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Armchairs For Sale
Swedish Modern Armchairs, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of early 1930s Swedish pine armchairs.
These chairs combine sculptural presence with refined materials — solid pine frames with rich grain and original olive-green velvet u...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
$23,850 / set
Contemporary Lounge Chair
Rua Ipanema
by Man of Parts, Sahco, Moss, 004
Located in Paris, IDF
'Rua Ipanema' Armchair by Man of Parts
Signed by Yabu Pushelberg
Dimensions:
Standard height base: H. 66.5 x x 96.5 x 108 cm / Seat 40 cm
Extra height base: H. 71.5 x x 96.5 x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s
By Framar, Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and elegant pair of wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. Executed in beautifully aged cherrywood, the frame showcases Buffa’s sign...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry
Montanara Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Montanara armchair evokes a poetic mountain landscape—its sweeping, snow-white contours and printed textile upholstery conjure peaks, rocks and alpine skies in an indoor setting....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$17,550 / item
Antique French Louis XV Pair of Carved Walnut
Newly Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French antique Louis XV fauteuil armchairs, in walnut, seat and back newly upholstered in neutral high end pale creamy white fabric. Rich Regency carved decoration on back an...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gender Armchair
Footrest by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Doral, FL
Gender Armchair & Footrest by Patricia Urquiola
2016 / 2017
Cassina
Armchair and footrest in selection of fabrics and leather. Backrest tilts back 12 degrees and returns upright.
N...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of pine armchairs by unknown designer, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This pair of armchairs from 1930s Sweden features a sculptural and expressive form by an unknown designer. Crafted in solid pine, the chairs demonstrate a strong sense of craftsmansh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair, Sapele Wood, Dedar Linen, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage set of rattan / bamboo barstools circa mid 1970's. These bar stools feature rattan framing with upholstered seats. Fabric is original so reco...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
French Pair of armchairs "à la reine" carved painted wood - velvet - Louis XV
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful pair of armchairs "à la reine" in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and carved with volutes and stylized flowers.
The legs are curved and arched with flower fal...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,125 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Upholstered Italian Armchairs by Lenzi, Italy ca 1956
By Lenzi
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid 1950s in Italy were marked by a new softness in modern furniture. Designers began shifting away from the strict rationalism of the postwar years and toward interiors shaped t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Armchair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period carved wood armchair from the late 18th century with oval back and tapestry upholstery. Born during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite sing...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Armchairs French, Late 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival,
To be recovered.
circa 1880.
Good condition.
Frames sound and solid.
Shipping:
L146 P 68 H 12...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,903 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
By Maple
Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co.
A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co'
Stripped to original upholster...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lounge Chair
Ottoman by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather and wood swivel chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Seat height: 40 cm. Both pieces are stamped Herman Miller and numbered. Ottoman dimensions: H: 44 cm W...
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cité
Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an example of his innovative approach to form and function. Originally created for the stude...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,276 Sale Price
22% Off
Vintage Rattan
Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
Midcentury bent bamboo Rattan and Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Minor flaking of the clear coat in a few places on each chair (see images)
No structural damage
A few small spots ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
$1,325 / set
Lounge Chair
Rua Ipanema
by Man of Parts, Anthracite base, Sahco, Zero, 001
Located in Paris, IDF
'Rua Ipanema' Armchair by Man of Parts
Signed by Yabu Pushelberg
Dimensions:
Standard height base: H. 66.5 x x 96.5 x 108 cm / Seat 40 cm
Extra height base: H. 71.5 x x 96.5 x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare Early English Dugout Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and very rare early 18th century English oak dugout armchair, the generously sized body rough-hewn from a single oak tree trunk, showing adzed and drawn toolmarks and possessi...
Category
Early 18th Century English Primitive Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of mid-century Swedish easy chairs, crafted in the 1960s by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. Celebrated for his innovative approach to functionalist furniture design, Mathsso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Textile
1950s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish armchair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no stain...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two elegant Italian modernism armchairs with wood turned legs and original upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$10,732 / set
French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French fauteuil desk or salon chair with carved detail to the frame, scroll arms, on raised legs, circa 1900.
Featuring a comfortable seat re-upholstered in plain linen...
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Eberto Carboni Delfino Armchairs, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional first-generation pair of “Delfino” chairs for Arflex. never seen in their unrestored state with all original factory wool felt fabric with no fading. the foam is dried ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American American Classical Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French Louis XV armchairs exemplifies the graceful elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Crafted from walnut, the frames feature beautifully ha...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,950 / set
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash
Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Rare Contemporary Wooden "Stag Chair" by Rick Owens in Plywood
Elk Horn 2007
By Rick Owens
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare sculptural contemporary wooden "Stag Chair" in natural plywood and moose horn by Rick Owens produced by his studio in Paris 2007. This chair is from the first edition and h...
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs perfectly embodies the timeless sophistication of 18th-century French design. Crafted with solid carved frames, these chairs feature the iconic oval cane backs that are both airy and refined, while the hand-painted finish adds a touch of patina and age that enhances their authentic charm. The carved floral motifs, tapered fluted legs, and gently curved arms showcase the neoclassical detailing associated with the Louis XVI period.
