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.
Mersham Manor Antiques
Victorian Oak Frame Red Leather Library, Occasional, Easy Armchair
£ 795
Victorian Oak Frame Red Leather Library, Occasional, Easy Armchair
£ 795
Mersham Manor Antiques
Millers Antiques
Georgian Leather Wing Armchair
£ 980
Kernow Furniture
Pair of Birch & Alpe Arts & Crafts Style Chairs
£ 465
Harry Raine Antiques
French Style Walnut Upholstered Open Armchair
£ 160
Harry Raine Antiques
Edwardian Painted Satinwood Armchair
£ 325
Harry Raine Antiques
Imposing Carved Walnut Barley Twist Armchair
£ 335
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Pair of 1940s French Leather Club Chairs, La Crème de la Crème
£ 3,600
Pair of 1940s French Leather Club Chairs, La Crème de la Crème
£ 3,600
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
House of Clarnold
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Armchair
£ 195
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Superb French Leather Club Chair - Havana Moustache Model c.1950
£ 1,175
Superb French Leather Club Chair - Havana Moustache Model c.1950
£ 1,175
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Tony Youll Antiques
Mahogany Library / Desk Armchair
£ 695
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Armchair
£ 575
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Fireside Open Armchair
£ 745
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Heals Limed Oak Armchair
£ 1,980
Campbell Vintage
Beech High Back Chair with Slat Back
£ 695
Harmony Antiques
Pair of Antique French Armchairs
£ 595
Harmony Antiques
Antique French Napoleon III Armchair
£ 295
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs
£ 3,800
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Large 19th Century Italian Open Armchair
£ 2,400
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Edwardian Studded Leather Armchairs
£ 1,145
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Black Leather Wing-back Armchairs
£ 1,320
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of Antique Mahogany Armchairs
£ 480
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Mid 19th Century Windsor Armchair
£ 495
Antiques & Chic
Victorian Leather Buttoned Back Armchair
£ 1,475
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Large Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Leather Armchairs
£ 2,950
Outstanding Quality Large Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Leather Armchairs
£ 2,950
London City Antiques
Wickersley Antiques
English 18th Century Salon Armchair
£ 450
Wickersley Antiques
17th Century Wainscott Armchair
£ 950
Tony Youll Antiques
Pair of French 19th Century Armchairs in Gilt
£ 850
Wickersley Antiques
Good 17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
£ 1,395
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Remarkable French Leather Club Chair - Moustache Back in Light Havana c.1930
Remarkable French Leather Club Chair - Moustache Back in Light Havana c.1930
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Pair of French Bergere Armchairs
£ 750
Church Street Antiques
Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Armchair
£ 650
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Walnut Upholstered Chair
£ 435
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
17th Century Spanish Walnut Armchair
£ 1,250
£ 299.99
£ 399.99
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Stunning French Leather Club Chair - Havana Lounge Model c.1930
£ 1,075
Stunning French Leather Club Chair - Havana Lounge Model c.1930
£ 1,075
The Club Chair Studio @ Matt Black Interiors
Kernow Furniture
Single Lathe Back Armchair
£ 325
Kernow Furniture
Victorian Upholstered Armchair
£ 345
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs
£ 795
Artsonline.org.uk
Fine 17th Century James I Revival Antique Carved Country Oak Wainscot Armchair Chair
£ 875
Fine 17th Century James I Revival Antique Carved Country Oak Wainscot Armchair Chair
£ 875
Artsonline.org.uk