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Pair of Sculpted Walnut no. 711 Lounge Arm Chairs by Frederik Kayser
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SCULPTED WALNUT MODEL NO. 711 LOUNGE CHAIRS Designed by Frederik Kayser in 1961, produced by LK Hjelle, Norway, ca. 21st century retails new for $ 4400-4900/each Item # 312N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Vegas Sofa, features a pronounced high back and sweeping curved arms. This special edition is upholstered in Mark Alexander Empire II velvet, colour Otter, with legs in natural o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Styled Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern styled lounge chair, intricately handcrafted and designed in solid American Walnut. This incredible chair offers loads of design details such as sculptured armrest...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Handmade Curved Amphora Armchair
By DESFORMA
Located in London, GB
Collection which was inspired by the Neolithic period. A period which began 12.000 years ago. The Amphora Collection fallows shapes of an amphora. The grace and elegance of this hist...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Handmade Curved Amphora Armchair
Mid Century Handmade Curved Amphora Armchair
H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 38.59 in
Fantastic Andrea Brustolon Style Theodore Alexander Attrib Figural Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb replica of an Andrea Brustolon 1700s era figural chair. The chair has gorgeous embossed leather and fantastic carved figures. The chair is very large and rather heav...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Custom Armchair in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Located in New York, NY
The chair has a lead time of 5-6 weeks upon receipt of COM(Customer Owned Material) or selection from our fabric collection and stain sample approval. Requirements COM- 6 yards of p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Harris Armchairs By Joseph Jeup
By Joe Jeup
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Harris model By Joseph Jeup Contemporary USA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Harris Armchairs By Joseph Jeup
Pair Of Harris Armchairs By Joseph Jeup
H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Wonatti Viana Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort. Viana Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Sue...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Custom Armchairs in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbbings
Located in New York, NY
The chair has a lead time of 5-6 weeks upon receipt of COM(Customer Owned Material) or selection from our fabric collection and stain sample approval. This custom chair can be produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Three Legged Club Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The chair has a lead time of 5-6 weeks upon receipt of COM(Customer Owned Material) or selection from our fabric collection and stain sample approval. COM Requirements- 9 yards of p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Three Legged Club Armchair
Three Legged Club Armchair
H 35 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Hand-Woven Contemporary Rocking Chair in Caribbean Walnut
By Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of Cocom rocking chair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Cream Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Black Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Debi Contemporary Armchair pink & beige velvet by Sergio Prieto & Dovain Studio
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
Debi is the new piece of Dovain Studio and is one of the most admired pieces by the young designer Sergio Prieto, widely recognized for its elegant shapes combined with the best comf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Brown Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
H 30 in W 28 in D 36 in
Modern Bubble Armchair in Blue Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Blue Boucle and Walnut
Modern Bubble Armchair in Blue Boucle and Walnut
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Modern Bubble Armchair in Teal Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Teal Boucle and Walnut
Modern Bubble Armchair in Teal Boucle and Walnut
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Modern Bubble Armchair in Red Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Red Boucle and Walnut
Modern Bubble Armchair in Red Boucle and Walnut
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
21st Century Liberty Armchair and Ottoman Nubuck Lux Brass Walnut
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Liberty Armchair embodies the spirit of freedom and enlightenment much like the iconic Statue of Liberty. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this armchair reflects the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Bubble Armchair in Purple Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Green Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Green Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Salmon Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Bubble Armchair in Mustard Boucle and Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Bubble is a playful element. Its soft and organic shape is emphasized by the seat cushion embedded inside the shell. The cockpit shape aims to communicate great comfort, while its mo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Brown Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Cream Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Mustard Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Salmon Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Teal Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Black Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Purple Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Blue Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Red Wool Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Agnes was born from the idea of transforming an armchair into a sort of tree house. The enveloping and cocooning structure of the padding resembles a nest, a protective element capab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Red Wool Fabric
Modern Agnes Armchair in Walnut, Red Wool Fabric
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 33.08 in
Norman Cherner Armchair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
Originally introduced in 1958, the iconic molded plywood armchair by Norman Cherner is found in collections worldwide. Reissued in exacting detail from the original drawings and mold...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner Armchair
Norman Cherner Armchair
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Molteni&C D.151.4 Velvet Armchair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on ocean liners and today is a part of Molteni&C's Heritage Collection. A contoured backres...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

William Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design. We bring our own interpretation of a classic archetype that will bring you a nost...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wool

William Lounge Chair, Walnut
William Lounge Chair, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Galatea Armchair Walnut Wood and Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Cotton Velvet Galatea Armchair Walnut Wood and Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures. Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical arti...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Marble

ARMCHAIR in solid black walnut with vegetable tanned leather webbing.
Located in East Hampton, NY
The Armchair features leather webbing made from hand-cut and dyed bridal leather, with burnished edges and an oil finish. The frame is made from solid black walnut, with the vertical...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. These high-end, custom-made pieces are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Armchairs with Walnut Veneers
Located in Chicago, IL
These contemporary Hungarian armchairs are inspired by the designs of Pierre Chareau in the 1920s and 30s. Pierre Chareau is often cited as one of France’s first truly modern archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Styled Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern styled lounge chair, intricately handcrafted and designed in solid American Walnut. This incredible chair offers loads of design details such as sculptured armrest...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vibieffe 1355 Timeless Walnut Armchair by Gianluigi Landoni
By Vibieffe, Gianluigi Landoni
Located in Boston, MA
1355 Timeless chair's appearance comes in a fabric, Mumble 02 (cat.nature), with black piping and a Canaletto Walnut Frame. The cover is conveniently removable for easy maintenance a...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

