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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Queen Anne
Guillermo Eyelash Wing Chair Newly Upholstered Armchair in Black Velvet, 1950s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly reupholstered Guillermo wing chair, and iconic Hollywood Regency chair. The main fabric is black velvet and there is a burst of neon yellow piping as well. This is a very comfo...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Elegant pair of scoop back upholstered chairs made by Lewittes Furniture. These chairs measure 29.5"t x 24"w x 25"d with a seat height of 17"t.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Of Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo And Cane Armchairs
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Brighton Pavilion style chairs having wide seats for comfort with intricate bamboo frames throughout and firm cane seats. In very good vintage condition with fre...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and elegant in their size combined with damask upholstery. Well constructed wood frames that support the tall back well, very comfortable. Chairs are white, not green or ye...
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1960s American Queen Anne Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Maple

4 Vintage Cleo Baldon Style Daystrom Brass Faux Bamboo Lattice Rattan Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 Hollywood Regency armchairs having faux bamboo brass X-form bases with cane wrapped bamboo lattice backrests and neutral tweed soft cushion seats by Daystrom circa 1985. V...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Fretwork Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Fretwork Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5 H x 22" W x 23" D x 10" Seat Height x 26.25" Arm He...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Lounge Armchairs Dorothy Draper
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning pair of Grosfeld House attributed to well carved mahogany armchairs. We love the wonderful heart shaped back with the swooping flared ornate arms-very stylish. Lovely uphols...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hollywood Regency style jade green velvet upholstered armchair. Elegant armchair perfect for occasional seating or as a desk chair. Featuring splayed reeded legs with flared arms and...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 7 Hand Dyed Leather Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality set of 7 hand dyed leather armchairs, each chair with open arms, stands on carved cabriole legs. Each chair is in excellent condition. Can be sold as pairs...
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Antique English Queen Anne Mahogany Armchairs with New Leather, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Queen Anne Mahogany armchairs with new leather, Circa 1890.
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hickory Chair Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling with high rolled arms, nail head accents and serp...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Armchairs With Velvet Cheetah Print
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of Hollywood Regency black lacquer armchairs with cotton velvet cheetah print upholstery accented with French navy braided trim. The cha...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Queen Anne Style Mahogany Upholstered Armchair. Very good vintage condition. Solid upholstery with nail trim line. Measures 28" in width, 28" in depth, 37" in heig...
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dramatic Hurtado Valencia Spain Swan Carved Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic carved wood armchair in mahogany, ebonized wood and gilded elements having elegant swan motif with arms that are the sinous necks of the birds. Incredible flourishes in gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Armchairs in Black by Baker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic looking Asian styled chair produced by Baker Furniture in the 1960s. These feature, black lacquered solid wood construction with custom sewed cushions. Clean and ready for ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Armchairs in Style of Galerie Maison et Jardin French 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Faux Bamboo Armchairs in Style of Galerie Maison et Jardin and whether the Faux Bamboo Armchairs are authentic Galerie Maison et Jardin we do not know for sure, so we have listed the Armchairs as in the style of, but what we do know is that the quality of our pair of Faux Bamboo Armchairs is very nice. Please note that if you look very hard you will find a minor flaw on the cane of one arm and we have included a blowup of the location. The finials are actually solid brass that was originally chrome plated and now enjoys a beautiful patination. In France they were listed as follows; GALERIE MAISON ET JARDIN Paire de fauteuils cannés...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian regency pair of walnut shell back armchairs or dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto style. The chairs feature a rich walnut frame hand-carved with a dramatic scalloped s...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Queen Anne style Walnut arm chairs, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of good quality burr Walnut, Queen Anne style arm chairs. Each with cane panels to the back rests, carved shell decoration, drop in upholstered seats, raised on cabriole legs,...
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Roman Spoon Back Chair In Olive Wood for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 1960's. A finely carved Roman armchair after a Regency style with reeded olivewood frame overall. The elegant sloping arms with scrolled ends and curved supports. The hand-pulled...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 0f Hollywood Regency Style Spider Web Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic pair of Hollywood Regency style Spider Web Armchairs. Carved armchairs in a classic Hollywood Regency style with spider web backs. Carved frames in...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

HENKEL HARRIS 105A 24 Wild Black Cherry Queen Anne Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining armchairs by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid wild black cherry wood, carved center backrest, carved curved arms with curved suppo...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Thonet Bentwood Armchair Attrbuted to Wiener Stuhl
Located in Fulton, CA
Bentwood armchair with cane seat and painted white finish. Attributed to Wiener Stuhl for Thonet. Graceful, sculptural design. Structurally solid. Light wear to finish from age and use.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

