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6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. Notice how the seats defy gravit...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchairs In Style of Zanuso 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchairs, crafted in the style of Zanuso, exude timeless elegance. Their distinct design features fully brass legs that add a touch of luxury. Rece...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Alberto Orlandi Savonarola Chair
By Alberto Orlandi
Located in Charleston, SC
Alberto Orlandi occasional chair. , Italian Renaissance-revival Savonarola chair with sculptural polished metal and solid brass decorative details. New webbing and foam has been adde...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alberto Orlandi Savonarola Chair
Alberto Orlandi Savonarola Chair
H 30.5 in W 28.75 in D 24 in
Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stamped midcentury armchair by Knoll. Designed in 1927, the Krefeld chair features the pure composition featured in all of of Mies van der Rohe’s work. The Classic detailing, clean l...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

20th Century Guarnacci, Padovano and Vagnoni for 1P Attr. Pair of Armchairs, 70s
By Emilio Guarnacci, Claudio Vagnoni, Felix Padovano
Located in Turin, Turin
1P - INDUSTRIA CHIMICA PER L'ARREDAMENTO is an italian manufacturer, active between 1967 and 1986, based in Florence. Thanks to the collaboration with several italian designer (such ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Single Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass tips and t...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

F784 “Concorde” Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Hilversum, NL
Pierre Paulin and Artifort developed this ‘Concorde’ lounge chair back in 1960s. The chair has the beautiful original De Ploeg fabric and attractive plane black steel base. The chair...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prod, Italy, C. 1970 Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of comfortable 1970s chairs, Italian made, in purple synthetic leather and polished chrome metal frame. These armchairs are not afraid of being damaged due to the solid structur...
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Antique 1670s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Prod, Italy, C. 1970 Pair of Armchairs
Prod, Italy, C. 1970 Pair of Armchairs
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Style Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique modern style lounge chairs with cone legs. Soft velvet upholstery with wing back style. Please confirm location.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Style Armchairs
Mid-Century Style Armchairs
H 40 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Armchair "Eastside Lounge", by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
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. Cute and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The ori...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Full Cover Plum Knoll Tweed
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fully restored vintage Bertoia diamond chair by Knoll. (2) Available, sold separately. Our team used the original pattern to recreate a new cover in beautiful plum colored Knoll twee...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Erik Jørgensen EJ900 Cobra Armchairs by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen
By Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Erik Jørgensen, Johannes Foersom
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Trained as a saddler and upholsterer, Erik Jørgensen established his workshop in 1954 which grew out to become an international furniture brand and a family firm. In the 1980s he tea...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Multicolor Adjustable Fiberglass Chairs, Italy, 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A multicolor adjustable swiveling fiberglass chairs. The legs are made out of light gray color painted iron. Used in a canteen-cafeteria or bistrot. Italy 1950. The seat of the chair...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Two Armchairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Praha, CZ
Design armchairs designed by Paolo Piva. The iron mechanism on the back leg allows easy movement of the chair on the floor. Very good original condition.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Armchair with Signed Pierre Frey Fabric in Lavender Purple Bouclé
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Catania, CT
Small armchair for bedroom or living room, 1950s, lavender-coloured bouclé wool. Contemporary black brass feet. Suitable for any environment, its vivid colour will add a touch of col...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
By Ernesto Lapadula
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ernesto Lapadula armchair from the Italian Art Deco period produced in 1930. The armchair can also be classified of the Italian Rationalist period (an architectural current that...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Classic Greek Key Brass Armchair
By Mastercraft
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Greek key armchair, made in Italy and distributed by Mastercraft. Made of brass with a curved back, the chair is stylish and very comfortable. Brass frame has patina, uphol...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Greek Key Brass Armchair
Classic Greek Key Brass Armchair
H 31 in W 26 in D 27 in
Armchair and Footstool Model Hal by Marc Sadler for Cassina
By Cassina, Marc Sadler
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning armchair with footstool model Hal by Marc Sadler for the fine manufacture of Cassina from 1997. The structure of Hal armchair is in steel with padding in polyurethane foam ...
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1990s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italy 1960 Cantilever Armchairs Style S34 Mart Stam in Chromed Steel Numbered
By Mart Stam
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Equipped with a sled frame in chromed tubular steel with welded terminals and two comfortable armrests, it is characterized by the upholstery of the seat, back and armrests in leather.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish upholstered club chair with stained beechwood legs, circa 1940s. Recently upholstered with a cotton blend and contrasting buttons and piping.      
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
Danish Upholstered Armchair, circa 1940s
H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Set of 4 "Pagrù" Model Armchairs Design by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 very rare "pagrù" model armchairs 1P production based on a design by Claudio Vagnoni, 1968 gray velvet upholstery they measure 73 cm in height, 75 cm in width, 105 cm ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manufactured in the 90's. It ha...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Fabric Armchairs with Tubular Black Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern blue fabric armchairs with tubular black metal, 1960s Pair of armchairs with tubular structure in black painted metal. The seat and back are padded and up...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gondola Lounge Arm Sculptural Side Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of gondola lounge arm side chairs by Harvey Probber. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able t...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Armchairs of Fratelli Consonni Production in Purple Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs reupholstered in purple velvet fabric. Finishing the velvet seat is an elegant red velvet border that creates an elegant play of color. The f...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

