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 club chair in leather, 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 sets. All refurbished in our Berlin workshop.

Armchair styles

• cocktail chair: Low back, tapered legs, colorful fabrics. A 1950s classic, available individually or as a pair. See also Mid Century.
• wingback chair: High back with side wings, an English tradition. With a matching footstool for reading.
• Club chairs and Chesterfields: Deep seats, leather with patina, button tufting. From Art Deco club chairs to English Chesterfields.
• Danish and Scandinavian armchairs: Teak or oak frames, 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 chairs and Bauhaus armchairs: Tubular steel and leather, in the style of Breuer and Mies van der Rohe.

Used armchairs: what we look for

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

Try out armchairs in Berlin

At the showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg there are armchairs from every era in 4,000 m² of space, Mon–Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., no appointment needed. Take a seat, stay a while, compare.

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Frequently asked questions about armchairs

What's the difference between a cocktail chair and a club chair?

The cocktail chair is lightweight and narrow, with slender wooden legs, typical of the 1950s. The club chair is heavy, deep-seated and usually made of leather, typical of the 1920s to 1940s.

Can an old armchair be reupholstered?

Yes, that's common with vintage armchairs and preserves the frame for decades to come.

Which armchair goes with a vintage sofa?

Not necessarily a matching 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 the springs and horsehair adapt to the body. You can try one out in the showroom.