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Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian "Concha" Armchair Burnt Sunset Red
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Armchair model “Shell”
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950
Iron structure, fabric upholstery
Measurements
70 cm x 78 cm x...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
French Mid-century Pink Fabric Armchair and Ottoman "CM 190" by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pierre Paulin
Armchair and ottoman model “CM 190”
Manufactured by Thonet
France, 1954
Iron, fabric upholstery.
Measurements:
57 cm x 49 cm x 67 H cm
22.44 in x 19.29 in x ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 26.38 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
1950 Armchair / Lounge Chair With Powder Pink Wool Upholstery By Dux From Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful designed armchair by Dux of Sweden. The armchair is upholstered with powder pink wool upholstery fishbone patterned.
This chair come out of the rubble spring series, ( Dubb...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
1950s Set of Four Wooden Chairs Painted in Pink
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Set of four wooden chairs painted in pink.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Authentic Featherston MKII talking chair with working audio
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Title:
Pre -order, currently under restoration - authentic Featherston mach II talking chair
Pics shown is unrestored version, enquire within as pre order if you...
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Polystyrene
Late Victorian English antique tub armchair with new upholstery
Located in Leicester, GB
With a gorgeous shape and size, this Victorian tub chair is very comfortable to sit on. The armchair has small mahogany castor wheels so it's easy to move around.
Fairly new attrac...
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1970's Vintage Lilac Suede Armchair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable 1970’s vintage lilac suede lounge armchair upholstered in a gorgeous lilac suede fabric. This was made in England, it dates from the 1970’s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede
Vintage Carson's Art Deco Hollywood Regency Brass Arm Cantilever Chair
By Carsons
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Hollywood Regency upholstered Carson’s armchair in great modern form, featuring a brass cantilever frame with a barrel backrest. Detailed raised soft padded seat cushion in o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pink Fabric Armchair Made in Czechia, 1930s, Original Condition, Art Deco Style
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchair
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 33.08 in
Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 96...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sexy and sophisticated lounge chair by style master T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, for Widdicomb Furniture Company. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, but will need reu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's.
It has a rotating metal foot.
It has just been reupholstered with lovely bouclé fa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice and comfortable desk or office chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1970s.
These swivel chairs are made with the best materials, they have ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti Style Armchair Made in Italy 1950s Original Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Isa Bergamo Gio Ponti armchair made in Italy 1950s original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of 1970s Brass Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s brass bamboo armchairs or dining chairs. Polished brass finish with all-over age related patina and wear. Newly upholstered in pink velvet fabric. Chairs are stamped Ma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Post-Modern Sculptural Armchair in Black Metal and Pink Red Silk Upholstery
By Carla Tolomeo
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Italian Post-Modern sculptural Armchair was made in the 1980s.
It is made out of black lacquered metal and has got a pink and red Silk Upholstery.
At the End of the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 38.59 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Mid Century 366 Armchairs in Pink Velvet, Jozef Chierowski, Europe 1960
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century 366 Armchair in Pink Velvet, by Jozef Chierowski, Europe 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Rosewood Pink Corduroy Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Leather Pink P60 Chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, 1962
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This model chair P60 has been designed around 1962 by Vittorio Introini for the experimental "proposals" for Saporiti Italia collection. This model is made from real leather in origi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Pair of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchairs are after a complete...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Armchair in Pink Fabric & Oak by Tatra, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The original label is still attached. The chairs are a well known and comfortable model produced in Czechoslo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany
By Peter Maly
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern Pop Art vintage pink violet vintage armchair lounge chair model Zyklus Chair designed by Peter Maly 1980s and executed by COR, Helmut Luebke.
