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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
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stool model Y61 from Alvar Aalto. Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The stools are comfortable and lightweighted.
They are in bes...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Cowhide Upholstery
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller armchairs with new cowhide upholstery. Great for any modern environment besides the obvious modern cabin or rustic setting.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ole Wanscher 1958 Princess Rosewood Armchair
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Princess Armchair, 1958
The Model J2883 designed by master-designer Ole Wanscher in 1958, acquired its nickname thanks to a Danish princess who purchased the chair du...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$13,659 / item
Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
We are pleased to offer this rare and original Georgian style armchair for sale. A very beautiful collectible and decorative armchair. It is made according to the early Gothic design...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Chesterfield Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair model 45 from Alvar Aalto made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted.
They are ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Pair of 1950
s Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Armchair, Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian armchair, Gio Ponti style, 1950s.
Dimensions: H=84 cm; W=74 cm; D= 71 cm; Height seat = 35 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original Armchairs Model S34 by Mart Stam for Thonet in Chromed Steel
Leather
By Mart Stam
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Equipped with a sled frame in chromed tubular steel with welded terminals and two comfortable armrests, it is characterized by the upholstery of the seat, back and armrests in leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four model B49 armchairs by Jacob Kjaer. Constructed in teak with seat and curved back upholstered with original black leather. On Display in our Los Angeles showroom. Priced per cha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,520 Sale Price / item
30% Off
1950
s Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of stitched leather armchairs.
Designed by Jacques Adnet.
France.
1950's.
Price given for one pair.
Possibility of a second pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
Poul Kjærholm started his working life as a cabinetmaker’s apprentice, unlike many of his fellow designers of that time who were generally trained as architects. After completion of ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is upholstered in cognac colored patinated leather and is in great condition.
Arne...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Rustic Style Leather and Wood Armchair
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
A splendid antique Italian rustic wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century.
There are four wooden legs for support, the two rear ones are curvy but smooth, the front o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,340 Sale Price
20% Off
British Leather Button Tufted Back Armchair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Tis wonderful British styled leather upholstered arm chair is blue colored leather with button tufted back finished in mahogany wood very comfortable!
the middle of the seat measur...
Category
Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Model 856 by Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs Model 856 by Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s.
Chrome and original leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1950s Italian Reclining Armchairs in Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of reclining armchairs, newly upholstered in black leather hide. Can be used in two positions. In good condition with patina to the metal frame. Brass sabot feet. Sold as a pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four JH513 Oak Armchairs by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen C1957
Located in London, GB
Graceful, intellectual and timeless design. Incredibly lines, exemplary joinery and construction. These highly collectable examples with the enviable combination of aged patina oak a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
McGuire Director
s Chairs X-Chair, Set of 4, 1950s
By McGuire
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Rare set of 4 late 1950s McGuire X-Chairs in beautiful honey-colored wood, black leather and gold-colored hardware.
Due to the age, there are minor signs of use and fixes, but nothi...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$10,054 / set
Teak
Leather Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very comfortable guest chair in teak with a black leather seat. Manufactured by Gustav Bertelsen, Copenhagen. Seat shows patina on the leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Easy Chair in Cognac Brown Suede and Metal
By Bovirke, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, lounge chair, model BO361, chromed metal, suede, wool, rope, brass, Denmark, 1953
This design by Erik Jørgensen epitomizes a splendid construction featur...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Emiel Veranneman, Wood and Leather, 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Emiel Veranneman, Wood and Leather, 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner AP53 Oak and Leather Easy Chairs for Johannes Hansen, 4 Available
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare easy or lounge chair model AP53 by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Beautifully grained oak base with tobacco colored leather upholstery. The chairs are structurally in exc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Eugenio Gerli P28 Armchair for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, MI
Eugenio Gerli P28 armchair for Tecno, 1958 circa. Uplolstery in grey leather, wenge wood.
Published Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-2000, Allemandi Torino 2003, P. 58.
Gianfranc...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Gelli, circa the 1950s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gelli, a pair of modern Brazilian armchairs, rosewood, and leather. Brazil, circa the 1950s.
