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In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Ochre by Driade, Faye Toogood
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Clarence Chairs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Napoleon III armchairs with gold velvet upholstery. Turned wooden legs with dark walnut finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Clarence Chairs
Pair of Clarence Chairs
H 32 in W 29 in D 31 in
Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech, Velvet

Orange Wool Shell Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé

Patchwork Orange Armchair By Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Lorenza Bozzoli Couture presents a limited-edition collection characterized by an extremely soft design, eclectic and distinctly retro. The new Fur Collection offers the Couture icon...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Patchwork Orange Armchair By Lorenza Bozzoli
Patchwork Orange Armchair By Lorenza Bozzoli
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 27.96 in
Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. The tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Papillonne Salmon Pink Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Papillonne Salmon pink armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space... If you like the upholstery, pl...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Papillonne Salmon Pink Armchair
Papillonne Salmon Pink Armchair
H 28.7 in W 31.5 in D 28.4 in
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
By Kurt Erni, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Rattan Hoops Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful elegant pair of rattan « hoops » armchairs. They are large, comfortable and high quality made. Entirely hand made, they are in excellent condition.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Rattan Hoops Armchairs
Contemporary Rattan Hoops Armchairs
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body su...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Stefan Heiliger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the las...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

New Volumes Terracotta Cove Chair by Thomas Coward
Located in CREMORNE, AU
Two negative shapes are placed on top of each other, one creating lift, the other creating support. The Cove chair evokes the coastal formation that its name derives from; it exists ...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Terracotta

Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, padded with polyurethane foam a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Miami Armchair with Salmon Metal and Brass, Skylight and White Textured Fabrics
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Miami Armchair with Salmon Metal and Brass, Skylight and White Textured Fabrics
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-star base by Patrick Norguet Materials: Upholstery: Fabric also avaible in leather Structure: Black powder-coated metal or Matte champagne and Black chrome ...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
H 28.19 in W 28.67 in D 27.84 in
Milan New Product! Metal and Brass, Orange and Textured Fabrics Miami Armchair
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Chromed Steel and Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric cover is available in white, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lem Armchairs in Metal Structure and Upholstery, by Francesco Beghetto
By Francesco Beghetto, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Lem armchair is with metal a structure and completely upholstered in the listed fabrics. This armchair is also available in an ottoman style, and 2 or 3-seat sofa option. Fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
By Kurt Erni, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Arom Armchair in Orange Naturale Extra Leather
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Arom Armchair in Orange Naturale Extra Leather Steel frame. Upholstery with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fibre with elastic strips suspension....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Tubular Lounge Chair 'Frank' by Bradley L. Bowers
By Bradley L. Bowers
Located in New York, NY
Bradley Bowers’ 'Frank' hardly resembles a chair at all—there’s no obvious seat, and the tubular form gives it a psychedelic pool noodle vibe. Yet the New Orleans-based designer obse...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Ochre by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in.; Width 40.15 in.; Depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the seat. This offers body su...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Erwan Bouroullec Spring Armchair in Satined Stainless Steel for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Erwan Bouroullec
Located in New York, NY
Based on a slender structure in satined stainless steel, the sophisticated Spring chair was designed by Erwan Bouroullec. The distinctive shell is made of rigid polyurethane foam wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Locus Solus Orange Armchair by Gae Aulenti
By Exteta
Located in Milan, IT
Echoing the traditional curved wooden rocking chair, this unique armchair will transform any outdoor setting into an outstanding experience of aesthetics and functionality. Part of t...
Category

2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Locus Solus Orange Armchair by Gae Aulenti
Locus Solus Orange Armchair by Gae Aulenti
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 39.38 in
Red Aluminium Armchair with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Armchair made from red anodised aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating. Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen...
Category

2010s British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Modern Carson Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Carson Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric by Collector Studio With solid and curved wooden armrests, this structure blends with a metal frame that adds character ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Basket 011 Armchair in Varnish Metal for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in New York, NY
A casual, relaxed appeal characterizes the Basket 011 sofa, created for Cappellini by the French designer-duo, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The collection, composed of a two and three...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Kresta Studio Contemporary Steel Lacquered Orange Green Chair, Spain, 2019
Located in Madrid, ES
Two chairs designed by Kresta Design Studio. Steel structure lacquered in two colors.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Melitea Outdoor Chair by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
Through the juxtaposition of industrial materials and a special attention to comfort, Melitea lounge chair aims to present itself as a new classic. A linear metal structure, running...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet
By Miniforms, Philippe Tabet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with solid beech legs stained oak, walnut or black aniline. Shell upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Ali armrest chair in beech stained walnut base with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Moooi Hortensia Armchair in Mosaic 2, 0532 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, Andrés Reisinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hortensia Armchair, by Andrés Reisinger & Júlia Esqué, innovatively replicates the beauty of nature. This blooming beauty is inspired by the basic human need for warmth and comfo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Nanna Ditzel Design and Lounge Seating Set
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge seating set "Chill" Model design by Nanna Ditzel is composed of an armchair with its matching foot stool or ottoman (which can u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1950s Nanna Ditzel Design and Lounge Seating Set
1950s Nanna Ditzel Design and Lounge Seating Set
H 21.66 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century 6 Orange Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
Category

2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cappellini Sunset Armchair in Beech with Fabric or Leather by Christophe Pillet
By Cappellini, Christophe Pillet
Located in New York, NY
The Sunset armchair by Christophe Pillet has a swiveling design and backrest and seat made of curved beech wood; the base is made of satined stainless steel. The padding of the Sunse...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Miniforms, Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well, and in a white metal bas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marc Newson Felt Armchair in Fiberglass Shell with Glossy Finish for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of vitality: Felt chair by Marc Newson has a reinforced fiberglass shell that can be varnished with a glossy finish in a vast array of colors: orange, red, blue, white o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Fiberglass and Resin Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural presence makes the Wanders' Tulip armchair, by Marcel Wanders, an exceptional protagonist in any setting: ideal in spacious areas, both contract and private, thanks to t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Foam

Corolla 279 Orange Armchair by Cristina Celestino
By Cristina Celestino, Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
This glamorous armchair will imbue modern interiors with eclectic charm, emphasized by the floral inspiration revealed by the scalloped edge outlining the seat's lower profile and by...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes
By Giopato & Coombes, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Valerie armchair is available in an upholstered Kvadrat - Coral Steelcut Trio cushion, with a solid wood structure. Here you are offered wooden finishes in Stained Aniline, Oak,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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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.