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Armchairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 3
Color:  Black
Moooi Smoke Armchair in Shade Pitch Black Upholstery by Maarten Baas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture finished with fire. The beauty and character of burned wood is now captured in a long lasting material, creating the strange sensation of sitting on burnt furniture Maarten Baas interpreted his fascination for the element fire with a groundbreaking approach. Capturing the burning flames into the solidity of wood. Each chair is unique due to this exceptional production process. Just like the Phoenix, the Smoke objects are reborn from their ashes, gaining new vitality and beauty in a very unusual way. Additional information: Material: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Shade pitch black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fane Upholstered Armchair in Black Wood Finish and Plaid Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created this beautiful Fane armchair, upholstered with a beautiful and soft plaid fabric, feature with a black wood finish. Thi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Soho Curved Cane-Back Chair in Black Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a black wood finish for all those people that are looking for an ...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane

Macaron, One-Armed Mid-Century Modern Leather Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kontra's interpretation of Macaron. Comfortable purple armchair. One-armed leather chair provides comfortable seating with a side table of its own.
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Vitra by Jasper Morrison Park Brown Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2004, the park armchair has a sleek and modern aesthetic. The chairs have a cubic silhouette, with a solid wood frame and sits on four pol...
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Early 2000s German Armchairs

Materials

Leather

2x Armchair and 1x Stool Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, 1990s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Two arm chairs / folding chairs and one stool. Modell Carlotta by Antonio Citterio for Flexform, designed in 1996. Made in black leather and steel.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Polished Armchair Aluminium Cast
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in lost wax-casting aluminium for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Caress Black Leather and Walnut Utility Highback Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Durable, comfortable, and practical--the Utility collection is a highly sophisticated take on the enduringly popular industrial aesthetic. As its name suggests, the collection is ut...
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2010s Chinese Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

De Sede DS-47 Armchair in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick neck leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expression...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Madame Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Madame lounge chair. New édition. Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel experimental approach two materials resulted in 1951 in Ditzel’s first bite of a single coh...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Berliner Armchair with Black Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Berliner with structure in solid wood, covered with black velvet fabric. Details in polished brass. Also available in stool berliner.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

"Olav" Chair in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV chair is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink. The upholstery fabric that can be customized (request information). It has leather backrest in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"Olav" Stool in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV stool is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink, can be customized (request information). The upholstery fabric that can be customized (request ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Black Rattan Set of Armchair with Ottoman and Side Table
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge armchair with its ottoman and its matching side table, black lacquered rattan is wonderful, poetic and comes from a French house...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Chair, Armchair black upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
This for (1) Saarinen Executive Chair, armchair version. Knoll, Circa 1985. Black upholstery, chrome legs. Priced individually. (4) available. Originally designed in 1946, these h...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Camber Chair - Black bridle leather and fumed oak
Located in Norwich, GB
The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm rests and slight angle on the subtly profiled legs. Using the finest oak bark bridle...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Hardwood

Laguna Occasional Chair in Light Gray Upholstered and Black Wood Finish Frame
Located in Miami, FL
The designer Aciole Felix with our creative Uultis team from Brazil has created this amazing Laguna occasional chair with an upholstered light ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Mogens Hansen MH195 Black Leather Armchairs with Ottoman Stool
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF MH195 LOWBACK ARMCHAIRS WITH OTTOMAN BY MOGENS HANSEN In top-grain black leather with blonde beechwood frames last quarter of the 20th century Item # 306LIK27P This very ni...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Contemporary Fiberglass Armchair, Fudge Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass armchair - Fudge chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the malachite fiberglass finish. Design: Faye Toogood Material: Fiberglass Available also in charcoal, cream or malachite opaque finish Faye Toogood’s new Fudge armchair celebrates the role that chance and subtle imperfections play in the design process. The chair’s solid form, standing foursquare on stout cuboid legs, develops the satisfying chunkiness familiar from Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection, imbuing it with a playful plasticity. The subtle asymmetries and softly curving lines of the original clay maquette have been assiduously reproduced full-size, first hand-carved in wood and then faithfully cast in durable fibreglass. The armchair is available in four hues – ranging from subtle cream and charcoal to pastel mallow and rich malachite green - all with a handsanded satin-matte finish. The finished confection has a playful charm which acknowledges that strength in design arises from an element of chance in the moment of...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

