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Restored Bauhaus H79 Chair, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Chair Deisgned By Jindrich Halabala.
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Bauhaus Chrome Chair
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930
- Maker: Robert Slezák
- see detailed pictures for condition
- published in catalogue (model K 16).
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke - Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and occasional bright
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel
Source: Czechia.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
Czech Bauhaus Beech Armchair by Mücke and Melder, Chrome-Plated Steel, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchair by Mücke and Melder
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech and chrome
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Arm-chairs - 4 pcs
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech and chrome
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 21.07 in D 20.87 in
Set of Czech Beech Bauhaus Armchairs, Vichr a Spol., Four Pieces, Chrome, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchairs - 4 pcs
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1930-1939.
Material: Beech and chrome
Source
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus chair no.811 by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1930s
- Maker: Robert Slezák (marked)
- Published in catalogues
- New color with patina already (see the photos)
- Very early model, connected with small rivet.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Very Rare Tubular Steel Bauhaus Chrome Chair, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930, Czechoslovakia
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr, Prague
- Original condition
- Original red iron yarn, fabric /eisengarn
- All screws original
- Suitable for collectors
- Publicat...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Bauhaus Mart Stam Chair and Stool, 1930s
By Mart Stam, Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Designer: Mart Stam
- Maker: Robert Slezák
- Both signed
- Original yellow color
- Chrome in perfect condition
- Published in catalogue.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Chrome Desk Chair 1930s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Original condition
- wooden parts restored, chrome with patina
- new upholstery
jt.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska
- maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature)
- Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric (repaired...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Tubular Steel Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald - 1930 (Eisengarn)
By Hynek Gottwald, Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- Designer: propably Hana Kucerova Zaveska
- maker: Hynek Gottwald ( publicated in literature)
- Good, absolutely original condition, original isengarn/ iron fabric
- chrome ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Chair Thonet A283 by Gustav Adolf Schneck in 1928
By Thonet-Mundus, Gustav Adolf Schneck
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Czechoslovakia by the Thonet-Mundus. Designed in year 1928 by prof. Gustav Adolf Schneck. Bent beechwood. New shellac finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Green Vintage Bauhaus Set of Chairs Manufactured by Robert Slezák, 1930-1939
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chairs manufactured by Robert Slezák are a perfect representation of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair, Beech Plywood, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Seat height
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Restored Bauhaus Pair of Chairs, by Mart Stam, Chrome, Germany, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
, including the invention of the cantilever tubular chair, teaching at the Bauhaus, contributions to the
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Four 30s cantilever Bauhaus tubular steel chairs by Mart Stam for Robert Slezak
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in München, DE
Four 1930s cantilever tubular steel Bauhaus chairs.
Design by the well-known Dutch architect Mart
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 20.08 in
Bauhaus Thonet Folding Chair, B 751
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- Original (well-) preserved
- Marked by maker
- Straight and simple design
- Publicated in books and catalogues.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Black Leather Bauhaus Chairs, 1930s Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
New upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Restored White Vintage Bauhaus Chair Manufactured by Vichr a Spol, 1930-1939
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chair manufactured by Vichr a spol is a perfect representation of the
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 20.48 in
Early 20th Century Vintage Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Chair by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Horomerice, CZ
This original Bauhaus chairs from Hynek Gottwald are a perfect representation of the simplistic
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Set of 6 Vintage Bauhaus Chairs, Restored, Gloss, Vichr a Spol, Czechia, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of 6 Vintage Bauhaus chairs. High gloss.
This original Bauhaus chairs manufactured by Vichr
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.06 in W 16.15 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Gottwald Bauhaus Chrome Black Leather Lounge Chairs Red
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of Bauhaus chrome black leather lounge chairs red by Gottwald. New reupholstered and recovered
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,
- 1930s
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked)
--Wooden parts restored
-Chrome cleaned
-The chrome parts show signs of age.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Restored Bauhaus Chrome Chair by Rudolf Vichr Prag, 1930s
By Rudolf Vichr
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,
- 1930s
- Maker: Rudolf Vichr Prag(marked)
- Wooden parts restored
- Chrome cleaned
- The chrome parts show signs of age.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Chair S43 by Mart Stam, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This chair is one of the most famous and was designed in the 1930s by Mart Stam and made in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Red Art Deco/Bauhaus Chair Made in 1940s Czechia, Restored Leather and Steel
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Art Deco chair made in Czechia in the 1940s and professionally restored by our team.
