Velvet Armchairs

Armchair Kalaha upholstered and covered with blue velvet fabric with structure handcrafted in solid wood. Also available in grey velvet.  

One Reclining Armchairs from Italy from 1970s Attributed to Zanuso. Reupholstered in Purple Velvet , it has been attributed to Zanuso for lines, shapes and proportions. The reclinin...

Armchair Darling with structure in solid wood. Upholstered and covered with high quality ruby velvet fabric. Totally handmade piece. Also available with other fabrics on request.

Spanish Renaissance (17th Century) walnut armchair with filigree front stretcher, scroll finial on back, and red velvet seat and back.

Pair of Armchairs - Italian Designer Lounge Chairs - Modernist Furniture - Armchairs in Wood and Velvet Stunning set of two wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian armchairs in wood a...

Pair of Sanluca armchairs dating back to the first Gavina SpA production, with the original beige velvet upholstery. Each armchair is made of separate wooden curved pieces connected ...

JOSE ZANINE DE CALDAS (1919-2001). Pair of armchairs model “H.” Manufactured by Moveis Artísticos Z. Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery. Measuremenents 58 cm x 50 cm x 80 H cm. Literature: Habitat, nº9, Sao Paulo 1952. José Zanine Caldas (Belmonte, Bahia, 1918 - Vitória, Espírito Santo, 2001) was an architect and designer. Caldas stands out on the national architecture in Brazil for his exploration of the constructive qualities of Brazilian woods, defining his work with a warm rustic ambience, working on both high-end residential projects and also popular constructions. Never actually training as an architect, he starting working in the 1940s as a designer at Severo & Villares and as a member of the National Artistic Historical Heritage Service (Sphan). He opens a maquet studio in Rio de Janeiro, where he worked between 1941 and 1948, and, at the suggestion of Oswaldo Bratke (1907-1997), moved the studio to São Paulo, from 1949 to 1955. The studio served important modern architects of the two cities, and was responsible for most of the models presented in the book Modern Architecture in Brazil, 1956, by Henrique E. Mindlin (1911-1971).. During the 1940s, he also began developing and researching at the Institute of Technological Research of the University of São Paulo (IPT/USP), and was first introduced to plywood. In 1949, he founded the Fábrica Móveis Artísticos Z, with the objective of producing large-scale industrialized furniture, good quaility and afforable, the furniture was to be materialized using plywood sheets. This method minimized material waste and the need for artisan skills, as the parts were mechanically produced and the use of labor was only needed for the assembling of the furniture. His time at Móveis Artísticos Z, in 1953 was rather short lived and left the company in 1953 and instead worked on landscape projects until 1958 in São Paulo, when he moved to Brasília, where he built his first house, also in 1958, and coordinated the construction of others until 1964. Appointed by Rocha Miranda to Darcy Ribeiro (1922-1997), he joined the University of Brasília (UnB) in 1962 and taught modeling classes until 1964, when he lost his position due to the military coup. He set off and travelled through Latin America and Africa, an experience that had a remarkable effect on his work. On return to Brazil he built his second house, the first of a series of projects in the Joatinga region of Rio de Janeiro. In 1968, he moved to Nova Viçosa, Bahia, and opened a workshop, which ran up until 1980. His experience in the Bahian city was shaped by his renewed love and contact with nature, and he began working closely with environmentalists. In one of these collaborations, he participated in the project of an environmental reserve with the artist Frans Krajcberg (1921-2017) for whom he also designed a studio in 1971. The furniture he designed during this period, is reflective of his ecological sensitivity, his works were constructed with crude logs of wood, whose twisted lines inspire his drawings. It is also in Nova Viçosa that the architect builds the Casa dos Triângulos (1970) and casa da Beira do Rio (1970), in which he adopted a very artisanal construction system with typical woods of the region. According to the historian and architecture critic Roberto Conduru, Caldas' performance was relevant for the diffusion of environmental values in architectural projects: a "taste for the alternative and the rustic was disseminated throughout the Brazilian territory [...], encouraged by environmental preservation campaigns, by the wear and tear of the current models in reinforced concrete and by the re-emergence of the regionalist ideal in the international panorama"1. Between 1970 and 1978, he kept an office in Rio de Janeiro, where he returned in 1982. In 1975, the filmmaker Antonio Carlos da Fontoura made the film Arquitetura de Morar, about the houses of Joatinga, with a soundtrack by Tom Jobim (1927-1993), for whom Caldas designed a house. Two years later, the architect's work was exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAM/RJ), at the São Paulo Museum of Art Assis Chateaubriand (Masp) in Belo Horizonte, and the following year at Solar do Unhão, in Salvador. Between 1980 and 1982 The Helium House Olga Jr was designed and built in São Paulo. Caldas outlined the plans for the construction sourcing the all the wood, the actual assembly of the house was carried out by the owner. The house, is defined by wooden structure that stands out from the fence walls, the clay tile roof of wide eaves and the demolition materials that give the building the feeling of rusticity, warmth and nostalgia. The house was similar to those built in the 1970s for Eurico Ficher and Pedro Valente, in Joatinga. In 1983, Calders founded the Center for the Development of Applications of The Woods of Brazil (DAM), and gave it to UnB in 1985. During this period, he proposed the creation of the Escola do Fazer, a teaching center focused on the use of wood for the construction of houses, furniture and utilitarian objects for the low-income population. Despite the fact that much of Calders early work was centered around building houses for the elite, in the 1980s the designer dedicates himself the DAM where he rigorously researches popular housing based on artisan construction processes and whereby the users participate in the construction process. At the Brasília unit, he developed prototypes of popular houses with eucalyptus logs as a structure and sealing in soil-cement, betting on an ideal of self-construction already tested at Casa do Nilo, in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. From that moment on, as occurred with his the furniture designs, Caldas adopts the use of crude wood logs rolled...

