Armchairs
Armchairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Color: Brown
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare lounge chair in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Model "Razor blade".
The seat and back is reupholstered in soft lambswool...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
Vintage Modern the Box Easy Chairs by Mazairac & Boonzaaijer for Castelijn, 80s
By Castelijn
Located in Denventer, NL
Leather armchairs designed by the duo Mazairac & boonzaaijer and produced in the 1980s by Castelijn, the Netherlands.
Modern 1980s armchairs with black leather cushions, beech armrests, slender metal legs with wooden feet and black leather panels.
The design of the iconic armchairs, “FB chair”, is based on a saddle leather carrying case with wooden handles, sleek on the outside, soft on the inside. Together with Bakker’s strip...
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1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech armchairs designed by Mart Stam.
Style: Bauhaus
Designer: Mart Stam
Maker: Robert Slezak
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Material: Beech a...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Daria Armchairs by Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1970s '2 pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakian armchair pair designed by Miroslav Navratil in the 1970s.
Manufacturer Krkonošský nábytek Vrchlabí.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Bulky Pair of Lounge Armchairs in fabric
Located in London, GB
Italian Bulky Pair of Lounge Chairs in fabric.
These two armchairs can be adapted in a modern living room to provide comfort and a touch of style. They are comfortable and robust arm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armchairs by Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908
Made out of Cardboard.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Armchairs
Materials
Softwood
Armchair In Perobinha Do Campo with Buckles, By Arredamento
By Arredamento
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Armchair ‘Bridge’ Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Bridge’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK,
Sweden, 1930s.
The model was first exhibited at NK's spring exhibition in 1931 and at Ängby-villan in 1932.
Our version, pictured above, was crafted using lacquered...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
Pair of Swiss, French Armchairs, Louis XV Style, Rococo, Silvered, Brown-Red
Located in Ettlingen, DE
This pair of armchairs came to us from a friend, descendant of a traditional familiy in Geneva, Switzerland. Her grandfather was a renowned doctor in the city. Geneva was a very honorable christian-calvinistic place that time. When the first brothel opened in the 1920ties, it became an immediate huge scandal. The cathouse had to close on the next morning. The doctor, father of our friend aquired some of the furniture, amongst them this lovely pair of armchairs.
The armchairs are restored, stable, and ready to use. The velvet is a linen by Maison Charles Burger...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Italian Style Denis and Leen Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 available. Covered in black leather. Hand painted with 22k gold leaf details. Very comfortable.
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of bentwood armchairs by Thonet, Austria, 1900s
Art Nouveau.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rustic Folk Art Lounge Chair, UK, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early 20th-century easy chair, a true testament to the principle of form following function. This exquisite piece stands out for its meticulous attention to detail. The intricate pat...
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1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Unique Easy Chairs Designed by Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1949
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three easy chairs designed by Frits Schlegel,
Denmark, 1949.
Textile upholstery and rosewood.
Unique.
Provenance: Designed for the Nyegaard Villa Strandvejen, Denmark.
Elo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Chair in Antique Louis Seize Style Solid Beechwood Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French armchair solid beechwood, finely carved.
Category
20th Century German Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Amsterdam School Unusual Armchair with Purple Velours
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unusual Dutch Art Deco armchair, 1930s, Netherlands
Stained oak sculptural armchair on five ebonized conic feet.
The sides and the back are...
Category
1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut;
Postmodern...
Category
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet,
Sweden. 1940s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered wood.
Measurements:
H: 70 cm / 2' 3 1/2"
W: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/2"
D:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s
This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
Category
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1930, Paul Schuitema Easy Chair, Fabric with Black Lacquered Wooden Armrests
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
By Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric.
Another fabric and wood finish o...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Camel Bouclé Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of camel bouclé armchairs, designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The armchairs will be perfect in Minim...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-46-a Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. It is raw in its simplicity, embodying an expressing nonchalance. There is something deeply relaxing about this design a...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid Century Dark Green Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900
The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of.
Delivery time 5-6 weeks
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940.
This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Category
1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1930, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Unique Barber or Optician Chair, Museum Piece
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
"Avocat" Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Set of two "Lawyer" chairs in teak with flat tilted back, side frame forming bridge. Detached armrests with rounded cuffs.
