$7,290 / item
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
By Thonet, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on...
Beech, Bentwood
$12,700
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé by Pierre Frey
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic
Bouclé, Beech
$3,996 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
1930s Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco H-237 Armchairs in Bouclé, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in boucle fabric - Wooden parts have been carefuly refurbished - Made in
Bouclé, Wood
Adjustable H-70 Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene UP zavody, circa 1930
Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood
$4,500
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This armchair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1940s. The piece
Wool, Beech
$4,975 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Czechoslovakia, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Jindřich Halabala Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Czech Republic, Mid-20th Century A
Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,843 / set
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Table by Jindřich Halabala and Set of 4 Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Art Deco coffee table designed in 1960 by Jindrich Halabala. The table is refreshed. We used semi
Beech, Walnut
$4,601
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Jindřich Halabala Adjustable H 70 Lounge Armchair in Cream Bouclé, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
This rare reclining armchair, model H 70, was designed in the 1930s by Jindřich Halabala—one of the
Bentwood
$22,500Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 38.25 in W 27.75 in D 33.5 in
20th Century Czech Pair of Mahogany H269 Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, designed by Jindrich Halabala in good condition. The seat backrest of the tall armchairs are inclined
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$23,900 / item
H 32 in W 28 in D 41.5 in
20th Century Czech Mahogany Recliner Chair in the Style of Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in the style of Jindrich Halabala, in good condition. The detailed single club chair is composed with
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,290 / item
H 29.14 in W 27.96 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on request possible On
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Jindrich Halabala Bentwood Accent Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
1960s, maintain a contemporary freshness. Updated in our atelier with a white boucle upholstery, the
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s Pair of J. Halabala Charcoal Bouclé Armchairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A design originally conceived in the 1930s by iconic Czech industrial designer J. Halabala, this
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s Czech Boucle Upholstered Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
in the 1930s by iconic Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. A pair of swooping bentwood
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s H-410 Ivory Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia by furniture designer J. Halabala, this pair of 1950s
Bouclé, Bentwood
Two Beige Boucle Armchairs, J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two extremely comfortable armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala. The armchairs were produced
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in
1950s Pair of Boucle Wool Upholstered Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s pair of Boucle wool upholstered armchairs – Jindrich Halabala. 1950s pair of Boucle wool
Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
1930s Pair of Jindrich Halabala Art Deco H-237 Armchairs in Bouclé, Restored
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in boucle fabric - Wooden parts have been carefuly refurbished - Made in
Wood, Bouclé
1940s Jindrich Halabala Art Deco Tabouret in Bouclé, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered.
Textile, Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco grey boucle armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s. After renovation.
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
store. Two Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala from the 1930s Armchairs in very good
Walnut
1950s H-410 Ivory Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala. Produced in the 1950s, this pair of wooden armchairs flaunts an anatomy constituted by contrast
Upholstery, Bentwood
1930s J. Halabala Cocktail Chair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, this
Bouclé, Bentwood
J. Halabala Cocktail Chairs, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, these
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s Bentwood Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Classic bentwood combines with reupholstered white bouclé in this iconic design by J. Halabala. The
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
1930s Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1930s, the design was
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1930s, similar bentwood
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1930s, the design was
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
traits for which Jindrich Halabala is known. Bent shapes give an organic feel, the curves are created
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s J. Halabala Cocktail Chairs, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, these
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1950s J. Halabala Cocktail Chairs, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1950, these
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
J. Halabala H-237 Cocktail Chairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This iconic design by J. Halabala is instantly distinguished by its characteristic bentwood
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
J. Halabala H-237 Cocktail Chairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This iconic design by J. Halabala is instantly distinguished by its characteristic bentwood
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1930s Czech Upholstered Armchairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
The sensuous curvature of bentwood stands as one of the defining characteristics of J. Halabala
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and
Bouclé, Bentwood
H-237 Art Deco Cocktail Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, these
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
‘Model C’ Vintage Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, these
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala, Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Striking pair of Art Deco period arm chairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet circa 1930
Bouclé, Wood
1950s H-410 Ivory Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia by furniture designer J. Halabala, this pair of 1950s
Bouclé, Bentwood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
, covered with 60% wool bouclé fabric. Up to seven pieces available, price per chair Delivery time about 3-6
Beech, Bentwood, Bouclé
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on request possible On
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
Jindřich Halabala Chair-Reupholstered
Located in Wainscott, NY
A Halabala chair refers to a chair designed by Jindřich Halabala, a prominent Czech furniture
Bouclé, Wood
J. Halabala Cocktail Chair, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent Industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, this