Pair of Bergère armchairs - Italy, 1950s - Timeless elegance. Iconic Italian armchairs from the 1950s, made with wooden frame and original beige velvet upholstery. Featuring wrap-aro...

Armchair velvet walnut with structure in solid walnut wood, plished and treated with natural pine extracts. Upholstered and covered with high quality blue deep velvet fabric. Also av...

Armchair Alina upholstered and coated with high quality velvet fabric in Categorie A. Base structure with polished stainless steel tubes in gold finish. Also available with o...

A mid-century style velvet armchair with navy blue velvet upholstery, with a diamond-quilted interior and topstitched seams. It features a curve-around design and rests on rich brown...

Pair of very clean and architectural in its design armchairs. Wisely restored by our upholstery atelier, a combination of fabrics was chosen to highlight embellish the beauty of the ...

This is an exceptionally-rare example of the iconic “L’Homme Et La Femme” Daybed Sofa, from the world renown Italian furniture house of Edra. In a world of temporary pleasures, Ed...

Elegant Italian-made vintage armchair with tubular metal frame, foam padding and jungle-themed velvet upholstery. Restaurata.

Rare pair of Labeled Isa Bergamo armchairs with original velvet and unaltered vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Designed in the style of Gio Ponti, there are the ma...

Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design a...

Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.

Merwyn Armchair Cat E-Seat: Velvet

Vintage high back chair of Danish design. Made around 1960 by a Danish furniture manufacturer. Original cherry-red velvet upholstery in good co...

Available now, this Mid-Century Modern armchair set in velvet, Hardwood & Steel designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties is perfect! This gorgeous set features a steel structure painted in black and a seat & body backrest in new gray velvet upholstery with three buttons and delicate Brazilian Rosewood (known as Jacaranda) arms. The restoration of the set took a few months because when I bought it the armchairs didn't have the Jacaranda arms, and every collector knows that the value of a piece is on the integrity of the piece, meaning original pieces and method. Finding Hauner’s wood arms took me to many antique markets until two months after I found the wood arms in a shop specialized in vintage furniture in Rio de Janeiro’s city center. Now the piece is complete! These armchairs are so awesome that we’ve paired them in the gallery with other pieces and are always spectacular. The first furniture set showcases the armchairs with Scapinelli’s famous Acqua coffee table and Jorge Zalszupin Pullman sofa. The second image has the set next to Celina Decoracoes four seat sofa and a delicate Scapinelli coffee table. The third image has one armchair next to Sergio Rodrigues’s Sabara Rosewood trunk...

Solo armchairs by Antonio Citterio in luxurious dark blue velvet for B&B Italia. Made under the esteemed B&B Italia brand, these pristine armchairs redefine the concept of contemporary seating...

Six PS142 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s. Cm 68,00 x 67,00 x 60,00 Metal and Red Velvet. Ref.: Bosoni G., Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto...

Pair of Marco Zanuso armchairs lady model in Red Velvet, in original state, timeless Italian Iconic design.

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...

Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...

Armchair Camilla with solid wood structure upholstered and coverd withi purple velvet fabric. Also available on request with other fabric finishes.

On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb “George GS85” Armchair from the world renown Italian furniture house, B&B Italia. As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this...

20th c., a pair of Hollywood Regency black lacquer armchairs with cotton velvet cheetah print upholstery accented with French navy braided trim. The cha...

Elefante armchair by Dovain Studio Dimensions: H 86 x W 105 x D 65 x SH 39 cm Materials: Velvet, Wood Dovain Studio Creative direction by Sergio Prieto, a Spanish artist-design...

In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Circular Armchair designed as an oversized pouf, in style of Pierre Paulin. Th...

Pair of elegant armchairs from circa 1950s. Structure and legs made of stained wood, newly upholstered in two tones of grey velvet fabrics. Very comfortable seats.

A cozy and comfortable bucket seat, a reassuring form with absolutely contemporary details; these are the main features of Guelfo the wingback chair designed by Lapo Ciatti. Guelfo w...

