Of all chairs in our home the armchair is perhaps our most important. It is the chair we trust the most to relax us after a long day and put us in the right mood. Although armchairs today are usually low and open (since we have warm centrally heated houses), antique versions are often taller with padded baffled sides to keep in the radiated heat from the fire and raised exposed legs so you can clean underneath it easily. This traditional form envelopes us in its upholstered splendour and when it retains its original covers, the unapologetic wear adds a warmth and honesty we admire. Here 19th Century chair designs are great for their look and practicality.
As the 20th Century began the rigorous study of ergonomics would play a giant part in the overall design and form of our armchairs. From the minimalist approaches of Bauhaus to the sculptural excesses of Art Deco or Modernism, the armchair soon became a finely engineered work of art. It is hardly surprising therefore that Armchairs are often the visual focal point to many rooms.
At LoveAntiques we have an amazing selection of classic antique and stylish vintage armchairs for all your needs and budgets.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Lovely Painted Wicker Peacock Chair
£ 995
£ 375
Antique Cream Leather Button Back Armchair with Carved Legs & Stud Trim
£ 375
Fedw Hir Antiques
FB Antiques
Edwardian Mahogany Armchair
£ 275
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
19th Century Howard Style Open Armchair
£ 1,300
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Armchair
£ 595
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Victorian Mahogany Armchair
£ 595
Harry Raine Antiques
Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield High Back Queen Anne Armchair
£ 475
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
William IV Library Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
£ 2,800
William IV Library Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
£ 2,800
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Harry Raine Antiques
Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Queen Anne Armchair
£ 475
Harry Raine Antiques
Pair of Chesterfield High Back Queen Anne Armchairs
£ 875
Harry Raine Antiques
Vintage Pair of Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Queen Anne Armchairs
£ 875
Vintage Pair of Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Queen Anne Armchairs
£ 875
Harry Raine Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
French Walnut and Red Leather Armchair
£ 425
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
£ 4,200
Howard and Sons Open Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
£ 4,200
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Danish Vintage Afromosia Armchairs
£ 1,950
Antique Furniture Direct
Antique French Gilt Wood Fauteuil Armchair
£ 795
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Pair of 19th Century Satin Wood Armchairs
£ 1,750
£ 445
19th Century vernacular Regency Trafalgar scroll armchair cream upholstery c.1820-40
£ 445
W&W Antiques
£ 645
19th Century Regency Trafalgar Scroll arm armchair blue upholstery c.1820-30
£ 645
W&W Antiques
Tony Youll Antiques
Pair of Button Back Armchairs
£ 750
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Armchair
£ 1,185
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Carver Armchairs
£ 575
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Windsor Armchair
£ 375
£ 335
Leeds Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Painted Elbow Chair Carver Late 18th Century / Chippendale Dining Desk Armchair George III
£ 449
Georgian Mahogany Painted Elbow Chair Carver Late 18th Century / Chippendale Dining Desk Armchair George III
£ 449
Leeds Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Irish Georgian Period Walnut & Leather Armchair
£ 2,750
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Vintage Red Leather Deep Buttoned Queen Anne Style Winged Armchair
£ 425
Vintage Red Leather Deep Buttoned Queen Anne Style Winged Armchair
£ 425
Beresford Antiques Ltd
FB Antiques
Pair of Antique Mahogany Carver Chairs
£ 295
Church Street Antiques
19th Century Rosewood Button Back Upholstered Armchair
£ 1,350
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
Late Regency Rosewood & Leather Library Chair
£ 1,350
Late Regency Rosewood & Leather Library Chair
£ 1,350
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
£ 1,250
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Elm and Ash Captain's Armchair
£ 395
B Southgate
Pair of Beautiful French Leather Armchairs
£ 2,350
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
A Very Pretty French Leather Club Chair Normandy Model Circa 1920s
£ 1,350
A Very Pretty French Leather Club Chair Normandy Model Circa 1920s
£ 1,350
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 20th Century Georgian Style Wingback Armchair
£ 585
Antiques-Interiors
Stick Back Windsor Chair Ref H-168
£ 195
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Victorian Walnut Open Armchair
£ 485
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Good Quality Armchair in Mahogany
£ 585
Camden Antiques
Hepplewhite Style Desk Armchair
£ 375
£ 2,750
Marylebone Antiques
Danish Vintage Rosewood and Leather Desk Chair by Arne Vodder
£ 1,650