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Beech and Wicker Czechoslovakian Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Less famous than their Western European contemporaries, Czechoslovakian prolific creators were no
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Beech

Daria Armchairs by Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1970s '2 pieces'
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakian armchair pair designed by Miroslav Navratil in the 1970s. Manufacturer Krkonošský
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jindrich Halabala Attributed Pair Of Czechoslovakian Art Deco Armchairs.
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Czechoslovakian armchairs, the so-called "Banannachair"; the solid and sturdy frame is made of excellent steam
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

1970s Swivel Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Made of fabric, metal - Cleaned.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Swivel Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Swivel Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 42.92 in W 21.26 in D 32.29 in
Armchair by Tatra Pravenec, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
Pravenec in Czechoslovakia. Armchair is in original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchair by Tatra Pravenec, 1960s
Armchair by Tatra Pravenec, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
1970s Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - high of seat 43 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Restored Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in
1960s Design Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - wooden parts have been refurbished - Height of seat 40 cm.  
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Design Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Design Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable ¨ - heigh of seat 38 cm
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
Red Armchair, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Very preserved original condition. Sturdy, stabile and comfortable. The finish of the armrests has been refreshed.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Red Armchair, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Red Armchair, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Wood, Fabric The Pillow is removable. The Fabric shows signs of use. Original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Midcentury Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
1960s Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable - height of seat 41 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Upholstered In quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric named SPIRAL. - Wooden parts have been refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
1960s Teak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - The seat height is 42 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

1960s Teak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Teak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
1990s Pair Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Made of wood and upholstery -Good original condition -Measure: Seat height 42cm.
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1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1990s Pair Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1990s Pair Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 40.56 in W 24.41 in D 30.32 in
1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - High of seat 41 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Armchairs Ton, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
circa 1970 - made of wood, fabric - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Armchairs Ton, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Armchairs Ton, Czechoslovakia
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of wood, fabric - Re-upholstered - Restored - Very good condition, - circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Leather Armchairs, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
By Drevotvar
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These comfortable leather armchairs were made in the 1980s in the former Czechoslovakia. The
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Vintage Leather Armchairs, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Leather Armchairs, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 36.62 in
1960s Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric and Wood Good original Condition Height of Seat 39 cm A
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Oak Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of midcentury armchairs that were made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. It features an oak
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Midcentury Oak Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
Midcentury Oak Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
1970s Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition with minor signs of use sturdy and stable. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1970s Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Armchairs Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - good, original condition. - seat height 38 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Pair of Armchairs Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, original fabric - Wooden legs have been repolished - Good
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s  Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s  Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 26.78 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Art Deco Armchair , 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s - good original condition - seat height 43 cm - springs in the
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair , 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Art Deco Armchair , 1930s, Czechoslovakia
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 34.26 in
Midcentury Design Armchair / Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s - Made of wood and fabric - new upholstery around 3 years ago
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Midcentury Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of fabric and wood vintage armchairs with original upholstery. Suitable for reupholstering.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Midcentury Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Set of Midcentury Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 28.75 in
1950s Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- One wood has a small crack in the bend - The fabric is pale from daylight, in places where there was no bedspread - The chairs are in original condition, with signs of use - The se...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Pair of Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 40cm wood repolished cleaned
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Pair of Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1950s Pair of Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
1950s Pair of Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 38cm reupholstery wood repolished
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Pair of Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1950s Pair of Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 29.14 in
1930s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Upholstery in good condition with some signs of use - high of seat 47 cm
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1930s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 37.01 in
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
1960s Restored Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - newly upholstered - high of seat 44 cm
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

1960s Restored Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Restored Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 31.5 in
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - Height of seat 33 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
1970s Organic Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been repolished - Height of seat 39cm.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

1970s Organic Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Organic Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- The frame has been carefully refurbished - Original fabric in good condition
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Beech Bentwood Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Original upholstery in good condition.   
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 42.13 in
1960s Refurbished Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - refurbished - mustard color fabric with easy clean technology - height of seat 37 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Refurbished Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Refurbished Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
1960s Refurbished Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered. - Refurbished. - Mustard color fabric with easy clean technology. - height of seat 38.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Fabric

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - wooden parts have been carefully refurbished - height of seat 42 cm.    
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1940s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
1970s Tubular Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Height of seat 45 cm.  
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Tubular Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1970s Tubular Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
1960s Design Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been refurbished - Hig of seat 34 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

1960s Design Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Design Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
1970s Armchair by Tatra, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Praha, CZ
- refurbished wooden parts - newly upholstered.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1970s Armchair by Tatra, Czechoslovakia
1970s Armchair by Tatra, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By TON a.s., Michael Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic Boomerang armchair produced by TON company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The name comes from
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Oak

Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Bentwood Writing Desk Armchairs, 1950s, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Radomír Hofman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1950´s. Made of dark stained
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of lovely vintage armchairs made in former Czechoslovakia in 1960's. The wooden parts were
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eastern Bloc Vintage armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs on wheels were a part of a living room set made in the 1970´s. They represent a
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam, Plywood

1960s Mid-Century Wing Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition. - Made in Czechoslovakia. - Very confortable for sleeping.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1960s Mid-Century Wing Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Mid-Century Wing Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 46.07 in W 35.04 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Rattan Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage rattan chaise armchair made in the 1970's. Good vintage condition with slight signes of use
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

Mid-Century Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of fabric, wood. Good original condition. Has signs of use.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Mid-Century Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
1960s Armchair Convertible to Daybed, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage armchair that can be converted to bed. Original fabric upholstery in good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Design Armchair / Czechoslovakia 1950s 'Renovated'
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s - Completely renovated, wooden parts refreshed - Very comfortable.     
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Wooden parts has some carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Boomerang Armchair from Ton, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful Boomerang armchair, produced by TON in 1960s. Original Thonet design. This armchair has
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
This is an amazing armchair. Fully restored into a beautiful, trendy look. The armchair was
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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - Stained beech wood
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Newly reupholstered - stained beech wood
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Vintage Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood - newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished _ Hight of seat 42 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

1960s Pair of Vintage Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Vintage Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 29.93 in
1960s Pair of Tatra Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chairs are sturdy and stabil - suitable for new upholstery - Labeled by producer - Height of seat 40 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1960s Pair of Tatra Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Tatra Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
1940s Restored Beech Adjustable Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refubished - Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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Czechoslovakian Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Czechoslovakian armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and hardwood, every Czechoslovakian armchair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Czechoslovakian armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Czechoslovakian armchair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made Czechoslovakian armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jindrich Halabala, Thonet and UP Závody are consistently popular.

How Much is a Czechoslovakian Armchair?

Prices for a Czechoslovakian armchair start at $341 and top out at $9,593 with the average selling for $1,210.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

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If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.