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Pair of Antique, Rustic Dark Wooden Armchairs with New Upholstery
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant pair of armchairs from Barcelona, Spain, made in a rustic, dark fruitwood, elegant round
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Nino Zoncada Armchairs of Dark Green Imitation Leather and Wooden Legs
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Nino Zoncada in the 1950s. They have armrests and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Baika Armchair with Wooden Detail
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Baika Armchair, adorned with rich dark chestnut wood, effortlessly evolves into the epitome of
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Hardwood, Upholstery

Baika Armchair with Wooden Detail
Baika Armchair with Wooden Detail
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 31.5 in
1960s Czech Geometric Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This upholstered armchair was produced in Czechia, circa 1960. Upholstered with a beige linen blend
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

1960s Czech Geometric Wooden Armchair
1960s Czech Geometric Wooden Armchair
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 26 in
Mid-Century French Wooden Armchairs, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered wooden armchairs from France, produced circa 1960. A smart set in a deep
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century French Wooden Armchairs, A Pair
Mid-Century French Wooden Armchairs, A Pair
H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 27.6 in
20th Century Belgian Wooden Armchair, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the understated grandeur of this pair of 20th Century Belgian wooden armchairs, a duo that
Category

20th Century Belgian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Moroso “Miss” Armchair, in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a rare “Miss” armchair from
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Blue Velvet And Wooden Feet Design Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Comfy and elegant armchair dressed in trendy dark blue velvet and walnut legs
Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Blue Velvet And Wooden Feet Design Armchair
Blue Velvet And Wooden Feet Design Armchair
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
varnish in the color of a nut. Upholstery made of high quality fabric in dark green. The armchair has a
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

‘Bullhorn’ Armchairs in Teak and Dark Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
origin owes its name to the armrests that are based on the shape of a bull horn. The wooden frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

20th Century French Wooden Armchair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the classic elegance of the 20th Century French Wooden Armchair, a piece that exudes
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Dark Wood, Caning, and Striped Upholstery Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century armchair with a curved dark wood frame, caned sides and back, and a multi
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Berman Rossetti Contemporary Modern Dark Wood Armchairs
By Berman Rosetti
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Berman Rossetti dining chairs. These beautiful armchairs feature a full wooden frame with
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair by Cassina - Capitol Complex Forest Leather + Dark Oak
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Tulsa, OK
armchairs, all exhibiting the same “V” support structure theme. The only exposed wooden parts are the rests
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in mid-century modern design with this exquisite pair of 1950s Czech wooden armchairs by J
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century French Wooden Armchairs With Upholstered Seats, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
armchairs. Crafted with rich, dark wood, each chair features intricate craftsmanship evident in the delicate
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern French Wooden Armchair, Pierre Chapo Attributed, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
optic. Handmade imposing wooden armchair. Each armchair is unique. This armchair here has a seat height
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern French Wooden Armchair, Pierre Chapo Attributed, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
optic. Handmade imposing wooden armchair. Each armchair is unique. This armchair here has a seat height
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern French Wooden Armchair, Pierre Chapo Attributed, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
optic. Handmade imposing wooden armchair. Each armchair is unique. This armchair here has a seat height
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern French Wooden Armchair, Pierre Chapo Attributed, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
optic. Handmade imposing wooden armchair. Each armchair is unique. This armchair here has a seat height
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

1900s French Wooden Folding Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
their rich, dark wooden tones and captivating design, these chairs are not only functional pieces but
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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Austrian wooden foldable Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian wooden Thonet armchair with Vienna straw, late 1800 Armchair in wood and Vienna straw. The
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Antique 1890s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

1930s Czech Wooden Upholstered Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the epitome of 1930s elegance with this pair of Czech wooden upholstered
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Carved Wooden Armchair with Yellow Velvet - Restoration Period - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
armchair. The wood carving work is very refined. The mahogany here is quite dark, the color is magnificent
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
sitting on the rectangular wooden seat, while the armchair is raised on four straight legs connected to
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Art deco dark wood and straw armchair with reclining backrest, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Art déco dark wood and straw armchair with reclining backrest, early 1900s Wooden armchair. The
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Fritz Hansen "1669" Armchair in Dark Brown Leather Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century armchair by Fritz Hansen model "1669" in dark brown patinated leather and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s Pair of reclining
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century 366 Armchair, Dark Red Velvet, by Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Dark Brown Leather by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

BULLE Brown Armchair in Solid Oak with Upholstered Seat and Wooden Back
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Immerse yourself in the embrace of luxury with the Bulle Armchair, a stunning creation by the
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century "Senior" by M. Zanuso (attr.) Wooden and Fabric Armchair 50s Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, IT
Very delicious armchair with wooden structure covered in green fabric, with dark wood feet and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century 366 Armchairs, Dark Velvet, by J Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1 of 6 Elegant Modernist Armchairs in Dark Gloss Finish, Attributed to Artelano
Located in Zagreb, HR
Six elegant Mid-Century Modern armchairs made from a wooden structure with unique inset hardware
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Caned Back Wooden Dining Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century dining armchairs with dark stained wooden frames, solid wooden seats
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Red Kiss Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Red Kiss with wooden structure, upholstered and covered with red fabric. Also available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Red Kiss Armchair
Red Kiss Armchair
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
Piera Upholstered Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
to both a Classic and modern interior. Its wooden structure features a dark walnut finish in matte
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Piera Upholstered Armchair
Piera Upholstered Armchair
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 27.96 in
Colette Tropical Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
A striking combination of traditional silhouettes and modern artistic sensibility, this armchair
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Textile