‘Fiocco’ Chair by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Pareschi 1, Busnelli
Located in Greding, DE
Curved armchair with pink fabric cover placed over steel tube stretched. Small plaque "B - Made in Italy" on the foot for Busnelli. Light pilling on the pink fabric.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Armchairs, Set of Two, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Armchairs, Set of Two, Italy 1960s. Two vintage midcentury armchairs with multi-color texture and minimal iron structure. Original cover from the 1960s meanwhile the filling ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Armchairs, Set of Two, Italy 1960s
Vintage Armchairs, Set of Two, Italy 1960s
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Wendell Castle Purple "Castle Chair"
By Wendell Castle
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Purple fiberglass castle chair from Wendell Castle's iconic Molar Series.
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Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Armchairs by Erberto Carboni Model "Delfino" for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Erberto Carboni, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs by Erberto Carboni model "Delfino" for Arflex, Italy, 1950s (designed in 1954) Recently reupholstered with a nice plum velvet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Chrome and Leather Armchair by McKay Furniture Company
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Dorchester, MA
Produced in the 1930s by the McKay Furniture Company of Pittsburgh, this armchair features a streamlined chrome frame with handsome ball bolt heads in back and a generous seat and ba...
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames High Back Aluminum Group Chairs in Original Blue Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Six available. Eames for Herman Miller high back aluminum group desk, dining, or lounge chairs with arms in the original Alexander Girard for Herman Miller fabric. Chairs retain thei...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Wingback Chair, Design and Manufacturing by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wingback chair - Design and manufacturing by I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chair comes with it´s original manufacture label. It´s tapered legs feature brass casings. The chair ne...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century armchairs make a comfortable vintage addition to any setting. With comfortably padded seats and sturdy chrome frames set this matching pair apart fro...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Rounded Back Armchairs in Purple Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of American 1950s mid century armchairs in lavender velvet. Experience true luxury and elegance with this magnificent pair of rounded back armchairs. Handcrafted in A...
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Purple Violet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Howard Style English Armchair
Located in Poling, West Sussex
20th century English Howard style armchair totally restored and recovered in dyed Hungarian Linen, a very generous deep proportion to the chair the linen has a variation in the weav...
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Mid-20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Linen

