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Armchairs For Sale
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Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Aluminum Armchair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, White
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

"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Armchair Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic armchair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available in quick s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pinch Armchair in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Ivory Base by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pinch selection stems from reflection on materials and the construction techniques in contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Roly Poly Armchair Concrete By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair ´Bia´ by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This imposing Brazilian armchair in steel and leather is featured by geometric lines that contrast with the softness of the seat in natural leather. All the structural elements are indispensable for its stability and are arranged with geometric rigor. Elegance and strength are cleverly combined in this contemporary sculptural armchair. This item in raw leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-255 Armchair with Headrest in Snow Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chair is the modern furnishing object that has occupied designers the most. No other piece of furniture has been so carefully tested, studied and closely examined for its composi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Green Indoor / Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chair, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. This green and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988 A set of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the man...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988 A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ele
By Jaume Ramírez studio
Located in BARCELONA, ES
I worked for a month with no fixed goal in a space as big as a barn, with wooden planks and the surplus fabric I found there. Materialities and proposals were left behind throughout ...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic sage green for indoor modern design
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable. Colorful armchair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic white color for indoor modern design
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable. Colorful armchair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Armchair Poly in plastic reinforced col. antracithe for indoor modern design
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable. Colorful armchair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Armchair SEASON by Reda Amalou Design - White Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Reda Amalou created an armchair that follows the seasons, to invent your interior according to your mood. The structure is in leather and for the inside: linen in summer, velvet or W...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Armchair SEASON by Reda Amalou Design - Tabac Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Reda Amalou created an armchair that follows the seasons, to invent your interior according to your mood. The structure is in leather and for the inside: linen in summer, velvet or W...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

ED/20 727 Lady W-Decor Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding vintage flair, this armchair is an invitation to pure relaxation. A sophisticated oxidized bronze finish enhances the Canalleto walnut frame's seductive curves, which embrace...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ED/50 069 Egle Gray Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Enveloping curves also tracing sloped profiles for an experience of impeccable comfort define this armchair, a modern-style piece equally apt for suiting residential or professional ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

ED/50 002 Carol White Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally combined with its pouf counterpart for a cohesive look, this armchair invites one to take moments of pure relaxation embraced by its bold and plump volumes. The sleek gray-st...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Hayche Ela Armchair, Brown, United Kingdom, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Ela Armchair exemplifies sustainable design with its contemporary elegance and meaningful features. This modular and practical OEM product is exceptionally comfortable and crafte...
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2010s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Picture / Máquina VII / Silvino Lopeztovar
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Picture, acrylic on canvas Silvino Lopeztovar Born in Tlahuelilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico in 1970, Silvino Lopeztovar finished his professional design studies at the Universidad Nuevo Mundo in 1994. After his bachelor’s degree, he received a diploma in automotive design from the Rigoletti house of design, where he met Maurizio Corbi (senior designer at Pininfarina), obtaining a recognition for being one of the top three automotive designers in a project for a French car by Zini. Among the teachers who have influenced his work during his academic stage, Javier Castelltort Javier and Alejandro Ramirez deserve special mention. Silvino Lopeztovar began his career working for advertising agencies. He was initially involved with the design of sets and scenarios, some of them for the television, and carried out his activities in Spain, Italy, Panama and Mexico City. In 1996, he founded Silvino Lopeztovar Design, a company focused mainly to interiors. Among his customers Stand Nestle, FedEx, Novartis, Canon, Pozos International Festival of Independent Cinema, Channel 22 TV (Mexico), Ingram Micro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Custom Made Cronos Foot Stool in Steel Structure and Luxe Ivory Bouclé
Located in London, GB
Introducing the Cronos II footstool, a symbol of metal furniture's fortitude. Paying homage to a titan of Greek mythology, this elevated seat projects an aura of strength, splendor, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pasargad Home Ravenna Accent Chair with Sliding Backrest & Armrest
Located in Port Washington, NY
Introducing the alluring Ravenna accent chair. This modern chair is the epitome of luxury and functionality. Composed of a lavish faux suede fabric sitting atop chrome legs this chai...
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2010s Turkish Armchairs

Materials

Suede

Naked Armchair with Oil Green Fabric and Natural Wood Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

21st Century Grandcamée Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
GrandCamée is the perfect expression of a bright classic style, where the refined upholstery in the precious fabric of the collection meets the decorative charm of the structure with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Pink Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet armchair cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass Ajui Armchair is a luxury armchair that features an artsy interpretation ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look. Details: Standard configuration: Runners black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Nopa Armchair
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Originally designed for Nopa Restaurant, Nopa series combines comfort with a modern approach. Nopa Armchair has a bold presence with its characteristic form and upholstery. The leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Empire Armchair Made with Textile and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Empire collection is inspired by the conception of an elitist society, where sophistication is a predominant factor. In this collection, gold is a bold and defined feature. As in...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike. Details: Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support. Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery. Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another. Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied. Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Kensington Armchair Made with Iron, Textile and Brass Details
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The Kensington neighborhood is defined by the architecture of the houses, which is identi...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting. Details: Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low. Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone. Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons). Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tuttu Armchair by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tuttu Armchair by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 67 x D 84 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstery Other colors and materials available. Please contact us. Collection Tuttu Mo...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Caeté Armchair
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ organicity } Organic and enveloping lines endorse the design of the Caeté Armchair. The name rooted in the Tupi indigenous language is the guardian of the concept based on the translation “dense forest”. The nature connection design conveys warmth and protection. The volume of the backrest and sides evokes the sensation of a symbolic embrace by the treetops that make up the green mantle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Choux Armchair with Bayes Carbon Fabric and Natural Wood Applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Customized Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Gray Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935. This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Bendita" Outdoor Armchair in Aluminum and Naval Rope Handmade
Located in Centro, RS
The Bendita armchair could be used indoors and outdoors. Its curvilinear features in aluminum materialize the soul of the project in every minute detail of the handmade naval rope b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Hallingdal 220
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair, swivel armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Hallingdal (0220) Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Miami Armchair with Black Metal and Brass, Sage and Green Textured Fabrics
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tolix T14 Chair Outdoor Painted in White
Located in Shakopee, MN
Designed by Patrick Norguet in 2014, the T14 chair's truly modern design introduced innovation into manufacturing process, for an exceptional piece. An ergon...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Customizable Gubi Masculo Dining Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for the fine dining restaurant Copenhague at Maison du Danemark in Paris, the four-legged Masculo Dining in metal marry the idea of Danish elegance and simplicity with Italian refinement and playfulness. The backrest of Masculo is almost overly large and appears to float in the air which is challenging to the senses. This is supported by the slender metal legs that make the whole dining chair...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Lost Space 2 Armchair by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost space 2 armchair by The Shaw Dimensions: D120 x W 90 x H82 cm Materials: Resin Weight: 20 kg. Lost space The sun rose and instantly illuminated ...
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin

21st Century Curacao Bergère in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A dynamic and embracing shape with sinuous lines for the Curaçao armchair. With four sloping legs with references to the Fifties, the armchair is proposed in different fabrics of the collection, including the new zebra silk in a bright citron shade, that perfectly fits in rooms with an urban glam appeal. Curacao Bergere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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.

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