This model of armchair was e...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Italian Post Modern in Shades of Pink and Abs Four Pieces Modular Sofa, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern in shades of pink fabric and black abs four pieces modular sofa, 1980s
Four-module sofa with cotton upholstery with a squared pattern in shades of pink, similar ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
American Mahogany Armchair, Baltimore, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany chair upholstered in Napoleon Bee silk, carved acanthus serpentine arms , floral medallions, and terminating on turned bulbous reeded legs. Baltimore, Early 19th Ce...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Bamboo and Rattan Armchair, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bamboo and rattan armchair and its cushion circa 1970
Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Italian Disco Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
PAN-AM flight 473 to Milano 1964
Original upholstery still very good usable. Reupholstery is always an option but later, not now.
The legs have been fully restored and brought...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rolled Arm Tufted Red Leather English Chesterfield Club Office Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very impressive and stately vintage, Chesterfield style armchair. The piece features dramatically rolled arms and wings in the English taste, a nicely sloped Silhouette, red antiqu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 36 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchair, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chair with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velour velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's.
These cute chairs are very comfortable.
They have the original and stu...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pink Art Deco Armchair, Made in 1930s Czechia and Restored, Original Fabric
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchairs. Material Macassar.
Completely restored, surface is polished by lacquers to the high gloss.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Macassar
H 36.62 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Set of Two Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchairs are after a complete...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seat. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchair are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchair is after a complete uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Four Midcentury Magenta Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchairs from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sm...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Six Midcentury Pink Magenta Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour (color 968). Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Felice Rossi Multiple Seats S.3 Armchairs by Carlo Magnoli and Davide Gelati
By Sergio Rossi
Located in Firenze, Toscana
S.3 Is a semi-spherical armchair that contains multiple seats. It has been conceived as a modular element: three concentric shells, the cushion, and two padded frames rotate one insi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 33.08 in W 43.31 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Midcentury Rosewood Pink Corduroy Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Ico Parisi Style 1950s Pink Cushioned Armchair
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful cushioned armchair was design and produced in the 1950s. Its shape, style and quality resembles similar contemporary products design by Gio Ponti or Ico Parisi. The ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments characterized by the wave-shaped curves. The ...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four 20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchairs, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chairs with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velor velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two 20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchairs, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chairs with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velor velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Magenta Pink Armchairs, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish armchair produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s in the Bending Furniture Factory in Radomsko. This is a limited edition marked with the B-310 VAR symbol. The armchair is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two 20th Century Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour. The ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Magenta Pink Armchair, B-310 VAR, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish armchair produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s in the Bending Furniture Factory in Radomsko. This is a limited edition marked with the B-310 VAR symbol. The armchair is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two 20th Century Baby Pink "Eva" Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A very comfortable and effective club armchairs "EVA" produced in the 1960s by Silesian furniture factories. It fits both Classic interiors and modern, loft spaces. The armchairs are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ebonized Upholstered Armchair Made by Oetzmann, After a Design by E.W. Godwin
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
An ebonized upholstered armchair made by Oetzmann, after a design by E.W. Godwin.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 39 in W 23 in D 21 in
Mid Century Baby Pink "Ewa" Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A very comfortable and effective Polish club armchair "EWA" produced in the 1960s by Silesian furniture factories. It fits both Classic interiors and modern, loft spaces. The armchai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Leather and Black Lacquer Armchairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Art Deco style black lacquered armchairs with red leather upholstery and nickel plated brass nailheads.
Arm height 25 inches.
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Big Leather Armchair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of calfskin
- very comfortable
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin
Mid Century German Mid-Century Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Baby Pink Dante Armchair, H. Lis, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Magenta Pink Armchair, B-310 VAR, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish armchair produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s in the Bending Furniture Factory in Radomsko. This is a limited edition marked with the B-310 VAR symbol. The armchair is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of German Midcentury Baby Pink Velvet Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile German club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Italian Armchairs with High Backs, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs with high backs, new upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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There is a range of pink antique and vintage armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pink antique and vintage armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Pink antique and vintage armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pink antique and vintage armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Charles and Ray Eames each produced beautiful pink antique and vintage armchairs that are worth considering.
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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.
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