20th Century Howard Style English Armchair
20th Century Howard Style English Armchair
H 30.71 in W 35.04 in D 41.74 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Tufted Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of vintage chrome frame armchairs feature plush upholstery with a uniquely designed seat back for added comfort. Tufted buttons add to the unique Mid-Century style of the p...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Cool Pair of Chrome DIA Armchairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chrome Midcentury modern armchairs with Classic clean lines. Grey and black striped upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Cool Pair of Chrome DIA Armchairs
Cool Pair of Chrome DIA Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Little Globe Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s-1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Fabulous pair of vintage 1960s-1970s Little Globe chairs designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Base discs in polished aluminium with chrome tube, original upholstered seats in very...
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Suede, Purple Linen, Brass and Iron Legs Midcentury Armchairs Italy 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of suede, purple linen, brass and iron legs midcentury armchairs, Italy, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Zurich, CH
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the ground breaking simplicity of its original environment. Th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930
Brno Chair by Mies van der Rohe, 1930
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
French Airborn Armchair by Pierre Guariche, 1950s, France
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare pair of midcentury armchairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Airborn with rare feet in gilt metal. Armchairs with new upholstery, perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Mid-Century modern lounge chairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish and comfortable sel...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
Pair Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
H 35 in W 34 in D 26 in
Set of Four Velvet Armchairs by Miller Borgsen Röder & Söhne
By Röder & Söhne
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of four velvet armchairs by Miller Borgsen Röder & Söhne Very good original condition. Cover in dark blue velvet. The armchairs are very comfortable! Design Miller Borgsen for Rö...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Elettra's Style Italian Violet Armchair, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
A stunning violet armchair, made in Italy in 1950s, inspired by studio BBPR's timeless 'Elettra' armchair, it is characterized by a sober line and comfortable form. The structure is...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

“Monk”, a Pair of Easy Chairs with Beech Legs
Located in Paris, FR
“Monk”. A pair of easy chairs with oblique beech legs and frame. Sides, back and loose seat cushion upholstered with blue wool, back fitted with buttons. These examples manufactured ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchairs

Modular Sofa and Coffee Table by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen
Located in Paris, FR
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen. Modular sofa composed of eight modules, with beech frame, covered with blue wool. Dimensions per module H. 73 cm. B. 57 cm. SH. 37 cm. Coffee table ...
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

1930s Chrome Art Deco Armchair by Lloyd, Refinished
By lloyd manufacturing co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
Excellent Art Deco era chrome armchair by Lloyd, circa 1930s. Newly chromed and reupholstered in blue velvet with black vinyl piping. This beauty is in excellent condition. Dimen...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

General Fireproofing Aluminum Tanker Armchair, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
This fantastic, 1950s tanker armchair by General Fireproofing Co. is the perfect addition to your Mid-Century Modern workplace. Aluminum frame refinished in gloss white powder-coat. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arflex T-Line Armchair by Burkhard Vogtherr
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Melbourne, AU
T-Line armchair designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex. Removable slipcover in original blue upholstery.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Arflex T-Line Armchair by Burkhard Vogtherr
Arflex T-Line Armchair by Burkhard Vogtherr
H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Pair of Senior Chairs by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of original senior chairs, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1951. Early production armchairs with vintage velvet upholstery and dark brass legs. Literature: Repertorio del...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

Vintage Pair of Senior Chairs by Marco Zanuso
Vintage Pair of Senior Chairs by Marco Zanuso
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous sculptural Italian armchair made by Arflex in the 1950s, thought to be designed by Marco Zanuso and recently upholstered in sensational Knoll velvet firefly in navy and silver.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Beautiful Pair of Gigi Radice Reupholstered Armchairs, circa 1960
By Gigi Radice
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful pair of Gigi Radice reupholstered armchairs, circa 1960. In perfect condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Experiment Lounge Chairs by Kukkapuro
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Brugge, BE
This set of two armchairs from the series 'Experiment'; was designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1982 for Haimi. They are upholstered with blue fabric and feature painted wooden armrests an...
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Experiment Lounge Chairs by Kukkapuro
Experiment Lounge Chairs by Kukkapuro
H 29.14 in W 20.01 in D 29.14 in
A Pair of Regence Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each with flower carved cartouche back, padded arms, serpentine seats and cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Louis XX Armchair 'Prototype' by Philippe Starck for Vitra Edition
Located in Denton, MD
Designed in 1991, this version is an early production prototype, sent to the US as a sales sample. On the bottom of the chair, production versions have incised in the metal Louis XX ...
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1990s German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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There is a range of purple antique and vintage armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique purple antique and vintage armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and steel. There are all kinds of purple antique and vintage armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Purple antique and vintage armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Knoll, Arflex and Artifort each produced beautiful purple antique and vintage armchairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Purple Antique and Vintage Armchairs?

Purple antique and vintage armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,618, while the lowest priced sells for $614 and the highest can go for as much as $80,010.

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.