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Armchairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Color:  White
Drummond Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern, White Bouclé
Located in Houston, TX
Behold the illustrious Drumond Armchair, a distinguished creation birthed in 1950 under the skilled hands of Oca, a venerable atelier situated in the heart of Brazil. Reverberating w...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury White Boucle 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...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury White Boucle 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...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 2 armchairs in bamboo and linen, 1950s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs from the fifties in France Structure in bamboo - cushions covered with a beige blackout linen To note: some lack on the structure foam and fabric are new
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo

Boho Chic White Washed Pencil Reed Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing our pair of Boho Chic White Washed Twisted Pencil Reed Armchairs, effortlessly blending rustic charm with bohemian elegance. With their eye-catching design, comfortable s...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Reed

Swedish Gustavian Arm Chair Circa Early 1900's Painted Warm White
Located in London, Park Royal
A Swedish, Gustavian style arm chair from the early 1900's, carved in solid beech wood and hand painted in a warm white which has naturally aged to reveal some of the wood beneath. T...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sexy 1970s Lucite & Brass Set of Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé on Casters c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sexy set of four 1970s lucite and brass Charles Hollis Jones style chairs freshly reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé and set conveniently on casters. Uber stylish set that seems to float in any room as if sitting on a cozy cloud. From breakfast room to game table, the sort of chairs you want to wager on. Perfect for an evening of Bridge, Poker or Mahjong. The chairs are smartly set...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Club Sofa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole sofa is covered with high-quality boucle (color 04). V...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Bouclé

Charles Hollis Jones Style Set of Four Lucite Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1970s Set of four Lucite Charles Hollis Jones style chairs freshly reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé and set conveniently on casters. Lucite is a great choice to add a sense of air into any interior with its see through quality. Uber stylish set that seems to float in any room. As if sitting on a cozy cloud. From breakfast room to game table, the sort of chairs you want to wager on. Perfect for an evening of Bridge, Poker or Mahjong. The chairs are smartly set on casters and silently move about floor or carpet. Ivory white bouclé is breathable and works beautifully in all climates. Cozy in winter and cool in summer. Rated highly durable (over 50k double rubs). Ready to ship...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Lucite

Pair of White ArtDeco Beech Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of White ArtDeco Beech Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala. Source: Czechia Period: 1930-1939 Designer: Jindrich Halabala Maker: UP Zavody Material: Beech, Fabric, Upholst...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Set of Two White Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
Located in Milan, IT
Brazil, 1950s Painted stainless steel, fabric upholstery Set of two pieces.
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1950s Brazilian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Michel Ducaroy Armchair and Footstool by Ligne Roset Model Brigantin Yellow 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Beautiful and rare set of Michel ducaroy armchair and footstool, produced by Ligne Roset in 1980 named Brigantin. Composed of a foam structure cover by a pale yellow fabric with ni...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Senior' Lounge Chairs, Italy, circa 1951
Located in New York, NY
A pair of the iconic 'Senior' lounge chairs, designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, in Italy, 1951. This pair have been fully restored and newly upholstered in our prof...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Midcentury David Print White Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM 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 Edmund Homa. Pr...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Three Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of three italian armchairs, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 40 cm; D= 52 cm; Height seat= 42 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of ISA Mid-Century Italian Modern White Club Chairs, Attributed to Gio Pont
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Modern (1950s) club chairs in white upholstery. (ISA INTERNATIONAL INC, Attributed to GIO PONTI) (PRICED AS PAIR).
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage Armchair and Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of 2 Mid Century White Boucle Shell Chairs, M Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Two Amazign Shell chairs designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of the best project from the past. About the designer: Miroslav Navrátil (born August 23, 1913 in Boršice; died April 14, 1999 in Brno) was a Czechoslovakian designer. He was one of the best-known product designers in Czechoslovakia. Navrátil was born in 1913 in Moravian Boršice near Zlín. From 1927 to 1930 he attended a master school for furniture in Valašské Mezirící, then until 1935 the Czech State Industrial School in Brno. In Brno he also studied history at the local Masaryk University. In the 1950s he became a member of the State Design Studio for the Development of the Furniture Industry (Vývoj nábytkárského prumyslu) in Brno. This studio provided the Czechoslovak furniture...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Alvar Aalto 401 Wingback Chair by Artek Finland, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto 401 wingback chair by Artek Finland, 1970s. Bent birch and plywood frame, recently reupholstered in a high quality cream boucle. About the de...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality boucle (color 04...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft White Bentwood 'Pretzel' Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 'Pretzel' design dining armchairs with white painted bentwood frames with fan-shaped backs, resting on four curved and tapered legs. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, pr...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs and Table, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, pr...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Set of Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Sofa and Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole sofa is covered with high-quality boucle (color 04). Very beautiful and comfortable item! The sofa is after a complete upholstery and carpentry renovation. We can prepare this sofa also in another color. Check the last pictures with wood and boucle color samples. More about the fabric: Thick, warm boucle type fabric with a pattern of wide stripes, currently the most desired and sought after by customers. It is used in the upholstery of furniture, sofas, armchairs and chairs. The pillows look beautiful in it, and above all, they make the room feel warm just by looking at them. It is used not only in modern furniture. It also looks beautiful on classic furniture in raw wood can be dry cleaned do not bleach do not wash do not iron. Here sofa is available with pair of matching armchairs.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 'Brno' White Leather and Chrome Tube Armchai
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century 'Brno' armchairs with chrome tube frames and white leather upholstery. (Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International)(Priced as Pair).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
Located in Knebel, DK
The plexus armchair series was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in the 1960s and produced by CFC Silkeborg in Denmark. The armchairs are in good condition and features a frame in Mahoga...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pai of Mid Century White and Mustard Boucle Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality boucle (color 04...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century White Boucle Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, pr...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art White Boucle Armchairs, H. Lis, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Paul McCobb for Custom Craft Inc. White Leather Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge / armchair with a tapered back, square profile, and white leather upholstery, resting on four tapered black painted wooden legs. (PAUL MCCOBB FOR CUSTOM CRAFT...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Paint

