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Style: American Colonial
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century American Windsor chairs with continuous hoop backs, saddles seats, turned legs tapering to narrow feet, and their original black painted finishes. Perfect at a...
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20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs
Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs

Pair of American Hoopback Windsor Chairs

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced Each. Antique 18th century American Ladder Back armchair with Scalamandre Down Cushion Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Feather, Oak, Rush Color: Pink Period...
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18th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion
Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion

Antique 18th C American Ladder Back Arm Chair with Scalamandre Down Cushion

Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Colonial American style solid maple wood high-back rocking chair designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Co. This rocking chair is from the 1...
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1930s American Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture
Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture

Colonial American High-Back Rocking Chair by Herman De Vries for Sikes Furniture

Vintage S. Bent & Bros Black Painted Eagle Colonial Style Pub Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage S. Bent & Bros black painted eagle colonial pub style chairs - a pair. Item features a gold eagle to backrest, spindle backs, solid wood construction...
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage S. Bent & Bros Black Painted Eagle Colonial Style Pub Chairs, a Pair
Vintage S. Bent & Bros Black Painted Eagle Colonial Style Pub Chairs, a Pair

Vintage S. Bent & Bros Black Painted Eagle Colonial Style Pub Chairs, a Pair

Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
American Colonial modernist style solid maple tall back armchair in overall very good original condition w/ nicely aged warm color patina. Designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furni...
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1930s American Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Maple

Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's

Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's

Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak barrel Captain Chair in good antique condition. Rock solid. Measures 2.5" in width, 21" in depth and 28.5" in height. Arm heigh...
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair
Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair

Early 20th Century Ebonized Oak Captain Chair

Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this pair of No. 5-82 "Searsburg" easy chairs designed in the 1930s by Herman de Vries as part of Cushman Furniture's Colonial Creations Collection. They ar...
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1930s American Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs
Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs

Herman DeVries for Cushman No. 5-82 Easy Chairs

American Cherry Martha Washington Serpentine Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry Martha Washington armchair with a serpentine back, reeded scrolled arms, curvature seat and resting on the original tapered squared s...
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1810s American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Upholstery, Cherry

American Cherry Martha Washington Serpentine Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1810
American Cherry Martha Washington Serpentine Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1810

American Cherry Martha Washington Serpentine Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1810

American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Martha Washington armchair with serpentine slant high back, reeded scrolled and squared arms, terminating on reeded squared curvatu...
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1790s American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790
American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790

American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790

Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare and important 17th century Carver Chair. Removed from the Medfield MA house in the 1982 and sold privately, this chair has been in the same private collection until now. The Ben...
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17th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA
Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA

Important 17th Century Carver Armchair Medfield MA

Early 1800s Antique Windsor Armchair Saddle Seat Loop Bow Back Dimes
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Usable, all joinery is tight. W 23 x D 21 x Seat H 17 / Arm H 27.5 / Back H 38 in.
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Early 19th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 1800s Antique Windsor Armchair Saddle Seat Loop Bow Back Dimes
Early 1800s Antique Windsor Armchair Saddle Seat Loop Bow Back Dimes

Early 1800s Antique Windsor Armchair Saddle Seat Loop Bow Back Dimes

Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Windsor armchair by the Sikes Chair Company of Buffalo. This was created by designer by Herman de Vries. Retains original patina. Finish, e...
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1940s American Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer
Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer

Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer

18th Century American Ladderback Armchair
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid 18th century American ladderback armchair in maple and oak with beautiful rich honey colored surface. Pegged construction at top two rails / turned legs / turned flared arms / ba...
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Mid-18th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak, Maple

18th Century American Ladderback Armchair
18th Century American Ladderback Armchair

18th Century American Ladderback Armchair

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Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural vintage Monk chair made in solid oak with a comfortable seat cushion. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A tr...
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Early 20th Century Swedish American Colonial Armchairs

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Carved Monk Chair in Solid Oak, Wabi Sabi, Swedish, Early 20th Century
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H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the armrest is 26.77 in. (68 cm) The two high back chairs are 37.79 in. (96 cm) high x 22.04 in. (56 cm) wide and seat height 18.50 in. (47 cm) x 22.04 in. (56 cm) deep. The other four Windsor chairs...
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Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs

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H 37.8 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Early Modern Danish Cabinetmaker "Captains Chair" in Patinated Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and sturdy design by a Danish cabinetmaker from the first half of the 20th. century. An early modern take on the traditional English "Captains chair" in beautifully patinat...
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Oak

Early Modern Danish Cabinetmaker "Captains Chair" in Patinated Oak
Early Modern Danish Cabinetmaker "Captains Chair" in Patinated Oak

Early Modern Danish Cabinetmaker "Captains Chair" in Patinated Oak

H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Cushman Lounge Chair Att. to Herman De Vries
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Cushman Colonial maple frame lounge chair, attributed to Herman de Vries. This example is in very good, original condition showing only light co...
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Cushman Lounge Chair Att. to Herman De Vries
Cushman Lounge Chair Att. to Herman De Vries

Cushman Lounge Chair Att. to Herman De Vries

H 28 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Cushman Morris Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Herman de Vries Made in Vermont
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated reclining Morris style lounge chair, designed by Herman de Vries, for the Cushman Furniture Company, made in Vermont c...
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Cushman Morris Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Herman de Vries Made in Vermont
Cushman Morris Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Herman de Vries Made in Vermont

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H 33 in W 28.5 in D 35.5 in
Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood armchair with velvet seat manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Fabric on the seat is most likely original to the chair. Stamped and with original sticker by the...
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Early 20th Century Austrian American Colonial Armchairs

