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Armchairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 7
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in solid wood, textiles seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut solid wood finish, textiles
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Bamboo Chair Natural Rattan, Blue Cushion, Modern, by Sharland England
Located in London, GB
A truly versatile statement chair, designed to draw attention in the office, living room or at the dining table. Our Piolo faux bamboo chair is handcrafted from rattan and then torch...
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2010s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Ginga Armchair XL in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Armchair XL in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movement from on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Chair 10y, in Mutenye Wood by Duistt In order to celebrate Duistt 10 years special landmark, Duistt releases the redesigned of Julius Dining Chair, originally designed in 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair takes luxury to a new level with its deep padded barrel backrest and seat that feels like a warm embrace. The chair's robust and rounded silhouette is a nod to classic cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Retro Caramel Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A seamless blend of classic design and modern comfort. Crafted with sumptuous, caramel-colored Cuba Brown leather, this chair exudes a rich, inviting vibe that beckons you to sit and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lotus Armchair, Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lotus Armchair, Modern Black Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lotus Armchair, Modern White Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Foz Armchair, Bouclé & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is an armchair with the same design as the grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi armchair exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Holly Hunt Light Brown, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Wood, Bouclé, Mohair

Modern Grass Armchair, Pink Nubuck Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

armchair art. Ines in white leather for living room or restaurant, confortable
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The armchair Ines is the excellent italian manufactures. The frame in solid wood is curved by hand and work with skill. The padding is soft ,comfortable and at the same time long-las...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

armchair art. Ines in green leather for living room or restaurant, confortable
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The armchair Ines is the excellent italian manufactures. The frame in solid wood is curved by hand and work with skill. The padding is soft ,comfortable and at the same time long-las...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Bollo Armchair by Fogia, Cognac Leather, Black Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Bollo Armchair by Andreas Engesvik for FOGIA Model shown on main images: Black steel legs + Leather: Vintage, Cognac Width: 81cm /32in Depth: 81cm /32in Height: 71cm /28in Seat Hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The "MW02" armchair by Olivier SANTINI is handmade in France, in a signed and numbered edition. This abstract chair elegantly combines transparent PMMA sides with HR40 foam cushions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Mw05 and Nep limited edition "Passage" design armchair, handmade in France
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Signed and numbered edition "MW X NEP" No. 1/10. Model identification number: MW052309. We all know that street art is a contemporary style that loves to surprise us. The creation t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Modern Mel Armchair, White DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

"Olav" Armchair in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV armchair is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink, has a matte gold detail at the bottom. It has percinta elastics at the base. The upholstery ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, White Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Pierre Frey Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak, Wood, Bouclé

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Wool Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the contemporary collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric

"Scarface" Armchair by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Scarface" armchair with brass base, upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available right now.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship with the Pierre Jeanneret Armchair, originally designed circa 1950 and relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet and Silk Fringes in Black
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included in UNESCO’s 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary archit...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented a...
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Toshiyuki Kita 'Aki' Swivel Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Designed by Toshiyuki Kita in 2000. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home offi...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the organic shape of a cashew. Upholstered in Dedar white velvet, the design of the lounge chair ensures unparalleled comfort and a modern touch in the living space. Caju combines fine craftsmanship and timeless design, becoming a Greenapple’s best-seller and a favorite piece among designers. Caju armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Färg & Blanche Contemporary Leather Couture Armchair by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Färg & Blanche. Manufactured by BD Barcelona in Spain. The Couture Armchair is a fusion of artisanal and industrial techniques. The stitches represent a topographic map resulting in an organic pattern, simulating the growth in wood. The use of gradient colours for the wood, amplifies the effect of layers used and increases the sensation of unifying hard materials. The result is an armchair with strong personality which holds maximum evidence of artisanal processes. Materials and finishes: Seat structure in solid wood and upholstered. Backrest in varnished walnut or degraded birch made up of pieces sewn together with polyamide thread. Upholstered in BD’s different materials. Includes in swivel system. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor. About the designer: Stockholm based design studio FÄRG & BLANCHE was founded in 2010 by the Swedish designer Fredrik Färg and designer Emma Marga Blanche, born in France. As a studio, they work across a wide variety of fields, collaborating with established furniture brands such as BD Barcelona Design, Gärsnäs, Petite Friture and Design House Stockholm...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Monocolor in Blue Fabric Upholstery Dino Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jaime Hayon in 2019. Manufactured by BD in Spain. The Dino armchair that would be as comfortable as possible within certain dimensions, so that they adapt we...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Halden Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Halden armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name at the mouth of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular ...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Capelinhos Lounge Chair, Swivel, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capelinhos Swivel Lounge Chair with foot rest, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Capelinhos lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Committee armchair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950 , relaunched in 2022. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the din...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Limited Edition ‘Invisible Personage’ Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Salvador Dali manufactured in Spain by BD. "Invisible Personage" is extracted from the "Singularities" painting, painted by S...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer

Modern Almourol Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Almourol leather sofa draws inspiration from the distinctive...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Moder Grass Armchair, Light Orange Faux Fur, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with the design...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs

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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