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Armchairs For Sale
Item Ships From: Europe
Color:  Pink
Opus Futura Pink Artestoria armchair By Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
Carved wooden structure with matt pink lacquer finish on back, armrests and front legs; upholstered with Pink Artestoria fabric, designed by Carlo Rampazzi
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Opus Garden Armchair - Pink Colour - Design Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
Armchair with hand-bent iron frame with rust protection in lacquered finish. Cushions are included.
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pink Fabric Armchair Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchair Source: Czechia (Czech republic) Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech Original well preserved condition.
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

1950 Armchair / Lounge Chair With Powder Pink Wool Upholstery By Dux From Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful designed armchair by Dux of Sweden. The armchair is upholstered with powder pink wool upholstery fishbone patterned. This chair come out of the rubble spring series, ( Dubb...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1950s Set of Four Wooden Chairs Painted in Pink
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Set of four wooden chairs painted in pink.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic salmon pink 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Late Victorian English antique tub armchair with new upholstery
Located in Leicester, GB
With a gorgeous shape and size, this Victorian tub chair is very comfortable to sit on. The armchair has small mahogany castor wheels so it's easy ...
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 96...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant pair of Italian 1950s lounge / wingback / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These sculptural elegant and large chairs are very comfortable; They have a similar line as Gio Ponti Ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Italian Post Modern in Shades of Pink and Abs Four Pieces Modular Sofa, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern in shades of pink fabric and black abs four pieces modular sofa, 1980s Four-module sofa with cotton upholstery with a squared pattern in shades of pink, similar ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and comfortable desk or office chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1970s. These swivel chairs are made with the best materials, they have ...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Velvet Pink Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Velvet pink rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: width 98 cm x height 135 cm x depth 99 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, Copper or Stainless Ste...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. It has a rotating metal foot. It has just been reupholstered with lovely bouclé fa...
Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, th...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Post-Modern Sculptural Armchair in Black Metal and Pink Red Silk Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Italian Post-Modern sculptural Armchair was made in the 1980s. It is made out of black lacquered metal and has got a pink an...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Meltdown Chair, PE Pink by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, PE Pink' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made entirely from polyethylene sheets, no other material is added. The artist creates a knotted mass of pink polyethylene sheeting and then he presses it on a heated metal seat-shaper former. The sheets melt and, when they cool and subsequently harden, the shape of the seat is created, while the remaining plastic is heated and sculpted into solid twisting forms. Tom Price thus alters the structural and aesthetic qualities of the plastic material, giving rise to interesting contrasts in texture and form within the same object. Launched in 2007, the Meltdown Series earned Tom Price widespread international acclaim for his innovative production processes and eye-catching approach to working with commonplace plastic products. The way of assembling the plastic material and the mostly unpredictable patterns created by the heating method ensure that every piece is unique and unrepeatable. This design pieces are true sculptural objects, while at the same time being fully functional and very robust. Meltdown Chairs are included in the permanent collections of several Museums, including SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (US), the Denver Art Museum (US), The Nelson Atkins Museum (US), Chatsworth House (UK), MKG Hamburg (Germany) and the Amore Pacific Museum (South Korea). Works from the Meltdown Series have been exhibited extensively throughout the USA, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They have been included in many high-profile museum exhibitions, including SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (US), MAD Museum of Art and Design New York (US); The Mint Museum (US); Denver Art Museum (US); Design Museum Holon (Israel); Design Museum Gent (Belgium); NRW Forum Dusseldorf (Germany); The Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga (Latvia). They have also featured at international art and design fairs, including Design Miami Basel (Switzerland); Sao Paolo Design Festival (Brazil); Cheongju International Craft Biennale (South Korea), Design Days Dubai (United Arab Emirates); Gwangju Biennale (South Korea) and Lodz International Design Biennale (Poland). Finally, the series has been featured in multiple publications, including: The Campaign for Art...
Category

