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Armchairs For Sale
1970s architect Milan Čeček Armchair Apolo 92for Interiér Praha , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia .
Designer architect Milan Čeček .
Good original condition .
Seat Height 39cm .
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of
Hunter
Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jindrich Halabala Re-Upholstered Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala re-upholstered patinated bentwood lounge chairs, 1940s Czech Republic.
These iconic lounge chairs are from Czechia, dating back to circa 1940. Produced by Thonet, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils, 19th Century.
25 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 37 ½; seat height 17 inches
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
$2,200 / set
Alligator High Armchair with Real Kudu, Zebu, Aries and Genuine Calf Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Alligator High Armchair with real Kudu, Zebu and Aries Horns.
Genuine Calf Leather in Red Color and Back with real Alligator Skin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,700 / item
Pair of Tulip Chairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible design is a pair of Model 120 LF 'Tulip' lounge armchairs by Erwine and Estelle Laverne for Laverne International. Ingeniously designed in 1957, this wide span armchair is crafted from molded fiberglass, and enameled steel.
This elegant Tulip easy chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, bedside chair...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$8,900 Sale Price / set
36% Off
French Louis XV Style Oak Armchair Upholstered in Polished Cotton Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis XV style oak armchair of typical form, the apron with a central shell decoration resting on cabriole legs with scroll feet. Upholstered in a floral polished cotton fabric in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The frame has been carefully refurbished
- Original fabric in good condition
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage chrome spindle armchairs with casters by Drexel, USA, 1970s. 2 available
By Drexel
Located in Hastings, GB
Unusual chrome spindle armchairs with casters, by Drexel, USA, 1970s: two available.
The original velvet upholstery is a very subtle blush colour...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Atlantis Big Armchair by Vintola Studio in Green/Yellow, Hand-tufted Wool Chair
Located in New York, NY
Atlantis Big Armchair by Vintola Studio
W 33.86" x H 31.5" x D 35.44" Seat Height: 15.75"
100% natural wool.
The Atlantis armchair, crafted at the Silesian Furniture Factory in Św...
Category
2010s Polish Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Modern Tobo Armchair in Fabric
Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Tobo Armchair in fabric & oak wood by Alter Ego for Collector Studio.
Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of ...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
1960 2x Halabala Armchairs H 269 and Spider Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 2 pieces of upholstered armchairs and a veneered spider table
- walnut veneer
- Original very well-preserved condition of armchairs and table
- Table - height 63cm , upper flat...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
English Baroque Oak
Tooled Leather Armchair w/ Barley Twist Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Oak, Tooled Leather Seat, Velvet Armrest
Style: English Baroque
This English Baroque armchair from the 1910s carries a throne-like...
Category
1910s American Baroque Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Early Mid-Century Francis Jourdain Armchair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Early and important midcentury Francis Jourdain armchair. This particular model is also in the MET collection. This chair has been left in original condition. At the buyers request I...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
A Pair of Elegant Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern angular club armchairs. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fas...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Alvar Aalto Armchair 44 with Zebra upholstery
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Armchair model 44, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek. The chair has been made of birch, and it has famous Artek's Zebra fabric upholstery.
Category
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Lucite
Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, a stunning piece of furniture that will elevate any space with its sleek and modern design. The chair feature...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949
This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced or fondly as '...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair by Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s.
The chair feature its original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifully complement...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
$2,363 Sale Price
20% Off
Lombok Armchair Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair lombok Indoor or outdoor with
structure in steel and natural rattan. With
cushion seat and back included. Colors
finish in taup, brown, or ocher.
Lead time production if on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$4,568 / item
Moroso REDONDO Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A collection with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$3,086 / item
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair French Late 19th century Louis xv Style carved gold gilt armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding pair of French Louis XV armchairs, dating from the 19th century, represents the epitome of Rococo luxury and craftsmanship. Each fauteuil is richly gilded with hand-carved details, highlighting the exquisite asymmetrical scrolls, floral motifs, and cabriole legs that define the Louis XV style. The frames feature a warm, time-softened gilding that enhances their antique character, making them both elegant and authentic.
The chairs retain their original damask upholstery in a muted rose-salmon hue, decorated with intricate floral patterns. The padded backs, arms, and generously proportioned seats ensure both comfort and sophistication. The scrolling arms with upholstered rests and the dramatic crests carved with rocaille flourishes reflect the refined artistry of 19th-century French furniture makers.
Perfect as statement accent chairs, formal salon seating, or luxurious additions to a period-inspired interior, these armchairs embody the grandeur of the French aristocratic tradition. Their gilded presence works beautifully in both traditional and eclectic spaces, where they can serve as decorative focal points.
