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Armchairs For Sale
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Gastone Rinaldi Set 4 Armchairs Steel Design 70s Modernism
Gastone Rinaldi Set 4 Armchairs Steel Design 70s Modernism

Gastone Rinaldi Set 4 Armchairs Steel Design 70s Modernism

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Taranto, IT

Elegant set of four small armchairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi in the 1970s, an iconic example of Italian modernism. The frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel, with fluid and...

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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair
Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair

Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This Mid-20th Century French steel armchair features steel slats that form the seat and seat back. The seat rests on legs made of two opposing ha...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of iron red armchairs in the style of Jean Royere
Pair of iron red armchairs in the style of Jean Royere

Pair of iron red armchairs in the style of Jean Royere

By Jean Royère

Located in Milano, IT

Jean Royere Pair of iron red armchairs with upholstered fabric seat and backrest. Limited edition, handcrafted from a design by Jean Royere.

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti
a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Albany, NY

Designer : Gio Ponti Item: a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs Manufacturer: (Pierantonio) Bonacina Material: ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures
Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures

Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures

By George Brassaï, Brassaï

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Paper

Gazzella Gray Armchair
Gazzella Gray Armchair

Gazzella Gray Armchair

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

With a design of straight lines and soft curves, the Gazzella armchair is timeless in its ability to suit a variety of settings from traditional to modern. The structure is made from...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Toshiyuki Kıta Set of Three Wink Armchair For Cassina
Toshiyuki Kıta Set of Three Wink Armchair For Cassina

Toshiyuki Kıta Set of Three Wink Armchair For Cassina

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Toshiyuki Kıta Set of Three Wink Armchair For Cassina Wink rises out of the complex interweaving of Western ways and Asian influences, a versatile, eclectic design armchair that, by...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Progetti Bergère White Leather Armchair
Progetti Bergère White Leather Armchair

Progetti Bergère White Leather Armchair

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

Progetti is a distinctive armchair featuring a solid beech wood frame with contrasting pau ferro armrests. Upholstered in milky saddle leather, it offers both comfort and a refined a...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985
Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

Unique Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier "Barbara d'Argento" Prototype Chair 1985

By Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and piece unique "Barbara d'Argento" armchair in cut stainless steel, aluminum with an adjustable chain seating by Paolo Pallucco & Mireille Rivier produced Pallucco Roma...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poltrona a onde rarissima Design Modernariato curved armchair 1970's
Poltrona a onde rarissima Design Modernariato curved armchair 1970's

Poltrona a onde rarissima Design Modernariato curved armchair 1970's

Located in Taranto, IT

Poltrona originale anni ’70-’80, recentemente ritappezzata con un tessuto moderno di alta qualità che esalta la sua silhouette scultorea. Il design richiama l’iconico Modello San Luc...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Art-Deco Danish Club Chair in Neutral Upholstery, 1940s
Art-Deco Danish Club Chair in Neutral Upholstery, 1940s

Art-Deco Danish Club Chair in Neutral Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Elegant Art-Deco Danish club chair from the 1940s with clean, geometric lines and understated charm. Recently reupholstered in a soft, neutral fabric, it rests on low wooden block fe...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Gropius Low Chair CS1 in Dedar Tiger Mountain Jacquard by NOOM
Sculptural Gropius Low Chair CS1 in Dedar Tiger Mountain Jacquard by NOOM

Sculptural Gropius Low Chair CS1 in Dedar Tiger Mountain Jacquard by NOOM

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Inspired by bauhaus the design Low Chair Gropius by NOOM brings sculptural elegance to contemporary interiors. Upholstered in Dedar’s striking Tiger Mountain velvet, its bold, minima...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Polyeste...

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell
Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Single Louis Ghost arm chair in crystal designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Louis Ghost is the world’s bravest example of the injection of polycarbonate in a single mould. A ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

By Lloyd Loom

Located in New York, NY

Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the wicker wrapping show some minor loss, and the...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nuage Bleu Fauteuil — Celadon Blue Bouclé , Grey Oak Legs by Sidani Design
Nuage Bleu Fauteuil — Celadon Blue Bouclé , Grey Oak Legs by Sidani Design

Nuage Bleu Fauteuil — Celadon Blue Bouclé , Grey Oak Legs by Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Upholstery

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair

By Cassina, Philippe Starck

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Steel And Leather Armchair model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Knoll Antimott Midcentury Shearling Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany
Knoll Antimott Midcentury Shearling Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany

Knoll Antimott Midcentury Shearling Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany

By Fritz Neth

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Timeless 1960s Knoll Antimott lounge chairs. The chairs have been freshly restored by our upholstery with high-quality sheep wool mix fabric in off white - a beautiful contrast to th...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Midcentury Armchair in Original Green Fauxleather, 1950s
Midcentury Armchair in Original Green Fauxleather, 1950s

