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

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

Pair of “Concha” Armchairs in Two-Tone Mohair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of “Concha” Armchairs in Two-Tone Mohair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Pair of “Concha” Armchairs in Two-Tone Mohair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Graceful, sculptural, and unmistakably Brazilian Modern, this exceptional pair of "Concha" armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro captures the effortless refinement that established the desig...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Caviuna

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair
Fine French 1930s Desk Chair

Fine French 1930s Desk Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco stained beech armchair.        

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969
Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969

Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969

By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare Nuava/Nuvola model armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1p chemical industry for 'furniture in 1969. Nondeformable polyurethane foam frame, wool and line...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Wood

Mid-20th Century, Razorblade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, Oak & Lambswool, 1960
Mid-20th Century, Razorblade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, Oak & Lambswool, 1960

Mid-20th Century, Razorblade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, Oak & Lambswool, 1960

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Odense, DK

A stunning brutalist oak armchair designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler produced circa the 1960s, this chair exemplifies the bold yet refined character of mid-century ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak

Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s The design of this pair of lounge chairs is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant ...

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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery
Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Italian Large Wingback Chair in Red Checkered Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s. This Classic Italian Postwar wingback chair has an unusually high back and gracious wings that contain dramatized pointed corners. The el...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017
Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017

By Geiger International, Mark Goetz Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This pair of chairs was designed with a masterful eye. The solid maple wood construction has very modern and sleek lines, twisting and turning. The pieces of the frame meld together,...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s

Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s

By Anton Lucas

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

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.