Contemporary swiveling circular shaped arm chair with deep purple fabric upholstery.

Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs Early 19th Century, Good Condition with Cut Velvet Upholstery. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.

Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...

Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair was designed to redefine modern living wi...

Group consisting of 2 pairs of 1950s armchairs with capitonné backs and wooden cone feet. The filling is sprung and the cushions are feather. The still original upholstery is red v...

Set of six dining chairs, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s These armchairs embrace the aesthetic sense of the 'Pamplona' chairs designed by Augusto Savini for Pozzi. This design...

Armchair, oak, velvet, France, 1950s. The french designer used a constructivist approach in designing this particular chair. The oak frame is based on sharp horizontal and vertical ...

Elegant pair of French lounge chairs with a minimalist and architectural design. Handcrafted in wrought iron, their slender, linear frames are complemented by generously padded seat ...

A very stylish pair of vintage armchairs by Greaves and Thomas. These were made in England, they date from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they have beautifully curved frame...

Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...

Chic Pair of 1930s Italian Art Deco high quality Armchairs with Original Velvet Fabric Step back in time with this remarkable pair of authentic Italian Art Deco armchairs from the 19...

This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...

Italian modern dark green velvet armchairs Zozo by Seven Salotti, 1970s Pair of armchairs mod. Zozo fully padded and covered in forest green velvet. The seat and backrest have a soft...

A pair of mid-century armchairs in the style of Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantu, designed in the 1950s. The pronounced curves and lines combined with the luxurious velvet fabri...

A stunning example of Italian design, this 1970 Romeo Rega armchair exudes luxury and sophistication. Crafted with a chrome-plated and gilded metal frame, the chair showcases Rega’s ...

Digamma armchair designed by Ignazio Gardella dating back to Gavina’s production. Original structure and components, recently upholstered with linen velvet. Conservative restoration....

Pair of fine 19th century French carved giltwood armchairs with newly upholstered cut velvet floral fabric.

Henri Caillon armchair Edition Erton, circa 1950-1955.

Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut large open arm chair with carved leaf design filigree top and brown velvet upholstered seat and back with nailhead trim (seat: 16¾"h)

Pair of oak and velvet armchairs Art Deco, circa 1930-1940.

Rope and tassel chair with matching ottoman in blue velvet. The chair has a carved wood rope style frame with beautiful, newly upholstered, velvet upholstery. Chair measures: 27.5 W...

A pair of Leon Frost signed Lucite armchairs with upholstered velvet seat and back, curved modern design.

Marco Zanuso "Square" Armchair for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962. The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" armchair, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modern...

A very comfortable pair of Art Deco 20th century ebonised armchairs upholstered in an off white crushed velvet. French Circa 1930-40. The ...

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Pair Of Custom-made Connaught armchairs. The epitome of bespoke comfort and timeless elegance, crafted by the ...

Medium, overstuffed tufted armchairs. Very comfortable with lots of character. Excellent vintage condition. Sold individually; price is per chair. Two available.

This is an early 20th century interpretation of an armchair inspired by the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the most eminent upholsterer of the early 20th century. The original couch served the dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture. This is a particularly fine example, with a Morant & Co provenance. A matching 3-settee is also available The inside and outside back, wings, seat and cushion are upholstered in green strie velvet and trimmed in the traditional manner with matching braid and fringe. The strie velvet could be original, if this armchair has been lightly used, as there is significant fading from the original bright green. The adjustable padded wings are joined to the arms with original ratched iron hinges which are attached to the back. The arms are supported by oak turned uprights. The seat has a large loose cushion. Standing on original castors. English, circa 1900. Bearing the fabric retail label of Morant & Co Upholsterers, Decorators. 91 New Bond St., London. with Royal Coat of Arms, dated 1825, 1831, 1837 & 1890, founded 1790. During the late 16th-early 17th century a new form of day-bed was introduced to match the contemporary upholstered ‘X’ chairs and stools. They were padded and upholstered throughout and the ends were let down on a toothed steel ratchet to enable the occupant to repose at full length. They were generally destroyed when the coverings had worn out at the woodwork was of little value. Similar couches were plentiful in France under Louis XIII and can be seen in Abraham Bosse’s engravings of domestic interiors but they were only found at Court and the houses of great noblemen in this country. When the contents of the Royal Palaces were dispersed after Charles I’s execution a number of couches were included in the sale. Morant & Co (fl.1885-1915) The dictionary of English furniture makers 1660-1840, published by the Furniture History Society informs that Morant Snr. was a maker of carved and gilded frames from early in the reign of George IVth, and his trade card describes the company as ‘Ornamental Painter and Paper Hanging Manufacturer to their Royal Highnesses’. Work was executed for Sir Thomas Lawrence, Sir Robert Peel...

On offer on this occasion is the rarest-of-the-rare, it being a peerless, immaculate Tom Dixon-designed "Justice" Armchair from George Smith, dressed in a peerless, elegant, top-grad...