Each chair is upholstered with finely executed needlepoint seat covers...
Category
1950s Spanish Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Uniquely Sculptural Pair of Brazilian Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
This exceptional pair of sculptural armchairs is intricately handcrafted in Brazil from high-grade solid rosewood, showcasing dark grain patterns and prominent dark veins. The artisa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Armchair in Bicolor Canvas Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in Leather by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The end of the Second World War ushered in an era of creativity and it was no different for furni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s, Nichols and Stone Maple Fiddle Back Brass Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Nichols and stone maple fiddle back brass back windsor armchair measuring
Measures: 24" in width, 24" in depth, 36.75" in height with seat he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th C. Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid and Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Hickory Chair Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlaid and Upholstered Arm Chair
Measures 25" in width, 25" in depth and 36.5" in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Leather
Falcon
Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair in burgundy leather by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$3,100 Sale Price
24% Off
Bixib Green Armchair by Luca Alessandrini
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
A base of intersecting black cylindrical elements defines this dynamically-cut armchair. Part of the Bixib Collection by Luca Alessandrini, it sports an intriguing asymmetrical body ...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Baroque Savonarola Chair with Bronze Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent Italian wrought iron Savonarola armchair made in the Baroque or campaign style. The chair features an iron frame with curule style legs and imposing patinated bronze mace fin...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Model 831 Lounge Chairs For Cassina, 1950s
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Incredibile coppia di sedie modello 831 di Gianfranco Frattini per Cassina, anni Cinquanta.
These model chairs are exceptionally rare.
The fantastic design by renowned Italian desi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Big Big Chair
Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (09 MOONLIGHT)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$10,017 / item
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sculptural High Back Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A dramatic vintage pair of tall back lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associates in the 1960's. These feature a sol...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Leather "Cab" 413 Arm Chair by Mario Bellini Cassina, 1977
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Iconic vintage chair "Cab 413" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, first produced in 1977, renowned for the innovative freestanding leather structure, inspired by the relationship between ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$2,405 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Midcentury Mexican Hand Chair in Carved Pine, Style of Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural and playful, this midcentury Mexican hand chair offers a bold, artistic presence with practical seating comfort. Carved from solid pine, the chair is shaped in the form of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Parlor Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Hight Back Swivel Easy Chairs 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Dieter Rams in 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620
Modular system. Frame made of grey-white lacquered, glass fibre reinforced plastic on a swivel base. Seat cushion and ba...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Sofa 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Design Dieter Rams from 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620
Two seat modular sofa which can be on request extended to 5 seat, price for the additional segment is 3300usd. Frame made o...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
By Madeleine Castaing, Jacob Frères
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest are swan-shaped and front legs are lion-legs-shaped. The seats are covered with a ...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$9,540 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Swedish 1810s-1830s corner chair scraped down to the original black paint. Seat are loose and be easily re-upholstered.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Swedish Desk Chair Birch Lacquered Mahogany Brown Sweden 1920s
By Karl Johan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A fine-looking desk chair in Karl Johan style made in Sweden during the 1920s ca. This one with brown mahogany looking lacquer to make the birch look even more exclusive. The seat ha...
Category
1920s Swedish Karl Johan Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Elegant sculpted black lacquered frames, w...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Greensboro, NC
Mario Bellini for Cassina Cab Chair 415 in Black Leather
This example is circa early 2000s and shows beautifully with minimal wear to leather.
37" x 31" x 32" Seat 16.75"
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Eames 1st Generation Zenith Label Rope Edge DAX Fiberglass Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eames DAX Zenith Label Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair in Coral. Shows fading and discoloration, seem like this color easily faded. Structurally solid, all original! Very nice label...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Set of 4/ 2 SETS Available!
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs, sold in sets of 4! Two Sets of 4 Available! Classic Comfortable large chair. Perfect for dining rooms or conference! These came from ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Ward Bennett, Armchairs, Oak, USA, 1971
By Ward Bennett
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four oak "University" armchairs or dining room chairs designed by Ward Bennet and produced by Brickel Associates, USA, c. 1971.
Model designed for the Lyndon B Johnson Libr...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$9,400 / set
Little Big Chair
Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight)
Made in Italy
With its sculptu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Superb Pair of Hand-woven Tapestry French Tall Back Louis XV Throne Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of French Louis XV throne armchairs exudes regal sophistication, featuring tall backs upholstered in exquisite hand-woven tapestry. The upholstery showcases intricat...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Kent Library Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A William Kent design gilded wood library armchair with tapering square legs, acanthus and shell carvings, vitruvian scroll rails and swept arms with acanthus roundel and bell-flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British George II Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$10,772
Pair of Brown Leather Scandinavian Cantilever Teak Bentwood Sling Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Here you have all the important elements for the coziest of lounge chairs. Well padded leather cushions rest in a canvas sling, suspended in a cantilever frame. The sling and cantile...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
BAUHAUS Stackable armrest chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bauhaus Industrial Arm Chair 1970s.
Bend Aluminium base with formed beech plywood seat, back rest and hard wood armrest.
Chairs have beautiful ...
Category
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$214 Sale Price / item
59% Off
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
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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