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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Model 149
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial 149 armchairs in walnut, with cane seats and green fabric cushions. These are newer production pieces produced within the last 25 years or so. Sculpt...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of Otto Schulz Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ivory white velvet easy chairs by Otto Schulz, Boet, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstred and restored, excellent condition.     
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 4 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of four Scandinavian Modern dining chairs by the Swedish furniture maker Svegards Markaryd. Complete with two arm chairs and two side chairs made from solid teak a...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Teak

Antti Nurmesniemi, a pair of 1950s '418' armchairs for Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Antti Nurmesniemi, a pair of 1950s '418' armchairs for Artek. Wooden frame, Wool upholstery on seat and back in black with buttons. Leather armrests. Very unique model - never in p...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Josef Frank, armchair model 695, Svenskt Tenn, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi early production of Josef Frank armchair, model 695 produced by Svenskt Tenn. Frank came to Sweden from Austria in the early 1930s and was employed by Svenskt Tenn in 1934 so th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s. An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in British desig...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Danish Safari Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of safari chairs, patinated leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s.  This elegant pair of safari chairs features wonderful patinated leather on both the seat, the arms and back. The pati...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sheepskin Wing Chair attributed to Marta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt (attributed) Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1930s Iconic wing chair attributed to Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Fin...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Chrome with Blue Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Manufactured by Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight armchairs, bent plywood teak, oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s. Set of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba Møbelindu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Razorblade Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Oakland, CA
A striking profile in solid Danish white oak, this is a less common version of Henry (Henning) Kjærnulf’s now iconic “Razorblade” Chair. Perfect compliment to a writing desk or occas...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Rare Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langå Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langå, set of four dining chairs model 530, oak, suede, Denmark, design 1964-65 Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) is ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936 The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mogens Voltele...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956. The curved back provi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s. An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Paul Leidersdorff for Cado 'Caravelle' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Leidersdorff for Cado, 'Caravelle' pair of lounge chairs, leather, aluminum and wood, Denmark, 1960s Modern set of two armchairs. The slipper chairs hold L-shaped seatings and ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of eight armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s   These dining chairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple beautiful features. The ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Pine

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Four ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of four armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953 This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957 This characteristic lounge chair was designed by the Swedish architect ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, armchair model BO-59 ‘Westermanns Kaminstol’, teak, fabric, Denmark, design circa 1946, production 1950s Static armchair designed by Danish designer Finn Juhl...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953 This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking, pair of lounge chairs model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957 These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furnitu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932 Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970 These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These elegant...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh (Attr.) Wing Back Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, easy chair, fabric, stained wood, Sweden, 1930s. This lounge chair of Swedish origin ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957 Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Norwegian Dining Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, beech, fabric, Norway, 1960s This Norwegian elegant dining chair shows beautiful lines and stunning wood connections. The visually almost floating seat with the well-s...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970 These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s A design by Arne Vodder dating back to the 1960s, crafted in Denmark. The chair embodies a simplistic and understated aesth...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. These Scandinavian teak dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. This set has an elegant teak ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass, Denmark, designed in 1948 and manufactured in the late 1940s Early designed lounge ch...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Scandinavian High Back Chair in Oak and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back chair, oak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. This high back chair strongly resembles the design vocabulary by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. The unique lines and curves of...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954. This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Teak, Wool

Danish Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, Denmark, 1960s This classic set is being a wonderful example of Scandinavian design from the Midcentury period. The seat and backrest a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s. The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Karl Erik Ekselius Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Karl Erik Ekselius, lounge chair, leather, chromed steel, walnut, Sweden, 1960s. This easy chair is executed in original black leather. The tufted seat and back in combination with ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Danish Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, fabric, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This well-executed Danish pair of armchairs shows an exquisite level of craftsmanship. The chair features a sculpted frame that...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Set of Four Dining Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s Elegant and comfortable set of four dining chairs designed by Bernt Petersen in t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Kurt Østervig Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, pair of armchairs model 27, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s. Beautiful pair of dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, lounge chair, teak and oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. Madsen is known for his modest, minimalist designs. This lounge chair has armrests made out of...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchairs, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter 'Fireside' Wingback Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lounge chair and ottoman, model MK50, mahogany, leather, Denmark, design 1936, production 1964-1979. Mogens Koch's wingback c...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Danish Armchairs in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, armchairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. Set of four Danish armchairs manufactured by Staten Kontrol Møbler. Theis model with a rounded seat has a characteris...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chairs in Red Brown and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chairs model ‘Ox’, leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s Due to the prominent horizontal headrest this lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is nicknamed ‘Ox’. In a way,...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963 Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Canvas, Teak

Børge Morgensen for Fredericia Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Morgensen for A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik, armchairs model 'BM 73', oak, suede, wool, Denmark, design 1960 Well-proportioned chairs designed by the Danish ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Suede, Wool, Oak

Berga Mobler Lounge Chair in Beige Teddy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchair, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s. This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the t...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Mats Theselius Limited Edition Lounge Chair in Woven Birch Bark
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, beech, birch bark, Sweden, 1990 This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminum on four scu...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, model 4205, orange upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s This wide dining chair is executed with a rounded back. The chair features a ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953 This distinct design is by Danish master Arne Vodder, and manufactured by Ivan Schlechter The exterior of...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

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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