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Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shape...

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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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 Brassaï, George 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

Proportions Of Stone Armchair in Stainless Steel & Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Proportions Of Stone Armchair in Stainless Steel & Natural Stone by Lee Sisan

Proportions Of Stone Armchair in Stainless Steel & Natural Stone by Lee Sisan

Located in Geneve, CH

Proportions Of Stone Armchair in Stainless Steel & Natural Stone by Lee Sisan Dimensions: D 52 x W 82 x H 82,5 cm Materials: Stainless steel and natural stone. Each piece is made to...

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2010s South Korean Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

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

P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair
P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair

P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The 'P40' variable tilt armchair, produced by Tecno, Milan, 1956. Black tubular frame with new rubber armrests. Seat, back, and footrest upholstered in a sand-coloured wool material...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Patterned Low Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Jacquard
Patterned Low Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Jacquard

Patterned Low Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Dedar Tiger Mountain, Jacquard

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

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...

Gubi Tropique Outdoor Armchair in White Base with Fringes by Mathieu Matégot
Gubi Tropique Outdoor Armchair in White Base with Fringes by Mathieu Matégot

Gubi Tropique Outdoor Armchair in White Base with Fringes by Mathieu Matégot

By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Created in the 1950s by the Hungarian-born French master of postwar design, Mathieu Matégot, the Tropique Collection of outdoor furniture captures the timeless glamour and exotic lux...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958

Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe, Tibor Reich

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands, circa 1958. This striking model was numbered FM07 and is part of the iconic Japanese series designed by Braakman. The design is marked by the straight lines of the black frame and the more geometric shapes of the upholstered seat, backrest and armrests. A modern and minimalist design that is visually attractive from all angles, while at the same time very comfortable to sit in. The chairs have been completely restored and are in excellent condition. The pair has been reupholstered in a beautiful ecru 'Iris' fabric by Tibor Reich...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Hollywood Asymmetrical Tufted Hollywood Chairs in Smoked Topaz Velvet
Pair of Hollywood Asymmetrical Tufted Hollywood Chairs in Smoked Topaz Velvet

Pair of Hollywood Asymmetrical Tufted Hollywood Chairs in Smoked Topaz Velvet

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of 1940s Hollywood asymmetrical lounge chairs were realized in the United States, circa 1940. They feature conical front feet and splayed back feet in ebonized waln...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Customizable Tacchini Pastille Chair by Studiopepe
Customizable Tacchini Pastille Chair by Studiopepe

Customizable Tacchini Pastille Chair by Studiopepe

By Studiopepe, Tacchini

Located in New York, NY

The new project with Studiopepe is a collaboration with designers Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto, the creative minds behind the consultancy. Pastilles is a collection of smal...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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

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

Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy
Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

By Guglielmo Berchicci, Giovannetti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic pair of Jetsons swivel armchairs in glossy white fiberglass and charming leather in a soft sage green tone. These stylish and incredibly comfortable armchairs were designed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Richard Schultz Armchair, 1966 Collection for Knoll, circa 1960, United States.
Richard Schultz Armchair, 1966 Collection for Knoll, circa 1960, United States.

Richard Schultz Armchair, 1966 Collection for Knoll, circa 1960, United States.

By Richard Schultz

Located in Brussels, BE

Richard Schultz armchair, "1966 Collection", design outdoor furniture for Knoll, circa 1960, United States. Cast aluminum with white weather-resistant powder-coated finish, breathab...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of iron red armchairs
Pair of iron red armchairs

Pair of iron red armchairs

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of iron red armchairs with upholstered fabric seat and backrest. Limited edition

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair
Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair

Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair

$4,830Sale Price|30% Off

Molteni&C Cinnamon Lounge Chair

By Molteni & C

Located in Boston, MA

Designed by Naoto Fukasawa The Floor Sample Cinnamon Lounge Chair blends modern design, inviting comfort, and a hint of charm to enhance any space. The seamless curves, U-shaped bas...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs
Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs

Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Contemporary armchairs with curved wooden backs and frames and green velvet upholstery Small chips on the arm of one of the chairs.

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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

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

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

Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair

By Philippe Starck, Cassina

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

Contemporary Armchair 'Bond Street' by Man of Parts, Sahco Coney 0003
Contemporary Armchair 'Bond Street' by Man of Parts, Sahco Coney 0003

Contemporary Armchair 'Bond Street' by Man of Parts, Sahco Coney 0003

By Yabu Pushelberg, Man of Parts

Located in Paris, IDF

'Bond Street' Armchair by Man of Parts Signed by Yabu Pushelberg Dimensions: H. 65.5 x 63 x 57  cm Seat height : 48 cm Model shown: Sahco Coney 0003 A wide range of fabrics is ava...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

'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 Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen

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

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

A Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs by René Prou France 1950's
A Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs by René Prou France 1950's

A Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs by René Prou France 1950's

By René Prou

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs by René Prou France 1950's. Elegant pair of low armchairs. Beautifully crafted solid iron. These chairs have always been kept outdoors and have be...

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1950s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair

By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy

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

“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

Twist & Knot Natural Armchair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Twist & Knot Natural Armchair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Twist & Knot Natural Armchair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Twist & Knot Natural Armchair in Rope with Brass Legs, Viya by Vikram Goyal Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope transports us to the heart of c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

‘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

Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Armchair "Eva," Italy 1960s
Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Armchair "Eva," Italy 1960s

Giovanni Travasa for Bonacina Armchair "Eva," Italy 1960s

By Bonacina

Located in Naples, IT

Poltrona Mod. Eva, designed by Giovanni Travasa in 1965 for the Italian company Bonacina. The frame is made of hand-bent reed (also often called Manao or Malacca). The seat consists ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rush

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Leather by De Sede Design Team
De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Leather by De Sede Design Team

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Leather by De Sede Design Team

By De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The slats on DS-2100 in finest leather adapt to individual body contours and provide – with its embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

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

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

Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair
Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair

Howard & Sons Grafton Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Howard & Sons original chair Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.

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1870s Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 20th Century
Pair of Italian Armchairs, 20th Century

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant pair of Italian armchairs dates to the 20th century and exemplifies the balance between sculptural form and comfort typical of Italian design. The chairs feature solid w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

"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

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

Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso

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

Breakwave Chair by Josep Vila Capdevila, Handcrafted Concrete, 2023
Breakwave Chair by Josep Vila Capdevila, Handcrafted Concrete, 2023

Breakwave Chair by Josep Vila Capdevila, Handcrafted Concrete, 2023

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Barcelona, ES

Contemporary White Chair Concrete Limited Edition Handcrafted by Josep VIla Capdevila The Breakwave Chair by Aparentment is a sculptural, limited-series piece handcrafted in white c...

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2010s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Concrete

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 Magis, Ron Arad

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

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.