Colette Tropical Armchair
Colette Tropical Armchair
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 37.41 in
Colette Grey Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
cushion lined in goose feather. Resting on four wooden feet with a finish in dark ebony, the entire piece
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Feathers, Textile

Colette Grey Armchair
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 37.41 in
Michelle Azure Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
wooden feet in a dark brown finish elegantly support the piece. The vertical pleats along the inside of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Michelle Azure Armchair
Michelle Azure Armchair
H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Dark Grey Upholstery, Europe, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cubic; Lounge Chairs; Armchairs; Dark Grey; Upholstery; Fabric; Scandinavian Modern; Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1980s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
. The dark, rich tone of the wooden frame complements the smooth velvet texture of the upholstered cream
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchair
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchair
H 33.2 in W 26.1 in D 30 in
Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
- dark honey wooden caning with natural colored oak wood - medium wooden caning with brushed oak wood 103
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
Marhaba Armchair, Maxime Old
H 37.4 in W 33.46 in D 33.66 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Ara Armchair
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Ara armchair, internal wooden structure, polyurethane padding in different densities, solid wood
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Ara Armchair
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Ara Armchair
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape Armchair
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Armchair from the Shape line, internal wooden structure, polyurethane padding in different
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape Armchair
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape Armchair
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Piero Green Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
, all contributing to its comfortable and cozy look. The wooden structure has a matte dark walnut finish
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Piero Green Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
Piero Green Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Bespoke Light Grey High Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
, such as the curved wooden legs, add character to the piece. The dark brown of the legs and the wooden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Bespoke Light Grey High Back Armchair
Bespoke Light Grey High Back Armchair
H 47.25 in W 37.01 in D 28.75 in
Maison Raphael Plastic French Armchairs, 1975
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Maison Raphael armchairs from 1975. Structure in plastic ivory color, with green velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Maison Raphael Plastic French Armchairs, 1975
Maison Raphael Plastic French Armchairs, 1975
H 24.41 in W 28.35 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Armchairs, Probably Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with dark stained wooden frames and upholstered seats. The arm chairs have been
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Probably Italy 1960s
Pair of Armchairs, Probably Italy 1960s
H 30.52 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
. Expertly crafted, these chairs boast sleek, dark wooden frames that provide a striking contrast to their
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
H 31.2 in W 22.2 in D 28.5 in
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Light and stylish, this pair of Mid-Century armchairs showcase the sophistication of Central
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
H 30.4 in W 21.8 in D 26.9 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pulled Feather Patterned Upholstery Wooden
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century dining armchairs with dark stained wooden frames, purple, gold and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, Pair
Located in High Point, NC
dark coffee frame and wooden slats of the chair back, the plush seat creates a subdued impression and
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of armchairs "Kiushu" by Saporiti - 60s
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Paris, FR
Italian armchairs called "Kiushu" by Sergio and Fratelli Saporiti, designed in the 1960s. Dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of armchairs "Kiushu" by Saporiti - 60s
Pair of armchairs "Kiushu" by Saporiti - 60s
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s Central European Modern Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
angular dark coffee frame and wooden slats of the chair back, the plush seat creates a subdued impression
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Chinese Wedding Chair with Curvy Pierced Splat, Serpentine Arms and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
, accented with carved motifs, rest on the wooden seat with recessed panel in the center, highlighted with a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Central European Reclining Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and versatile, this vintage armchair offers a covetable find. Made in Central Europe in
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20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carmen Carmine Red Armchair by Angeletti Ruzza
By MyHome Collection, Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Milan, IT
The Carmen Armchair is a spectacular design by Angeletti Ruzza, exuding a bold romantic charm and
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Carmen Carmine Red Armchair by Angeletti Ruzza
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in
Art Deco Armchair Wood and Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time with this stunning Art Deco armchair, a beautiful representation of the early
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

 Art Deco Armchair Wood and Floral Fabric
 Art Deco Armchair Wood and Floral Fabric
H 40.95 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Ara Armchair with Leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Relax armchair made of a wooden structure coated with polyurethane in different densities. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather

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Dark Wooden Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of dark wooden armchairs available for sale. Each of these unique dark wooden armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Find 340 antique and vintage dark wooden armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 55 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Dark wooden armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern dark wooden armchairs are consistently popular styles. Many dark wooden armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jindrich Halabala, Driade and Pierre Jeanneret produced popular dark wooden armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Dark Wooden Armchairs?

Prices for dark wooden armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dark wooden armchairs begin at $154 and can go as high as $56,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,189.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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