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Armchairs For Sale
Keys Chair in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon
Keys Chair in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon

Keys Chair in Dedar Adamo & Eva by Kevin Frankental for Lemon

By Kevin Frankental

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Keys collection draws inspiration from the bold simplicity of early 20th-century design, reflecting the geometric clarity of Koloman Moser’s work within the Vienna Secession move...

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2010s South African Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Lacquer

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 Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl 53 Chair by House of Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl 53 Chair by House of Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl 53 Chair by House of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. The FJ 53 is an extravagant piece of furniture. It integrates the lightnes...

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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ju Armchair by Alessandra Delgado, Modern Hand-Woven Fabric, Brazil
Ju Armchair by Alessandra Delgado, Modern Hand-Woven Fabric, Brazil

Ju Armchair by Alessandra Delgado, Modern Hand-Woven Fabric, Brazil

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

With curved and modern lines, Alessandra creates the Ju Armchair. The Ju armchair can be made in various fabric options, in the fixed or swivel version and various shades of the woo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Synthetic, Polyester, Wood

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchair by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchair by Anonima Castelli, Italy

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchair by Anonima Castelli, Italy

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Panarea Armchair in Gelato, Blue & Cream Upholstery
Panarea Armchair in Gelato, Blue & Cream Upholstery

Panarea Armchair in Gelato, Blue & Cream Upholstery

Located in Isleworth, GB

Bring the vintage glamour of a sun-drenched Southern Italian beach club straight to your terrace. Engineered with sleek, architectural lines and striking geometric ball-finial accent...

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2010s British American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Accent Flock Lounge Chair with Pouf Ottoman by Noom, Polyester Boucle Baloo
Accent Flock Lounge Chair with Pouf Ottoman by Noom, Polyester Boucle Baloo

Accent Flock Lounge Chair with Pouf Ottoman by Noom, Polyester Boucle Baloo

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

Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Faux Fur, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Armchairs Vienna 1840s
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Armchairs Vienna 1840s

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Armchairs Vienna 1840s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

These elegant and truly exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs were made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to retain the original period ...

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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Mahogany

Contemporary Swivel Armchair with Curved Lines and Metal Base
Contemporary Swivel Armchair with Curved Lines and Metal Base

Contemporary Swivel Armchair with Curved Lines and Metal Base

Located in New York, NY

This swivel armchair is a harmonious blend of design and craftsmanship, showcasing an expressive silhouette defined by smooth, flowing curves. Its sculptural form reflects meticulous...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Real Leather Armchairs by Cinova, 1964s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Real Leather Armchairs by Cinova, 1964s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Real Leather Armchairs by Cinova, 1964s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs upholstered in genuine leather-colored leather were produced by the famous Italian company Cinova, in the 1960s. Cinova made use of the collaboration of great...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of armchairs Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, LC1 Chair
Pair of armchairs Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, LC1 Chair

Pair of armchairs Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, LC1 Chair

By Cassina

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Pair of armchairs Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, LC1 chair by Cassina, Made in Italy, 1978.  The chair was designed by Le Courbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charl...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Green Wool Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful Green Wool Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

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

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style
Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

Vintage Studio Craft Sculptural Walnut Chair Signed Organic Modern Maloof Style

By Sam Maloof

Located in Troy, MI

American craftsman sculptural organic chair in Walnut Signed and dated 1993 Crafted of solid walnut with fluid lines, a contoured seat and seamless integrated joints Signed and dat...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Black Charred Wood Armchair, Organic Form, Handmade, Logniture
Sculptural Black Charred Wood Armchair, Organic Form, Handmade, Logniture

Sculptural Black Charred Wood Armchair, Organic Form, Handmade, Logniture

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

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of French mid century wooden "X-chairs" in light stained teak and a red decorative and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India 1950s In good vintage an...

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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

A Mid Century Design Yellow Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Swivel Base
A Mid Century Design Yellow Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Swivel Base

A Mid Century Design Yellow Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Swivel Base

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Vibrant Yellow Egg Chair on Four Star Aluminium Base Swivels and Rotates No Makers Marks On Labels. Height to seat: 48cm Height to arms 64cm Base Dep...

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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta

Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta

By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad

Located in Tilburg, NL

Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1956. New, current production. Lounge chair in solid walnut or oak with a seat and back in embroidered leather. The Bambi Lounge chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Acanthus leaves carvings. Cannelured legs. Striped upholstery in very good vintage condition. Measures 24"W x 24"W x 40.5"H. Seat height is 19"H. Arm Height is 28". Seat interior ...

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840
Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840

Antique Biedermeier Armchair, Mahogany & Maplewood, Circa 1820-1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, antique Biedermeier German single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, the fiber décor is made of Maplewood in good condition. The seat backrest of...

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bolota swivel lounge chair is a tribute to nature’s organic forms, in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs – A Stunning Tribute to Mid-Century Modern Design Step into the world of iconic modernism with this exceptional ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style
Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style

Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style

By Thonet

Located in Round Top, TX

Bentwood Thonet armchair with original hand-caned seat 20.13”W x 25”D x 35.25”H with a 18.25”H seat and 27.38”H arms The heart motif in the back of this chair gives it a charm and ...