19th Century Italian Iron, Bronze and Leather Savonarola Dante Or Curule Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stunning Italian iron and brass Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring a scissor form iron frame that folds ...
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19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage, roomy wingback armchair and ottoman reupholstered in the iconic "Strawberry Thief" pattern crafted in the United Kingdom and created by renowned Arts & Crafts textile desi...
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1950s American Queen Anne Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Hollywood Regency Armchairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
High style pair of arm, lounge chairs by the Grosfeld House Furniture Company. The chairs feature hand carved wood frames with decorative tassels etc. Glamorous and chic design, very...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leon Rosen Swivel Chair, Pace Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning vintage example newly upholstered. Striking Macassar ebony case with gloss lacquer finish. 1970s swivel chair from Pace Furniture. Minor imperfections to the case.
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony

Vittorio Gregotti Green Suede 60s Armchair
Located in Conversano, IT
Discover an authentic vintage design gem with our elegant 1960s Hollywood Regency-style armchair by renowned designer Vittorio Gregotti. Made of fine green suede and featuring refine...
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1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, ca...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Traditional Queen Anne Style Walnut Armchairs Upholstered Back, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These fabulous English traditional classic Queen Anne style open armchairs are exceptionally designed and handcrafted. A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by pieces of American and European antiquity from the 17th century design. The elegant design features a tall fully upholstered back and seat, and hand-curved arms with leaves. Raised on cabriole front legs carved with a leaf on each knee and ending in pad feet carved with leaf and raked tapered back legs. Exhibiting fine details and exquisite craftsmanship in a traditional style that radiates strength and character. Generation after generation chooses this style of chairs for elegance and function. These chairs will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office. Please note the price listed is for a pair (two chairs) Specifications: Wood: Walnut. Upholstered in Scottish design, plaid check patterns multi colors silk fabric: Blue, brown, beige and cream. Manufacturer: Unknown Style: English traditional classic, 1740s Possibly made in the USA. Time period manufactured: Mid to late 20th Century (1960-1980) Dimensions: Height 40" x Depth 26.5" x Width 25" x Seat...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Walnut

Vintage English Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Walnut Gooseneck Blue Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Queen Anne Style Walnut Gooseneck Blue Arm Chair. Item features a solid mahogany and walnut wood frame, shapely Queen Anne legs, blue up...
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Fabric

Vintage Traditional Giles Grendey Queen Anne Style Burl Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These fabulous English traditional classic Queen Anne style armchairs are exceptionally designed and handcrafted in the style of Giles Grendey, circa 1740. Features a shell-carved rail above a solid unpierced vase-shaped back splat, with curvaceous goose-neck arms, and drop in seat. Raised on splayed cabriole front legs carved with a shell on each knee and ending in ball and claw feet and raked tapered back legs. These chairs exhibiting fine details and exquisite craftsmanship in a traditional style that radiates strength and character. Generation after generation chooses this style of chairs for elegance and function. These chairs will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office. Please note the price listed is for a pair (two chairs) Specifications: Wood: Burl walnut and walnut veneers. Upholstered in multi colors silk fabric: Blue, green, beige and gold. Manufacturer: Unknown Style: English traditional classic, Giles Grendey 1740. Possibly made in England. Time period manufactured: Mid to late 20th Century (1960-1980) Dimensions: Height 40.5" x Depth 22.5" x Width 25.5" x Seat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Lovely Pair Tufted French Provincial Style Upholstered Arm Chairs Hollywood
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of French Provincial Dorothy Draper style tufted upholstered armchairs. The legs and arm details have a distressed yellow glazed finish which gives the chair a charming ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Style Belgo Chrom Chair Gray, Beige, 1980
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Hollywood Regency style steel chair designed by Belgo Chrom in the 1980s. Very heavy and high quality chairs with a comfortable seating. Perfect desk chair. It concerns 1 single cha...
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1890s Belgian Hollywood Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Elegant Vintage Hollywood Regency Armchairs: Bamboo-Carved and Newly Refurbished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive deep into vintage luxury with our remarkable pair of Hollywood Regency armchairs, brilliantly echoing the glamour and opulence of the golden age of Hollywood. Meticulously hand-...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Gilt Metal Loop Chairs in Schumacher Coral Velvet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Gilt Metal Loop Armchairs, in the manner of Frances Elkins, unsigned, American, circa 1950s. They have recently been upholstered in a Schumacher Saint Ambrose pattern velvet....
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Stylish Lucite Armchair in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Chic voguish style Lucite armchairon wheel coaster feet. Nice thick Lucite frame supports upholstered seat and backrest. The upholstery shows wear and flaws, the backrest cushion is ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vintage Carson's Art Deco Hollywood Regency Brass Arm Cantilever Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Hollywood Regency upholstered Carson’s armchair in great modern form, featuring a brass cantilever frame with a barrel backrest. Detailed raised soft padded seat cushion in o...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Velvet Armchairs with Bamboo-Carved Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the glamour of the golden era with our handpicked pair of Hollywood Regency armchairs. Crafted with precision from high-quality wood, each chair stands as a testament to impe...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Henredon Attributed Faux Bamboo Tortoise Occasional Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faux bamboo with tortoise finish armchairs attributed to Henredon having loose notched carat cushions with button tufted backs, interesting open wings & arm design. In outstanding ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Polyester, Mahogany

