Armchairs
Armchairs For Sale
Item Ships From: Europe
Color: Orange
Lovely Pair of Victorian Boudoir Armchairs with Salmon Pink Velour Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of his and hers Boudoir armchairs in pink velour upholstery
A good looking decorative pair of period...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Luigi Colani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, pair of easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s
The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating o...
Category
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman.
Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manu...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy anni '60
Located in Parma, IT
Egg Chair design Peter Ghyczy, 1960s.
Openable shell in plastic material and cushion in padded fabric.
Completely original in all parts.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: open h 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of "Klinte" by Tord Björklund, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of "Klinte" designed by Tord Björklund, 1980s. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Pilot" by Arne Norell, 1980s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Pilot" by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden, 1980s.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Orange Wool Shell Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé
Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
Patchwork Orange Armchair By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Lorenza Bozzoli Couture presents a limited-edition collection characterized by an extremely soft design, eclectic and distinctly retro. The new Fur Collection offers the Couture icon...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1960's Upholstered Side - Arm Chair - Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Upholstered Side – Arm Chair – Oswald Haerdtl
1960’s Upholstered Side – Arm Chair – Oswald Haerdtl. This chairs was produced by the f...
Category
1960s Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Cognac leather arm chairs with straps and buckles on the side rests. Bulb...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Model 350 Chairs By Arno Votteler For Walter Knoll Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid Century Modern Model 350 Chairs By Arno Votteler For Walter Knoll, Germany 1950s
These are a pair of original model 350 chairs designed by Arno V...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
French Pair of Medallion Armchairs Louis XVI Style in Orange Velvet, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis XVI style medallion armchairs dating from the 1950s. The base is typically Louis XVI fluted and tapered. The legs are connec...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Art Déco Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
An elegant and iconic vintage Art Déco Chair.
True to its original design, this chair is in excellent condition, as it was re-upholstered with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by IPE Bologne, Italy, 1950s
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs armchairs from the editor IPE Bologna Italy. Black metal structure, brass. New upholstery, reupholste...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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....
Category
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Italian Set Sofa and Two Armchairs Design Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1960s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in taranto, IT
Complete living room with curved sofa and pair of armchairs, design Gigi Radice for Minotti Arredamenti, early 1960s
Mustard yellow color
the sofa measures 240 cm in length (fr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Fritz Neth Monsieur Orange Armchair 1950s
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in Munich, DE
Monsieur armchair by Fritz Neth, Correcta Stizformbau edition in orange velour fabric, Germany 1950s. The seat and the back are moulded from the same piece and curved in an ergonomic...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s
The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating org...
Category
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Exceptional Set of Two Bouclé 'Onda' Lounge Chairs by MetalArte, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two 'Onda' chairs in excellent condition.
These chairs were made in the 1970s by MetalArte.
They have a very interesting curved shape and they appear to be made of two separ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
New Volumes Terracotta Cove Chair by Thomas Coward
Located in CREMORNE, AU
Two negative shapes are placed on top of each other, one creating lift, the other creating support. The Cove chair evokes the coastal formation that its name derives from; it exists by the absence of matter.
Collections for the home and office by Artedomus, New Volumes...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Terracotta
Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury rattan and bamboo Italian armchair. This item was produced in Italy during 1960s.
The seat is made of thin rattan elements while the structural elements are made of bam...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Miami Armchair with Salmon Metal and Brass, Skylight and White 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oxford Classic Office Chair, Model 3293C, Cognac Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1963
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Oxford Classic Office Chair, Model 3293c, Cognac Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1963
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy
In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see pho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Miami Armchair with Salmon Metal and Brass, Skylight and White 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Elm Lounge Chair with New Soft Orange Kvadrat Wool Fabric
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Light and elegantly shaped Danish modern lounge chair. It´s shape is very close to the nursing chair by Nanna Ditzel. The curved shell is professionally re-upholstered in a soft oran...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-star base by Patrick Norguet
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric also avaible in leather
Structure: Black powder-coated metal or Matt...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Milan New Product! Metal and Brass, Orange and Textured Fabrics Miami Armchair
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Chromed Steel and Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century 366 Armchair in Orange Velvet, by Jozef Chierowski, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Chierowski. Produced in the Lower Silesian Furniture Factory in Swiebodzice.
The chair has a simple, modernist form. It consists of an upholstered seat combined with a wooden backrest. The organic shape is typical of the 1960s style.
The chair is very ergonomic and comfortable, as the furniture designs of that time were largely focused on the user. Due to its small size, the furniture fits perfectly into the interiors of contemporary apartments, perfectly meeting the needs of customers.
The chair is in perfect condition after a professional renovation. We can prepare this set also in another wood and fabric color.
About the fabric:
This is special collection of velvet in a stunning color range of more than 100 different shades of both pure classic and non-obvious pastel broken colors. The colour palette has been created with extreme attention following the most recent trends. The unique feature of this fabric is its producing in nanotechnologies, so called WATER CLEAN, which gives it a high resistance to stains and facilitates the removal of stains from coffee, chocolate and even ink. This fabric is a perfect imitation of cotton velvet, gives the effect of softness and matte surface which works very well in heavy curtains...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Textile
Mid-Century Patinated Leather and Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli Italy 1960
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century patinated leather and rattan lounge chairs by Tito Agnoli Italy, the 1960s.
Rare and unique pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern rattan and patinated leather Lounge chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Contemporary Rattan Hoops Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful elegant pair of rattan « hoops » armchairs. They are large, comfortable and high quality made. Entirely hand made, they are in excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Lotus Armchair by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Lotus armchairs is an elegant piece of design furniture manufactured by Ico and Luisa Parisi in the mid-20th Century
Rare pair of armchairs mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Eight Vintage Chairs in Orange Velvet by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a orange beautiful velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chairs are after undergone a full carpentry and uph...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Mid Century 366 Armchairs in Orange Velvet, Jozef Chierowski, Europe 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Germany, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern leather armchairs, Germany 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern leather lounge armchairs manufactured and designed in Germany 1960s. It is in beautiful vintage ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century modern italian 1970 Armchair Design by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
1970s vintage armchair, Italian manufacture, design by Mario Bellini, Cassina production.
The armchair has an orange leather upholstery
Vintage design in good condition; but the leat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Cognac Leather Armchairs-Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century cognac leather armchairs-lounge chairs, Germany, 1960s.
Mid-century cognac leather armchairs-lounge chairs manufactured and designed in Germany 1960s. It is in lovely ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century ’Hexagon’ Armchair by Peter Murdoch and Made by Hille of London Ltd.
By Hille, Peter Murdoch
Located in Surrey, GB
Mid Century ’Hexagon’ armchair designed by Peter Murdoch and made by Hille of London Ltd., 1967. Tan leatherette upholstery in excellent condition.
...
Category
20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian pair of velvet armchairs, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 88 cm; W= 82 cm; D= 105 cm; H S= 40 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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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