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Louis XVI Armchair with Period Silk and Bronze Mounts, 1920s
Louis XVI Armchair with Period Silk and Bronze Mounts, 1920s

Louis XVI Armchair with Period Silk and Bronze Mounts, 1920s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant Louis XVI armchair with period silk and bronze mounts dates to the early 20th century and exemplifies the refined neoclassical revival popular in France during the 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair

Stunning 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A late 18th century, George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, the shaped crest rail with carved 'c' scroll ends above the wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out scrol...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Regency Period White Painted and Giltwood Armchairs
Pair of Regency Period White Painted and Giltwood Armchairs

Pair of Regency Period White Painted and Giltwood Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An impressive pair of early 19th century Regency period white painted and carved giltwood armchairs, in the manner of Morel and Hughes, acanthus and scroll carved throughout.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood armchairs
pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood armchairs

pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely decorative pair of Italian early 18th century Baroque Period Giltwood armchairs. Each wonderfully detailed armchair is raised on front cabriole legs displaying stunning ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

A 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs Louis-Philippe Period, Bordeaux
A 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs Louis-Philippe Period, Bordeaux

A 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs Louis-Philippe Period, Bordeaux

Located in London, GB

A 19th-century French provincial armchair of compact and well-judged proportions, offering a comfortable scale suited to both traditional and relaxed interior settings.

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Burlap, Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Coconut, Down, Feathers

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Armchairs Made in Stockholm
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Armchairs Made in Stockholm

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Armchairs Made in Stockholm

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pair of very unusual period Gustavian arm chairs Made in Stockholm around 1815. Plaster decoration and wood carved griffon heads. The chairs are in touched up original paint and newl...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Period Fauteuils or Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Period Fauteuils or Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Period Fauteuils or Armchairs

Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning pair of French Louis XVI style painted armchairs or fauteuils with "caps de gendarmes" detailing, tapered fluted legs, and having lovely French black and white re-editione...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

George II Period Carved Mahogany Armchair, Hand-Carved, UK, 1760
George II Period Carved Mahogany Armchair, Hand-Carved, UK, 1760

George II Period Carved Mahogany Armchair, Hand-Carved, UK, 1760

Located in London, GB

The heart shaped back with pierced scrolled top rail with carved drapery and paper scrolls, the serpentine arms, carved with paterae and scrolled terminals. The upholstered seat cove...

Category

Antique 1760s British George II Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian, Emiliana, Rococo Period Shaped Walnut & Upholstered Armchair, ca. 1750
Italian, Emiliana, Rococo Period Shaped Walnut & Upholstered Armchair, ca. 1750

Italian, Emiliana, Rococo Period Shaped Walnut & Upholstered Armchair, ca. 1750

Located in Atlanta, GA

The back having an arched backrest with slightly flared lower, the carved arms in the rococo style above a generous upholstered seat, the chair raised on carved cabriole legs termina...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

A Grand Scale French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Armchair
A Grand Scale French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Armchair

A Grand Scale French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Stamford, CT

A handsome French Louis XV period grand scale carved walnut armchair later adapted with mounted handwrought iron brackets for sedan use. 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century of the Period Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Armchair
19th Century of the Period Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Armchair

19th Century of the Period Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Armchair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Delightful small antique Italian armchair from the mid-19th century Louis Philippe period.

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Unique Armchair, Completely Restored Period 1930-1939, Architect Oskar Poříska
Unique Armchair, Completely Restored Period 1930-1939, Architect Oskar Poříska

Unique Armchair, Completely Restored Period 1930-1939, Architect Oskar Poříska

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Unique armchair. Material: Oak Completely restored, surface is polished by shellac. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport from Europe to the whole world within 7 days. The ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV  Period 17th Century Armchairs.
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV  Period 17th Century Armchairs.

Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV Period 17th Century Armchairs.

