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Liberty 2-Seater Red and White Iron Outdoor Sofa
Liberty 2-Seater Red and White Iron Outdoor Sofa

Liberty 2-Seater Red and White Iron Outdoor Sofa

By Braid Outdoor

Located in Milan, IT

A two-seater outdoor sofa featuring an airy iron architecture reminiscent of early 20th-century elegance. The hammered iron frame adds a unique tactile dynamism, while the tailored c...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Kosa Chair – Slip Covered in Linen
Kosa Chair – Slip Covered in Linen

Kosa Chair – Slip Covered in Linen

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Kosa Armless Chair Slip Covered in 100% pure Belgian Linen 30″ w x 31.5″ d x 31.5″h Fabric: 100% Belgian Linen Color: HR02-Greige (an oatmeal color) Seat height 17″ / Seat depth 22.5″ / Leg height 4″ Legs can be removed Slip cover can be removed / dry clean recommended / machine wash cold ok COM available The Kosa Armless Slipcovered Chair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of grey DAX armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950's
Pair of grey DAX armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950's

Pair of grey DAX armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950's

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of "DAX" armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa 1956-1959. Molded fiberglass shell, steel legs. Grey colored fiberglass. Both chairs contain original label...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Baker Furniture English Country Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs Herringbone a Pair
Baker Furniture English Country Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs Herringbone a Pair

Baker Furniture English Country Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs Herringbone a Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

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Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Fake pair of toad armchairs – Duck blue velvet – Mixed legs 19th century/1970
Fake pair of toad armchairs – Duck blue velvet – Mixed legs 19th century/1970

Fake pair of toad armchairs – Duck blue velvet – Mixed legs 19th century/1970

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Fake pair of toad armchairs entirely upholstered in duck blue velvet, with rounded and enveloping backrest characteristic of the model. The two seats are distinguished by their ba...

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1950s European American Empire Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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 Giovannetti, Guglielmo Berchicci

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

Square light mint Velvet with fringes Chair
Square light mint Velvet with fringes Chair

Square light mint Velvet with fringes Chair

By Lorenza Bozzoli

Located in Milan, IT

This chair exudes elegance and sophistication with its perfectly square shape, measuring 40 cm x 40 cm with a seat height of 46 cm. The clean, geometric lines give it a minimalist ye...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

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 Tibor Reich, Pastoe, Cees Braakman

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

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

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

Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style
Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style

Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style

By Thonet

Located in Round Top, TX

Bentwood Thonet armchair with original hand-caned seat 20.13”W x 25”D x 35.25”H with a 18.25”H seat and 27.38”H arms The heart motif in the back of this chair gives it a charm and ...

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Late 20th Century Polish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

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

Materials

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

Sofia Armchair, Artichoke
Sofia Armchair, Artichoke

Sofia Armchair, Artichoke

Located in Isleworth, GB

Designed in a classic silhouette, the Sofia is complimented with an overstuffed seat cushion and an inviting, wide shape. Sofia is as comfortable as she is elegant, supported by tap...

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2010s American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

Liberty Three-Seater White & Gray Iron Outdoor Sofa
Liberty Three-Seater White & Gray Iron Outdoor Sofa

Liberty Three-Seater White & Gray Iron Outdoor Sofa

By Braid Outdoor

Located in Milan, IT

The Liberty three-seater outdoor sofa combines the delicate elegance of wrought iron with a modern, streamlined design. Featuring a slender, white iron frame, it is fitted with seat ...

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs
Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs

Located in Perkasie, PA

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs – Item L63002EC This elegant pair of vintage French Louis XVI armchairs showcases the graceful proportions and refined decorat...

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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner
Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner

Original Armchair 'Fauteuil á Dossier Basculant' LC1 by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanner

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Original LC1 Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret and C. Perriand. Italy, Cassina, (1928). The iconic armchair uses a chrome-plated frame with back- and seat-cover uphol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide

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

Felt Armchair in fiberglass by Marc Newson for Cappellini
Felt Armchair in fiberglass by Marc Newson for Cappellini

Felt Armchair in fiberglass by Marc Newson for Cappellini

By Marc Newson, Cappellini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An explosion of vitality: Felt Chair by Marc Newson has a reinforced fibreglass shell that can be varnished with a glossy finish in a vast array of colours: orange, red, blue, white ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983
Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983

Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983

Located in Antwerp, BE

An iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by XO in France. The model was introduced in 1983 and is one of Starck’s most recognizable experimental s...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Rattan Boho Chic Peacock Armchair
Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Rattan Boho Chic Peacock Armchair

Antique Victorian White Painted Wicker Rattan Boho Chic Peacock Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian woven wicker / rattan arm chair featuring a reticulated Peacock / fan back design with scrolled and beaded accents. Dimensions: 24" x 27" x 35"h, seat 17"

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Bespoke Armchair  Ready to Buy
Bespoke Armchair  Ready to Buy

Bespoke Armchair Ready to Buy

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Lorfords Contemporary - Bespoke Armchair. This bespoke armchair is in excellent condition and available now. Covered in neutral linen, this item was made for photography purposes an...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ball Chair, 1970s
Ball Chair, 1970s

Ball Chair, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Ball Chair, 1970s An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in 1963. With its futuristic silhouette and enveloping shape, this r...