"Lina" Minimalist Armchair in Pau Ferro Brazilian Wood and Handwoven Work
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester, Walnut, Oak, Synthetic, Velvet

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. These armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed ...
Category

2010s British Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Sabaudia Brown Curved Armchair in Walnut with Caned Back and Bronzed Metal Tips
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Embark on a journey of refined elegance with the Sabaudia chair, a testament to luxurious conviviality meticulously designed by Archer Humphryes Architects. Drawing inspiration from ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mudhif Armchair by Alma de Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Mudhif armchair, which empowers stunning and contemporary interiors, has a uniquely shaped backrest. This set of two armchairs is the ultimate expression for cozy luxury interior...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Walnut, Suede

Mudhif Armchair by Alma de Luce
Mudhif Armchair by Alma de Luce
H 30.71 in W 33.67 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
As we found a small but amazing batch of root walnut we decided to make a pair of chairs suitable for this rare woodspecies. Our choice of style was a classic high quality Gainsborou...
Category

2010s Belgian Georgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
H 38.19 in W 27.17 in D 32.68 in
Giorgetti Progetti Highback Leather Armchair Designed by Centro Ricerche Set of
By Centro Ricerche, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
Progetti is an armchair with a strongly recognizable image, that, thanks to the innovative and freshness design, it has become an icon for Giorgetti. This product is a showroom floor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Uchiwa Armchair by Alma de Luce
Located in Joane, PT
This set of two Uchiwa armchairs is a glamorous piece that combines the old with the modern. The inspiration for this chair comes from the fan used by warriors of the Japanese Empire...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Uchiwa Armchair by Alma de Luce
Uchiwa Armchair by Alma de Luce
H 26.38 in W 25.2 in D 29.65 in
Cinnabar Armchair by Alma De Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Cinnabar armchair resorts to one of the most beautiful known technique: the embroidery. Highlighting the detailed pattern through line and dot details, until the walnut wood legs...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Cinnabar Armchair by Alma De Luce
Cinnabar Armchair by Alma De Luce
H 32.29 in W 37.21 in D 34.65 in
Lasta Armchair
By Aleksandar Ugresic
Located in Beograd, RS
Inspired by the characteristic V position and the shape of the armrest which consists of two parts separated by the joint edge, which associates with the swallow’s tail, this armchai...
Category

2010s Balkan Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Lasta Armchair
Lasta Armchair
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in
Khepri Tall Armchair by Alma de Luce
Located in Joane, PT
Made of solid walnut wood and embroidered in suede upholstery, Khepri armchair, perfectly complements the elegant lines of a timeless decor. You can find the tall and short version o...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Khepri Tall Armchair by Alma de Luce
Khepri Tall Armchair by Alma de Luce
H 35.56 in W 32.8 in D 25.6 in
Armada Armchair
By Zoran Jedrejcic
Located in Beograd, RS
The Armada is defined by its energetic design and exceptional lightness, achieved by combining the finest materials, giving furniture pieces of this collection the look of sculptures...
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2010s Balkan Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Armada Armchair
Armada Armchair
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 38.98 in
Mousgoum Armchair by Alma De Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The modern armchair features an exclusive embroidered pattern that reflects the best elements of your living room, adding a touch of warmth and delicacy.
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Mousgoum Armchair by Alma De Luce
Mousgoum Armchair by Alma De Luce
H 31.11 in W 31.7 in D 29.14 in
Matterhorn Armchair by Alma de Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Matterhorn armchair is the perfect match between luxury and comfort. Using only the finest materials, such as velvet, brass and palissander wood, this armchair will be perfect fo...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Matterhorn Armchair by Alma de Luce
Matterhorn Armchair by Alma de Luce
H 28.59 in W 47.25 in D 36.58 in
2021 Carl Hansen LM92P Metropolitan Chair in Leather by Larsen & Bender Madsen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an LM92P Arm Chair made with a solid walnut frame and upholstered in black leather. Designed by Larsen & Bender Madsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, this chai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Metamorphosis Armchair by Alma de Luce
Located in Joane, PT
The Metamorphosis armchair with a unique round shape reminds us of wonderful butterflies. These are the emblematic symbol of the personal transformation that Alma de Luce pays tribut...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Rattan, Wood, Walnut

Metamorphosis Armchair by Alma de Luce
Metamorphosis Armchair by Alma de Luce
H 30.32 in W 32.68 in D 25.6 in
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Find a variety of contemporary walnut armchairs available on 1stDibs. There are 1 antique and vintage contemporary walnut armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 230 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco contemporary walnut armchairs are consistently popular styles. Many contemporary walnut armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Casa Botelho, Jaime Hayon and Finn Juhl produced popular contemporary walnut armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Contemporary Walnut Armchairs?

Prices for contemporary walnut armchairs start at $825 and top out at $37,500 with the average selling for $4,675.

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.