Pair of 1960s Italian Gilt Metal Armchairs
Located in South Salem, NY
Indulge in the opulence of Italian design with this exquisite pair of gilt metal elbow or armchairs from the 1960s. The intricately crafted gilt metal frames showcase the remarkable ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style Italian Bedroom Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pretty and vexatious Italian bedroom...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Beech Curved Back Upholstered Hallway Chairs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Pair of Hollywood Regency Beech Curved Back Hallway Chairs With Upholstered Seats & Brass Leg Cups Very Well Executed Chairs, with beautiful wood grain.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous gilt faux bamboo arm/vanity chair. Would look great in a bedroom or dressing room. C. 1950’s. Produced by Hickory. Original upholstery is gold.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Wing Armchair in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Sherborne, GB
Country house Queen Anne style walnut armchair of large scale in very good condition with elegant scroll top cresting rail and arms resting on boldly carved ball and claw cabriole le...
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Early 1900s English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Incredible Asymmetric Pair of Hollywood Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An amazing and dramatic pair of creme paint frame armchairs with delicately carved and Intricate frames and top trim. Custom upholstered in a celadon striped silk-type fabric with ne...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs in the Queen Anne Style combine style with subtle elegance and a soft palette perfect for today's more ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Hollywood Regency Wood-Framed Armchair in Black Velvet and Gold
Located in Munster, IN
Glamorous and fun -- this Hollywood Regency Style vintage armchair is ready to be the centerpiece of your living space! Black on black -- the crushed velvet texture creates a neutral...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

1970s Carved Wood Gold Fish Zebra Bentwood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The vintage chairs and ottoman set is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Stylish hand carved goldfish with ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in Buffalo, NY
High style pair of arm, lounge chairs by the Grosfeld House Furniture Company. The chairs feature hand carved wood frames with decorative tassels etc.Age appropriate wear to wood, Gl...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Regency Faux Bamboo Ebonized Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of a Pair of fairfield Regency Faux bamboo ebonized dining accent armchairs ...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Faux Bois Bergères in the style of Serge Roche
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Faux Bois Bergères in the style of Serge Roche. Classic pair of arm chairs for a living room or bedroom. Solid wooden construction. Elaborate...
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency High Back Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This is a wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency armchairs. The high back, high style chairs have been newly upholstered in faux leather for durability. We love the t...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather "Cleopatra" Armchairs by Fergusson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Set of 2 Leather " Cleopatra " Armchairs by FERGUSSON COPELAND Featuring metal Leopard...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leather " Cleopatra " Armchair by Fergusson Copeland
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather " Cleopatra " armchair by FERGUSSON COPELAND Featuring metal Leopard heads and claw feet accents on the fronts of the arms and bottoms of the le...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan Calcutta Arm Chairs- A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Brown Jordan Calcutta armchairs. The frames have been freshly powdercoated. New cushions fabricated in royal blue patent leather. Would wor...
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1980s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Queen Anne Period Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Early 18th Century, Queen Anne Period Walnut Wing Back Library Armchair, Having Elegant Shaped Sides, Over Bold Scrolling Arms And Bowfront Seat, Raised On Fabulous Hi...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Grosfeld House Newly Upholstered Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Newly Upholstered Armchairs...
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1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

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Cotton, Mahogany

Pair Queen Anne Settee Sofa Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Pair of Leather Queen Anne Style Settees. These Settees are raised upon typical Queen Anne Style Legs with Pad feet and Carved Shells to ...
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1920s Queen Anne Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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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