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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Cassina Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Perriand Red Leather LC1 Armchair
Located in London, GB
Now known as the 1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, the LC1 armchair was originally introduced at the Salon d’Automne in 1929 by the designers Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A handsome pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s. The chairs are newly upholstered in a premium taupe (dark brown with a hint of grey) pure mohair fabric and fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Danish Vintage Leather Matador Armchairs by Aage Christiansen
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of Danish vintage leather “Matador” armchairs by Aage Christiansen. They were made in Denmark and date from the 1960-70’s.
The quality is outstanding and they are e...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Drexel Heritage...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
English Edwardian square back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a classic designed English Edwardian square back armchair. Generous size and on elegant cabriole legs with modern casters. Great quality and very comfy. A piece that will loo...
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Beech
“Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric att. to Martin Eisler, 1950’s Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this “Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric att. to Martin Eisler, 1950’s Brazil s nothing less than awesome!
The model of this chair is called “Costella” and has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Hans J. Wegner: “GE 375” Highback Oak Chairs
Designed 1969. Manufactured and stamped by Getama, Gedsted
Loose cushions in original wool with new inserts. Restored
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century organic armchair, fully made in bamboo, leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant armchair was made in Italy during the 1960s clearly in the style of Gabriella...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Chestnut
1950's French Side Chairs With Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern French walnut side chairs with mohair upholstery, newly re-upholstered Mohair fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, origin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
A set of 2 beautiful made Art Deco armchairs with walnut veneer, France, 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / set of 2 armchairs / walnut veneer and grey upholstery / Art Deco
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco armchairs made in France in the 1930s. Craf...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of modern italian armchairs in brown leather, 1990s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Modern Italian cognac leather armchairs with a chromed base.
Beautiful timeless design.
1990s - Italy
Height: 65cm
Width: 62cm
Depth: 50cm
Seat height: 44cm
Ref: 101233
*Price i...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton-wool furniture fabric. Beech legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Armchair in Green Missoni Upholstery, by Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icon of Polish mid-century design, an armchair, designed by Edmund Homa - Polish architect, industrial and interior design designer, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts ...
Category
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair of Vintage Loop Armchairs by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1950
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in PARIS, FR
Loop armchair by Willy Guhl for the Swiss company Eternit. Their collaboration began in the early 1950s with a desire on the part of the Swiss firm to create garden furniture from th...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cement
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four French Louis XVI style off-white painted oval back armchairs from circa 1900 with carved décor. This set of four French Louis XVI style armchairs, dating back to circa ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H-269 Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary easy chairs upholstered in a fine off-white bouclé.
Jindrich Halabala's lounge chairs, known as model 'H269,' crafted from stained beech in the Czech Republic during t...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif.
The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...
Category
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage solid pine Diana safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The "Diana" safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea is known for its simple and functional design. Crafted with a combination of pine wood and thick canvas, the chair offers a blend o...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Argelato, BO
Splendid pair of armchairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex. The chairs are in excellent condition, and have recently been reupholstered in whit...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Of Armchairs "Grand Repos", Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of "Grand Repos" armchairs in solid oak, Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison" publisher, France 1970s. Recently refurbished, new fabric, foam and straps, excellent condition.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Gio Ponti 2 Armchairs 1950 ISA Bergamo 1 edition
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Lucca, IT
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs Mid-Century Modern ISA Bergamo Italy 1950 .
Fabric in Cintsz patterned Hunting Cintsz ,passamenerie , wavy brass shanks.
First series all original , one o...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Victor Courtray Rare Model Mid 20th Century Oak and Sisal Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A wonderful and rare model Victor Courtray Mid Century Modern French oak and sisal armchair.
Victor Courtray (1896 - 1987)
French - 1940
A very stylish and chic oak armchair with ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with quality velvet like -fabric. Metal details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age an...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Danish Leather Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Sink into the timeless comfort of these 20th Century Danish Leather Armchairs, a pair that beautifully marries minimalist design with the unmatched luxury of aged leather. Hailing fr...
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Dessin Fournir English Regency Mahogany & Leather 'Nelson' Lounge Chair Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
Dessin Fournir Nelson Arm Chair, Circa 2000s. Features a mahogany frame with deep plush black leather upholstered chair back and sloped arms. Includes reeded side panels and reeded l...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Accent Desk Armchair Mahogany
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Antique 1940s English G...
