$3,305 / set
H 38.98 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Lounge Chairs, Functionalism, Probably Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of lounge chairs with adjustable backrests and straight armrests with bars. The thick cushions were reupholstered with a structured white and black fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$3,423
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 32.68 in
Finnish Art Deco/Functionalism Lounge Chair By Einari Kyöstilä
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Kangasala, FI
A reupholstered Finnish lounge chair, goes by name Torni chair. The Torni chair represents Finnish art deco/functionalism style movement by Einari Kyöstilä and manufactured by Kerava...
Birch
$2,687
H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
French Solid Oak Transitional Chair, Constructivist & Art Nouveau Influence, 192
Located in PARIS, FR
The lower half of the chair champions pure functionalism and exposed construction.
Wood, Oak
$1,450 / set
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Dutch Plywood Folding Chairs – 1980s, Lightweight, Architectural Lines
Located in Dronten, NL
The frames are clean, un-scalloped, and entirely un-fussy—pure 1980s Dutch functionalism. Each chair folds into a slim profile: roughly 4–5 inches deep.
Ash, Plywood
$3,250 / item
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
A Lost Chapter of Danish Modern: Palle Suenson Chair for Aarhus Oliefabrik, 1938
By Palle Suenson
Located in Dronten, NL
Wegner and Poul Kjærholm honed their craft at his studio, there was Palle Suenson—the Danish architect, designer, and professor whose industrial vision bridged strict functionalism a...
Leather, Beech
Swedish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity, and functionalism. This chair achieves to follow these principles while offering plenty of visually arr...
Upholstery, Wood
J.J.P Oud easy chairs Rotterdamse Spaarbank Netherlands 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
His own answer was to practice ‘poetic functionalism’. Oud’s easy chairs are rarely seen outside of museums and are highly sought after by collectors, especially as a functional pair.
Steel
$3,899 / item
H 28.35 in Dm 32.29 in
Customizable Gubi CDC Lounge Chair Fully Upholstered by Carlo de Carli
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
With its sleek silhouette and dynamic, angular lines the lounge chair marries streamlined functionalism with playful whimsy and is well-suited for conversation and relaxation in the ...
Textile
$1,975
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism This sculptural bentwood lounge chair, attributed to influential Czech designer Jan Vaněk, exemplifies the clea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
'Magnus Chair' by Erik Magnussen for Paustian Stackable
Located in London, GB
This "tri-point" base construction not only creates a unique triangular footprint but also allows multiple chairs to be nested together with ease, making it a masterpiece of space-sa...
Steel
$10,034
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Armchair Model “Cité” by Jean Prouvé, Manufactured by Vitra, 2002
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, ES
Originally created by Prouvé in 1930 for a competition to furnish the student residences at the Cité Universitaire in Nancy, this chair embodies a perfect synthesis of functionalism ...
Upholstery
Jonas Bohlin Concrete and Steel Table
By Källemo, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A striking desk or console table in the same vein as the design for which Bohlin is perhaps best known, his controversial Concrete Chair which took functionalism to an aesthetic extr...
Concrete, Metal
$2,644Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Grey Tubular Gottwald Armchairs by Ladislav Žák, New Leather Upholstery
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
The armchairs perfectly embody the elegance of Czechoslovak Functionalism. The frame of the chairs is crafted from elegant tubular chrome-plated steel, which has been professionally...
Chrome
$4,110 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Functionalist Cantilever Armchairs with Wooden Armrests, Cz 1930
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
The interplay of materials — metal, wood, and textile — captures the architectural precision and elegant simplicity characteristic of 1930s Czechoslovak functionalism. Perfect as ac...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four H-214 Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, Walnut, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague 8, CZ
The style bridges Czech functionalism and early modernism. Chairs are in original, good condition, with signs of use and minor upholstery wear consistent with age.
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Hans J. Wegner, a Pair of 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchairs “China Chairs”
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Vejle, DK
In Wegner’s modern interpretation of ancient Chinese chairs, he unfolds his talent as a wood craftsman along with his flair for expressive and sculptural functionalism.
Walnut
Steel Tube and Leather Chair by Eskil Sundahl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s Functionalism chair by Swedish architect Eskil Sundahl.
Steel
Rare Chrome Bauhaus / Functionalism Armchair, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s (not later production) - Very good original condition - Very stylish, simple design.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Set of four chairs with table by Robert Slezák, functionalism, 1935
By Robert Slezák
Located in Praha, CZ
The items made in slezákovy závody Bystrice pod Hostýnem, Czechoslovakia. Table is made of chromed pipes and veneered wood, the veneer is walnut. Dimension of table is 73 x 80 x 80. ...
Chrome
Carlo Scarpa Pair of Mod.618 Chairs
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
618 is the chair designed by Carlo Scarpa for Meritalia. Carlo Scarpa's 618 chair combines pure functionalism with simple shapes.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chair by Ab Diö Slöjd Och Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Diö Slöjd & Mobler
Located in Utrecht, NL
The main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and functionalism, and this chair achieves to follow these principles while offering plenty of visually ...
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.75 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sinuous Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity, and functionalism. This chair achieves to follow these principles while offering plenty of visually arr...
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Tapered Legs, Finland Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finnish design is appreciated around the world for its minimalistic appearance and strict functionalism. This elegant lounge chair is the visual definition of these characteristics w...
Fabric, Wood
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This homage to ancestral forms combines with progressive mortise and tenon joinery techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centu...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Roundback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This homage to ancestral forms combines with progressive mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centu...
Elm
Chinese Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This homage to ancestral forms combines with progressive mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centu...
Elm
Bruno Mathsson Eva Chair Midcentury, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Milano, IT
Eva chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathssonin 1934 is a classic example of Swedish functionalism.
Wood
Chinese Provincial Roundback Chair, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This homage to ancestral forms combines with progressive mortise-and-tenon joinery techniques to create an elegant functionalism that has defined this chair's presence over the centu...
Elm
1960s Danish Teak and Steel Side Chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are excited to offer these two timeless vintage steel base chairs by Børge Mogensen. Crafted in the 1950s these chairs blend functionalism with woodworking expertise, marking an e...
Teak
Swedish Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity, and functionalism. This chair achieves to follow these principles while offering plenty of visually arr...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Oak stacking chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Den Haag, ZH
Wegners own process of purification and simplification becomes visible in his designs through formalistic minimalism, functionalism and use of light colours. In case of the oak webbi...
Oak
Hans J. Wegner "China Chair" for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wilnis, UT
In Wegner's modern interpretation of ancient Chinese chairs, he unfolds his talent as a wood craftsman along with his flair for expressive and sculptural functionalism.
Leather, Cherry
Pair of Swedish 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Swedish Functionalism period, 1940s. Chairs are offered at a special sale price of $2,500 in "as is" condition.
Birch, Upholstery
Grandessa Chair by Lena Larsson for Nesto, Sweden, 1960s
By Lena Larsson
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A beautiful and comfortable example of Swedish Functionalism. This Scandinavian Design chair is marked with a stamp under the seat.
Wood
Vitra Miniature Lassu Chair by Alessandro Mendini, Germany, 1990
By Vitra, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Wilnis, UT
This is a miniature version of the Lassu´ (which means (being / going) up there) chair, which is one of the objects for spirituality which Alessandro Mendini presented when calling f...
Bronze
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