Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
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...
Sheepskin, Wood
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell 1950s. Completely restored. Excellent condition. Beech, recently recovered in sheepskin upholstery.
Sheepskin
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly reupholstered in fabric "Mons" from Astrid Textiles. Very good condition. Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark.
Sheepskin, Oak, Teak
Fritz Hansen FH 1669 easy chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669. NOTE: Available as this single chair, as a pair and with the matching sofa, model 1669A. Designed in the early 1940s and made by...
Sheepskin, Beech
Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Introduce an iconic masterpiece to your decor with "The Swan," model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen. This armchair represents a harmonious combinati...
Aluminum
'clam' chair Arnold Madsen style oak and lambskin Sweden 1990s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair « Clam » chair in the style of Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen. Made in natural Oak and covered with white lamb skin probably around 2000's . The model is similar to Arnold ...
Sheepskin, Oak
$6,537 / item
Custom Made Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, England
A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. These high-end, custom-made pieces are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed in 1930's by danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark.
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Renaissance Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish handcrafted armchair of solid oak, made in the 1940´s by a Danish cabinetmaker.
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Sculptural Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish handcrafted armchair of solid dark oak, made in the 1940´s by a Danish cabinetmaker.
Sheepskin, Oak
Big Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair and Little Big Pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Sheepskin
Little Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big armchair + little big pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Sheepskin
Big Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Moonlight Set by Norr11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
BIG big chair armchair and little big pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Sheepskin
Little Big Chair Armchair + Pouf, Sheepskin Set by Norr11, Moonlight
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Little big armchair + little big pouf Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Sheepskin
Two Armchairs in Oak & Longhaired Icelandic Sheepskin, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of two rare sculptural Danish modern lounge chairs in solid oak, back and seat reupholstered in longhaired icelandic sheepskin. Attributed to Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyru...
Sheepskin, Oak
Nanna Ditzel Set of 10 Ring Armchairs Oak & Sheepskin, Kolds Savværk, 1958
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of ten “Ring” armchairs designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Kolds Savværk in 1958.
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Armchairs in Beech and Teak with Sheepskin Upholster
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A refined pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1950s.
Teak, Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheep Skin
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade armchair manufactured by EG Furniture.
Sheepskin, Oak
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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