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A Pair of Celtic Armchairs by " Maison Branthôme " Brittany France 1970
s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Pair of Celtic Armchairs by " Maison Branthôme " Brittany France 1970's.
Low and comfortable.
Beautiful solid French oak with grain.
Quality manufacturing.
In good condition.
...
Category
1970s French Used Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Early 20th C. English Regency Arm Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of English Regency-style armchairs with x-shaped backs, burl splats, multiple reeded & tapered carved turnings throughout, well supported with faux bamboo X stretchers. Newly ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Used Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Wood
$2,995 / set
Art Deco Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Green Upholstered Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, oak, faux leather, The Netherlands, 1930s
These striking Art Deco armchairs, crafted in the Netherlands during the 1930s, embody a distinctive balance be...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Used Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Mahogany Armchair in the style of Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in North York, ON
This late 19th-century mahogany armchair, crafted in the style of Giles Grendey, showcases exquisite carved detailing emblematic of the English Georgian period. Its original burnt or...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Used Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Art Deco Authentic Lounge Chairs 1940s of Solid Oak Brutalist
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Danish authentic lounge chairs
Here is a pair of Danish original handcrafted Brutalist style lounge chairs
They are made in the 1940's by a Danish skilled cabinetmaker and...
Category
1940s Danish Brutalist Used Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
3 fauteuils dans le style de Charles Dudouyt circa 1930/1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Three armchairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt
recently reupholstered...stuffing in good condition
price is for one armchair, three are available
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of classic Bauhaus “MR Lounge Chair with Arms” designed by Mies van der Rohe were produced by Knoll circa early 2000s. The model 248LC MR chair is part of the MR Collection...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mario Bellini, for B&B Amanta leather armchair. Circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mario Bellini, for B&B
Amanta armchair, white fiberglass-reinforced polyester shell, tan leather seat and backrest. An iconic design by Mario Bellini and mid-20th century Italian de...
Category
20th Century Italian Used Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Gunlocke Co. Art Deco Style Armchairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Alhambra, CA
Matching set of two Gunlocke Company lounge/armchairs. Art Deco style with brown textured mohair and printed satin upholstery. Walnut frame with aluminum foot caps and support bars. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Satin, Walnut
$1,500 / set
Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Armchair in Scalamandre
By Michael Taylor, Scalamandre
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming wicker rattan armchair made in the California coastal organic modern manner and style of Michael Taylor. Attributed to Wicker Works the chair has a strong rattan frames cove...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair
Gorgeous piece purchased in France
Reupholstered, see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of deep red leather
Viscount
chairs by Dan Johnson for Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This stunning armchair is a rare example of Dan Johnson’s Viscount design for Selig, featuring a sleek brass frame and a rich cognac leather upholstery. The chair has a distinctive m...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Style Armachairs with original navy blue silk upholstery - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Louis XV Style Armachairs with original navy blue silk upholstery
Decoration - Armchair - Antique style
Measures : 68x60cm H:73cm SH:33cm
Materials : Wood - Navy blue silk
Wear co...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Used Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set of Two Armchairs with Stools in Cane
Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner in the 1950s, these two armchairs feature an iron structure with four slender legs, a tall backrest, a curved seat, and wide armrests—all finished in handwov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rare “Sedus” Armchair by Wim Mulder for Meubelatelier Allerhanden, Netherlands
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A rare and characterful example of under appreciated Dutch design: the “Sedus” armchair by Wim Mulder, crafted in the 1980s by the artisanal workshop Meubelatelier Allerhanden.
Its a...
Category
1980s Dutch Used Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Metal Framed Chairs
Located in London, England
Pair of mid-century steel framed side chairs by T Murphy. With solid teak square arms and recovered in a beige linen. Ireland circa 1950.
H 76cm (SH 45cm) x W 58cm x D 54cm
Category
1950s Used Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,361 / set
ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD DYED LEATHER ARMCHAiR
FOOTSTOOL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A magnificent antique Victorian show-framed Chesterfield armchair with matching footstool, beautifully upholstered in richly hand-dyed leather. This impressive ...