Material
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Czech 1970s Armchair Made Out of Beech, Plywood and Steel, Non Restored
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Style: Bauhaus.
Period: 1970-1979.
Material: Chromed steel, Beech, plywoood
Source: Czechia
Category
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 21.26 in
Tubular Chrome Bauhaus Blue Seating Set, 2 Armchairs and 4 Chairs, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Bauhaus seating set.
Made of walnut.
Completely restored, new upholstery included.
Period
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Set of Two Restored Bauhus Armchairs, Beech, Chrome, Canvas, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
been cleaned and professionally restored.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 25.2 in
Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 25.2 in
Set of Two Original Armchairs, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Rattan, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of two restored beech Bauhaus Armchairs.
Style: Bauhaus
Maker: Robert Slezak
Period: 1930-1939
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Set of Four Bauhaus Dining Chairs Designed by Anton Lorenz for Slezak Factories
By Slezak Company, Anton Lorenz
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Made by Slezak Factories, a unique Czech furniture brand specialising on chrome and bent metal
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
Bauhaus Chrome Armchair B34 by Marcel Breuer / Mücke & Melder, 1930s /Eisengarn
By Mücke & Melder, Marcel Breuer
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia
- completely original condition ( two screws under armrests replaced)
- original iron fabric / eisengarn.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Bauhaus Steelpipe-Set by Mart Stam, ex. by Robert Slézak (CZK, circa 1935)
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Stahlrohr Freischwinger (Sessel & Armlehnstuhl)
Entwurf: Mart Stam, Bauhaus Dessau um 1931
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Green Bauhaus Chairs Made in 1930s Czechia, Made by Robert Slezák
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
These green dining chairs are made by Robert Slezák, a famous manufacturer in Czechia from the
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Restored Bauhaus Beech Armchairs Designed by Mart Stam, 1930s, Czechia
By Robert Slezák, Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech armchairs designed by Mart Stam.
Style: Bauhaus
Designer: Mart
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Falcon
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs to do just that in your
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
overseas and purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage chair designed by Thonet. Bentwood details and construction makes this piece a
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood, Plywood
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
purchased a firm located in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
!!! Want to add a little splash of Bauhaus style to your home? These are the perfect side or accent chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
in the Czech Republic that produced wood chairs and wood chair parts for both domestic consumption
Category
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
This Bauhaus-inspired Czech chair was once used in a modern office in Prague. During the 1930's
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mart Stam Dining Chairs, 1930s
By Mart Stam
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Fully restored condition, made out of beech and chrome plated steel and belonging to the Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modernist B43 Tabular Desk Chair by Mart Stam, 1950s
By Kovona, Mart Stam
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This B43 tubular desk chair was designed in 1931 by the world-renowned designer Mart Stam. It was
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fn 6 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam for Mücke-Melder, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Mart Stam
Located in Żory, PL
Tubular steel chair designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in the 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chairs by Mart Stam for Mücke-Melder 'Under License from Thonet', 1930s
By Mücke & Melder, Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1930s cantilever chairs, designed by Mart Stam and manufactured by Mücke-Melder in Czech
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 14.18 in D 17.72 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk With Chair, Chrome, Steel, Wood, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
.
This item features classic Bauhaus design elements. Elements of this style are neutral colors and
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
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Bauhaus Czech Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bauhaus Czech chair for your home. A bauhaus Czech chair — often made from metal, chrome and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bauhaus Czech chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bauhaus Czech chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bauhaus Czech chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet, Mücke & Melder and Robert Slezák produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bauhaus Czech Chair?
Prices for a bauhaus Czech chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $481 and can go as high as $11,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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