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Velvet, Birch

Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century

Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century

H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
18th Century Ladder-Back Armchair, circa 1760
Located in Richmond, London
A very elegant mid-18th century George III Chippendale-period armchair, or desk chair of wide proportions and a lovely mellow colour and patina; newly recovered in olive-green Zoffan...
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H 37.01 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

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H 48 in W 23 in D 23.75 in
Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
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Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s
Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s

Maple Arrow Back Lounge Arm Chair att. to Herman De Vries for Cushman 1930/40s

H 37 in W 29.5 in D 25 in
Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand-carved Windsor bow-back side chair America, Circa 1790

 Measures: 19”W x 16.5”D x 36.75”H. Seat height 17.25" Good original vintage condition. Appears to...
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Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790
Antique Hand Carved American Windsor Bow-Back Chair, Circa 1790

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H 36.75 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Ole Wanscher pair of Colonial Chairs
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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Dutch Colonial Arm Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
19th Century teak Armchair w/Cane Seat & Back. Made for the local Dutch in Indonesia. .
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19th Century Indonesian Antique American Colonial Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

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H 39 in W 22 in D 21 in
Previously Available Items
An Early 18th Century Bannister Back Open Armchair, Northeastern USA Circa 1720
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The peg-constructed maple frame featuring a richly carved crest rail with scrolled & foliate motifs, over vertical bar splats affixed to turned & block-carved stiles. The hand embroi...
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Early 18th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

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Fabric, Maple

An Early 18th Century Bannister Back Open Armchair, Northeastern USA Circa 1720
An Early 18th Century Bannister Back Open Armchair, Northeastern USA Circa 1720

An Early 18th Century Bannister Back Open Armchair, Northeastern USA Circa 1720

H 51 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Windsor Style Chair by Nichols & Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Fulton, CA
A Windsor style armchair quality crafted by Nichols & Stone of Gardner, Mass., circa. 1950's. Structurally very solid, older refinish. Makers brand under seat.
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs

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Wood

Windsor Style Chair by Nichols & Stone
Windsor Style Chair by Nichols & Stone

Windsor Style Chair by Nichols & Stone

H 35.5 in W 25.25 in D 20 in
Mexican chair in cane and pigskin
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mexican chair in cane and pigskin​. Excellent conditions
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1960s Mexican Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

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Cane

Mexican chair in cane and pigskin
Mexican chair in cane and pigskin

Mexican chair in cane and pigskin

H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
1920s Art Deco Teak & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Basildon, London
A truly beautiful pair of Art Deco armchairs, designed in the colonial style. Featuring a teak wood block base and bentwood arms, the seats and backrests are upholstered in cane, ...
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1920s Art Deco Teak & Cane Armchairs, Set of 2

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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.04 in
Mid Century Cushman Classics Maple Fairfield Colonial Windsor Arm Chair 5921A
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Maple

Mid Century Cushman Classics Maple Fairfield Colonial Windsor Arm Chair 5921A
Mid Century Cushman Classics Maple Fairfield Colonial Windsor Arm Chair 5921A

Mid Century Cushman Classics Maple Fairfield Colonial Windsor Arm Chair 5921A

H 41 in W 24 in D 24 in
18th to 19th Century Ladder Back Chair with Reed Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Oak

18th to 19th Century Ladder Back Chair with Reed Seat
18th to 19th Century Ladder Back Chair with Reed Seat

18th to 19th Century Ladder Back Chair with Reed Seat

H 47 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique 18th Century Ladderback Arm Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Peabody, MA
An 18th century rush seat ladderback armchair with turned stretcher ca. 1760 in original black lamp paint.
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18th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

Antique 18th Century Ladderback Arm Chair with Rush Seat
Antique 18th Century Ladderback Arm Chair with Rush Seat

Antique 18th Century Ladderback Arm Chair with Rush Seat

H 42.25 in W 24 in D 17.75 in
Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss mid-century Safari chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s Safari chair with wooden structure, turned legs and armrests and with seat an...
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1930s Swiss Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s
Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s

Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s

H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Wohnbedarf
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss mid-century Safari chairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s Safari chairs with wooden structure, turned legs and armrests and with seat ...
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1930s Swiss Vintage American Colonial Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s
Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s

Swiss Mid-Century Safari Chairs by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, 1930s

H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
18th Century English Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 18th century English elm and yew wood Windsor chair with a hoop back, out-turned arms supported by inverted stretchers, turned legs connected by a bentwood stretcher...
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18th Century British Antique American Colonial Armchairs

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Elm, Yew

18th Century English Windsor Chair
18th Century English Windsor Chair

18th Century English Windsor Chair

H 39.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Antique Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A fine pair of late 19th century cabinetmaker armchairs with ball and claw feet. The pair of sturdy chairs has a well-made curved back upper rail with classic center splat. The seats...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century
Pair of Antique Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century

Pair of Antique Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century

H 39.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
18th Century American Queen Anne Rush Seated Armchair, Connecticut Circa 1750
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The pegged maple frame showing a yoke-shaped crest-rail over a vasi-form cherry splat, braced by turned rear stiles and turned finials. The elegant wavy shaped armrests terminating t...
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Mid-18th Century American Antique American Colonial Armchairs

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Rush, Maple

18th Century American Queen Anne Rush Seated Armchair, Connecticut Circa 1750
18th Century American Queen Anne Rush Seated Armchair, Connecticut Circa 1750

18th Century American Queen Anne Rush Seated Armchair, Connecticut Circa 1750

H 45 in W 24 in D 20.5 in

American Colonial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Colonial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, cherry and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Colonial armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Herman de Vries, American of Martinsville, Heywood-Wakefield Co., and Hibriten. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $17,000 while the average work can sell for $1,665.

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