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s Bentwood Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Classic black bentwood combines with reupholstered white bouclé in this iconic design by J
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s Wooden Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
An armchair by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the design was
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s Armchairs by J. Halabala, Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of Mid-Century Modern gems was designed by J. Halabala in Czechia. The iconic frame with
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s H-410 Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s Czech Sculptural Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Halabala, these chairs exhibit a typical Central European Modernist style– bold geometries formatted for
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
1930s Central European Reclining Armchair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
choice of materials —the warm polish of the curved bentwood armrests and the soft white boucle of the
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1930s Central European Reclining Armchair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
choice of materials —the warm polish of the curved bentwood armrests and the soft white boucle of the
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Bouclé
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic
Bouclé, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Bouclé
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic
Bouclé, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in White Bouclé
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic
Bouclé, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, model 'H269', stained beech, Pierre Frey bouclé, Czech Republic
Bouclé, Beech
H-269 Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Extraordinary easy chairs reupholstered in a fine off-white bouclé. Jindrich Halabala's lounge
Bouclé, Beech
1950s H-410 Bouclé Armchair by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
An armchair by iconic Czech furniture designer J. Halabala, circa 1960. Looping bentwood armrests
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
Jindrich Halabala pair of Restored Armchairs in Boucle Fabric
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
2 x refurbished Jindrich Halabala armchairs in Boucle fabric
Bouclé, Cotton, Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 33.5 in
Czech ‘H-410’ Wood Armchair in Ivory Boucle by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. The iconic “H-410” armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala in the
Bouclé, Wood
1930s J. Halabala Cocktail Chair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, this
Bouclé, Bentwood
1950s Armchair by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
An armchair by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, these bentwood designs was
Bouclé, Bentwood
J. Halabala Cocktail Chairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, these
Bouclé, Bentwood
J. Halabala H-237 Cocktail Chairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This iconic design by J. Halabala is instantly distinguished by its characteristic bentwood
Bouclé, Bentwood
J. Halabala H-237 Cocktail Chairs, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
. Halabala, one of the most prominent industrial designers from Czechia. Manufactured circa 1930, these
Bouclé, Bentwood
1930s H-237 Cocktail Chairs by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1930s armchairs were made by J. Halabala, a Czech furniture designer renowned for his
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1950s H-410 armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and
Bouclé, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
Classic black bentwood combines with reupholstered white bouclé in this iconic design by J
Bouclé, Bentwood
Sold
H 32.68 in Dm 20.48 in
1950s Pair of Halabala Restored Side Chairs H-214 for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair Boucé Fabric by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
springs upholstered with Dedar bouclé fabric. Another fabric and wood finish on request possible On
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
$2,045 / item
H 10.9 in W 11.1 in D 12.1 in
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 outdoor wall light for Louis Poulsen. The design is based on Poul Henningsen's revolutionary reflective three-shade system, developed in 1925-1926, which di...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$1,246 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
Italian Counterbalance Desk Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian brass desk lamp with heavy brass counterbalance weight and pivoting black cone shade that lights up and down. Newly produced in Italy and wired to American standards. Also av...
Metal, Brass
$3,250
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
1940s Danish Late Art Deco or Early Midcentury Lounge Chair With Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on oak feet typical of the art "funkis" period and with a smooth back and oak armrests. Sturdy and sound constru...
Wool, Oak
$6,500
H 35 in W 40.5 in D 37 in
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Steel
$3,390 / item
H 12.6 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Low Ceiling Best
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of me...
Metal, Brass
$823Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$3,500 / set
H 35 in W 7 in D 7 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamps by Modernera
By Modernera Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamps by Modernera Co. Dimensions 35in H x 7in W x 7in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 17in W x 17in D ____________________________________________...
Brass
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This exceptional "Croissant" lounge sofa, designed by the avant-gardist Raphael Raffel in his French atelier in 1970, embodie...
Leather
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Murano Glass Ivory Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Gallery. You may choice any combination of s...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Thanks to design lovers’ enthusiasm for Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, and the increasingly competitive market for pieces by more famous creators, 20th-century Czech designers are making their way back onto the international stage. Foremost among these talents is Jindřich Halabala.
Halabala was one of the leading designers of a particularly rich period in Czech furniture history, when pieces were defined by Bauhaus functionalism as well as Art Deco influences. He was a cabinetmaker’s son whose training was almost wholly focused on woodwork, first at a state-run vocational school for woodworking in Valašské Meziříčí and later at UP Závody in Brno, where he ultimately became chief designer.
Halabala's alluring bentwood H chairs, such as the H269 and H237, and stylized ottomans have become classics, while his 1930s and 1940s sofas, tables and storage cabinets, with their sweeping curves, stylized geometry and dark, richly grained wood, embody the best of Art Deco furniture design, a style that was brought to worldwide attention at an exhibition in Paris in 1925.
Halabala's work, which was manufactured by the likes of Thonet and UP Závody, is seen by some as the segue between early 1900s Czech Cubism and the modern style that dominated the mid-century years.
Find a collection of vintage Jindřich Halabala furniture today on 1stDibs.
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.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
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.