Vintage Single Armchair
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Silk, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cement
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 1660s English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1720s English George I Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
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Vintage Single Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Single Armchair?
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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