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1970s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Montanara Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
Montanara Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

Montanara Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Montanara armchair evokes a poetic mountain landscape—its sweeping, snow-white contours and printed textile upholstery conjure peaks, rocks and alpine skies in an indoor setting....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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 Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

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 Pierre Paulin, Allibert

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

Overseas Armchair
Overseas Armchair

Overseas Armchair

$7,820 / item

Overseas Armchair

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

A contemporary take on the timeless must-have, the Overseas Armchair creates a cool lounge environment and welcomes hours of cozy relaxation. On an open-pore ash base with a charcoal...

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Armchair For Cassina
Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Armchair For Cassina

Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Armchair For Cassina

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ronan And Erwan Bouroullec Cotone Slim Chair For Cassina Cotone Slim is a minimalist dining or desk chair that, like the Cotone chair with its welcoming softness, becomes an authen...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990
F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990

F.A. Porsche Designed Cast Aluminum Armchair / Side Chair for Ycami, Italy 1990

Rare Boulevard Armchair designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche (F.A. Porsche) for Ycami Edizioni. Made in Italy in 1990. Cast aluminum construction, it features a maker's marking and desig...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Aluminum Frame by KLEIN
Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Aluminum Frame by KLEIN

Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Aluminum Frame by KLEIN

By Klein Agency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials - Leather, Polished Aluminum // Style - Sculptural Modern // Origin - USA // Condition - New, Made to Order There is something magical about dropping into an array of soft...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Brass

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head. 1 of 2 available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid armchair with ram's head. Mother-of-pearl klismos style armchair with ram head detail. This stunning armchair feature a wooden frame inlaid with intricate and detailed floral design in white mother of pearl, camel bone and black color with scrolling ram's heads finish. A very good looking and well made Anglo Indian armchair. These are highly collectable, they must have taken hundreds of hours to craft, imagine hand cutting thousands of pieces of mother of pearl into just the right shape to make these Moorish Mughal mosaic inlay work. Chair seat was newly upholstered in a eggplant, lavender, purple colors fabric from Clarence House. Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation piece. 2 available, price is for one. Dimensions Height: 34.5 in. Back width: 25 in. Depth: 21 in. Seat height: 19.5 in. Seat width 20.5in. Petite armchair...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

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

Postmodern Chrome Armchair in the Manner of John Mascheroni Grey Velvet, Casters
Postmodern Chrome Armchair in the Manner of John Mascheroni Grey Velvet, Casters

Postmodern Chrome Armchair in the Manner of John Mascheroni Grey Velvet, Casters

Located in Basel, BS

Incredible tubular chrome 1970s chairs on very gorgeous chrome, ball casters / wheels. Very clean condition on the frame. Brand new upholstery, in stunning condition. In the style of...

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20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Fauteuil lounge modèle Butterfly par Gerard Van Den Berg pour Montis
Fauteuil lounge modèle Butterfly par Gerard Van Den Berg pour Montis

Fauteuil lounge modèle Butterfly par Gerard Van Den Berg pour Montis

Located in Rouen, FR

Fauteuil lounge modèle Butterfly conçu par Gerard van den Berg et édité par Montis. Assise en cuir gris suspendue sur une structure métallique noire.Structure en métal noir avec assi...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bohemian Organic Modern Coastal Braided Wicker Barrel Patio Arm Chair
Vintage Bohemian Organic Modern Coastal Braided Wicker Barrel Patio Arm Chair

Vintage Bohemian Organic Modern Coastal Braided Wicker Barrel Patio Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Embodying a relaxed coastal or bohemian aesthetic, this vintage woven wicker barrel-back armchair features a highly sculptural, organic silhouette. The frame is densely woven with ti...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni

Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The comfort of an embrace: the K-wait upholstered collection by Rodolfo Dordoni plays with the contrast between the formal simplicity of rigorous volumes and soft, rounded lines. The division between habitat and contract solutions is increasingly blurred in this collection too. The keyword is versatility. Two sofas are complemented by an armchair that can be transformed into a round pouffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Hight Back Swivel Easy Chairs 620 with Ottoman by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
Hight Back Swivel Easy Chairs 620 with Ottoman by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe

Hight Back Swivel Easy Chairs 620 with Ottoman by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe

By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed by Dieter Rams in 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620 Rare modular system. Frame made of grey-white lacquered, glass fibre reinforced plastic. Seat cushion and backrest with ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Red Velour and White Fiberglass, CZ 1970s
Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Red Velour and White Fiberglass, CZ 1970s

Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Red Velour and White Fiberglass, CZ 1970s

By Eero Aarnio

Located in Almelo, NL

Space Age Swivel Lounge Chair in Red Velour and White Fiberglass, Czechoslovakia, 1970s This striking Space Age swivel lounge chair is a bold example of 1970s design from Czechoslova...

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1970s Czech Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

1970s, Pair of Rare Tubular Armchairs
1970s, Pair of Rare Tubular Armchairs

1970s, Pair of Rare Tubular Armchairs

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use. - Wool upholstery with some signs of use.

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1710s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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

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.