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Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mahogany Armchair Attributed to Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful armchair, attributed to Jacob Kjaer. Featuring an elegant rosewood frame and original black leather seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
1950
s Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
Made for transatlantic and air France company
Bi-color of brown leather
Great condition
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern leather lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s. The sculptural frames on these chairs are made of solid walnut stain. The well-craf...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of gilt cast iron and leather armchairs. Italy, circa 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt cast iron and leather armchairs. Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
CH-28 Sawbuck armchairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kiel, SH
Sawbuck lounge chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & son
oiled oak and cognac-coloured leather
recently upholstered
early models
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Tidemand-Ruud "Holmenkollen" Lounge Chair for Norcraft
By Arne Tidemand Ruud, Norcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1950s by Arne Tidemand-Ruud for Norwegian company Norcraft. The solid teak frame is wrapped with a black leather sling seat. The lounge chair is adjustable to recline...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, c.1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, c.1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1950s Pair of Safari Armchairs Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari armchairs from the 50s for Rud Rasmussen
Inspired in 1937 by the colonial armchairs of English officers in Africa.
Elm wood frame with a neutral waxed fini...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Italian mid-century modern wine-colored leather armchair with studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wine-colored leather armchair with studs, 1950s
Tub armchair in wine red leather. The leather extends over the entire surface of the backrest and seat, eve...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950
s HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR WALNUT
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage circa 1950's Chesterfield club armchair with coil sprung seat platform and hand turned Walnut b...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Le Corbusier
Pierre Jeanneret, LC/PJ-SI-44-A, Court
s President Chair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret
LC/PJ-SI-43-A
Important: Vintage collector's item for sale with guaranteed authenticity.
Armchair called “Juge”, circa 1955-1956
Solid teak, green c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Teak
Mid-Century C. Graffi (attr.) Shaped Wood and Red Leather Armchair 50s Italy
By Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish armchair in wood and red leather, with a fine wooden structure with a geometric and shaped design. Attributable to Carlo Graffi, Italian production in the 50s.
Wear cons...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$660 Sale Price
63% Off
1 Rio Rosewood
Leather Model 431 Lounge by Arne Vodder, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Geneva, CH
Rio Rosewood and black leather model 431 lounge chair by Arne Vodder produced by Sibast Mobler, Denmark circa late 1950s
Superb quality with fine details and patina.
Manufacturer lab...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of armchairs in Sheepskin by Svante Skogh, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Göteborg, SE
An unusual armchair model designed by Svante Skogh.
The frame of the armchair is sanded, stained and oiled. It has a matte finish.
Both armchairs are upholstered in beige sheepskin....
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
$10,023 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Hans Wegner Danish Lounge Chair CH28 Sawback, 1950s Scandinavian
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Original CH28 sawback lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, for Carl Hansen & Sons in massive teak. Minor sign.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, New Zealand sheepskin, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality New Zealand sheepskin Wellington. Renewed oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1955s. Reupholstere...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion.
Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, and innovation. Originally designed in 1955, the Coconut C...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, natural brown leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality natural brown leather. Renewed oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1950s. Reupholstered by crafts...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Austrian Midcentury Walnut and red Leather Dining Armchairs by Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and comfortable Set of eight Dining Armchairs was designed by the Austrian architect and designer Oswald Haerdtl and manufactured in the 1950s in Vienna.
The sculpted C...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,997 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Mid-Century Armchair in Rosewood Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in rosewood and patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J.Iversen in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pierre Jeanneret, PJ-SI-30-C, Committee Armchair, Chandigarh, circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Jeanneret
PJ-SI-30-C
Committee Armchair, circa 1955.
Solid teak. Vintage leather.
Original condition, marks, patina.
Various administrative buildings. Chandigarh India
I...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950 freshly reupholstered in vanilla creme sheepskins. Lounge on clouds of soft vanilla ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950
s Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Asnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
Could be nice to match with a writing table or abed room
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, set of four dining chairs, model 'RH-304', leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950.
This cantilevered set of tufted chairs with leather pa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Presidential Armchairs, Brazilian Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood, c.1959
By L
Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic pair was designed in 1959 and is part of a series consisting of armchairs and a sofa. Made from molded Rosewood laminated wood, the wide armchairs offer a throne-like comf...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice armchair covered with stitched leather on black metal base
Nice vintage condition
Could be a great match with a desk or in a bed room
Bi-color Black and brown
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair realized by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956. First edition of this iconic armchair, in excellent condition.
