Set of 4 "Pagrù" Model Armchairs Design by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in taranto, IT
Born in the midst of the creative fervor of 1968, the "Pagrù" armchairs represent an extraordinary testament to radical Italian design. Designed by architect Claudio Vagnoni and prod...
Velvet
Quantum, Resin Contemporary Design Armchair, Hand-made in Italy
By Sandro Giulianelli & Adrian Cruz Elements
Located in Paris, IDF
Inspired by the striking geometry and marble bichromy of the historic Cathedral of Siena, the Quantum chair is a collectible contemporary design piece that merges sculptural form wit...
Steel
1970's Pair of upholstered velvet armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2773 Pair of upholstered velvet armchairs with polished metal feet. Italian manufacture 1970ca.
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance betwe...
Brass
Pair of well sized Velvet Covered Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Pair of large comfortable armchairs reupholstered to match the existing vintage upholstery. The chairs have polished wooden legs and are reupholstered in a quality blue cotton velvet...
Velvet
Minimalist Low Chair Gropius CS1 and Spheric Pouf by NOOM, Wool, Cobalt Blue
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Velvet
$5,569Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Velvet, Walnut
$7,705Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Velvet
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...
Velvet
Gigi Radice armchair
By Gigi Radice
Located in London, GB
Very nice armachair by Gigi Radice, newly upholstered, Italy, 1950's
Velvet
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 29.53 in
Modern Lavender Lilac Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Plated Swivel Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern lavender ilac velvet armchair cactus shape with gold plated swivel base Ajui Lavendar / Lilac Armchair is a luxury armchair with an artsy interpretation of a cactus and a s...
Brass
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...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 38.98 in D 25.99 in
Organic Modern Style Lilac Velvet Beirut Accent Chair Handmade and Customizable
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
Featuring a visually impactful silhouette, Beirut accent chair is a modern icon. It is a true statement piece that blurs the line between modern art and functional decor, making it a...
Velvet
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. ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 34.65 in D 28.75 in
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.
Brass
1950's Rare Pair of armchairs
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice purple velvet armchairs with flower shaped back and black lacquered iron legs.
Iron
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H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Italian mid-century purple velvet and curved metal upholstered armchairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century purple velvet and curved metal upholstered armchairs, 1950s. Upholstered Italian armchairs, in purple velvet and curved metal, 1950s Purple velvet armchairs with ...
Metal
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H 32.5 in W 30 in D 21.5 in
Sculptural Post Modern Armchairs After Marge Carson in New Cotton Indigo Velvet
By Marge Carson
Located in Clarkdale, AZ
Sculptural post modern armchairs in indigo cotton velvet, in the style of Marge Carson and LaBarge Furniture. New upholstery, likely in the last 5 years, in stunning shade of deep...
Cotton, Velvet
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H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 24.81 in
Wittmann Set of Two Velvet Josef Hoffmann Alleegasse Chairs - In Stock
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
VILLA GALLIA ARMCHAIR DESIGNED BY JOSEF HOFFMANN Harold 3 Lilac 632 black/white piping. Wood frame fabric damaged in transit, otherwise new chairs.
Velvet
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H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Pair of "Karelia" Purple Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Liisi Meronen Beckmann, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Karelia armchair design by Lisii Beckman for Zanotta with structure in polyurethane foam. The pair of armchairs has been reupholstered with removable cover in soft purple velvet. Ka...
Velvet
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
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...
Velvet, Walnut
Armchair Model "T-Line" Design Burkhard Vogtherr, 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in taranto, IT
splendid "t-line" model armchair, original design by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1980s It measures 85 cm in height, 75 cm in width, 70 cm in depth and 40 cm in height of the seat from the ...
Velvet
Vintage Brass Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage brass lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman in United States, circa 1970s. Each chair has been professionally reupholstered in a tufted design with soft midnigh...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 35.83 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Attr. Pierluigi Colli Purple Velvet and Green, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1950s armchairs Attr. Pierluigi Colli Model Claudia. The armchairs have been upholstered in an elegant and sophisticated purple velvet. . A green velvet piping has been inser...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 32.68 in
Fully Restored 1950s Italian Blue Velvet and Black Iron Armchair
Located in Rome, IT
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with armrests manufactured in Italy during the 1950s Completely renoved with new black enamel on the iron frame and new blue cotton velvet uphols...
Brass, Iron
Italian Midcentury Blu Velvet Armchair with Armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury blu velvet armchair with armrests, 1950s Armchair with armrests, upholstered in blue velvet, with metal leg and brass tips. With a very contemporary design. Per...
Metal, Brass
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H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in
Italian Midcentury Armchairs in Purple Soft Velvet and Brass, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent and elegant pair of two Italian original mid-century armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1950s with brass stiletto feet. Particular shape. Completely restored internally...
Brass
Tom Dixon Micro Wingback Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shown in blue velvet with black wood legs in like-new condition.
Velvet
Pair of Midcentury Italian Velvet Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A large and deep pair of midcentury Italian armchairs, with deep seats, winged backs and wooden feet. Recovered in Pierre Frey blue velvet fabric.
Velvet
Pair of French Art Deco Velvet Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French royal blue velvet and polished oak armchairs from the Art Deco period. Frame is original, but the piece has been reupholstered, with an exposed nail head trim detail. ...
Velvet
Italian Armchairs Restored with Light Purple Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Amazing and comfortable pair of Italian original armchairs from the 1950s. Completely restored internally with quality material and outside reupholstered with light violet (or lilac)...
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Bert England for Stow Davis Steel Frame and Velvet Arm Chairs
By Bert England
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1970s pair of polished steel frame arm chairs designed by Bert England for Stow Davis. Newly upholstered in royal blue velvet. Seats are 18.5” high and 19” deep. Sold and price...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Modern Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous channel back lounge / armchairs with bleached wood and freshly upholstered in a lovely deep blue velvet.
Velvet
Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Jules Leleu, circa 1956
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Covered with blue velvet, legs made in steel with patinated gun-metal finish and brass. Origin: private collection, London. Bibliography: Viviane Jutheau, Jules et André Lele...
Brass, Steel
Beautiful 1950s Federico Munari Newly Upholstered Lounge Suite
By Federico Munari
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of armchairs and an elegant curved sofa, original from the 1950s, designed by Federico Munari, Italy. Newly upholstered in blue velvet. Elements sold separately: Pair of ...
Velvet
Warren McArthur Armchair
By Warren McArthur
Located in Atlanta, GA
Warren McArthur armchair, American, circa 1930s.
Aluminum
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of chairs reupholstered in velvet fabric. Metal legs, Italian, 1950s.
Metal
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.
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