Midcentury Armchair in Original Green Fauxleather, 1950s

By Aldo Morbelli, ISA Bergamo

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This armchair in the style of Aldo Morbelli was made in Italy in the 1950s. The armchair with armrests has a green faux leather upholstery and iron legs with brass finials. The piece...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960's
Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960's

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960's

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This very comfortable pivoting model 975 lounge chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's., It is just restored with new stunning Alpaca wool bouclé fabric. ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by LE CORBUSIER, JEANNERET, PERRIAND for Cassina
Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by LE CORBUSIER, JEANNERET, PERRIAND for Cassina

Pair of LC2 armchairs designed by LE CORBUSIER, JEANNERET, PERRIAND for Cassina

Pair of LC2 armchairs lE CORBUSIER design, JEANNERET, PERRIAND per CASSINA. n. 29562. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD Anni 60 DESIGNER Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand MARK...

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1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hero Low Back White Fabric With Canaletto Walnut Base Small Armchair
Hero Low Back White Fabric With Canaletto Walnut Base Small Armchair

Hero Low Back White Fabric With Canaletto Walnut Base Small Armchair

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

Small armchair featuring a low backrest crafted in polyurethane foam for comfort. The base combines aluminium with solid canaletto walnut inserts finished in grey, adding a distincti...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Blue Barnum Bouclé 15 (IN STOCK)

By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl

Located in Paris, IDF

Little big chair, swivel armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15 Made in Italy With its sculptu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Voido Rocking Chair  in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS
Voido Rocking Chair  in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS

Voido Rocking Chair in White by Ron Arad for MAGIS

By Ron Arad, Magis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created by Ron Arad, one of the biggest designers in the international arena, with his masterfully unconventional style, Voido is a rocking chair that looks like a piece of contempor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair
George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair

George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair

By George Smith

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 36 wide x 39 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take our ph...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

"Diamond" Chair, Harry Bertoia, Knoll Ready for Re-Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s
"Diamond" Chair, Harry Bertoia, Knoll Ready for Re-Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s

"Diamond" Chair, Harry Bertoia, Knoll Ready for Re-Upholstery, USA, c. 1960s

By Knoll

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare authentically vintage "Diamond" chair designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in 1952 for Knoll, the diamond chair was by far Bertoia's most famous and recognized design and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The Diamond chair is characterized by a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery can be re-done for this chair - by hand. Featuring new automotive-grade, single-stage polyurethane paint, this truly iconic chair is ready for re-upholstery a fabric of your choosing. Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne. Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. With it's iconic warped-screen frame and famous comfort this "Diamond" Chairs is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, vintage Bertoia chair...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...

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2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)

Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B)

By Chromcraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (B). Item ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo

Located in Vienna, AT

Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with creme bouclé fabric which make it very unique. It ha...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Fiberglass

Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International
Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International

Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible design is a pair of Model 120 LF 'Tulip' lounge armchairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International. Ingeniously designed in 1957, this wide span armchair is crafted from molded fiberglass, and enameled steel. This elegant Tulip easy chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, bedside chair...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An armchair with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, bouclè cotton fabric, restored. Excellent conditions, the Bambole series won the Compasso ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Outdoor LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Charl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

‘Dangari’ armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Allibert, 1978.
‘Dangari’ armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Allibert, 1978.

‘Dangari’ armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Allibert, 1978.

By Allibert, Pierre Paulin

Located in Athens, Attiki

‘Dangari’ armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Allibert, 1978. Injection-molded “Ultra Resin” The ‘Dangari’ was one of Allibert’s best-selling chairs for many years. Even today, Allibert i...

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1970s French Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

The armchair  by MATS THESELIUS. Limited edition of 33.
The armchair  by MATS THESELIUS. Limited edition of 33.

The armchair by MATS THESELIUS. Limited edition of 33.

By Mats Theselius, Källemo

Located in Long Island City, NY

The armchair designed by MATS THESELIUS. Model “Aluminium chair”, produced by Källemo, numbered 2/33. Frame in aluminum. Cast aluminum legs. Frame in book. Firmly upholstered back ...

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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Sage Green by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Sage Green by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Sage Green by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.    

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass
Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass

Alberto Orlandi "Pompeii" Italian One of Three Leather Armchairs, Steel & Brass

By Alberto Orlandi, Maison Jansen

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

One of a set of three rare vintage 'Pompeii' armchairs or seats by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, circa late 1970s-early 1980s. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid c...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Divano Sofa by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Divano Sofa by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Divano Sofa by Cassina

Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle four uncon...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

“Le Bambole” bouclè armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Padova, IT

Very good condition, the upholstery has been expertly redone in an original super bouclé, only the original lower part with the signature has been kept Designed by Mario Bellini for...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed
Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed

Marcel Breuer Grey Leather Wassily Armchair by Gavina, 1960, Signed

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Dronten, NL

Early all original grey leather Wassily chair designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. Manufactured circa 1960 by Gavina in Italy. Made in beautiful grey saddle leather that complime...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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.