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Armchairs For Sale
Guerrero Armchair, Leather and Dark Tropical Wood, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Guerrero armchair is a favorite best seller since it was first designed in 2015. A great piece for a small waiting area, it’s so comfortable that it also makes for a perfect read...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Toledo Low Armchair, Wicker Back and Solid Oak, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
This distinctive armchair can add boldness to your living room. The soft, big-cushioned seat makes it very comfortable and the small leather cushion perfectly supports the lower back...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood, Fabric

The Montague Armchair eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 dining chairs by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 dining chairs by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s Set of six beautiful high-backed dining chairs in solid wood with cane seats and backs, finished with turned w...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Armchairs Designed by Gio Ponti 1950s Italy
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare and sophisticated pair of armchairs mid-century Italian from an important villa in Bologna. Designed by Gio Ponti, boucle and wood, 1950s The wood was polished by our restor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric

"Marango" armchair by Alberto Smania for Smania Studio Interni
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare armchair belonging to the "Marango" series designed by Alberto Smania and produced by the company of the same name in 1967. An incredible piece, a testame...
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1980s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Fine Set of 8 Italian White Decapé Wood Chairs, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of eight Italian white decapè wood chairs with white upholstery seats. Made in Italy 1970'. The wood is in perfect vintage condition. The upholstery is in very good condition onl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

A pair of Thomasville 'Ernest Hemingway' carved alder armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Thomasville 'Ernest Hemingway' carved alder armchairs modern, each with armrests carved in the manner of antelope antlers, upholstered in sumptuous blush velvet. Provenan...
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1960s American Colonial Revival Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Fabric and wood. Weight: 47,5 kg Upholstery: Gentle 113 fabric. Upholstery Available i...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Unopiu' Toscana Armchair Outdoor Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tuscany represents a classic icon of handcrafted production in powder coated galvanised iron. The attention to detail paid by the hands of expert craftsmen translates into a structur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair PLAY Boucle Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Heavy Weave Knoll Upholstery Blue
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (07 SAHARA) 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

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Sheepskin

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight) 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

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Sheepskin

8 Mid Century Modern Toledo Aluminum Armchairs by Jorge Pensi Indoor Outdoor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Jorge Pensi for Amat. Top quality cast aluminum elements which are fitted to each other. In excellent vintag...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Velvet Chair Bordeaux Red Black Wood
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A chair made out of ribbed wood with strong lines. The structure is lacquered in opaque black, and its design is a take on vintage lines covered in red vel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ebony

5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern set of 5 Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial de...
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1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood

Custom Made Danish Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
Sheepskin Armchair originally designed by Danish architect Jens Houmoller Klemmensen in 1939. This high-end reproduction is handmade to order at our workshops in England under license from the Klemmensen estate. The chair legs are available in oiled walnut, oiled oak or fumed oak. The chair is upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric from New Zealand available in your choice of 17mm tufted shearling in 4 colors: Off-white, Moonlight, Maple, & Sahara. The chair shown in this listing has been upholstered in Moonlight Shearling. Each chair measures: H 80cm, D 75cm, W 72cm, SH 41...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. This pair of armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed oak or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. These armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed oak or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Leather, 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

Leather Dining Armchair Made to Order in Walnut Finish
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary chair with armrests, solid beech structure in walnut finish. Expertly stitched with a modern channel design, this striking arm chair invites comfort with its supple lea...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Laguna Occasional Chair in Light Gray Upholstered and Black Wood Finish Frame
Located in Miami, FL
The designer Aciole Felix with our creative Uultis team from Brazil has created this amazing Laguna occasional chair with an upholstered light ...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Win Armchair Featuring Metal & Walnut Wood Finish Frame with Ivory Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Win armchair features metal trimmings with a walnut wood finish frame, wrapped in a beautiful ivory fabric. Our amazing Uultis design team has created...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
Located in London, GB
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design KARU Lounge Chair A pair of custom-made lounge chairs developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in ‘Moonlight’ shearling with custom solid fumed oak ball feet. The KARU chair...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

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

Roly Poly Armchair Flesh 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

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Charcoal 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Model 54 lounge chair The Model 54 Chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - model 54 lounge chair & ottoman set The Model 54 chair & ottoman is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been devel...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo lounge chair The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is constructed from solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. The Ryo chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sheepskin

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

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Beech, Oak, Sheepskin

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé

'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Beige
Located in Paris, FR
BIG big chair armchair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 02 Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, Pink Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Log Armchair C.R.& S. Riva1920 Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. Distinguished by its squared lines and ergonomic seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Abra Armchair in Black Leather and Walnut Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with beautiful black upholstery and a walnut wood finish frame. This armchair has be...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Leather

Abra Armchair in White Leather and Walnut Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with beautiful white leather upholstery and a walnut wood finish frame. This armchai...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Rattan Trellis Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rattan Trellis chair made for Creel and Gow in Tangier Morocco Measures: 29" x 27" x 38".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Fuyu Armless Chair, Loveseat
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its unique design, FUYU armchair brings together the wide seating and naturalness that you cannot find in other single sofas… Measures: Length: 47.2'' / Depth: 53.2'' / Height: 35.4'' / Seat Height: 17.7'' Weight: 41.6 kg -Spring upholstery -32 DNS HR Foam -1st grade alder frame. UPHOLSTERED PRODUCT USE AND CARE Dry clean your product and refer to the sales form for special care instructions. Call us for re-upholstery of your product. When choosing your fabric, submit your flammability certificate request. Avoid using upholstery...
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2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Moooi Smoke Armchair in Shade Pitch Black Upholstery by Maarten Baas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture finished with fire. The beauty and character of burned wood is now captured in a long lasting material, creating the strange sensation of sitting on burnt furniture Maarten Baas interpreted his fascination for the element fire with a groundbreaking approach. Capturing the burning flames into the solidity of wood. Each chair is unique due to this exceptional production process. Just like the Phoenix, the Smoke objects are reborn from their ashes, gaining new vitality and beauty in a very unusual way. Additional information: Material: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Shade pitch black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Armchair by Hessentia in Blue Velvet, plissè embroidery on the back
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Penelope armchair, suitable to furnish modern living areas, can be also chosen as a unique and refined item for bedrooms. It is characterized by a sinuous and soft structure composed...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Tai Armchair in Teak Wood Finish with Brown Leather Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
The Tai armchair has a lot going on but in a very simplistic way with the beautiful wood frame in a teak finish and its brown leather cushions. The unique...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Upholstery

Handcrafted Mid-Century Mita Armchair, Tropical Parota Wood & Outdoor Pad
Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc
A creation by León León design from Mexico City: a one-of-a-kind seating masterpiece crafted with steel and tropical parota wood. This exceptional cha...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

Set of Two Art Deco, Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1930's
By Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Oak wooden "Amsterdamse School" lounge chairs with velvet beige upholstery in good condition. The wood has some nice carvings.
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Oak

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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