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Armchairs For Sale
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade 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

Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is built from solid beech...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Contemporary Armchair 'La Pipe Lounge', A JOY 001
Located in Paris, FR
La Pipe lounge - armchair Design: Friends & Founders Available with fixed base or return swivel Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Model shown : Fabric:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair. The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton

Lied Mobler Of Norway Armchair Leather Teak Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Lied Mobler of Norway Armchair Leather Teak Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM This, very rare, stylish and incredibly comfortable chair, was designed by Soda Galvano, and w...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Metal, Navy Blue Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibi...
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Armchair, Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the h...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set Sculptural Chaise Lounge & Pouf, Black Smoke Metal, & Tan Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century modern Scandinavian teak armchair, by Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern Scandinavian teak armchair, by Erik Kirkegaard. New leather seat. Height : 73 cm. Seat height : 44 cm. Width : 57 cm. Depth : 56 cm. Arm height : 68 cm
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Armchair With Stool Model GM11 Chair By Svend E. Andersen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of an armchair and a stool, consisting of the GM11 chair designed by Svend Erik Andersen and manufactured by Glostrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic red C1 armchair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Vitra. On swivel bearings and slightly tilted, the upholstered seat shell is comfortable - both for relaxed sitti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Guaraú Armchair - In gray
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Dimensions: 90 cm depth x 96 width x 102 height
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tatu Armchair - In sand
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The design is eye-catching: vigorous, elegant and sophisticated at the same time. Every detail of the Tatu Armchair marks the originality of the piece. The concave shape, the elabora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Raízes Armchair - In gray
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The design navigates between the river and the sea. Between the fluidity of rivers and the flow of the Atlantic tides on the northeast coast. Witness the meeting of the waters with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Varius Green Armchair Designed by Oscar Tusquets in 1983. Spain
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Pair of Varius chair designed by Óscar Tusquets and produced by Casas in 1983. This piece was the first chair designed by architect Oscar Tusquets. A chair inspired by the shape of ...
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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Origami Armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 95,5 x W 110 x H 72 cm. SH: 47 cm. Materials: Fabric and wood. Weight: 47,5 kg Upholstery: Gentle 113 fabric. Upholstery Available i...
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Orange "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century orange fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bar Cabinet Carmen, Special Edition (Centinelas), Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Papillonne Swivel Armchair / Bergere / **LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS** / Customizable
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS** The PAPILLONNE series offers eye-catching modern design and ease of use in every area, thanks especially to its 360-degree rotating mechanism. Its minimal appe...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Mid-Century White Boucle Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams, boucle upholstery it's Italian boucle of the highest quality. A boucle fabric whose uniqueness is added by its particularly pronounced weave. The fabric is made of recycled polyester. It is characterised by high resistance to light. The fabric is composed of yarns of one colour but of different thicknesses. Isla perfectly combines with smooth structures, we can easily match it with multicoloured weaves. The fabric fits Scandinavian and rustic style, combined with chrome or black accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Armchair PLAY Boucle Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Heavy Weave Knoll Upholstery Blue
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Osa Upholstered Armchair in Walnut Wood Finish Frame and Off-White Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Our creative team from Uultis has created this amazing upholstered armchair is the ideal furniture providing you the comfort and the perfect fit in a variety of settings including li...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 02 Armchairs Laje in Dark Brown Finish Wood - Ready for Delivery
Located in São Paulo, BR
This set of two Laje chairs in Dark Brown Finish Wood, is available for immediate shipping. The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 15
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair, swivel armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 15 Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (07 SAHARA) Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight) Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Tolix A56 armchair Indoor Painted in Graphite
Located in Shakopee, MN
- Created in 1956 by Jean Pauchard, the A56 armchair is one of the 20th century's great classics in furniture. The seat was widened in 2019 to suit a more modern taste in comfort. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

8 Mid Century Modern Toledo Aluminum Armchairs by Jorge Pensi Indoor Outdoor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Jorge Pensi for Amat. Top quality cast aluminum elements which are fitted to each other. In excellent vintag...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Custom Made Danish Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
Sheepskin Armchair originally designed by Danish architect Jens Houmoller Klemmensen in 1939. This high-end reproduction is handmade to order at our workshops in England under license from the Klemmensen estate. The chair legs are available in oiled walnut, oiled oak or fumed oak. The chair is upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric from New Zealand available in your choice of 17mm tufted shearling in 4 colors: Off-white, Moonlight, Maple, & Sahara. The chair shown in this listing has been upholstered in Moonlight Shearling. Each chair measures: H 80cm, D 75cm, W 72cm, SH 41...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. This pair of armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed oak or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. These armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed oak or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

Leather Dining Armchair Made to Order in Walnut Finish
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary chair with armrests, solid beech structure in walnut finish. Expertly stitched with a modern channel design, this striking arm chair invites comfort with its supple lea...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Laguna Occasional Chair in Light Gray Upholstered and Black Wood Finish Frame
Located in Miami, FL
The designer Aciole Felix with our creative Uultis team from Brazil has created this amazing Laguna occasional chair with an upholstered light ...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Win Armchair Featuring Metal & Walnut Wood Finish Frame with Ivory Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Win armchair features metal trimmings with a walnut wood finish frame, wrapped in a beautiful ivory fabric. Our amazing Uultis design team has created...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design KARU Lounge Chair A pair of custom-made lounge chairs developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in ‘Moonlight’ shearling with custom solid fumed oak ball feet. The KARU chair...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s - *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen-colored cotton velvet & potentially customizable in over 100 colours. *The current lead time for...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Roly Poly Armchair Concrete By Driade, Faye Toogood
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 a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Roly Poly Armchair Flesh By Driade, Faye Toogood
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 a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Charcoal by Driade, Faye Toogood
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 a statement chair that's considered a classic of contemporary design, and can be found displayed in the permanent collections of many museums worldwide. Designed by Faye Toogood, the Roly Poly collection is the latest line for the Italian design house that's become an instant hit, coveted by both residential and commercial clients alike. The armchair can be augmented with upholstered cushions to create a cozy, scoop-like seat. The collection also features the Roly Poly Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - model 54 lounge chair & ottoman set The Model 54 chair & ottoman is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been devel...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sheepskin

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé

Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo lounge chair The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is constructed from solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. The Ryo chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Sheepskin

Soho Curved Cane-Back Chair in White Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a white wood finish for all those people that are looking for an ...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Fabric, Cane

'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Beige
Located in Paris, FR
BIG big chair armchair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 02 Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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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