Seat, backrest and cuffs covered with restored cream color ...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Monumental Woven Armchairs in Rattan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mid-Century monumental woven armchairs in rattan.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Thonet Style Bentwood Armchairs, C1960
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hard to find bentwood armchairs in the style of Thonet. In very good vintage condition with minimal wear. Have other sets that can be combined but these are the only...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Hvidt & Molgaard Nielsen for John Stuart 147 Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of classic Mid 20th Century Danish Modern lounge chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for John Stuart. Teak frame, woven rattan back, curved arms, plastic encased metal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s.
These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back.
Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, Bentwood Armchair Model 725 B/F
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice example of this rare and desirable chair, in the original dark stained beech, with corner balls enforcements under the seat. Upholstered in a Secessionist style fabric.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Three Original Arne Jacobsen Armchairs in Orange Mod. 3207 of 1982
Located in München, DE
Three original Arne Jacobsen armchairs made of laminated plywood Mod. 3207.
chrome-plated tubular steel frame.
Very rare with the original paint in orange from 1982.
Made by Frit...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Guillerme & Chambron Easy Chair in Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
A sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron that is very well executed and made of solid, carv...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut lounge chairs were designed and manufactured in the united states circa 1960s. These chairs feature a walnut frame with a wide curved backrest, offering solid supp...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Rare Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Brazil, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
A rare and exceptional pair of lounge chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for their pioneering Brazilian design company,...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of lounge armchairs designed in 1960s by Angel I. Pazmino and manufactured by Muebles de Estilo in Ecuador.
A stunning and rare pair of vintage safari chairs in solid rosewood ...
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Tecno Italian Bulky Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tecno, lounge chair, suede, dark stained wood, Italy, 1960s.
A substantial and sizable armchair produced by Italian furniture company Tecno. The bulky appearance is amplified by th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, United States, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, United States, c. 1950.
These handsome armchairs consist of solid wood frames, spindle backs, upholstered seats and armrests, and a sin...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco armchairs in Leather and iron attributed to Jean Michel Frank
Year 1935
Elegant and sophisticated armchairs.
You want to live in the golden years, these are the armchairs y...
Category
1930s Argentine Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rare René Gabriel Art Deco Armchair in Grid Canvas Upholstery and Wood
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Gabriel, armchair, beech, canvas webbing, France, design ca. 1934
A frontrunner of French design, René Gabriel (1899-1950) started his career as an interior decorator during th...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Canvas
Pair of Roland Rainer Chairs Armchairs Cafe Ritter Cognac Leather Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two midcentury lounge chairs designed by Roland Rainer for the Cafe Ritter in Vienna, Austria, in 1952 and manufactured by Emil & Alfred Pollak.
T...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Chaise Longue by Francois Caruelle
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French 1950s patio fauteuil in tubular chrome metal and wood details. This is armchair can be change to chaise longue. Two are available price individually.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Spring Cushions
Dimensions:
42”H x 23”W x 22”D
Seat Height 19”
Category
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era.
Literature reference:
Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4.
Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Midcentury Bentwood Czech Armchair by Ludvík Volák for Dřevopodnik Holešov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury armchair, designed by Ludvík Volák for Dřevopodnik Holešov, made in Czechoslovakia. Bentwood, upholstery is in very good original condition without any visible damage. Ove...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. La...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vintage Faux Bamboo Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage faux bamboo armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Midcentury Armchairs in White Upholstery and Brass Stiletto Feet, 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent and elegant pair of two Italian original mid-century armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1960s with brass stiletto feet.
Attributed to Design from Gigi Radice.
Completely...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Lounge Chair in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, ash, fabric, metal, Europe, 1970s.
Unconventional lounge chair that features an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached togeth...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautiful. Perfect for Minimalist interiors. The armchairs are after carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric used is an Italian Dark Green Velvet. We can prepare this set also in another velvet color.
Beautiful antique chess table...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Three Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs, Brasil, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made out of high density wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Original Art Deco Beech Armchairs H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia.
In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Chromed Tubular Steel and New Blue Mohair Cantilever Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of cantilever Art Deco armchairs in tubular steel with new dark blue mohair fabric covers. The original design of the FN 21 Famos model was made by Mücke & Melder in 1930. The armrests are made of stained beech.
Mucke Melder began producing furniture in nickel-plated and chromed steel in 1928. The first type was a spring chair designed by A. Lurcat for the Thonet company, whose designs he often used under licence. Arnošt Beck created her own design for it.
This pair of Art Deco- Bauhaus cantilever...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
Category
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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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