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"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Puã Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The fluid lines punctuate lightness and mark the Minimalist essence of the Balan Puan. The name taken from the Tupi language means “round” and refers to the connection of the circles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Puã Swing
Puã Swing
H 17.72 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully reupholstered with soft nubby white bouclé, this pair of 'Concha' chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and innovation of t...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Lirio Accent Chair in Brown Leather and White Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide. Solid wood struct...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lirio Accent Chair in Walnut Wood, Cane and Beige Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Lily, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide. Its structu...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

"Pietra" Organic Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Iron & Woven Cotton Fiber, Carlo Hauner, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern armchair set in steel & hand woven cotton fiber designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties is a masterpiece of Craft and design! This gorgeous ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Chita Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The colors of the Chita chair come from the cheetah print, the popular fabric of indigenous indian origin that dresses and covers the history of the Brazilian society. Like bouquets...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chita Chair
Chita Chair
H 31.11 in W 41.74 in D 37.8 in
Irani Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ contemporary freshness } The sophistication transits between the sinuosity of the organic lines and the minutiae of the handcrafted weave. Elements of the Irani Armchair that evoke...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Irani Armchair
Irani Armchair
H 39.38 in W 37.8 in D 32.29 in
Butterfly Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Available in different colors. Dimensions: 182.5 cm width x 173 cm depth x 65 cm height.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Butterfly Couch
H 25.2 in W 71.86 in D 68.12 in
"Perlage" Organic Armchair Outdoor in Bouclê Aluminum, and Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl. The organic Perlage Armchair has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cariri Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The randomness of the stacked baskets at the Central Fair of Campina Grande, in Paraíba, is the starting point for the concept of the Cariri Balance. Overlaid, the fruit, vegetable a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cariri Swing
Cariri Swing
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 41.34 in
"Orixá" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Orixá armchair is a masterpiece of design that showcases the unique style and creativity of Ronald Sasson. The armchair is an embodiment of comfort and aesthetics, featuring a sc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Soho Curved Cane-Back Chair in Quartz Wood Color
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a quartz wood finish for all those people that are looking for an elegant but vintage look in the...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Cane

Iron Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1955, Unilabor
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) Set of two Iron armchair Manufactured by Unilabor Brazil, 1955. Iron frame, fabric upholstered. Measurements: 55 cm x 65 cm x 75 h cm 21.6 in x 25.59...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler, Rare Armchair, Forma S.A. Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Clifton, NJ
This comfortable armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in 1955 and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Its structure is composed of solid wood, supporte...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Samburá Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Sam-bu-rá. The sound of the word of Tupi origin echoes ancestry and belonging. It refers to the daily life of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon where the art of basketry preserves ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Samburá Armchair
Samburá Armchair
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 31.89 in
"Wind" Swivel Armchair with Silk Fringes in Pink Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Yara Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Voluptuous, seductive and full of charms. For design that exudes culture, ancestry and identity. Contemporary, Poltrona Yara delves into Brazilian folklore and invites you to take a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Yara Armchair
Yara Armchair
H 38.39 in W 35.24 in D 36.42 in
Ereré Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Ancestry, connection to nature, identity. This is the triad that supports the concept of Ereré armchair. The imposing feature gains importance in the translation of the word of Tupi ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ereré Armchair
Ereré Armchair
H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 35.24 in
Irajá Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope. Dimensions: 105 cm wide x 89 cm deep x 75.5 cm high.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Irajá Armchair
H 29.73 in W 41.34 in D 35.04 in
Minimalist armchair "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel and leather is designed within a geometric and architetonic reasoning. Lightness is guaranteed by the delicate iron structure that gen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Minimalist armchair "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
Minimalist armchair "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of armchairs was designed by Carlo Hauner in Brazil. They are definitely very elegant pieces with clean lines and a minimalistic shape. Because of the organic s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Samburá Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery and fabric. Dimensions: 154 cm wide x 118 cm deep x 145 cm high.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Samburá Swing
Samburá Swing
H 57.09 in W 60.63 in D 46.46 in
Uaupés Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope. Dimensions: 126 cm wide x 105 cm deep x 119 cm high.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Uaupés Swing
Uaupés Swing
H 46.86 in W 49.61 in D 41.34 in
Arco Armchair, by RAIN, Contemporary Armchair, Upholstery on Wood Structure
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Arco is an upholstered armchair of simple and enveloping geometry. The shape of the piece reproduces the arch of the body, creating a welcoming anatomical shell. The armchair is cove...
Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma Lounge Chair, 1950's
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The Shell or "Concha" lounge chair is an icon of the Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design, manufactured by Forma. Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler an Italian-Austrian duo based in Brazi...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Morototó Armchair with Foot Support
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Inspiration comes from flora. It germinates in the form of the Morototó armchair, the name of the tree that looms large in the Brazilian Amazon Forest. From the elliptical design of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Morototó Armchair with Foot Support
Morototó Armchair with Foot Support
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 52.37 in
Flor do Mandacaru Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The caatinga is pure poetry. In the dryness of the biome that stretches across the Brazilian Northeast, mandacaru flourishes in a treat to the thorns and the almost always parched sc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Flor do Mandacaru Armchair
Flor do Mandacaru Armchair
H 44.3 in W 50.79 in D 38.98 in
Macramê Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric. Dimensions: 61 cm wide x 69.5 cm deep x 99 cm high.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Macramê Armchair
H 38.98 in W 24.02 in D 27.37 in
Butterfly Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric. Dimensions: 70.5 cm wide x 58.7 cm deep x 85 cm high.    Reference: Fabric polipropileno
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Butterfly Chair
Butterfly Chair
H 33.47 in W 27.76 in D 23.12 in
Helena Armchair, Zanini de Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Zanini de Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Made out of painted steel, this beautiful, simple and elegant armchair may be upholstered in different options of fabrics or leather. This armchair may also be sold without its ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Incredible Set of Four Jacaranda Armchairs Designed by Jean Gillon, circa 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An incredible and rare set of four solid Jacaranda armchairs, made in Brazil and designed by Jean Gillon in the 1960s. The wood and leather strapping on the chairs are in excellent ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