Category
20th Century British Used Armchairs
Materials
Leather
llum Wikkelsø 1960s chromed steel swivel chair, upholstered with black leather.
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm, Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in København K, 84
Rare 1960s swivel chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen, executed in chromed steel with a refined, architectural clarity that resonates with the period’s exploration of...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Office set, library, desk, armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
A unique office set from 1930. In very good condition. Library Width: 320 cm Depth: 70 cm Height: 215 cm Desk Width: 188 cm Depth: 70 cm Height: 75 cm Armchair Total height: 118 cm W...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Used Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$13,766 / set
Pair Planner Group Arm Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group, 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Arm Chairs. Solid Maple construction with original black lacquer finish. Original condition with wear. Structurally sound and ready to use.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Wood
Lambswool Seat, Swedish Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This sculptural Swedish 'Kubbstol' (Stump Chair) is carved from a single, massive birch trunk—an iconic example of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Birch
A Significantly Important and Rare 18th Century French Sleigh Form Crown Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
This outstanding piece of French Nobility history with its opulent hand painted lacquered decoration featuring classical figures and motifs, set upon a deep, dark olive green backgro...
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Used Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1970s, Danish armchair, brown furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Brown furniture leather, oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
80s Velvet Armchair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Black Frame with Deep Red Upholstery
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this beautifully designed vintage-style armchair. Featuring a sleek black tubular frame and p...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Regent
Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair model 'Regent', fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1960
Admirable ‘Regent’ lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1960. Characteristic for this mode...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Metal
D. R. Kincaid Chair Company Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of French Country style upholstered armchairs by D. R. Kincaid Chair Company of Lenoir, North Carolina. Reclining scalloped backs, outward rolled arms, and loose seat cushions...
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Used Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,895 / set
Excellent Hand Carved Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Wood Italian Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Hand Carved Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Wood Italian Armchairs
The large, high back chairs, very finely carved with floral and foliate frames, the top centered with ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Used Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Regence-Style 19th Century Walnut Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of walnut armchairs carved with scrolling accents along the arms and apron, shown clearly in the detail image. The shaped backs and cabriole legs are consistent with Regence-sty...
Category
19th Century French Regency Used Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Leather Swivel Armchair from Lystager
By Lystager Industri 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Lystager Industri during the 1970s. The armchair is upholstered in a patchwork pattern of leather in various shades of b...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
Vintage MP-61 Pair of Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The MP-61 series from 1972 were the first designs in which Percival Lafer used a fully visible fiberglass shell. The molded shell allowed greater freedom in shaping the form while si...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Set of 4 Andrea Branzi
Revers
Chairs for Cassina
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and sculptural set of four “Revers” chairs designed by Andrea Branzi for Cassina in the early 1990s. The chairs feature Branzi’s signature continuous loop of bent beechwood f...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,200 / set
Henning Kjærnulf
Kurul
Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
By Rubelli, EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Pair Of 1950s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 1950s Czech upholstered armchairs by Jindřich Halabala. These elegantly curved armchairs exemplify Halabala’s influential approach to mid-century Czech design, blending funct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Used Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1880s Belgian Regency Wooden Tub Armchair With Carved Lion Heads
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s Belgian Regency wooden tub armchair blends refined craftsmanship with expressive decorative details. The curved tub back creates an inviting silhouette and has been newly ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Used Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
30s Bentwood Armchair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
This pair of vintage wooden chairs features beautiful natural wood grain and a classic, timeless design. Both chairs have gently curved armrests, sturdy legs, and solid construction....
Category
1930s Austrian Rustic Used Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
$866 / item
Antique Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchair, Circa 1920
Item Code: LC16
An impressive antique circa 1920 Chesterfield wingback armchair, upholstered in deep-buttoned hand-dyed lea...
Category
19th Century English Used Armchairs
Materials
Leather
A Kaare Klint Bergere, cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, 1932
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Kaare Klint 'Bergere' chair.