MDF Italia Customizable Achille Armchair by Jean Marie Massaud
Located in New York, NY
Top comfort thanks to the padding, combined with a considerable visual impact. Attention to details, formal elegance, light and essential lines: all of these features combine natural...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Textile

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

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Charcoal by Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the...
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2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set consisting of one sofa and two ISA velvet armchairs
Located in Arezzo, IT
Beautiful set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs in brown corduroy with solid brass feet, made by Isa in the 1950s. The set is in very good overall condition, the original fabri...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Abra Armchair in Black Leather and Walnut Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with beautiful black upholstery and a walnut wood finish frame. This armchair has be...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, 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

21st Century Columbus Armchair in Black Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Captivating lines and retrò inspiration for the Columbus armchair. Featuring a tall seatback and a generous seat, the armchair combines an inviting aesthetic with the highest level o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

Lirio Accent Chair in Black Wood, Cane and Light Grey Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Lily, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide. Its struct...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

DS-2847 Children's Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's small armchair DS-2847 by De Sede. DS-2847, the small brother of DS-47, presents itself just as independently as its role model. The clear yet soft forms of this children’...
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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

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

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

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

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Mellow Armchair in Upholstery and Steel
Located in London, GB
Mellow is an armchair designed to curve around the body, providing a sense of comfort and well-being. It all starts with two soft and rounded shapes, a circle and a cylinder, that ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

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

Art Deco Style Her Ll Armchair Made with Black Iron, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand´s aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Molteni & C “Doda” Armchairs & Ottoman In Dark Grey Alcantara
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, beautifully-presented pair of the iconic “Doda” Rotating/Swivel Armchairs and Ottoman in a stunning dark-grey Alcantara, manufactured by the leading Italian Furnitu...
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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

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

De Sede Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical Details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matt nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwise, t...
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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

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

Bella Armchair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Bella Chair lives up to its Italian name, which translates to "beautiful." This stunning piece of furniture not only boasts intricate leather weaving, but it also offers remarkab...
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2010s Philippine International Style Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Wide Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/12 wide armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matte nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation func...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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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

Set of 3 Midcentury Danish Modern Black Leather Upholstered Armchairs, Manner O
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 midcentury Danish Modern armchairs featuring horseshoe arms unified with the backrest as one piece, oval backrest and shaped seat upholstered in black leather, standing on 4...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & have been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor nicks on the arms & some wear on outside corners of seat fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa, 1960-1978. NOTE: If you love these Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back aubergine chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Alira Swing
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Organicity that sharpens the senses and awakens memories. The sensoriality of Balanço Alira resides in the seductive aesthetic that fills the eyes and in the handcrafted binding that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Vodder Armchair with Original Black Leather, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of seven armchairs priced and sold inidividually designed by Arne Vodder and made in the 1960s by Sibast. Original black leather is in good condition showing minor ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Black Bouclé Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & has been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor scratches on the arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. circa, 1960-1978. (We currently have three currently available but priced separately.) I can’t think of anything better than a vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair!!! Except maybe a purple one!! Aubergine Eggplant, Purple whichever!! WOW!!! It is comprised of an aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base with nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely aubergine or eggplant faux suede fabric. Can we just say Design EXCELLENCE!!!! And not to mention extraordinary comfort! The dynamic design duo of husband and wife team Charles & Ray Eames focused on every detail and combined ergonomics, flexibility, constructive elements, highest quality materials, and attention to superior style which created a masterpiece that is highly sought after still today. The design was introduced in 1958 and is still in production! This vintage beauty will be phenomenal at a desk in an office setting, next to your bed or in the dressing area of your bedroom, or extra seating in the sitting room. It is versatile enough to blend in with many décor styles, but it’s bursting with Mid-Century Modern magnificence!! This treasure is exactly what the designer ordered! Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in 1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers, launched a career producing iconic Mid-Century Modern furnishings which are still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website. Herman Miller started life as Star furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fuugs Sling Chair Blackened Oak with Black Sling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our original sling chair design is made with the goal to have a sustainable chair that blends comfort and beauty. The frame is inspired by danish des...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood, Oak

Outdoor Woven Rope Dining Chair In Black Teak
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
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2010s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original armchair with a natural rattan airy structure.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

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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