Today the P40, in its first edition produc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage "PK 11" Armchair by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool “PK 11” armchair by Poul Kjærholm, designed in 1957, executed by original producer E. Kold Christensen. Carried out in ash and brushed steel with red leather seats. Patina on th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1950s, Scandinavian Vintage Armchair, Original Condition, Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian designed vintage armchair. Made in about 1950 by Danish or Swedish furniture manufacturer. Original upholstery in good condition, no stains, no smells. Normal signs of w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$499 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Stitched Leather and Rattan Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rattan pair of armchairs
Good condition some part of the rattan have been replaced see pictures
color is quiet different on the replaced pieces.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Leather and Steel Armchair by Henry Rolschau Møbler
Located in Dorchester, MA
Manufactured in the late 1950s by Henry Rolschau Møbler in Vejen, this Danish modern leather armchair sits on a steel frame. Its upholstered seat, back, and arms are angled for comfo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Wilhelm Kienzle Safari Chairs, Switzerland, 1950
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic pair of so called 'Safari' chairs designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928 and manufactured by Wohnbedarf, Switzerland 1950s. These chairs have solid oak wooden frames and beautifu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,543 / set
Mid-Century
Mina
Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Mathsson International, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century seating in leather upholstery. Manufactured and burn mark stamped by Bruno Ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
$1,555 Sale Price
35% Off
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Bramin Danish Modern Rosewood + Leather Armchair, 1959
By John Sylvester
Jørgen Matz
Located in Kensington, MD
Excellent and scarce armchair by Jorgen Matz and John Sylvester for Bramin of Denmark. 1959 design. Made of afromasia (in the rosewood family) and leather. Lovely sculpted arms and c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1950
s Stitched Leather armchair by Jacques adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather
McGuire Director
s Chairs X-Chair, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Rare set of 4 late 1950s McGuire X-Chairs in beautiful tinted oak wood, black leather and silver-chrome hardware.
Due to the age, there are minor signs of use and fixes, but nothing...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$4,803 / set
60s, Danish Design by Bent Møller Jepsen, Armchairs, Model "Medalie", Sheepskin
By Sitamo Mobler, Bent Moller Jepsen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Bent Møller Jepsen. Completely renovated-reupholstered pair of armchair model "Medalie". Renewed frame of solid teak wood. Round cushions and armrests covered...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
$5,213 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 2 Model 411 Armchairs in Beech by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkahn, c. 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of Model 411 armchairs by the prolific Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkahn made in Germany in the early 1950's. Constructed from solid beech wood featuring sculpted b...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Especially Handsome Hand Carved Mahogany English Chippendale Style Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous hand carved dark mahogany Chippendale style English armchair having ornate back and ball & claw feet. Newer rich leather upholstered seat.
arm height 28"
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been refinished and strapping is ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Red Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, oak, leather, Denmark, 1950s
Lounge chair with visual references to Børge Morgensen’s designs. The slightly tilted backrest is joined by very low armrests which frame ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Bouclé and Leather Arm Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage boucle and leather armchairs by architect and furniture designer Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. These rare chairs have a modern de...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany, Walnut
$18,000 / set
Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
PL19 also known as Tre Pezzi armchair with black enameled steel tube structure, upholstered in white Mongolian goat wool.
Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H Hans Schubell easy chair with green leather Denmark 1950
By Madsen
Schubell
Located in PARIS, FR
Henry Hans Schubell easy chair
Seat and back upholstered with green leather
Manufactured by Schubell & Madsen circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furn...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Sweden Midcentury Teve Armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, 1953
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid century modern pair of wood and brown leather Teve armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, 1953.
Pair of Teve model armchairs with round section shaped wooden...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Exclusive Pair Of Biosca Armchairs 1950
s
By BIOSCA
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 2 Spanish armchairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized.
Warm minimalism that looks great wit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
$2,702 / set
Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Presently accessible for acquisition, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, the "Mole" armchair accompanied by a stool, fashioned from a harmonious blend of hardwood and lig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered armrests, solid mahogany frame, brass exposed screws.
Seat height 15"
[Gold Dunbar...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$4,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Concha by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1953
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a rare version of Concha, one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977), with a single seat and backrests made with braided leather strips.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Arne Vodder Armchair Model FD184/L Produced by France
Daverkosen in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model FD184/L designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Presently accessible for acquisition, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, the "Mole" armchair accompanied by a stool, fashioned from a harmonious blend of hardwood and nav...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s animal skin armchairs available for sale. 1950s animal skin armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Hans J. Wegner, Ole Wanscher and Jacques Adnet each produced beautiful 1950s animal skin armchairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1950s Animal Skin Armchairs?
1950s animal skin armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,716, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $130,000.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
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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