1970s Lucite Dining Arm Chair with Blue Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Dining Chair. This piece dates back to the 1970s. The chair is comprised of a single piece of molded acrylic and features an upholstered blue seat. The chair measures 21.5...
Acrylic, Foam, Fabric
Ettore Sottsass for Edizioni Vitra Armchair "Teodora," Italy 1984
By Ettore Sottsass, Vitra
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful chair Mod. "Teodora," designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Vitra around 1984. This unique chair is an outstanding piece of the Memphis style, designed by t...
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset "Marsala" Lounge Set in Brown Perspex
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in North Miami, FL
Original Vintage Lounge Set designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70s, known as the Marsala model. The structure is in brown Perspex (AKA Lucite or Plexiglas), cushions ...
Cotton, Acrylic
$3,416 / set
Pair of lucite armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rare pair of lucite and leatherette space age armchairs. Great design and comfort circa 1970.
Acrylic
Hand Made Studio Craft Paper Maché Chair and Table Set by Ann Johnson
Located in Peabody, MA
A sculptural “wing” chair and draped table by the award winning artist Ann Johnson of Muncie, Indiana. Under the pseudonym F.B. Fogg, she created these works as part of the art furni...
Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Paper
$1,785Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Acrylic Glass Armchair
Located in Basel, BS
This one-of-a-kind chair is made of transparent acrylic glass and dates back to the 1970s. It was acquired from a Swiss Villa, and it was located in the pool house. The chair featur...
Acrylic
$3,015Sale Price|20% Off
Armchair "Ovalia " by Thor-Larsen" 1970
By Thor Larsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
egg chair, fiberglass, Sweden wear consistent with age and use
Acrylic
Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s sculpted acrylic armchairs, newly professionally polished and reupholstered in a natural linen with a metallic silver sheen. They do have some stress marks where the arylic was...
Acrylic, Linen
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
By Ettore Sottsass, Vitra
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Vitra 09.91]. ...
Acrylic, Laminate
Deux Fauteuils Par Martin Visser 1979
By Martin Visser
Located in PARIS, FR
paire de fauteuils fin des années 70 de Martin Visser, designer hollandais (1922-2009) Martin Visser a réalisé du mobilier depuis son plus jeune âge, il a suivi une formation de des...
Metal
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Black Loungchair "Galaxy", Dux, 1968
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in Porto, PT
A gorgeous mid-century rotating archair by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandstrom for Dux. Model Galaxy, 1968. This rotating armchair with plastic seat bucket and black leather upholste...
Acrylic, Leather
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Loungchair 'Galax, Sessel, 1970s
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in Porto, PT
Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström, 'Galaxy' armchair, designed in 1970 for Sessel. Shell in white acrylic with brown velvet cover, aluminum base on cross base. Signs of age-related w...
Fabric, Acrylic
Sold
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 35.83 in
Rare Pair of Early Ligne Roset Vintage Armchairs 1970s Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset
Located in Benington, Herts
A Rare Pair of Ligne Roset Vintage Armchairs c.1970 and Possibly Designed by Michel Ducaroy USA circa 1970’s Super comfy and uber chic these armchairs are fully upholstered in the ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Acrylic
Giulio Moscatelli Chair, Formanova 1970’s Italy
By Giulio Moscatelli
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Original chair by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova édition , model Poney with official socks cover 1970’s
Acrylic
Sold
H 25 in W 32.5 in D 43 in
Leather Marsala Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, the Marsala chair features a sculptural amber plexiglass frame that is entirely curved. This Marsala chair has gorgeous stitched black le...
Leather, Acrylic, Plexiglass
Sold
H 27 in W 34 in D 33 in
Pair of Piumetto Lounge Chairs by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
By Arrigo Arrigoni, Busnelli
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Piumetto’ lounge chairs designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli in the 1970s. These plush chairs retain their original patinated cognac leather upholste...
Leather, Upholstery, Acrylic
Sold
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Wine Red Synthesis 45 Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy 1970's
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This armchair was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis, the Olivetti Group company specializing in the office furniture sector. It is part of the 45 series that was dev...
Metal
Lounge Chair by Oscar and Anna Maria Niemeyer, 1977
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in Roma, IT
Top rare lounge chair designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Anna Maria Niemeyer in 1977 for for Cartiera Burgo Headquarters. Acrylic, upholstery, enameled steel. Excellent conditions,...
