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Armchairs For Sale
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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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Man of Parts, Yabu Pushelberg

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

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

Progetti Bergère White Leather Armchair
Progetti Bergère White Leather Armchair

Progetti Bergère White Leather Armchair

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

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

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

Montanara Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

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

Girolle Armchairs by Jean-Pierre Laporte, Limited Edition, 2010
Girolle Armchairs by Jean-Pierre Laporte, Limited Edition, 2010

Girolle Armchairs by Jean-Pierre Laporte, Limited Edition, 2010

By Jean-Pierre Laporte

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare paire de fauteuils Girolle par Jean Pierre Laporte, dessiné en 1969. Notre paire est une édition limitée postérieure par la galerie Edouard Edwards, vers 2010. Bibliog...

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1960s French Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

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

Liberty White and Yellow Outdoor Armchair with Iron Frame
Liberty White and Yellow Outdoor Armchair with Iron Frame

Liberty White and Yellow Outdoor Armchair with Iron Frame

By Braid Outdoor

Located in Milan, IT

Liberty outdoor armchair features a slender white iron frame inspired by the elegance of wrought iron craftsmanship. The design combines traditional metalworking techniques with a mo...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

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

By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl

Located in Paris, IDF

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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

Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

Bibendum is one of a kind. Nowhere in the history of design will one find an armchair that compares to this. It is captivatingly harmonious despite its size and unites a majestic imp...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Customizable Tacchini Pastille Chair by Studiopepe

By Tacchini, Studiopepe

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

Aluminum Armchair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, White
Aluminum Armchair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, White

Aluminum Armchair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, White

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

"Nemo" Colored Head-Armchair Designed by Fabio Novembre for Driade
"Nemo" Colored Head-Armchair Designed by Fabio Novembre for Driade

"Nemo" Colored Head-Armchair Designed by Fabio Novembre for Driade

By Driade, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Nemo" is a polyethylene monobloc fixed or swivel iconic head-armchair, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Driade, available in white, black, gray or red matt colors. Swivel version is for indoor use only. Red fixed version and black, white and gray fixed or swivel versions only are available in quick ship. DIMENSIONS: D. 32.6", W. 35.4", H. 53.1", Seat H. 16.1" FABIO NOVEMBRE uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This human figure is capable of becoming abstract and universal, able to propose a mythical beauty as occurred in Greek art. So that Nemo, a face with classic features, is hollowed out to create an inhabitable space. The result is a head-armchair to be lived from the inside. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant. Fabio Novembre said about Nemo: "In 2010 it happened that the name "Nemo" immediately evoked the famous little fish, protagonist of the movie of the same name, made by Pixar in 2003. If this question had been asked at the end of the nineteenth century, the answer would have probably been Captain Nemo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces

By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hammock Light blue Lounge Chair By Debonademeo Studio
Hammock Light blue Lounge Chair By Debonademeo Studio

Hammock Light blue Lounge Chair By Debonademeo Studio

By Adrenalina

Located in Milan, IT

The Hammock Light-Blue lounge chair features a minimalist, irregular design inspired by the classic hammock. Its metal frame highlights the clear geometric lines of the chair, contra...

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

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

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

By Maison Jansen, Alberto Orlandi

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

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

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Pair
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Pair

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Armchairs, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale armchairs. Professionally refinished. No makers mark. Measures: Arm height 26.63 inches. A-808-335

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer

“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

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

Pair of Mid-Century Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame and thick padded seats. The unique sloped armrests and tufted backrest add to the midcentury ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini
Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini

Magis Proust LowChair in White by Alessandro Mendini

By Alessandro Mendini, Magis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“I think many people will already know my “Proust armchair”. It is a romantic, baroque chair, on which an endless number of multi-coloured dots are hand-paint- ed using the pointillism technique. These dots cover the whole armchair, both the fabric and the wooden decorations. It’ s a re-design work. It is, in fact, a combination of a mock-antique armchair with a detail from a painting of a garden by French artist Signac. From 1978 onwards, the “Proust armchair” was produced in many versions, using different colours, ma- terials and dimensions, and was even made of ceramics and bronze. It travelled all around the world and was hosted in many museums. But now some truly revolutionary news, as a paradox comes true: the “Proust armchair” has now been transformed into an industrial rotational-moulded piece. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you “ Magis Proust...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

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Polystyrene

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

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

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

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

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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.