Located in Middleburg, VA

Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV Period 17th Century Armchairs. Made of Richly Patinated Circassian Walnut with a deep lustrous color.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair
English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair

English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Regency period mahogany horseshoe back armchair from the 19th century, with balusters, large scrolling arms, carved volutes, turned legs, petite casters and red upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Other

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchair, circa 1760
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchair, circa 1760

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchair, circa 1760

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very attractive French 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchair, circa 1760. The low seating armchair is raised by elegant circular tapered fluted legs with finely carved bloc...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Transitional Period Giltwood Armchairs
Set of Four Italian 18th Century Transitional Period Giltwood Armchairs

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Transitional Period Giltwood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most unique complete set of four Italian 18th century Transitional Period giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by superb cabriole legs at the front and elegant ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Wingback Armchair ~ Bergere
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Wingback Armchair ~ Bergere

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Wingback Armchair ~ Bergere

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Wingback Armchair ~ Bergere with cut silk velvet was literally designed to provide the utmost in comfort!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Paint

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most attractive pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs below the mottled frieze.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period patinated armchairs. The golden hued patinated chairs have a light green border throughout and are raised on cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare English George II Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Rare English George II Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair with Period Needlework

Rare English George II Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair with Period Needlework

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare George II Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair with Period Needlework English. Circa 1735 A rare and visually striking George II walnut armchair, retaining its period needlework ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Walnut circa 1600-Renaissance Period
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Walnut circa 1600-Renaissance Period

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Walnut circa 1600-Renaissance Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine pair of Italian armchairs circa 1600 in walnut Superb pair of armchairs from the Italian Renaissance in superb condition The armchairs were upholstered with a green velvet...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

A Extremely Rare French Louis XIV period Tapestry Reclining Armchair
A Extremely Rare French Louis XIV period Tapestry Reclining Armchair

A Extremely Rare French Louis XIV period Tapestry Reclining Armchair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare late 17th century French reclining armchair with a carved walnut stretcher, upholstered in its original verdure tapestry. The chair dates back to Louis XIV time and is in rem...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Italian, Venetian, Rococo Period Walnut and Caned Armchair, Mid-18th Century
Italian, Venetian, Rococo Period Walnut and Caned Armchair, Mid-18th Century

Italian, Venetian, Rococo Period Walnut and Caned Armchair, Mid-18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Venetian walnut fauteuil, Louis XV period, 18th century. The shaped cartouche back with caned panel is framed by a finely molded and carved surround, flowing into open arms with scr...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Apron
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Apron

Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Armchair with Hand-Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood armchair from the 19th century with stick back, carved medallion and apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Louis Majorelle. Art Nouveau carved walnut armchair with original period fabric
Louis Majorelle. Art Nouveau carved walnut armchair with original period fabric

Louis Majorelle. Art Nouveau carved walnut armchair with original period fabric

By Louis Majorelle

Located in London, GB

An Art Nouveau armchair in carved walnut retaining the original period fabric that has an extra back pad stitched to the top of the back rest.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French pair of Louis XVI period medallion cabriolet armchairs - 18th - France
French pair of Louis XVI period medallion cabriolet armchairs - 18th - France

French pair of Louis XVI period medallion cabriolet armchairs - 18th - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent pair of Louis XVI period cabriolet armchairs with medallion backs. Machined wood, carved with flowers and scrolls.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th c. French Louis XVI Period Fauteuil - Armchair in Original Paint
18th c. French Louis XVI Period Fauteuil - Armchair in Original Paint

18th c. French Louis XVI Period Fauteuil - Armchair in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A French armchair from the Louis XVI period in original paint and newly upholstered in two fabrics with studs, circa 1790.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Armchair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Armchair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery

French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Armchair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period carved wood armchair from the late 18th century with oval back and tapestry upholstery.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and buttoned leather.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th
BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th

By Blanchard

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

These armchairs are a wonderful piece of work from the Louis XV period stamped by Nicolas Blanchard.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century
Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century

