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.
Burgett Langfield
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Armchairs
£ 2,450
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of Rare Early Victorian Oak Library Chairs
£ 3,440
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
£ 395
Wick Antiques Ltd
Adam Period Armchair from the Suite Made for the Duke of Newcastle at Clumber Park c.1775
£ 3,850
Adam Period Armchair from the Suite Made for the Duke of Newcastle at Clumber Park c.1775
£ 3,850
Wick Antiques Ltd
Clifford & Evans
Edwardian Armchair on Tapered Legs in Cream Weave Fabric
£ 375
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Pair of 19th Century Yew & Elm Windsor Chairs
£ 1,620
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
18th Century George III Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
£ 2,800
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Rare Late 18th Century English Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchair
£ 6,750
Rare Late 18th Century English Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchair
£ 6,750
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
£ 915
£ 885
Whites Antiques
Pair of French Throne Style Tapestry Chairs c.1890
£ 1,375
£ 1,385
Whites Antiques
Carolean Revival Reclining Armchair Cane Seat & Back c.1920
£ 425
Whites Antiques
French 1930s Pair of Grecian Revival Armchairs
£ 935
Treehouse Antiques
Victorian Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
£ 695
Millers Antiques
Plain Georgian Armchair
£ 475
LT Antiques
Mahogany & Leather Armchair c.1825
£ 1,650
Kernow Furniture
Antique Edwardian Upholstered Walnut Armchair
£ 395
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Attractive Pair of Painted Armchairs c.1895
£ 2,100
Kernow Furniture
Single Continental Walnut Occasional Chair
£ 395
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Pair of English Country House Leather Armchairs
£ 2,750
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Cane Bergere Armchairs
£ 2,650
Antiques & Chic
Victorian Oak Gentlemans Library Armchair
£ 725
Georgian Antiques
Pair of George III Inlaid Armchairs
£ 2,250
Rams Head Antiques
Antique 19th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
£ 345
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Quality Rosewood Reclining Armchair
£ 3,650
Outstanding Quality Antique Quality Rosewood Reclining Armchair
£ 3,650
London City Antiques
Georgian Antiques
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
£ 875
Penderyn Antiques
Antique 19th Century Upholstered Bobbin Armchair
£ 595
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch
£ 3,150
London City Antiques
Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchairs
£ 2,400
Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchairs
£ 2,400
London City Antiques
Campbell Vintage
Pair of Regency Armchairs with Brass Inlay & Cane Seats
£ 1,480
LT Antiques
Victorian Oak & Leather Library Armchair
£ 695
£ 625
Lascombe Interiors
Pair of Gustavian Inspired Open Arm Chairs
£ 1,195
FB Antiques
Pair 20th Century Arm Chairs
£ 325
Harmony Antiques
Antique French Napoleon III Armchair
£ 265
Harmony Antiques
Antique French Napoleon III Tub Armchair
£ 295
Millers Antiques
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs Dated 1910
Harmony Antiques
Pair of Antique French Napoleon III Scroll Top Armchairs
£ 745
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Elm Country Armchair
£ 190