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Armchairs For Sale
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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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Paper

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

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...

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

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

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

Vintage Swaim Yellow & Blue Plaid Down Filled Library Club Skirted Arm Chair
Vintage Swaim Yellow & Blue Plaid Down Filled Library Club Skirted Arm Chair

Vintage Swaim Yellow & Blue Plaid Down Filled Library Club Skirted Arm Chair

By Swaim

Located in Dayton, OH

This vintage Swaim upholstered lounge chair delivers exceptional comfort and timeless traditional styling through its classic club chair silhouette. The piece features a generously s...

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Late 20th Century Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978
Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978

Original Model 'SDC' Chairs by Dick Spierenburg for Castelijn, 1978

By Castelijn, Dick Spierenburg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 'SDC' chairs, designed by Dick Spierenburg for innovative Dutch furniture maker Castelijn, 1978. The chairs' visually striking, leaning metal frames still hold the original up...

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1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

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

Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery
Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery

Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of Italian arm chairs date from the late 1940s / early 1950s. These chairs have been newly upholstered in a greige fabric with contrasting black welting tha...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

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

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

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

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Chrome, Aluminum

Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

Midcentury F557 Lounge Chair Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An exceptional and highly collectible pair of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1961. This iconic model F557, famously known as the Oyster Chair, represents a rare first ed...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

'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 Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, 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

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

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

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

Austrian Midcentury grey green Bouclé Wingback Armchair
Austrian Midcentury grey green Bouclé Wingback Armchair

Austrian Midcentury grey green Bouclé Wingback Armchair

By Oskar Payer

Located in Vienna, AT

This Mid century Modern highly comfortable Wingback armchair has been designed and manufactured in Vienna Austria 1950s. It features a solid wooden frame and with beechwood legs, an...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Bob Anderson, Armchairs, Iron, USA, 1960s
Bob Anderson, Armchairs, Iron, USA, 1960s

Bob Anderson, Armchairs, Iron, USA, 1960s

By Bob Anderson

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of iron armchairs or patio chairs designed by Bob Anderson, USA, c. 1960s. Seat Height (inches): 14” Arm Height (inches): 22.75" All items ship from High Point, North Carol...

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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Flat Bar Chrome Arm Chairs - Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Elevate your space with this stunning pair of vintage flat bar chrome armchairs, expertly crafted in the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Featuring substantial, heavy chrome frames wit...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

‘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

Anonima Castelli Plona Armchair in White Leather by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970
Anonima Castelli Plona Armchair in White Leather by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970

Anonima Castelli Plona Armchair in White Leather by Giancarlo Piretti, 1970

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed in 1970 by Giancarlo Piretti, Plona is a foldable and stackable armchair. The sturdy frame is made of stainless and polished aluminum, with alloy joints. The Plona shell, in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Brown Jordan “Florentine” Aluminum Outdoor Armchairs - Set of Four
Brown Jordan “Florentine” Aluminum Outdoor Armchairs - Set of Four

Brown Jordan “Florentine” Aluminum Outdoor Armchairs - Set of Four

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional set of four 1960s outdoor armchairs from Brown Jordan's highly coveted "Florentine" collection perfectly marries Mid-Century Modern functionality with timeless elega...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate
Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in San Carlos, CA

A genuine example of one of the most recognized furniture designs of the 21st century — the Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck. Authenticity confirmed via molded maker's...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

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

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

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

Unopiu' Aurora Armchair Outdoor Collection
Unopiu' Aurora Armchair Outdoor Collection

Unopiu' Aurora Armchair Outdoor Collection

By Unopiù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand forged and inspired by the Umbrian-Tuscan tradition of the late 1900s, Aurora is a classic, tra- ditional collection that, thanks to its forms, ma- nages to create a romantic, r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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.