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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

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

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

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Linen

Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s
Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s

Pair of French Mid-Century Armchairs in Art Deco Style with Brass Details, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An elegant pair of French armchairs from the 1950s, featuring a soft, enveloping silhouette inspired by Art Deco aesthetics. In addition to the sculptural brass legs, the design is f...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Le Bambole armchair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&b Italy 1972
Le Bambole armchair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&b Italy 1972

Le Bambole armchair in cotton by Mario Bellini for B&b Italy 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, original cotton fabric. Excellent conditions, slight fading and small spots, le Bambole...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Rubber

Italian Mid-Century White Leather Cantilever Armchair
Italian Mid-Century White Leather Cantilever Armchair

Italian Mid-Century White Leather Cantilever Armchair

By Mart Stam, Matteograssi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cantilevered armchair in the MatteoGrassi style, built on a tubular chrome C-frame with a white leather sling seat, back panel, and leather armrests. The sling panels are tensioned a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Contemporary Vidalenta armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, conceived as part of the Vidalenta outdoor collection. With its inviting, enveloping silhouette and refined...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide

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

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 Pastoe, Cees Braakman, 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

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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

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

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

Amaris Green with Silver Wood Base Armchair
Amaris Green with Silver Wood Base Armchair

Amaris Green with Silver Wood Base Armchair

By Chiara Provasi

Located in Milan, IT

A sculptural armchair distinguished by its substantial wooden base, finished with an artistic texture created from different sands and a silver-toned effect. The enveloping upholster...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

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

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

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

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

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

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

after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century
after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century

after Ralph Lauren, Pair Of Large Chrome Armchairs, XXth Century

By Ralph Lauren

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Pair of large chrome armchairs, with rounded tubes, in the art deco style; after model Hudson by the designer Ralph Lauren Editions from the late 80s, seating redone and covered in ...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Giuseppe Rossi - pair of armchair
Giuseppe Rossi - pair of armchair

Giuseppe Rossi - pair of armchair

By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of armchairs by Giuseppe Rossi, founder with Maria Saporiti in 1935 of the Rossi di Albizzate publishing house. Dimensions : 75 x 100 x 100 cm.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

‘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

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

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available

Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 1 Chair Available

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...

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20th Century Nigerian Armchairs

Materials

Beads

Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection
Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection

Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection

By Unopiù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tuscany represents a classic icon of handcrafted production in powder coated galvanised iron. The attention to detail paid by the hands of expert craftsmen translates into a structur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

A Pair of French Armchairs
A Pair of French Armchairs

A Pair of French Armchairs

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A pair of mid 19th century French armchairs. A good age and generous size, extremely comfortable. Reupholstered and ready to be covered. England, circa 1850

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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Färg & Blanche Contemporary Leather Couture Armchair by BD Barcelona
Färg & Blanche Contemporary Leather Couture Armchair by BD Barcelona

Färg & Blanche Contemporary Leather Couture Armchair by BD Barcelona

By BD Barcelona Design, Färg & Blanche

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Färg & Blanche. Manufactured by BD Barcelona in Spain. The Couture Armchair is a fusion of artisanal and industrial techniques. The stitches represent a topographic map resulting in an organic pattern, simulating the growth in wood. The use of gradient colours for the wood, amplifies the effect of layers used and increases the sensation of unifying hard materials. The result is an armchair with strong personality which holds maximum evidence of artisanal processes. Materials and finishes: Seat structure in solid wood and upholstered. Backrest in varnished walnut or degraded birch made up of pieces sewn together with polyamide thread. Upholstered in BD’s different materials. Includes in swivel system. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor. About the designer: Stockholm based design studio FÄRG & BLANCHE was founded in 2010 by the Swedish designer Fredrik Färg and designer Emma Marga Blanche, born in France. As a studio, they work across a wide variety of fields, collaborating with established furniture brands such as BD Barcelona Design, Gärsnäs, Petite Friture and Design House Stockholm...

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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Kartell, Rodolfo Dordoni

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

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.

Questions About Armchairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    A one-person couch is typically called an armchair. 

    The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

    Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.

    Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    A Madeline chair is a type of upholstered chair commonly used in seating areas. A take on the barrel chair, it features a low-profile rolled back and a deep, narrow seat. Typically, it rests on simple, squared wooden legs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of armchairs.