Collectors, interior designers, and connoisseurs will appreciate the balance of historical authenticity, rich gilded surfaces, and enduring elegance. This pair of 19th-century Louis XV gilt...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Castilian Carved Mahogany
Embossed Leather Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique Castilian hand carved mahogany and exquisitely embossed leather arm chair, having a handsome carved profile of a Spanish Conquistador in the top crest. The arms are carved...
Category
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Cayenne Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,118 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage 60s Brutalist Solid Oak Razorblade Black Leather Armchair by H. Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This extraordinary vintage armchair by celebrated Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf embodies the powerful, sculptural ethos of Brutalist design, reimagined through a lens of Baroque r...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Fan-Backed Arm Chair of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, vintage Italian armchair of woven rattan and bamboo from the Mid-20th century - featuring a fan design to the back and a very comfortable seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Custom Upholstered Faux Paint Decorated Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom bergere with fixed back, loose pillow seat, faux paint decorated frame with a distressed finish, resting on cabriole legs. Covered in plaid fabric with slight nubby feel and t...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in London, GB
A finely proportioned French deep button-back 'Crapaud' chair of the Napoleon III period, circa 1850–60, exhibiting the enveloping comfort and sculptural upholstery characteristic of...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Oak Razorblade Arm Chairs with original sticker
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A pair of restored Henning Kjaernulf brutalist oak armchairs in a unique razorback throne style. Designed by the renowned Danish designer, these chairs have been carefully renovated,...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
Classic louis XVI-style makes these chairs desirable.
Fine giltwood carving and carpentry are evident.
They are well constructed without any loose joints.
They sit very well and the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Victorian Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian parlor chair offers oversized walnut frame with foliate carved crest, upholstered seta and back, and raised on cab...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Gerrit Rietveld Zeilmaker Version of Black Red and Blue for Cassina, Italy new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the size/model and material of the product. Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1920. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. One of the versi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,400 / item
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
$18,950 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Aretha Armchair in Chenille Handcrafted by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Armchair stands as a sculptural centerpiece designed for those who seek artistry in everyday living. Its silhouette ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order. Reclines and adjusts into a h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage sheepskin leather armchair with character and warm colours
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This vintage sheepskin armchair has acquired a characterful appearance over the years. It adds a touch of warmth, cosiness, and a hint of elegance to almost any interior in the room ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features cane backs, solid wood frame, upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, cabriol...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Armchair with Genuine Alligator Genuine Goat and True Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair with genuine alligator and genuine goat.
Top with kudu horns and red ostrich feathers. Arms with
water buffalo (Asia) and zebu horns. Bronze finish.
Handmade in France, 20...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Mid-Century Rotating Armchair, Drevotvar, 1980
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of fabric, metal, Leatherette
The chair is missing cushions
Has signs of use.
Original condition.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
"Rodica" Lounge Chair by Mario Brunu for Comfort Italy, 1968
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian design - decoration - Lounge chair
Measures : 100x100cm H:84 SH:40cm
Materials : Fiberglass, Leather
The "Rodica" chair was designed by Mario Brunu for Comfort in 1968, in It...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
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 Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$13,766 / set
Thonet armchair model EMT 0030 designed by Rudolf Glatzel 1961
By Thonet
Located in Debrecen, HU
Rudolf B. Glatzel for Thonet, lounge chair, model 'EMT0030' designed in 1961, Germany. The chair features a beech frame, upholstered seat, and backrest, covered in swiss fabric. t...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$664 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1940s Style Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$7,478 / item
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in a chrome structure and brown leather seating.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Armchair in fabric Tacchini Reversível design Martin Eisler
Located in Alcamo, IT
The Reversível armchair, designed by Martin Eisler (1955/2019), is a masterpiece of 1950s Brazilian design, reinterpreted with contemporary elegance. Its clean lines, fluid movement,...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
English Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful deconstructed low armchair with a deep seat and shapely wide back complemented with generous gently scrolling roll top arms. The front profile offers shapely sweeping si...
Category
Late 19th Century British French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Materials
Abalone, Calico, Oak
Antique armchairs in the late 19th century, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of armchairs from around 1880, France. The armchair set consists of a women's armchair (smaller) and a men's armchair (larger).
Furniture in very good condition, professional...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Leather
Falcon
chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chair in black leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Global front door shipping: €500.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chair By Kroehler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylishly cozy lounge chair was made by Kroehler Manufacturing company circa 1966 as part of their American Leisure Collection. This chair was made in the style of and therefore...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Contemporary Abstract Black Mix-Media Large Painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary abstract painting by Adrian.
Untitled.
Mixed-media on wood.
Handsigned and dated on the back.
Dimensions: 120 x 180 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Soriana Chair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$8,660 / item
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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