2010s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Style Powdery Pink Velvet and Black Lacquered Feet Metal Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco style bar stool with a black lacquered metal feet with gilded metal finish and a comfortable powdery pink seat padded back. Elegant, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century 366 Armchairs in Pink 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 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

Textile, Beech

Meltdown Chair, PE Stripe by Tom Price, Contemporary, one of a Kind
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, PE Stripe' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made from plastic rugs and a stainless-steel fr...
Category

2010s English Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century 366 Armchair in Pink 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. Please check color samples on the last pictures. 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

Textile, Beech

Armchair Made in 2643 Minutes by Diego Faivre Minute Manufacture Designs
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Say ‘Au Revoir’ to the expected, and a big hello to Diego Faivre’s Minute Manufacture designs. Offering an intimate insight into the design process, Diego Faivre’s Minute Manufactur...
Category

2010s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Clay, Acrylic, Foam

Monti Armchair Pink Gloss
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet. Made in France.    
Category

2010s French Other Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Luxury Beverly Hills Art Deco Contemporary Velvet Upholstered Dining & Armchair
Located in Coimbra, PT
The current vogue for Art Deco furniture, combined with an interior design love affair with velvet makes this chair one of the most sought after pieces in our collection. Perfect ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Armchair in Pink Fabric & Oak by Tatra, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The original label is still attached. The chairs are a well known and comfortable model produced in Czechoslo...
Category

1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Armchair Made in Italy 1950s Original Fabric
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design for the Utrecht armchair in ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pink Velvet Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
A modern and sophisticated design brimming with vintage flair, this stunning armchair will make a statement in a contemporary and eclectic interior. Crafted of black-lacquered wood, its curved and clean shape is upholstered with fine pink velvet...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bamboo and rattan armchair and its cushion circa 1970 Good condition.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Cape Lounge Chair, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the cape armchair a real eyecatch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Set of Two Italian Disco Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
PAN-AM flight 473 to Milano 1964 Original upholstery still very good usable. Reupholstery is always an option but later, not now. The legs have been fully restored and brought...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Monti Armchair Pink Gloss Large Model
Located in Paris, FR
All over upholstered armchair in velvet with lacquered wooden feet. Made in France.   
Category

2010s French Other Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. These cute chairs are very comfortable. They...
Category

1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape armchair a real eyecatch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Mineral Armchair by Kasadamo, Soft Pink Fabric Version
Located in Chézard, CH
This armchair is the result of a research linking minimalist design and natural components, in the respect of the true values of Kasadamo ; unique and high-end design. This version i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Bouclé, Polyester

Pair of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchairs are after a complete...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, th...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Brass Armchair or Dining Chair in Black White Green or Pink
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Pupa armchair signed by Andrea Branzi is agile and voluptuous at the same time. It leans on a light metallic frame leaving the volume floating in the space. Born with chrome frame fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Colony Armchair in Black Legs, Walnut Structure, Upholstered Cushions, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colony armchair with metal base varnished is offered here in black, however, also available in white, silk grey, dusty grey, intense blue or bronze. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pink Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1930s Czechia and Restored, Original Fabric
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs. Material Macassar. Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss.
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Macassar

20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchair, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chair with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velour velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Four Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments characterized by the wave-shaped curves. The ...
Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Six Midcentury Pink Magenta Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchairs are after a complete...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Rosewood Pink Corduroy Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet
By Miniforms, Philippe Tabet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with solid beech legs stained oak, walnut or black aniline. Shell upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Ali armrest chair in beech stained walnut base with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four 20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchairs, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chairs with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velor velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Plush Modern Black Side or Arm Chair with Chrome Legs by Andrea Branzi
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Pupa armchair signed by Andrea Branzi is agile and voluptuous at the same time. It leans on a light metallic frame leaving the volume floating in the space. Born with chrome frame fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Two 20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchairs, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chairs with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velor velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, t...
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Rosewood Pink Corduroy Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seat. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchair are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchair is after a complete uph...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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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