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Italian Late Baroque Period Walnut
Leather Upholstered Poltrona, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having leather upholstered seat, back, arms, and wings this chair is constructed of solid wlanut with turned arm supports, legs, and stretchers
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Italian Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Italian armchairs
Origin : Italy
Period : 17th century
Measures: Height : 130
Category
Antique 17th Century Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$41,892 / set
18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Carver Desk Armchair
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Period Mahogany Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of early 19th century English regency cock fighting chairs crafted from mahogany. The frames have a padded curved back supported by gracefully curved arms decorated with...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful renaissance carved walnut armchair
Origin : Italy
Period : 16th century
Category
Antique 16th Century Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful Renaissance Carved Walnut armchair
Origin : Italy
Period : 16th century
Category
Antique 16th Century Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Period Bergere in Chinoiserie Toile
Located in Pembroke, MA
A generous French Louis XV period armchair or bergere (Circa 1760), newly-upholstered in
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech, Paint
Art Deco Period Cherrywood Desk Chair by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period cherrywood desk chair by André Arbus.
with brand new upholstering.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
366 Armchair, Jozef Chierowski, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Chaise De Repos
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding 18th century Louis XVI period mechanical Chaise De Repos from Aix En Provence
Category
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
decorative sensibility characteristic of the period. Each armchair is constructed with a metal and wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
vintage armchairs easy chair 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage armchairs armchairs 60s Sweden
period 60's
design unknown Sweden
condition good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$761 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A Colonial Chippendale Inspired Rococo Period Suite, Chairs
Settee, circa 1790
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, including the distinctive characteristics of the Chippendale style. This period marked a transition from the
Category
Antique 18th Century Brazilian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Harewood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Lamp Hanger Chair with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period lamp hanger chair from the late 19th century, with serpentine arms
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare 18th-century mahogany Cockpen open armchair of very good quality. George III-period, ca 1760
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair
Recently covered in leather & coloured
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$3,075 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Empire Period Bronze and Mahogany Desk Chair by Jacob Freres
By Jacob Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany desk armchair upholstered in gilt-tool leather. Signed: "Jacob
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Wingback Armchair, South German, 1840
Located in Belmont, MA
simplicity and elegance characteristic of the Biedermeier period.
The armchair has been meticulously
Category
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Yew
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Italian, Genovese, Rococo Period Shaped Walnut Poltrone, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The open armchairs having slightly convex shaped ladder backs, with shaped armrests and arm
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century Regency period mahogany library armchairs with unusual sliding action
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$44,614 / set
4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Louis XVI style chairs, Napoleon III period, partially gilded.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
A fine matched pair of French Empire period fauteuils, each with a rectangular padded back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century
By Hache
Located in Grenoble, FR
"Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century"
Elegant Provençal straw armchair.
Period 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Large French Regence Period Fauteuil with Elaborate Carving, circa 1720
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Regence period fauteuil with elaborate carving, France, circa 1720.
Category
Antique 1720s French Regency Armchairs
Pair Of Italian Louis XVI Period Walnut Fauteuils En Cabriolet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian walnut fauteuils en cabriolet arm chairs in the Louis XVI taste, 18th century each having a curved back, ribbon and rod decoration, and rising on fluted tapered roqui...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France ca. 1810-20
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Empire Period French carved mahogany fauteuils from the early 19th century.
Each with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
period.
The armchair is characterized by a solid walnut structure, comfortable backrest and seat with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Ignazio Gardella P10 armchairs Azucena Italy 1963
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
leatherette—a synthetic vinyl leather typical of the era—these armchairs reflect the period's aesthetic while
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$38,899 / set
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchair
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire mahogany armchair with carved lion heads to the arms and lion's paw feet to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" DUX of Sweden 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, FR
, the armchair with its period streamlined undercarriage was described as follows: "We should all try to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Baseball Armchair and Footstool
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian armchair with leather pouf, in baseball style relating to the Mid-century period
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$2,681 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
, reflecting the elegance and sophistication of the Louis XVI period. The armchairs showcase classic elements
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760.
This is a lovely
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 1960s French Green Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
harmonious mix of softness, structure, and period charm, these armchairs offer a timeless accent that bridges
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Regency Mahogany Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A matched pair of early 19th century Regency period mahogany armchairs, having paneled scroll over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$10,433 / set
pair of French 19th century Mahogany armchairs, circa 1830
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Restauration Period Mahogany armchairs, in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-18th century George III period mahogany Library Gainsborough armchairs, having
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$22,650 / set
Mid Century Black Lacquer Armchair, 1952 - 1960, Denmark
Located in Lisbon, PT
A spectacular Mid Century period Black Lacquer armchair with well-preserved structure, arms, and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,304 Sale Price
30% Off
Set Of Four Mid Century Armchairs, 1952 - 1960, Denmark
Located in Lisbon, PT
A spectacular Mid Century period set of four armchairs with well-preserved structure, arms, and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$3,052 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Pair of Swedish Period Vintage Art Deco Lounge Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Art Deco or Art Moderne club chairs. The petite frame and tub style would fit well in tight spaces. Kalle Anka roughly translates to duck bill, a reference to the duc...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Birch
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Slipper Armchair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
rare quality armchair with period ceramic castors.
Overall maximum dimensions: 70cmW x 85cmD x 96cmH
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,340 Sale Price
30% Off
Regency Armchair in The Manner Of Holland
Sons
By Holland
Sons
Located in Batley, GB
An English Regency period deep seated country house armchair. Raised on mahogany legs with the
Category
Antique 1830s British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada for Cassina Armchairs, Italy 1958
By Cassina, Nino Zoncada
Located in Almelo, NL
period. These elegant armchairs would make an eye-catching addition to any interior, such as a living
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Armchair in White Upholstery, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
master cabinetmakers from the mid-20th century period.
Cabinetmaker armchairs may seem similar at first
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Pantone Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Fine Period Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil a la Reine, circa 1775
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely fine fauteuil a la reine or straight-backed open armchair is carved from beechwood and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Velvet Ultra Black Pantone Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$1,200 / item
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
inspired by the Louis XIV period.
The armchair is characterized by a solid walnut structure, comfortable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
366 Armchair by Jozef Chierowski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Solid Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful late 18th century of the period Directoire Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$1,046 Sale Price
23% Off
Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs.
Raised on very
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$36,241 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair Italian, Piemonte, Louis XV Period Poltrone in Carved Walnut, mid 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having upholstered seats and backs with slightly recessed carved arms and carved cabriole legs
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Louis XVI Period Fauteuils Stamped ”F. Lapierre a Lyon”
By F. Lapierrealyon
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 Louis XVI period fauteuils in original green painted finish, with 18th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$3,750 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Pair of Period Russian or Austrian Neoclassical Walnut Chairs with Lion Motif
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Russian 19th century neoclassical armchairs in Klismos form with lion head arm termination
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a rare pair of period Louis XVI fauteuil arm chairs in solid walnut. Recently upholstered
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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Find a variety of period armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all period armchairs available were constructed with great care. We have 966 antique and vintage period armchairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Period armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Period armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many period armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Louis Delanois and George Hepplewhite produced popular period armchairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Period Armchairs?
Prices for period armchairs start at $496 and top out at $152,000 with the average selling for $4,779.
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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