Mahogany frame with rosewood inlays and woven French-style cane, mounted with loose cushions upholstered with Niger leather.
Designed by Kaare Klin...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Cane
Large pair of Berga Armchairs David Rosen Sweden 1940
By David Rosén
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive pair of Berga Armchairs in solid pine by David Rosen
Sweden 1940
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Antique J. M. Young or Stickley School Mission Oak Armchair c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique J. M. Young or Stickley School Mission Oak Armchair C1920
Measures - 38 1/4" x 29" x 25"
An antique Mission-style oak armchair in the manner of J. M. Young and Stickley de...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
José Zanine Caldas, Armchair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green vinyl armchair or side chair designed and produced by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s.
Heavy wear to wood frame.
Vintage vinyl in distressed condition; reupholst...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Pakistani Punjabi Wooden Tribal Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century hand carved, turned and painted Punjabi chair with new down feather persimmon colored silk velvet seat cushion.
Category
19th Century Pakistani Tribal Used Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
1960s, Danish armchair, red furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Red furniture velour, oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no stai...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
ARTS
CRAFTS Highback Chair designed by Chris Wegerif, c1900
By Chris Wegerif
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Highback Chair designed by Chris Wegerif, made of an Oak structure with woven cane seating and back (The back has been restored at a later date).
An Art and Crafts chair from aroun...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Used Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Armchairs with gilt bronze accenting, ready to place
Category
Late 20th Century French Queen Anne Used Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,905 / set
1970s, Danish armchair, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Four Vintage Matteo Grassi MG5 Marcel Breuer Cognac Brown Leather Armchairs 4
By Marcel Breuer, Matteo Grassi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime suite of four original fully stamped Matteo Grassi MG5 circa 1970 whisky brown leather armchairs designed by the genius that was Marce...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Luigi Filippo Armchair in Mahogany Capitonné Lining Italy
800
Located in Taranto, IT
Antique Luigi Filippo Armchair in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century.
Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric .
Item in excellent conservative condition , only sl...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Used Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
William Morris Style Bobbin Turned Cane Chairs Mid Century
By William Morrison
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming pair of vintage bobbin-turned armchairs, probably from the mid-20th century (1940s-1970s), features a lovely mix of historical style and sturdy build. These chairs are ins...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
1 of 3 Vermelha Chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy 1993
By Edra, Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find 3 Vermelha chairs designed by Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana for the Italian furniture company Edra. The chair is an iconic piece of c...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Chairs Scandinavian Modern - a pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Arne Norell Sirocco Armchairs. Original canvas. Made in Sweden. Sheepskin throws included. Inspired by safari expeditions and campaign furniture in the 60s. 27w 25.5d 28h 14.5s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Canvas
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies isa very rare pie...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Rustic Solid Design XL Oak
Rush Arm Lounge Chair, France 1930
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic Solid Design XL Oak & Rush Arm Lounge Chair. Made in France, 1930's period. Solid oak constructed and carved frame with rush woven seat. XL model with beautiful propor...
Category
1930s French Rustic Used Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of Antique French Walnut Salon Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French walnut salon armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s.
The quality is fantastic, the frames are elegant and sturdy, with crisp floral carving. The...
Category
1930s French Louis XVI Used Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,396 / set
Sonna Rosen Sunfeather Armchair circa 1950s, Sweden
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Oakland, CA
Sunfeather armchair by Sonna Rosen for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden circa 1950s, constructed of beech the frame design is of a radiating beam of light with the spindles integrating th...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Baker Furniture Style Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back armchairs or dining captain chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid carved mahogany ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Used Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Divi Divi Reupholstered Fauteuils with scheepskin Leolux, 1987
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exclusive set "Divi Divi" fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux. Manufactured in 1988.
Reupholstered with a wonderful 'sheepskin'-like structured fabric.
One 'left' chair and ...
Category
1980s Dutch Adam Style Used Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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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.
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