Pair of Rococo Period Walnut Armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Rococo Period walnut armchairs, Genova, Italy Mid-18th Century. 2 pairs available.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope
Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope

Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope

By Thomas Hope

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Regency Mahogany Armchairs after Thomas Hope These exceptional armchairs represent one of the most sophisticated expressions of English Regency design. Constructed in rich...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare French Art Deco Period Cherry Wood Armchair by Maison Dominique
Rare French Art Deco Period Cherry Wood Armchair by Maison Dominique

Rare French Art Deco Period Cherry Wood Armchair by Maison Dominique

By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare French Art Deco period Rosewood armchair , fitted with silvered brass hoofs , upholstered with green velvet fabric.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs
Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs

Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of French early 19th century Empire Period patinated wood armchairs. The pair are raised on front circular tapered legs with gilt carved foliate bands at the top and bottom wh...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Elm Armchairs with Urn Motif
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Elm Armchairs with Urn Motif

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Elm Armchairs with Urn Motif

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of French Restauration period walnut armchairs from the early nineteenth century features scrolling arms and gently curved legs.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Circa 1750, English Georgian ii Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Circa 1750, English Georgian ii Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric

Circa 1750, English Georgian ii Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1750 English Georgian II period mahogany armchair. The George II period was most noted for its intricate chairs.

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Rare George II Period Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Wing Armchair
Fine and Rare George II Period Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Wing Armchair

Fine and Rare George II Period Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Wing Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good English George II period walnut wing armchair with cushion, upholstered in gros and petit needlepoint material, the chair dating from the early part of the 18th century.

Category

Antique 1730s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century

Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Textile

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs ~ Bergere with Fauteuil with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating wha...

Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Paint

Pair of lounge armchairs – Period 1950/60 – Karl Laible – Oak and velvet
Pair of lounge armchairs – Period 1950/60 – Karl Laible – Oak and velvet

Pair of lounge armchairs – Period 1950/60 – Karl Laible – Oak and velvet

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Pair of mid-century style armchairs, German work from the 1950s-1960s, bearing the manufacturer's label Karl Laible K.-G., a seat manufacturer established in Salach in Württemberg. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Beech

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The finesse and richness of the carvings have elegant proportions that make this beautiful armchair so charming. Nice tapestry with beautiful loral motifs in good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Scholar's Lamp Hanger Armchair with Carved Splat
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Scholar's Lamp Hanger Armchair with Carved Splat

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Scholar's Lamp Hanger Armchair with Carved Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the 19th century, with carved splat, curving arms and brown patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th-Century Belgian Baroque Armchair in Wood and Leather, Louis XIV Period
18th-Century Belgian Baroque Armchair in Wood and Leather, Louis XIV Period

18th-Century Belgian Baroque Armchair in Wood and Leather, Louis XIV Period

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 18th century / armchair / wood / Baroque / Louis XIV A distinguished 18th-century Belgian Baroque armchair, crafted during the Louis XIV period, showcasing the bold sculp...

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Period Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Period Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Period Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Armchairs

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of Russian Neoclassical period mahogany parcel-gilt armchairs from the second half of the 18th century, with palmette motifs, black upholstered seats with nailhead trims and s...

Category

Antique 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Pair of Roman 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood Throne Armchairs
Pair of Roman 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood Throne Armchairs

Pair of Roman 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood Throne Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and high quality pair of large scaled Roman 18th century Louis XV period giltwood throne armchairs. This pair of chairs are 'A Chasis' which signifies the ease of remov...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

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Period Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of period armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all period armchairs available were constructed with great care. We have 966 antique and vintage period armchairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Period armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Period armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many period armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Thonet, Louis Delanois and George Hepplewhite produced popular period armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Period Armchairs?

Prices for period armchairs start at $496 and top out at $152,000 with the average selling for $4,779.

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.