Category
1940s Georgian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
Authentic AEO chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paulo Daginela
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
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Authentic AEO chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina in lovely black leather with gold metallic sheepskin. Don't let the shape and design fool you these are s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Model Karuselli/ Carousel Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model Karuselli (Carousel) armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Chrome steel and fiberglass frame, original leather upholstery. Good vintage conditi...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cognac Leather Swivel FK Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful cognac leather lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
This so called Bird Chair with matte chrome plated tripod base is in excellent condition.
Mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Leopard-print armchair from the 70s
Located in PARIS, FR
1970s leopard-print velvet armchair, fabric by Nobilis. Very good condition.
LP2490
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in grand Lancy, CH
A laminated birch armchair with a Havana leather by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Set di 4 poltrone anni '80 di Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set di 4 poltrone degli anni '80 disegnate da Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia.
Dal 1950 Saporiti Italia fornisce soluzioni di design avanzate per clienti in tutto il mondo.
Sapo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Wood and velvet armchair by Pierre Gauriche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Gauriche
Wood and velvet armchair
France 1950
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pamplona Chairs by Augusti Savini in Black Leather - Italy, 1965, Set of 3
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing Pozzi's Pamplona Chairs by Augusto Savini - Italy, 1965.
The chairs represent a harmonious blend of Italian design flair, craftsmanship, and comfort. Augusto Savini, a r...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Moorish Syrian Inlaid Arabesque Pair of Armchairs Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Syrian or Egyptian, circa 1900.
An impressive antique Arabesque pair of armchairs.
The chairs in the Moorish style and most likely made in Syria or another country in the Levant, i...
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
LC1 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980s
Located in Norwalk, CT
The LC1 chair is an icon of modern design, combining functional comfort with an exceptional aesthetic, featuring a tubular steel frame, and this example has black hair on cowhide sta...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Full:
Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson by Dux Jubileum 1907-2007 special edition
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with matching ottoman, original upholstery i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
1960s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany & Inlay Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Hickory Chair Furniture Federal Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs in great vintage condition.
Measures 25" in width, 25" in depth, 36" in height, 18" seat height. Arm heig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Orange Naugahyde Chrome Frame Lounge Arm Chairs by Malibu Ind
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern orange Naugahyde chrome frame lounge arm chairs by Malibu Ind. Item features chrome metal frame, orange naugahyde and fabric upholstery, solid wood armrest, very n...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
This is a very elegant pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, polished solid wood structure and fabric cushions, an iconic...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giulio Moscatelli Chair, Formanova 1970’s Italy
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Original chair by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova édition , model Poney with official socks cover 1970’s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic
Two Art Deco H-227 Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic armchairs designed by J. Halabala in the art deco style, made around 1930. Seats and backrests upholstered in a pleasant fabric The whole rests on straight legs, and bent wood...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
Category
1950s European Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' armchair for C&B Italia 1970s
By C&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic armchair model 'Le Bambole' designed by Mario Bellini for a C&B Italia production. Foam padding and leather upholstery.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, sprung upholstery and feather cushion, velvet upholstery, original of the period.
A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable f...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of upholstered armchairs 1970
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1970s fabric armchairs with brown plastic feet.
Italian furniture elements designed and conceived for living rooms and rooms with any type of furniture.
They show normal si...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Teak Carved Wood Slatted Spindled Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Solid teak arm chair. Features a square form with slatted back and sides. Back is flared with two carved florets.
Dimensions:
26" x 25" x 34.5"h, seat
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Carl Malmsten Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren, pair of easy chairs, fabric, mahogany, Tranås, Sweden, 1987
Pair of wonderful chairs that are very well designed by Carl Malmsten. The armchairs a...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the chic era of the 1960s with this pair of Czech upholstered armchairs, a duo that exudes both elegance and comfort. Their sleek silhouette is a testament to the time...
Category
20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frame with original rush seat.
Well designed tall back and elegant and...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' Armchair for Gavina 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic armchair designed in 1925 by Marcel Breuer for the painterWassily Kandinsky. Made of chrome-plated tubular steel and leather, it bears the production sticker. Production 1960s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron 'Grand Repos' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Grand Repos' lounge chair oak, white wool upholstery, oak, France, 1960s.
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair w/ Iron Structure
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair with an iron structure and molded upholstery, extremely comfortable. This chair is a good example of how avant-garde furniture design could be in the mid- 195...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs by TON, a Pair
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite pair of Czech upholstered armchairs by TON, capturing the essence of mid-century design with their sleek lines and sophisticat...
Category
20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the essence of 1960s charm with this Czech upholstered armchair, a testament to timeless design and comfort. The chair's body is swathed in a serene, ocean-blue upholster...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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.
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