Pair of armchairs made in Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) and recently reup...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Pair William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of William IV Style Tufted Leather Armchairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame and tufted leather upholstery. The chairs have a nice patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$7,800 / set
Pair of SK 660 Armchairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1953
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs model SK 660 designed in 1953 by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France. Structure in black lacquered metal and upholstered in original tan leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Vintage Armchairs in Blue Fabric, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of vintage Italian-made armchairs from the 1950s.
The armchairs feature a blue leather back and seat, which gives them a certain elegance. The structure of the vintag...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$478 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Vintage Black Leather Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Wood and leather chair of original vintage Scandinavian manufacture from the 1950s.
This comfortable and timelessly beautiful chair can be placed in the living room or bedroom and w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial design.
This chair is in the perman...
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen Leather
Teak Chair for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair features a solid teak frame and black leather upholstered wide seat and backrest.
D...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Franco Albini Pl19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Black Mongolian Wool for Poggi Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Cascina, Pisa
PL19 also known as Tre Pezzi armchair with black enameled steel tube structure, upholstered in black Mongolian goat wool.
Designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Pavia...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather and Wenge, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish armchair in patinated leather and wenge. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare safari chair designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Rialto" by Carl-Gustav Hiort Af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare armchairs model "Rialto" by Carl-Gustav Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
Leather covered armrests, back with braided leather straps, loose cushions newly reupholstered in Kvadra...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 55, Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid teak frame with a woven papercord seat, model 55. Designed in 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik.
Normal patina due to age and use, including ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial design.
This chair is in the perman...
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Hans Wegner JH-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK....
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Abalone, Teak
$5,000 / item
Mid-Century Modern Cubist Desk Chair, Mahogany and Olive Green Leather - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Cubist desk chaIr in dark stained mahogany, French polish, filling and upholstery redone in olive green leather, finishes in stitching and nails.
France, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak, Custom Upholstery
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored teak armchairs with excellent woodwork that are evidence of good mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship.
The chairs feature a solid teak with Erik Buch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Italian Fur Armchairs Attr. to Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Milano, IT
This enchanting pair of Italian armchairs, attributed to the renowned Giuseppe Scapinelli from the 1950s, embodies the perfect blend of elegance and uniqueness. Crafted from fine wal...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Walnut
$14,363 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler, lounge chair, iron, leather, Brazil, 1950s
Elegant and modern lounge chair by Brazilian designer Martin Eisler. A visually interesting contrast is created between the...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Completely Original Alexandria Chair Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare opportunity. All original example of the Alexandria Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Retains the original, high quality black leather seat with attractive wear. This...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Luscious Pair of Caramel Leather French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pair of painted white Louis XVI style leather arm chairs featuring a square back with scalloped seat, straight fluted legs and carved floral motifs at the top of the legs. Th...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 4
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair Model 45 from Alvar Aalto.Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted.
They are in ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Pair of Dunbar Lounge Chairs Model 609 by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of rare lounge chairs model 609 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original leather-like vinyl upholstery on Ash frame with brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Rare Rosewood Armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are rare rosewood armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Larsen + Madsen, c1955. Fully restored in beautiful Italian leather. Allow 3-4 weeks if upholstery servi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Couple of Italian Vintage Armchairs in Black Wood and White Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of Italian wood and leather armchairs made in the 1950s, fine Italian craftsmanship.
The armchairs have the structure made entirely of black wood very fine. The seat i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,723 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer
Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back frame with clean lines and splayed-leg detail. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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. Leather.
Various administrative buildings. Chandigarh India
Important : vintage collector's item for sale...
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair Model Stora Kraal, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist.
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Fauteuil en cuir cognac de Hans J. Wegner Pour Johannes Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil en hêtre huilé, recouvert de cuir couleur cognac, par Hanz J. Wegner pour Johannes Hansen, 1950.
Dimensions : H79 x L67 et hauteur d’assise env. 42cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Fauteuil “Cigare” modèle GE–240 de Hans J. Wegner pour Getama
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil en chêne au design danois de 1955 par Hans J. Wegner.
Assise et dossier recouverts de cuir, couleur naturelle.
Sellerie neuve.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen
Fritz Hansen From 2001
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2001, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. This chair, with its distinctive cur...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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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