Steel
1970’s ‘’Lucite Pod’’ Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Madrid, ES
‘’Lucite Pod’’ Space Age style lounge chair designed by Raphael Raffel. Base structure in two greyish see-through plastic pieces and tailored upholstery cushions. France, 1970’s. P...
Bouclé, Acrylic
Set of 8 Lucite Dining Armchairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 8 clear acrylic, lucite, dining arm chairs made by Lion and Frost, in their immaculate original grey and black striped upholstery fabric. Very sturdy, well made and comfortabl...
Upholstery, Acrylic
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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Anonima Castelli
By Pierre Poulin, Anonima Castelli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Pierre Paulin and Anonima Castelli with original red fabric from 1980s.
Fabric, Acrylic
Modern Lucite Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A modern Lucite arm chair. Chrome hardware.
Acrylic, Lucite
Sold
H 28.94 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
- Pair of model Gaudi chairs designed by Vico Magistretti - Manufactured in Italy by Artemide in Milano - Bright pea green color - Good condition, both chairs have all their feet.
Acrylic
Acrylic Easy Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, 1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Acrylic chair by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko for a few years in 1970s.
Steel
Sold
H 35 in W 21.75 in D 25.5 in
Set of Four Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four (4) near mint condition chairs that are equally pieces of Postmodern art, in the Pipe Line Series, this set in a limited edition run of "Eclipse Omni", by Jeff Messersc...
Steel
Sold
H 35 in W 21.75 in D 25.5 in
Set of Six Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six (6) near mint condition chairs that are equally pieces of Post-Modern art, in the Pipe Line Series, this set in a limited edition run of "Eclipse Omni", by Jeff Messersc...
Steel
Sold
H 35 in W 21.75 in D 25.5 in
Set of Eight Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of eight (8) near mint condition chairs that are equally pieces of Post-Modern art, in the Pipe Line Series, this set in a limited edition run of "Eclipse Omni", by Jeff Messer...
Steel
Set of Four Acrylic and Brass Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of four 1970s clear acrylic and polish brass arm chairs by Lion in Frost. This chair have been newly professionally polished and recovered in a beautiful off white ch...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Munich, DE
Fantastic Italian Lucite armchair from 1970s, new upholstery in fabric Dune Aqua by Colefax and Fowler.
Brass
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These futuristic Lucite lounge chairs are sold in sets of four. Mid-Century Modern in style, they are fashioned in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones and have a beautiful contrast of...
Acrylic
Sold
H 32.25 in W 20.5 in D 20.75 in
Vintage Set of Four Lucite Armchairs with Ultrasuede Seats, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage set of four acrylic or Lucite dining armchairs with chrome-plated metal fittings and new light grey Kravet microsuede upholstery. In the style of Charles Hollis Jones, Lion i...
Chrome
Pace Collection Lucite Armchair
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Upholstered seat supported by two bent acrylic rods. Signed with label, circa 1980. Original gray fabric.
Acrylic, Lucite, Upholstery
Sold
H 27 in W 26 in D 23 in
Pace Collection 1970s Acrylic Swivel Armchair on Aluminum Base with Leather Seat
By Pace Collection
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, highly modernistic barrel-back swivel armchair, produced circa 1970s by Pace Collection, in curved acrylic, with a salmon colored leather seat, on an aluminum base, consis...
Aluminum
Chic Set of Four Hot Pink Lucite Chairs and Matching Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Washington, DC
Clean set of ultra chic four lucite chairs. Set comes complete with hard to find matching lucite table base with glass top. Chairs have been professionally reupholstered in hot pink...
Acrylic, Lucite
Sold
H 35 in W 24.75 in D 28 in
Set of Ten 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Smoked Lucite "Arch" Dining Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare Charles Hollis Jones smoked-Lucite "Arch" dining chairs, circa 1970s—this is the only set we've seen in smoked Lucite. Very heavy, super high quality. Bronze fittings....
Bronze
1980's Ming Style Acrylic Lounge Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Ming Style Acrylic Lounge Chair. USA circa.1980's.
Acrylic, Velvet
Sold
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 22 in
Set of ten Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Chairs from the Dorothy McGuire Estate
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of ten Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall dining chairs from the Estate of Dorothy McGuire ( of the McGuire Sisters) These chair are in like new condition, including the original ...
Fabric, Acrylic
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.
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