High-Back "Kiko" Armchair Desk Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine fully restored and refinished tall "Kiko" armchair by Sergio Rodrigues. The chair has a solid rosewood frame, casters and brass plug details. Measures: Seat dept...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, c. 1955
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by his company Unilabor, c. 1955. Black-lacquered metal structure and brand new crème upholstery. The metal has mu...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Brazilian Linen Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of coarse linen armchairs with dark sculptural feet made of exotic Brazilian wood maintaining its original finish. Measures: Seat height 16" Seat depth 21" Many pieces ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Mole (ex-sheriff) Chair And Ottoman By Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
Classic mid-century modern piece by Brazilian design giant Sergio Rodrigues modernly produced by Sergio Rodrigues' manufacturing company in Brazil
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully reupholstered with soft furry taupe colored sheepskin, this pair of 'Concha' chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and inno...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler, Armchair with Iron Structure, Midcentury Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Clifton, NJ
This charming armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s. The piece is composed of a single volume for th...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Customizable Brazilian Lounge Chair in Beige Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Customizable lounge chair, lacquered wood, yellow leatherette, Brazil, 1970s This bulky Brazilian lounge chair consists of a round shell that forms a ring around the seat. The bei...
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs - Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Dubai, AE
Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of armchairs Upholstered in lambskin Metal structure Brazil, 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Tímida Armchair in Leather and Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon Raw Edition
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Tímida is an atavistic armchair. The piece showcases the syncretistic effort of a certain Brazilian modernism and implies a relationship between the functional and the absolutely loc...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"Savanna" Armchair in Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Design, Limited Edition
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Clifton, NJ
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating th...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Shell 'Concha' Lounge Chairs, Forma Brazil, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
A rare authentic pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Shell (Concha) lounge chairs, manufactured by Forma Brazil, 1950s. Measures: 78 H x 73 W x 76 D cm. In good original condition...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Scoop Chair for Forma, Brazil, circa 1960
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently imported from a private collector in Brazil, this arm chair by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and innovation of their designs. Th...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda and Metal Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s metal armchairs with Brazilian jacaranda arms, upholstered in beige suede with stud detail
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury brazilian "MP-1" Armchair by Percival Lafer, 1961
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-1 armchair, in this midcentury Brazilian style, was Percival Lafer's first successful project. The MP-001 was a lightweight modern-looking piece whose origins are taught at t...
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Other

Mid-Century Modern Gelli Armchair in Brazilian Jacaranda in Dark Beige Linen
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
High-backed Brazilian Mid-Century Modern armchair by Gelli in jacaranda and dark beige linen. The armchair has been recently reupholstered and dates from, circa 1950. This piece is i...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Modern Reversible Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Reversible Brazilian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner from the 1950s. This piece has iron frame and recently reupholstered white linen seat and ba...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Lia Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Lia chairs from the 1960s made of Brazilian jacaranda and upholstered in beige cowhide.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Jacaranda

Gran Captain Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Gran Captain armchair and ottoman by Jean Gillon in 1960s in Brazil made in jacaranda wood, rope and leather. It consists of two pieces, the armchair and the ottoman.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather, Rope

Gran Captain Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
Gran Captain Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
H 32.68 in W 35.83 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Joaquim Tenreiro "Sleepwalker's" Armchair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Sleepwalker's armchair" in ivory wood with loose upholstered cushions. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Ivory, Upholstery

Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in London, GB
Mid-century modern armchair designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazil
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli
Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
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Beige Brazilian Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of beige brazilian armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique beige brazilian armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and fabric. There are 10 antique and vintage beige brazilian armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Beige brazilian armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Beige brazilian armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large beige brazilian armchairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller beige brazilian armchairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 9.45 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made beige brazilian armchairs over the years, but those made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil and Lafer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Beige Brazilian Armchairs?

Prices for beige brazilian armchairs start at $2,600 and top out at $22,400 with the average selling for $6,039.

On the Origins of Brazilian

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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.