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Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan
Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan

Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Named after the traditional helmet shape (“kabuto”), the chair features a sculptural, curved backrest and seat that evoke both strength and elegance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Framed 19th Century Oil - Cavalier Resting at Camp
Framed 19th Century Oil - Cavalier Resting at Camp

Framed 19th Century Oil - Cavalier Resting at Camp

Located in Corsham, GB

A nineteenth-century oil on metal sheet depicting a man approaching a military camp, where a cavalier lounges in a chair with his helmet positioned on the table beside him.

Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs
Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs

Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs

Unavailable

H 27 in W 23 in D 24 in

Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Note the arches on the base that mimic the silhouette of a footfall helmet. The chairs are equiped to work with or without rollers.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Official UCLA Bruins Football Helmet Club Chair with Facemask Footrest
1980s Official UCLA Bruins Football Helmet Club Chair with Facemask Footrest

1980s Official UCLA Bruins Football Helmet Club Chair with Facemask Footrest

Located in Monrovia, CA

We Bought This Helmet Club Chair For My Father In Law Back In The 80s Because He Loved Football.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass

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Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965
Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

$2,950 / set

H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of "Kabuto" lounge chairs, model OM 5006, designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Tendo Mokko, starting in 1961, Japan. With a fixed base, this model stands out for its e...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge chair by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho, for Tendo, Japan 1970s
Lounge chair by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho, for Tendo, Japan 1970s

Lounge chair by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho, for Tendo, Japan 1970s

By Junzo Sakakura

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

The rare model of fixed chairs line that was created by Junzo Sakakura Architectural Research Institute in collaboration with design by Daisaku Cho. Crafted in the 1970s, this mod...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Helmet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal helmet chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every helmet chair was constructed with great care. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage helmet chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer helmet chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A helmet chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Empire or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one helmet chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nick Weddell, Charles Hollis Jones and William Westenhaver produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Helmet Chair?

Prices for a helmet chair start at $985 and top out at $64,500 with the average selling for $7,312.