Armchairs, chairs & stools

Armchairs: vintage armchairs, wingback chairs, cocktail chairs, and club chairs

A good armchair is where you end up in the evening. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you'll find a changing selection of vintage and antique armchairs: the cocktail chair from the 1950s, the wingback chair with a high back, the leather club chair , the Chesterfield armchair with button tufting, the Danish lounge chair with a teak frame, and the Baroque armchair with a gilded frame. Plus stools, chairs, and seating groups. All restored in our Berlin workshop.

Armchairs by style

• cocktail chair: Low backrests, tapered legs, colorful fabrics. The classic of the 1950s, sold individually or as a pair. See also Mid-Century.
• wingback chair: High back with side wings, an English tradition. With a matching footstool for the reading chair.
• Club chairs and Chesterfields: Deep seats, patinated leather, button tufting. From Art Deco club chairs to English Chesterfields.
• Danish and Scandinavian armchairs: Teak or oak frame, wool upholstery, designers such as Hans Wegner or Illum Wikkelsø, where documented.
• Baroque and Louis XV armchairs: Curved wooden frames, velvet or brocade. See Baroque.
• Cantilever and Bauhaus armchairs: Tubular steel and leather, based on Breuer and Mies van der Rohe.

Used armchairs: what we look for

With upholstered furniture, the interior construction is what matters: coil springs, webbing, and foam. We inspect the frame and upholstery and clean the leather and fabric. Whether an armchair has its original upholstery or has been reupholstered is stated for each piece, along with photos from all sides, dimensions, and a condition description.

Try out armchairs in Berlin

At the showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg , armchairs from all eras are displayed across 4,000 m², Mon-Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., no appointment necessary. Sit down, stay awhile, and compare.

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Frequently asked questions about armchairs

What is the difference between a cocktail chair and a club chair?

The cocktail chair is light and narrow and stands on slender wooden legs, typical of the 1950s. The club chair is heavy, deep, and usually made of leather, typical of the 1920s to 1940s.

Can an old armchair be reupholstered?

Yes, this is common with vintage armchairs and preserves the frame for decades to come.

Which armchair goes with a vintage sofa?

Not necessarily the same one. A cocktail chair beside a simple sofa or a leather armchair with a fabric sofa creates a livelier look than a complete set.

Are old armchairs comfortable?

Often more comfortable than new ones because coil springs and horsehair adapt to the body. You can try it out in the showroom.