Pair of Ralph Lauren Barrymore Wicker Rope Armchairs Feather Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of absolutely stunning Ralph Lauren oversized Barrymore armchairs with heavy wicker frames RRP £11,000. A truly stunning pair, absolut...
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20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Mid-century Modern Italian Pair of Armchairs, White Boucle Fabric, 1950S
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Modern Italian Pair of Armchairs, White Boucle Fabric, 1950S
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1960's Pair of Italian Vintage Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian armchairs in boucle wool and brass. They were recently imported from Italy, and they date from the 1960’...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Armchairs in White Leather & Iron Base by Carlo Hauner, 1955, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in white leather & iron, where designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma Moveis in Brazil 1955 and are fabulous! The name of ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Finnish White Comfy Marta Blomstedt Armchair with Its Matching Footstool, 1960's
Located in Brussel, BE
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland. It was heavily inspired by Danish designer Fleming Lassen...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Throw Away Armchairs by Willie Landels for Zanotta, White Vinyl
Located in Halle, DE
Pair of vintage armchairs, model “ Throw Away“. Designed by Willie Landels 1965 for Zanotta, Italy. The Throw Away is the first sofa made from expanded poly...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Gio Ponti Model 516 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Cream White Painted Walnut, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of armchairs, model “516”, originally designed by Ponti for the furnishing of Tranatlantico Conte Biancamano, Manufactured by Figli di Amadeo Cassina (Cassina), Italy, c. 1950 pierced slat back, off-white cream painted walnut, white woven cotton textile. Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, USA. Measurements 78 cm x 62 cm x 79.5h cm 30 3/4 in x 24 3/8 in x 31 1/4 in height Literature Galleria Deposito A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin
Located in London, England
Jindřich Halabala (1903-1978) was a Czechoslovakian furniture designer and architect who made significant contributions to the modernist design movement in the 20th century. He is pa...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Cockpen Faux Bamboo Cane Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Chinese Chippendale Cockpen faux bamboo cane desk chair Named after pew chairs with a Chinese lattice design in the Cockpen Church, Cockpen, M...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White fabric and wooden armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Armchair with wooden structure. The seat is made up of a padded cushion in white fabric, supported by a me...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Lounge Chair, White Leather
Located in Houston, TX
Liceu de Artes e Ofiicios, lounge chair, Brazil, 1960s. The construction of the frame is created according to a skeleton layout. The design holds an open character with admiring l...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

White Leather Armchair with Curved Armrest
Located in New York, NY
This wooden chair is exquisitely adorned with nail heads through out the squared back of the chair. The chair has a curved support that elegantly holds the arm rest, along with its s...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

White 111 Wink Chaise Longue by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful chaise lounge designed by Toshiyuki Kita for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Cassina Italia in the 80's. Extraordinary design by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita. The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Swedish Horseshoe Back Armchairs, Sweden, C. 1964
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of generous white Swedish horseshoe back armchairs, Sweden, c. 1964 Measures: H: 29.25, W: 29.5, D: 24.75 in.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair White Painted Oval Back French Louis XVI Armchairs in Tiger Print Fabric
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1970s European Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

La-z-boy Rocking Armchair by Pizzetti Roma, Walnut, White Leather, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A Pizzetti original, Classic La-z-boy reclining rocking chair, made of walnut and white leather, Italy circa 1960s. The leather shows signs of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Viscount David Linley Ivory White Leather Max Club Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of viscount David Linley, Ivory white leather Max Club armchairs with walnut frames and mirrored feet ...
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20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century White Iron Garden Armchairs with Fabric Cushions, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White iron garden armchairs with fabric cushions, 1960s Pair of garden armchairs in white painted iron. The structure is in tubular with a series of intertwined springs on the seat and back, on which are placed two quilted cushions...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Jan des Bouvri for Gelderland Chrome Base White Woolen Swivel Vintage Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
Jan des Bouvri for Gelderland chrome base white woolen swivel vintage armchair Model 400 This chrome metal base chair is in very good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs with French Bouclé Fabric Early 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of bamboo armchairs from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera era is bursting with nostalgia. The soothing design and naturalistic materials will promote tranquillity and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

1 of the 4 of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Iceland Wool
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s. Massive brass with upholstered with velvet and off-white Iceland wool.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Alain Delon for Maison Jansen Armchairs Brass Chrome Copper Alcantara, 1972
Located in Paris, IDF
The white alcantara fabric and mix of metals with brass copper and chrome layers make up the decorative frame of this beautiful and rare pair of armchairs designed by Alain Delon and...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Chrome

Vintage French Louis XVI Provincial Blue Cream High Back Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Provincial Style Blue & Cream High Back Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features blue and cream distress painted frames, blue upholstery, tall square backs,...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cherner Style Natural Beech Armchair with White Leather Upholstery, 2 Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cherner style natural beech armchair with white leather upholstery, 2 available Sold individually The seat is 19" W x 16" D Arm height is 26" high, the seat height is 18".
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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Vintage Decorator Style Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique and comfortable pair of matching arm chairs features unique upholstery, tapered legs, and unique stubbed armrests. Scroll wood handles add to the charm of the piece. Plea...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of White Lacquered Armchairs Designed by D.Barrett, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of white lacquered armchairs designed by D.Barrett, circa 1970. Upholstered in leopard fabric.   
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1970s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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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