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Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Armchairs in the Style of Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian modern armchairs in the style of Ib Kofod-Larsen, dating from the 1950s–1960s. The chairs feature an elegant solid-wood frame with slender, sculptural ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair first series Bauhaus tubular steel, 1930
By Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare Thonet Model K411 cantilever armchair, produced around 1930, is an important example of early Bauhaus Modernism and one of the first tubular steel armchairs manufactured in...
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1930s German Bauhaus Used Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Turner s Chair, English Oak, Warwick, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak John Starkey 'Warwick' style elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming and distinctive example inspir...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Used Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique William IV Period Cane and Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique William IV period leather caned armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of very fine quality, the...
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1830s British William IV Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Contemporary Silk Blend Swivel Tub Chairs, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Contemporary Silk Blend Upholstered Swivel Tub Chairs, on chrome-plated swivel bases. 29.75" H x 24.5" W x 25" D; seat: 15" H. Provenance: From a 422 East 72nd Street Estate.
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Late 20th Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco period French tub chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a great looking pair of Art Deco tub chairs. French in origin and the tapered legs just add to their elegance. You can really imagine these in a 30's club looking the part....
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1930s Used Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Armchairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional, "Connoisseur Collection" USA, 1950s Elegant black lacquered sculpted m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Club Roll Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of 19th-century club armchairs featuring rolled arms, floral tapestry upholstery, and matching cushions. Their generous proportions and charming patina evoke timeless co...
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Early 1900s Italian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage armchair armchair 1960s Bovenkamp
By Arnold Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Lemmer, NL
Vintage armchair armchair 1960s Bovenkamp Period 1960s Design Henry Schubel & Arnold Madsen Bovenkamp Netherlands Condition Excellent Minimal signs of wear Size 86 x 66 x ...
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1960s Dutch Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4663 Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A matched pair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Model 4663 chairs sit firmly in the midcentury era, with clean lines, balanced proportions, and a focus on comfort. Solid ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Roger Sprunger For Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern armchair and ottoman set was designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture circa 1963. The chair model number is 484. The armchair features a high b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair Of 1970s French Brutalist Oak Armchairs With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This striking pair of 1970s French Brutalist armchairs showcases the movement’s emphasis on raw materiality, architectural form, and honest construction. Crafted from solid oak with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Used Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Poltrona “Skopa” Ikea 1974 marrone
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrona “Skopa” del 1974, scocca in plastica rigida marrone con base tronco-conica, cuscino tondo rifatto in tessuto grigio chiaro. Poltrona “Skopa” Ikea, 1974: icona del filone po...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Niels Moller Rosewood Model 62 with Leather Cord Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
The Model 62 armchair, designed in 1962 by Niels O. Møller and produced by his own company J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik is a true Danish design icon. Møller opened his factory in 1944 in ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brown Saltman Walnut Accent Chair
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown Saltman walnut accent chair, c.1960s, USA. This armchair features a walnut slat back rest and newly upholstered leather cushioned seat. Perfect with a game table or lounging. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Walnut Violin Back Fauteuils, Circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1885, this set of French fauteuils has a wonderful sinuous form, highlighted by the violin backs (note the notched side rails above the...
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Late 19th Century French Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Ladder Back Italy 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Art Deco armchairs with solid wood frames with sculptural, wavy openwork backrests. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, aged patina, the chairs combine geometric structure wit...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mario Bellini B&B Italia Poltrona Le Stelle Design Modernariato 1970’s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Taranto, IT
Mario Bellini B&B Italia Poltrona Le Stelle Design Modernariato 1970’s. Struttura in metallo, rivestimento in tessuto. In buone condizioni conservative, non vi è alcun difetto estet...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal

W.D. Andersag Lounge Chair in Leather And Sheepskin
By W.D. Andersag
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
W.D. Andersag, lounge chair, mahogany and brown leather Leather And Sheepskin Italy, 1960s. This chair is very dynamic due it's design and shapes. The frame shows beautiful lines.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Aguape chair, Campana brothers, Edra, 2008
By Campana Brothers
Located in PARIS, FR
Fernando and Humberto Campana Aguapé chair manufactured by Edra. Brazil/Italy, 2008. for Edra, Italy, four legs, thick leather in the form of overlapping petals. Named after a Braz...
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Early 2000s Italian Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair in the taste of Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie fauteuil de bureau par Maxime Old
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1970s, Danish design by Aage Christensen, armchair, model “Monark“.
By Aage Christiansen, Erhardsen Andersen
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Aage Christensen. Armchair, model “Monark“ in brown furniture leather with patina. Teak wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable co...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in black painted tubular steel, cognac color leather upholstery. Marked/e...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Steel

4er Set Gastone Rinaldi Stühle Vintage Design Flynn Italien 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 4er Set Vintage Design Stühle von Gastone Rinaldi aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle, die den Modellnamen "Flynn" tragen, erfreuen sich bis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Antique Queen Anne Style Walnut Tub Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Queen Anne style walnut tub armchairs. They were made in England and date from around the 1920-30’s. They are of very good quality with a beautiful and e...
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1920s British Queen Anne Used Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Mid Century Lounge Chair in solid teak and black leather by John Bone, Denmark
By A. Mikael Laursen, John Boné
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning and rare Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair designed by John Boné for A. Mikael Laursen. The chair is a reclining high-back lounge chair made of...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Coppia poltrone scandinave teak anni ’50–’60
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltrone scandinave in teak anni ’50–’60, rifoderate in tessuto grigio ghiaccio con braccioli organici e gambe affusolate. Coppia di poltrone scandinave anni ’50–’60 con s...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Model 9000 armchair by Tito Agnoli for Arflex, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This Model 9000 armchair by Tito Agnoli for Arflex from the 1970s shows a low, wide profile with soft channel upholstery and smooth curves. You get strong comfort and a sculptural si...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Coppia poltrone “Skopa” di Ikea, 1974
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia “Skopa” del 1974, scocca in plastica rigida arancione, base tronco-conica, cuscini rifatti in tessuto grigio chiaro, iconico gusto pop. Disegnate e lanciate nel 1974, le “Sko...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Butterfly Armchair Series 7 (Model 3207) designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Rare version with plywood shell veneered with beautiful grained Rosewood....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Coppia poltrone “Skopa” di Ikea, 1974
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia “Skopa” del 1974, scocca in plastica rigida arancione, base tronco-conica, cuscini rifatti in tessuto grigio chiaro, iconico gusto pop. Disegnate e lanciate nel 1974, le “Sko...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Antique Swedish Inlaid Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Swedish armchair, dating from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of very fine quality, the frame has lovely geometric inlays of ebony and a black ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Regency Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cowhide leather English chesterfield armchair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this timeless and classic cowhide English chesterfield armchair on wheels, finished with decorative nails. This beautiful cowhide chesterfield armchair is, partly due ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Used Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Desk, Elbow Seat, Sheraton Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique morning room chair. An English, mahogany desk or elbow seat in Sheraton taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. A wonderful example of Sheraton-inspired ...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Used Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Bertomeu. Pair of Armchair , c. 1950. Wood, metal and leather
By Bertomeu Cia
Located in PARIS, FR
Moveis Bertomeu Pair of Armchair, c. 1950 Wood, metal and fabric This pair of armchair, by Bertomeu and dating from circa 1950, embodies the elegance and comfort of mid-century Braz...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1970s, Scandinavian vintage design, armchair, brown leather, bent wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian vintage design. Armchair in original furniture brown leather. Bent wood, canvas. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Armchair / Lounge chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Armchair / Lounge chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler circa 1960, the rosewood frame in original, untouched finish. This chair was re-upholstered by the pr...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Siva Poggibonsi enamelled armchairs Italy 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptionally rare set of outdoor chairs was designed and produced by Siva Poggibonsi in Italy during the 1950s. While the company was primarily known for its enamelled home acc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Turner s Chair, English, Oak, Old Saxon, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turner’s chair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating example in the John Starkey Warwick style, of...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Used Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural set of eight Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by architect Henning Kjærnulf and produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark during the 1960s. Kjærnulf combi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Used Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap

Pair of lounge armchairs model “Teiza Isu” or “5016” by Junzo Sakakura
By Junzo Sakakura
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge armchairs model “Teiza Isu” or “5016” Manufactured by Tendo Mokko Japan, 1957 Veneered plywood, cachemire fabric by Loro Piana Measurements 55 x 70 x 65h cm 22 x 28...
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1950s Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Pair of 1960s French Louis XV Style Oak Armchairs With Upholstered Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1960s French Louis XV–style oak armchairs blends classic elegance with a relaxed, modern sensibility. The carved oak frames feature graceful cabriole legs, contoured arm...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Used Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

6er Set Original Tecta D41 Freischwinger Bauhaus Stuhl hell design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 6er Set Tecta Armlehnstühle zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle sind mit hellem Korb beflochten und gelten als wahre Designklassiker der Bauhaus Era. ***Der Prei...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2x Original Fora Form Loop Sessel Johan Verde rot samt Design chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von insgesamt zwei Vintage Armlehnstühlen des renommierten norwegischen Herstellers Fora Form zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Johan Verde und ist unter dem Mo...
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Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal

2x Original Walter Knoll Sessel Jason 391 Wildleder beige Design
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen von zwei wunderschönen Sesseln vom deutschen Qualitätshersteller Walter Knoll zum Verkauf an. Die Sessel, die den Modellnamen "Jason 391" tragen, sind mit hochwertig...
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Mid-Century Italian comfortable futurist armchairs. Reupholstered in grey Dedar upholstery with metal legs. Circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Armchair with Zebra Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional early 19th century Italian armchair, newly reupholstered to dramatic effect while preserving its soulful, timeworn character. The generously proportioned frame is rich...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Used Armchairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Zebra Hide, Walnut

Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 23.25"W x 23"D...
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1980s American Regency Used Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla", furniture leather.
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla". Original very nice patinated brown furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Petite Jindrich Halabala Armchairs in Pierre Frey Le Soleil Pour Temoin
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Hudson, NY
A sophisticated pair of Jendrich Halabala Armchairs. Petite with classic bentwood arms and a channeled back, all freshly covered with the luscious Le Soleil Pour Temoin by Pierre Fre...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Used Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1970s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Original turquoise green furniture wool, solid oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furnitu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Avant-Garde Cantilever Armchair by SAB, Prague – Design by Josef Havlíček
Located in Berlin, DE
Avant-Garde Cantilever Armchair by SAB, Prague, ca. 1932 – Design by Josef Havlíček This avant-garde cantilever armchair was produced around 1932 by the Prague-based manufacturer SA...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Iron, Nickel

Mid century teak lounge armchair Foot stall by Comfort
By Komfort
Located in London, Lambeth
Mid century teak easy lounge chairs by Komfort Möbelfabrik , 1960s It is in great condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor wear marks should be expected.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Light Grey Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, 1980s, Signed
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani and produced in Italy for the Pace Collection, the Tucroma chair has become one of the most recognizable and well-regarded seating designs...
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1980s Italian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Armchairs H70 by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare set of iconic H-70 armchairs designed by renowned Czech modernist Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Brno, circa 1930s–1940s. This set is preserved in its original and exceptional...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Used Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1970s, Danish armchair, original light green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactur...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Scarce pair pf armchairs by Raphael Raffel for Anthony universty
By Raphael Raffel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare paire de fauteuils par Raphael Raffel
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Used Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all used armchairs available were constructed with great care. Used 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. There are many kinds of used armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco used armchairs are of considerable interest. Many used armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Jindrich Halabala produced popular used armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Armchairs?

Prices for used armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used armchairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $8,319,974, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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.