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Pair of White Functionalism Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs. United Arts and Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Restored Oval Table, Functionalism, Kovona, Chrome, Walnut, Czechia, 1960s
By Kovona
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Oval Table, Functionalism. Made by Kovona. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Maker
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage armchairs with cushions
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of vintage 1980s chairs of Scandinavian manufacture. These elegant and comfortable armchairs
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Vintage armchairs with cushions
Vintage armchairs with cushions
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Armchair by Uno Åhrén
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Borås, SE
Armchair by Uno Åhrén ca. 1930s Mohair velvet, stained wood feet. Designed ca. 1930 by Uno
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Armchair by Uno Åhrén
Armchair by Uno Åhrén
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These upholstered armchairs crafted in the 1960 recalls the aesthetic of Danish functionalism. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs
Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Tubular Midcentury Armchair, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - in functionalism style
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Tubular Midcentury Armchair, 1950s
Rare Tubular Midcentury Armchair, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, and the new Swedish Modern style, early and square functionalism was replaced by a freer and more
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Pine Armchairs with Sculpted Legs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalism, cabinetmakers also liked to try their hands at wooden ornamentation. These armchairs achieve to
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Armchair, France ca 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair recalls a beautiful era in French design history. The early 20th century saw the rise
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Early 20th Century French 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

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalism. These armchairs manage to follow these principles while offering plenty of visually arresting
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Locus Solus armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964. A first production in excellent
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Carl Malmsten "Gamla Stan" Armchairs, Sweden ca 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
(slöjd) and his opposition to functionalism. He "considered the rationalization of the home according to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charlotte Perriand model 21 armchair Steph Simon France 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare armchair designed by Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Steph Simon in France in 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Set of Three Bauhaus Folding Armchairs Naether, Germany, 1930s
By Naether
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type - Practical - Indoor and outdoor - Designed by E. A. Naether - Functionalism
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Alessandro Mendini Postmodern Zabro Armchair / Table for Zanotta, 1984
By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta
Located in Vicenza, IT
postmodernism, such as the Proust Armchair and the Groninger Museum. Just as works of the Renaissance period
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Upholstered Solid Wood Mid-Century Armchairs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism, established itself in the
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten “Samsas” Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
original was the armchair “Konsert”, designed for the Stockholm Concert Hall in 1923. Leó Jóhannsson, long
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
designers stormed against functionalism in the 1940s, their ideas often coincided with the rational and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Magnus Stephensen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MAGNUS STEPHENSEN & FRITZ HANSEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful pair of armchairs by Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs Designed by Jan Vanek, 1930s
By ULUV Krásná jizba, Jan Vanek, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Art Deco, Bauhaus, functionalism - Rare type - Very comfortable.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
considered modern design classics. His present 'Stugan' (Cottage or Cabin in Swedish) armchair was designed
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

European Low Back Armchair with Upholstered Seat, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
movements. Bauhaus design emphasized clean, pure lines, while Functionalism sought to prioritize an object’s
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Aulanko" Armchair by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionalism movement. Her first works were noted for their functional, rather than decorative appearance
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Carl Malmsten Upholstered Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish country manors and rustic styles. In this spirit, his armchairs are regarded today as the most
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mats Theselius armchair Källemo AB aluminium Beech and leather Sweden 1990
By Mats Theselius
Located in Paris, FR
Mats Theselius armchair aluminium, beech and dark green leather made in Sweden 1990 by Källemo AB
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
By Ernesto Lapadula
Located in Milano, IT
of functionalism, continuing in various bangs until the 1970s). The Ernesto Lapadula armchair has a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Armchairs for O. H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
define these armchairs. They welcome the sitter in every sense, with an open design that includes outward
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
” armchair. His entire work is characterized by a close-to-nature philosophy which is deeply rooted in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Armchair ‘Bridge’ Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Bridge’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1930s. The model was first
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage German Minimalist Chrome Black Armchairs from Thonet, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two armchairs was manufactured by the German Thonet manufacture during the 1970s. The
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Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Swedish
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1964. Leather and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
the most popular armchair model. In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
international furniture artist. Finn Juhl was greatly inspired by both modernism in art and functionalism in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century French Pair of Beech Armchairs by Etienne-Henri Martin & Steiner
By Etienne-Henri Martin, Steiner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco pair of armchairs, fauteuils made of hand crafted polished Beechwood
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet, Upholstery, Fabric

“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
the most popular armchair in production. In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
large pine. The streamlined design of this armchair preserves the homely feeling that define the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchair ‘Eva High’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Eva High’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960. Birch framing
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather, Textile

“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
the most popular armchair. In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to Sjögren's
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Rare Design Armchairs Model H221, Designed by Jindřich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Manufakturer: UP Závody Brno, Czechoslovakia - Functionalism - Chrome parts have some signs use
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

German Art Deco Cantilever Armchair Tubular Steel Silver Black White, circa 1925
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare German Art Deco Tubular steel cantilever armchair was made circa 1925. It was
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Finn Juhl Model Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair is a true masterpiece of Danish design
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Steel Chair by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair in steel and upholstery designed by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet. Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
and for contributing so much to architectural functionalism. In addition to his architectural work, he
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
furniture artist. Finn Juhl was greatly inspired by both modernism in art and functionalism in
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Four White Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chairs" Produced by Knoll, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
advocated for design rooted in the principles of rationality, functionalism, and mass production. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
functionalism in architecture, Finn Juhl's designs are not just pieces of furniture; they are sculptural works
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Vintage Germany Icon Bauhaus B35 Black Leather Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This design icon from 1928, the B35 armchair, was designed by Marcel Breuer in the late 1920s and
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
 architect whose ideas aligned with functionalism, modernism, as well as old Swedish crafts tradition
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Offwhite and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
international furniture artist. Finn Juhl was greatly inspired by both modernism in art and functionalism in
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in London, England
. He embraced the idea of functionalism and sought to create furniture that was not only aesthetically
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
furniture artist. Finn Juhl was greatly inspired by both modernism in art and functionalism in
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
By Christian E. Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
leader in moulded and laminate wood furniture. Looking to German Functionalism, Scandinavian design comes
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Juhl was greatly inspired by both modernism in art and functionalism in architecture. His genius was
Category

2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Offwhite Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Juhl was greatly inspired by both modernism in art and functionalism in architecture. His genius was
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Danish Patinated Leather Safari Chair, Denmark, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-eyed practicality of Functionalism. The design blends these elements with the use of exquisite
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Arne Vodder Armchairs Dining Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of Arne Vodder FD-186 armchairs for France & Son, a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Teak

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, liberated itself from traditional Danish furniture design and strict functionalism in both shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
H 36.42 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
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Functionalism Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic functionalism armchair available at 1stDibs. A functionalism armchair — often made from fabric, wood and textile — can elevate any home. There are 55 variations of the antique or vintage functionalism armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 380 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect functionalism armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A functionalism armchair made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one functionalism armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Finn Juhl, Kvadrat and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Functionalism Armchair?

Prices for a functionalism armchair start at $351 and top out at $66,340 with the average selling for $10,504.

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