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Late 20th Century Polish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Pair of Vintage Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini
Pair of Vintage Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini

Pair of Vintage Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of vintage black leather chairs by Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani, Italy 1970s.

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1970s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s
Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Woven Strap Leatherette Wood Frames, Circa 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome pair of 1960s chairs in the American Brutalist style. Each chair features heavy woven leatherette straps, mounted to a geometric form stained wood frame, supporting origin...

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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural set of eight Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by architect Henning Kjærnulf and produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark during the 1960s. Kjærnulf combi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Savonarola chairs, crafted in solid wood and richly carved with scrolling vegetal motifs. The iconic X-frame silhouette, inspired by med...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Pair of Swivel Armchairs by Carl Eric Klote for Overman MFG, 1960s, yellow
Pair of Swivel Armchairs by Carl Eric Klote for Overman MFG, 1960s, yellow

Pair of Swivel Armchairs by Carl Eric Klote for Overman MFG, 1960s, yellow

By Carl Eric Klote, Overman

Located in Milano, IT

A pair of swivel armchairs designed by Carl Eric Klote for Overman MFG in the 1960s, they are a significant example of Nordic creativity. These armchairs stand out for their envelopi...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Velvet Upholstered Club Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll
Classic Velvet Upholstered Club Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll

Classic Velvet Upholstered Club Chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Comfortable velvet upholstered club chair by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Original label. Celebrated interior designer Charles Pfister, whose personal design philosophy was “restrain...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

19th Century German Biedermeier Armchair, Fauteuil, Cherry, circa 1830
19th Century German Biedermeier Armchair, Fauteuil, Cherry, circa 1830

19th Century German Biedermeier Armchair, Fauteuil, Cherry, circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Cherry Wood Armchair South-West Germany Cherry circa 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 99 x 58 x 56 cm, seat height: 45 cm Description: The sabre-shaped, flared rear legs are co...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

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Cherry

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tub Chair, Newly Upholstered
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tub Chair, Newly Upholstered

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tub Chair, Newly Upholstered

Located in Atlanta, GA

A graceful 19th-century French Louis XVI style tub chair crafted in warm-toned fruitwood and newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. The chair has a beautifully balanced, envelo...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details
Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details

Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This armchair showcases a distinctive interplay of texture and color through its signature curvaceous form. The pleated details accentuate the smooth, rounded shapes of the low seat ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored
Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored

Attributed to Philip Webb Rare pair of large Sussex Armchairs, fully restored

By Morris & Co.

Located in London, GB

Morris & Co. Attributed to Philip Webb A rare pair of unusually large Sussex Armchairs. This original pair have been fully restored, gently dismantled, joints cleaned, glued and clam...

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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Located in New York, NY

This luxurious armchair is a study in elegant curves and sophisticated materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat and a beautifully defined wraparound back, which provides both...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

Maison Jansen Brushed Steel and Brass Campaign Armchair
Maison Jansen Brushed Steel and Brass Campaign Armchair

Maison Jansen Brushed Steel and Brass Campaign Armchair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a rare model of a midcentury Maison Jansen campaign armchair. These chairs are typically made with paw feet, this example is unusual in that the knob feet match the finials o...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs
Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs

Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair Mid-Century Century Red Oak Pressback Armchairs. Great vintage condition Measures 24" in width, 22" in depth and 43" in height. Seat height is 18"

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Mahogany & Alcantara Lounge Chair Model 2254, 1956
Børge Mogensen Mahogany & Alcantara Lounge Chair Model 2254, 1956

Børge Mogensen Mahogany & Alcantara Lounge Chair Model 2254, 1956

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s
Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s

Vintage Rustic American Long-Horn Steer Chair with Leather Seat, circa 1960s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A captivating chair composed of symmetrically-placed horns from Texas long-Horn steer which form the back, sides & leg supports, with a wide seat upholstered in leather that is original. The horns have been matched perfectly for color and size, which together with the choice of leather, gives a very pleasing visual experience. The chair has a label (business card) stapled on the bottom from Jean Roy...

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1960s American Rustic Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Leather

The George, Upholstered Belgian King Armchair
The George, Upholstered Belgian King Armchair

The George, Upholstered Belgian King Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influential ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Armchairs

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Linen, Beech

Modern sculptural olive green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural olive green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural olive green velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

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

Contemporary Glam Style Armchair In Hand-Pleated Couture Detailing
Contemporary Glam Style Armchair In Hand-Pleated Couture Detailing

Contemporary Glam Style Armchair In Hand-Pleated Couture Detailing

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A modern, low-slung slipper-style accent chair characterized by a deep, enveloping silhouette and sculptural proportions. The chair features a rounded, overstuffed profile with a con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Italian armchair in wood and fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa
Mid-Century Italian armchair in wood and fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa

Mid-Century Italian armchair in wood and fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

This mid-century Italian armchair stands out for its elegant exposed dark walnut frame, with tapered arms and legs forming a fluid, sculptural design. The seat and backrest are upho...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, 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.

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.

Questions About Armchairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    A one-person couch is typically called an armchair. 

    The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

    Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.

    Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.