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Armchairs For Sale
Color:  Beige
Material: Animal Skin
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Cane Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful pair of bent rattan armchairs or dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The chairs feature a thick pole rattan frame inset with woven honeycomb cane on the seat backs. Each seat has a thick fitted seat cushion with a colorful fabric having a soft textured floral print motif. The rattan is lashed together with light colored leather...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

White Sheepskin Armchair "Petit Frank" by Hervé Langlais France
Located in Paris, FR
White armchair Petit Frank, in sheepskin, designed by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes, it is a tribute to the Jean-Michel Frank armchair in sheepski...
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2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary Rectangular Armchair, Cubic Shaped Leather Upholstery, Unique Piece
Located in Berlin, DE
Contemporary rectangular armchair with cubic-shaped leather upholstery. Unique piece, designed for a scenography in Potsdam-Babelsberg, 2020.
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2010s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer), Kill International (Constructeur)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer),Kill International (Constructeur) wear and lack of color in one place
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen. A unique sourced piece of design, first exhibited at the renowned "Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling", Kunstindustrimuseet, now Design Museum Denmark. A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the same time costumed the requirements of a modern home" Source: Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling. The armchair have been reupholstered professionally in cream coloured shearling and cognac coloured buttons. Very comfortable and a beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors. A collector's item. PALLE SUENSON: Palle Suenson (1904-1987) is one of Denmark’s most sought after modernistic architects of the 20th century and his pieces are sold by prominent Philips Auctions...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Vintage English Hand Made Leather Beige Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful beige colour, hand-made in England with materials of the finest quality and dating from the late 20th Century. Height is ad...
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1990s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition. Original leather and canvas. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.  
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Minotti “Martin” Armchair – In Ivory “Pelle” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb, imm...
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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

An Early Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Ciprea" chair, Cassina, Italy, 1967
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An early example of a "Ciprea" chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 This example features its original deep cream leather upholstery and being one of the first ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Contemporary American Beige Pebbled Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary American armchairs with dark finished wooden frames, square slightly reclined backs, and tapered armrests, upholstered in a beige / taupe pebbled leather and resting on four square tapered legs ending in brass sabots. (LILY JACK...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Contemporary American Beige Pebbled Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Contemporary American armchairs with dark finished wooden frames, square slightly reclined backs, and tapered armrests, upholstered in a beige / taupe pebbled leather and resting on four square tapered legs ending in brass sabots. (LILY JACK...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Naked Pouf 2 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Naked Corner 2 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked collection welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lynch Armchair in Hermès fabric by Ding Dong
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Armchair in solid wood with a semi-gloss finish, upholstered in Hermès fabric. An original design by the Architecture & Interior Design Studio Ding Dong. The Lynch chair is upholste...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé

Lirio Accent Chair in Brown Leather and White Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide. Solid wood struct...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ligne Roset by Studio Catoir Okumi Cream Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
Designed by Studio Catoir for Ligne Roset in 2012, the Okumi armchair is inspired by the front panel of the Japanese Kimono. Constructed from a solid beech base in an anthracite ...
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2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Invisible Personage by Salvador Dalí for BD Barcelona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
INVISIBLE PERSONAGE designed by Salvador Dalí for BD Barcelona is a part of art editions section. Invisible Personage is derived from the "Singular...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Contemporary Design, Iconic Sofa with Tray in Natural Saddle Leather V215/T
Located in Pistoia, IT
ASTON MARTIN - Home Interiors Iconic 2ers Sofa V215/T with tray in Calacatta Cream marble, in saddle leather art. Cuoio col. Kestral Tan with fabric art. Brera col. 02 uphols...
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2010s Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Design, Iconic Sofa in Natural Saddle Leather V215
Located in Pistoia, IT
Clean design with extreme care for iconic details. Premium natural materials. Completely handmade.
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2010s Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Design, Iconic Armchair in Natural Saddle Leather V215
Located in Pistoia, IT
Iconic armchair V215 in saddle leather art. Cuoio col. Kestral Tan with fabric art. Brera col. 02 upholstery. and elegant metal structure in Light Gold finish, with ASTON MARTIN bo...
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2010s Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Steel

MCM Scandinavian Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Scandinavian Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric With Cognac Leather Padded Button Finishes Swivel Armchair composed of a black lacquered cross shaped swivel base and a co...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look. Details: Standard configuration: Runners black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike. Details: Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support. Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery. Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another. Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied. Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting. Details: Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low. Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone. Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons). Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Joe Armchair by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino and Paolo Lomazzi, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage "Joe" Armchair designed by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Poltronova. Original piece from 1970s. Shaped like a baseball glove, this wonderful armchair is considered on of the most iconic pieces of european midcentury design. It was designed as it is a tribute to the great american baseball player Joe Di Maggio. Fully original, with vintage 1970s leather...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Polystyrene

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

High-Back Pasqualina Armchair by Grassi & Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
This high-backed armchair is completely covered in ivory-colored leather atop a tubular steel frame, and its metal seat pan is covered in black technical fabric. Its silhouette plays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Space Age Armchairs Karate by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Space age egg chairs - 1970s for Airborne Upholstered premium leather: Good condition with slight patina on the chrome.
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featur...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charlie Armchair with Bouclé Snow Structure and Natural Wood Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Indoor Outdoor Armchair Upholstered in Beige Outdoor Boucle
Located in Porto, PT
Modern indoor outdoor armchair in cream Lisola armchair is a luxury seating piece. An eclectic armchair created by the most refined design with de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Fabric

Miami Armchair with Lilac Metal and Brass, Gilman Shingle Textured Fabric
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Milo Baughman Beige Leather and Iron Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century armchair and ottoman set with beige leather button tufted upholstered seats, backs, and arms, with black wrought iron fra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Antique Mahogany William IV Period Armchair
Located in New York City, NY
19th Century Antique Mahogany William IV Period Armchair Sturdy mahogany frame, beautiful hand-carved details, and brass casters. This armchair has been newly reupholstered in a n...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery

Midcentury Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury chrome and leather lounge chairs and ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. The chair and the otto...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Charlie Armchair with smooth powder structure and Natural Wood feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Animalier Cushion Horse Skin Printed Italy 1970s Pop Art Crespi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large animalier Cushion Horse skin printed Italy 1970s Pop Art Leopard Crespi.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mineral Armchair by Kasadamo, Bouclé Cream Fabric Version
Located in Chézard, CH
This armchair is the result of a research linking minimalist design and natural components, in the respect of the true values of Kasadamo ; unique and high-end design. This version is with bouclé cream...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Bouclé

Contemporary Dining Armchair Offered in Beige Leather
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary armchair crafted of solid wood frame in walnut finish, with upholstered seat and back and a string rope detail for the back and arms. Seat and back cushions are offered...
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2010s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Leather, Wood

Pair of Stunning Midcentury Leather/ Chrome Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of absolutely gorgeous Italian leather lounge chairs features a chrome frame and overstuffed seats for one of the most relaxing set of chairs you will find. Ideal for any ho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern 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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