Armchairs
Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Brown
Josef Frank easy chair 891 for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
Easy chair 891 designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1937. Made from solid mahogany, reupholstered in a striking zebra-striped textile. The Austrian architect Josef Frank...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Soho Contemporary Cane-Back Chair in Walnut Finish and Oatmeal Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a walnut wood finish for all those people that are looking for an...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane
Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of custom-made armchairs based on the Danish Modern styles of the 1940-50s.
These high-end productions are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled walnut...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking, pair of lounge chairs model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furnitu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. This o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the desig...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1960s Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored armchairs in rosewood with excellent woodwork that are evidence of Good Design and craftsmanship.
The chairs feature a solid rosewood construction with Erik...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
PJ 301 - Armchair in mahogany by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PJ 301 - Armchair in mahogany, French wicker and black horsehair seat. le Wanscher / P.J Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Mid Century Teak Armchair By Kristian Vedel "Modus" For Willadsen Møbelfabrik, 1
Located in Bunnik, NL
A beautiful armchair from the Modus series, designed by Kristian Vedel in the 1960s. Made of solid teak. Cushions made of natural, delicate leather, filled with goose feathers, which...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Vintage Armchair By Sigvard Bernadotte For France & Søn, 1970s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair.
Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
A chromed steel frame with woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Armchair By Sigvard Bernadotte For France & Søn 1970s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair.
Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
A chromed steel frame with woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Fabric Carlton Armchair with Ottoman
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Carlton armchair with a footstool was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1963. This is a model with a high backrest. The frame is made of oak wood in a light shade of wood. The high backrest is slightly tilted, which affects the comfort when using it. The armchair with the footrest is upholstered in the original blue-gray fabric with a thicker weave. The set is a perfect example of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era. Original IKEA furniture...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner AP-27 Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner AP-27 lounge chair designed in 1954 and produced by A. P. Stolen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf set of Dining Chairs in Oak & Olmerdug Wool Fabric, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage dining chairs in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and original wool upholstery. This model was designed in the 1960s and is ascribed to Henry Kjærnulff, Denmark. The style is modern but with playful hints to historical chairs. The frame is made from solid oak with a nice grain and the seat and back is upholstered in the wonderful original traditional Danish Olmerdug upholstery. A very charming, comfortable and sturdy dining chair...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Slid mahogany stained beechwood. Very elegant design that fits superbly into a...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Velvet Armchairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt - Model 1748 Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s.
These elegant low-back lounge chairs were produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s by master designer Peter Hvidt. T...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure mohair fabric with a feather cushion solid oak feet. Also available in COM. Handmade in England. Fa...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Mohair
p.j. Muntendam for Jonkers Mid Century Wicker or Rattan Highback Lounge Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rattan Highback Lounge Chairs by P.J. Muntendam for Jonkers, Netherlands. One beige and one black. 22.25w 28d 40.5h 15seat
Category
1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s.
These majestic chairs surround you with their curved backrest and are just as comfortable as they look.
They...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut plywood and featuring audacious sculpted backs bent to the perfect angel for maximum support this now iconic set of "GP" chairs is the epitome of utilitarian design. Designed and crafted in the late 1960's by Jens Risom Designs, consequently the zenith of Risom's career and subsequent fame, this set of Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a true American gem.
Jens Risom is widely considered to be a pioneer in introducing Danish modern furniture to the United States through early work with the Knoll company and to a greater extent through his own company, which thrived in the 1950s and ’60s. Born in Denmark in 1916, Risom emigrated to the U.S. where he teamed up with Hans Knoll to start a decades-long collaboration between the two icons. Risom served in World War II under Gen. George Patton and upon his return to the civilian world he founded his own company, Jens Risom Design, in 1946.
Jens Risom Design produced a long line of accomplished pieces that ended up in such places as the Oval Office and his "Risom Lounge Chair" is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Throughout his life, Risom stayed true to the fundamental Danish approach to modernism, with its emphasis on traditional values and the human necessity for warmth, beauty and simplicity.
Perfect for office, studio or home settings alike this impressive GP chair set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, American Mid-Century Modern chair set...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Sila Armchair
Located in Beograd, RS
The armchair with emphasized three-dimensional forms of the characteristic spherical seat and backrest made of a fiberglass substructure that is coated with layers of HR sponge, upho...
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2010s Serbian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Wood
Armchair Model 213 In Teak And Imitation Leather/Skai Designed By Th Harlev For
Located in Bunnik, NL
Armchair model 213 in teak and imitation leather/skai designed by Th Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in 1958. The chair is in very good original condition. A beautiful example of Scandina...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden.
Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Early Oak and Cane Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of early oak and caned armchair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent condition including new professionally crafted cane seats and backs.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940.
Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional proportions and design.
They have been reupholstered i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and is just as comfortable as it...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Leather Troja Armchair, c1960
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen 'Troja' round chair from circa 1960. The frame is made from Afromosia African teak wood. The seat has been reupholstered in premium aniline cognac brown leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
"Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Skrindan” armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer, Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, she created some of the most famous Swedish models of the era.
The unique stained beech frames are a visual delight, with subtle decorative elements that distinguish this pair from other models of the era. Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created her models with such precision and creativity that still makes them collectible pieces. Thanks to her unique vision, these chairs have unmistakeable backs and sides comprised of symmetrically arranged spindles. As the backs and armrests sit relatively low, the chairs have an open look. The original upholstered, dark green-coloured loose back and seat cushions elevate the visual comfort. The subtle elements of decoration include the tufted buttons on the cushions, the upholstered armrests, and the tapered legs.
OPE Möbler, Jönköping produced the furniture designs of some of Scandinavia’s most renowned designers, such as Ib Kofod-Larsen, Ingemar Thillmark, and of course, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. These Skrindan armchairs are exemplary of Swedish mid-century quality and design to their cores, uniting functionality with an understated, yet interesting and elegant design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has some scratches and marks. The chairs have their original velvet upholstery. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
28.93 in W x 33.07 in D x 31.88 in H; Seat height 16.92 in; Arm height 23.22 in
73.5 cm W x 84 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 43 cm; Arm height 59 cm
About the Designer:
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was born on May 30, 1925 in Arvika, Sweden. She was a Swedish modernist architect and designer. Hörlin-Holmquist graduated from Stockholm’s Konstfack in 1952, and before that she studied and worked in England.
She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test their designs in their own home before completing a project.
"I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but be able to adapt to the environment they end up in..."
Hörlin-Holmquist worked and studied in England from 1946-1947 immediately after the war, where she also studied art history and became fascinated with the classic English upholstered furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970
These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Nanna Ditzel Model 83 Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Wool Bouclé, 1952
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Nanna Ditzel Model 83 Lounge chairs in Pierre Frey Wool Bouclé, 1952. Original pair, professionally restored walnut finish with top of the line soft Pierre Frey Wool Boucle. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Excellent condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced late 1970s by Artek. Excellent condition, no signs of usage. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberc...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland. Around 20 chairs were made for the Hotel itself with tubular steel runner legs. This version of the chair with the spherical, stained elm wood feet is an early production and was subsequently produced for local retailers. It draws inspiration by Danish designer Flemming Lassen's genre-defining 'Tired Man' chair from 1935. This is the larger of the 2 Hotel Aulanko versions that were made and is slightly taller and wider than the other version.
This example has been reupholstered in New Zealand sheepskin at our workshop in London.
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Märta Blomstedt (1899-1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Midcentury "China" Chair in Mahogany by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in solid mahogany and leather, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen A/S. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen: Armchair with carved mahogany frame
Located in London, GB
Armchair with carved mahogany frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen.
Condition
Normal patina du...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
8 Rosewood "Eva" Dining Chairs by Neils Koefoed
Located in Denton, TX
Rare set of eight solid rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Korfoed The Eva chair set is comprised of 8 side chairs some have newer vinyl seats but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Finn Juhl FD-133 Easy Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather for France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Easy Chair Model 133 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in 1953, Denmark. Teak frame with distinguishing thin (plywood) curved armrests. The leather cushions are supported by (coated) springs and easily form to the desired sitting position. This Finn Juhl FD...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original green leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of lounge chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson.
Bentlaminated Beech treated with clearcoat.
Seat covered with plaited linen webbing, light or nat...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech
A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool
Located in London, GB
A modern 1940s style high backed armchair. Handmade beech frame, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping wo...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Danish Armchair in Patinated Leather Cuban Mahogany, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in patinated leather made by Danish Cabinetmaker in 1930s. Great original condition.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Tage Poulsen Pine & Rush Seat Lounge Chairs, c. 1970's
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Scandinavian design with this pair of lounge chairs, expertly crafted by the renowned designer Tage Poulsen in the 1970s. A harmonious marria...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Pine
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for The Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland....
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and comfortable mid-century Wing Back chair reupholstered in a beautiful red and black Norwegian Hallingdal wool fabric designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel.
This vintage...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Pair of Elias Svedberg Armchairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the 1940s. The rounded, curved lines and the tufted interior on the back and sid...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s. Good original condition.
Recently treated with leather wash and leather conditioner.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, 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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