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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Josef Hoffmann
Creator: Arflex
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Josef Hoffmann Armloffel Chairs Made by Wittmann, Austria
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by Wittmann of Austria - Originally designed in 1908, these examples are from the latter part of the 20th century. - Ebonized ash fram...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Marco Zanuso Senior Chairs, Pure Mohair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
An pair of authentic marco zanuso senior chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. These chairs have been reupholstered in a premium, ivory, 100% mohair velvet. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Senior' Lounge Chairs, Italy, circa 1951
Located in New York, NY
A pair of the iconic 'Senior' lounge chairs, designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, in Italy, 1951. This pair have been fully restored and newly upholstered in our prof...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric

Great Set of 8 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Located in Rome, IT
Set of eight armchairs by Thonet, Austria. The chairs were a part of a set made on order for a Villa in Götzens, Tirol, Austria Designer: Josef Hoffmann Materials : Steamed bent ...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Ebony

Pair of "Senior" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1960
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic lounge chair pair designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1960. These two lounge chairs have their original leather upholstery. Magnificent set of chairs...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Kohn catalog no 423 on the 1st picture chair which is already sold. The chair is still in original condition (pic.2,3) so you have the possibility to choose the color of the wood and fabric or leather. The price incl. shellack polish and traditionally upholstery with "Backhausen" fabric or leather. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks Lit. Giovanni Renzi, Il mobile moderno, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Milano 2008, S. 226; Julio Vives Chillida, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Catalogo (estratto) dei mobili in legno curvato, ca. 1912, o. O. 2008, S. 2, Nr. 423 F u. C.; Ausst. Kat. Josef Hoffmann und sein Kreis, Galerie Alt Wien...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Virgola Armchair by Yaacov Kaufman for Arflex, Italy, 90's
Located in Padova, IT
The Virgola armchair, designed by Yaakov Kaufman for Arflex, has a steel frame with molded polyurethane padding and polyester fiber, springing on elastic straps, legs in aluminum or black painted steel and removable cover in fabric or fixed in leather. Playful design for a piece of furniture that certainly does not go unnoticed: the Virgola armchair transmits personality to any environment. In production since 1991. Yaacov Kaufman...
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1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Aubergine Lounge Chair by Erberto Carboni Manufactured by Arflex in 1950, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian Delfino lounge chair was designed by Erberto Carboni and manufactured by Arflex during the 1950s. The armchair was reupholstered with purple wool. The seat and backrest ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

4 Classic Bauhaus Armchairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*Consult shipping price, personalized, we will give you the quote as soon as possible In original condition,, Very good conditions. Painted molded plywood and beechwood Josef Hoffmann bentwood cane dining armchairs, Set of four designed for Classic Bauhaus Side Chairs 6010 Designed by Josef Hoffmann/ Oswald Haerdtl Josef Hoffmann was an architect and designer. Austria (December 15, 1870-May 7, 1956).  Thonet Chairs The MOMA exhibits...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Armchairs

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Bentwood, Plywood, Beech

Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elettra Armchair is designed by B.B.P.R for Arflex. A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the armchair you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Katrin Armchair in Natural Fur with White Metal Legs by Carlo Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The continuous search for elegance and simplicity has brought the architect Carlo Colombo to the realization of Katrin Armchair, conceived as a body to be dressed with an elegant and luxurious dress...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fur

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Black Fur and Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fur

Marco Zanuso Armchairs "Milord" in White Bouclé for Arflex, 1957 Published
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century armchairs, model "Milord" designed by Marco Zanuso for the fine Italian manufacturer Arflex in 1957. The armchairs have a base made entirely of preciou...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different u...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fur

Arflex Cradle "Love Cushion" Armchair in White Cherie Fabric by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its characteristic is based on the structure: a classic triangular construction, which is repeated several times around the model, so that you can admire it from each point of view. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex Cradle Standard Armchair in Grey Boucle Fabric & Black Legs by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its characteristic is based on the structure: a classic triangular construction, which is repeated several times around the model, so that you can admire it from each point of view. Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Black legs Color: Boucle 6, T3 Base: Black finish Structure: Metal Frame upholstery: Moulded polyurethane foam / polyester slip cover. Seat cushion upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover. Backrest and armrest cushions upholstery : Polyester fiber, cover in polyester fiber and cotton. Feet: Black lacquered metal and protective nylon glides. Belt: Testa di moro cow-hide. Cover: Fabric. Not removable cover. Dimensions: W. 100 x D. 82 x H. 70 Seat height: 42 cm Available in other upholstery option: Aran, Beddy, Brest, Cabas, Etoile, Glace, York/Devon, Boucle, Cherie, Lama, Ortiz, Walls, Blog, Hero, Steelcut 2, Divina md, Gamma Available in other version: Love cushion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Elephant Desk Chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Elephant desk chair by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Bentwood

Roberto Menghi, 1st Edition Hall Armchair by Arflex, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
First edition of a Hall armchair designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex in 1958. Varnished steel structure and fabric. Original manufacturer’s label. Despite the fabric has no tears, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Regent' Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair model 'Regent', fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1960 Admirable ‘Regent’ lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Original Josef Hoffmann 1908 Barrel-Chair, Kohn, Jugendstil, Early 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare armchair in bentwood, original condition, original fabric, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Enclosed an image from the Exposicion Internacional de Centenario in...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Two Lounge Chairs designed by Marco Zanuso, 1962 Italy, Model "Woodline"
Located in Antwerp, BE
MARCO ZANUSO ICONIC set of two armchairs model "WOODLINE" for Arflex Italy, 1962. Wooden structure, covered in camel leather. The chairs are made in a laminated nut wood curved frame...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Customizable Wittmann Villa Gallia Lounge Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
This suite was created in 1913 for the Gallia family’s apartment in Wohllebengasse, Vienna.
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2010s Austrian Armchairs

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Fabric

Secession Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession armchair by Josef Hoffmann professionally stained and repolished. Signed J&J Kohn Teschen Austria.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Bentwood

Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Art Nouveau Bentwood Seating Set "Fledermaus" by J. Hoffmann for Kohn, ca. 1907
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful Bentwood Seating set designed by the world renowed Austrian architect and founder of the "Wiener Werkstaette" - Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn around 1907. Extraordinary shaped of Fine bentwood (=beech was bent under steam and high pressure), the bench and the chair carry the unique handwriting of Josef Hoffmann - the so-called "Fledermaus" design which was designed for the famous Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna - a very own design that has made his creations famous and wanted all-over the globe. Both pieces have been newly upholstered with a fantastic looking, high quality Backhausen fabric. A small pillow upholstered with the same fabric is included as a nice addition to this gorgeous Art Nouveau seating set...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Fledermaus Secession Armchairs No.423
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus secession armchairs no.423 designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in 1905. Made by J&J Kohn, beautiful original preservation, stains on two seats.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Beech

Hoffmann Josef, Curved Beech Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hoffmann Josef, curved beech armchair, circa 1900. Need to be restorated. Fabric to change. No lack but some damage in bending wood 4 available.     
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

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Beech

Arflex Delfino Chair in Mistral Fabric with Golden Legs by Erberto Carboni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called ""organic"" furniture, which develops in the 1950s and draws inspiration from the forms of nature. With ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Original Important & Rare Jugendstil Wood Chair from 1901, Josef Hoffmann School
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare chair from the early 20th century, school Josef Hoffmann, highly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, beechwood stained and varnished - Original.  
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs

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Beech

One or Six Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine find! These barrel armchairs model No. 729/2F, designed by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1906. The simplicity of this chair design: is made up of a U-shaped horizontal rail that forms...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Arflex, Italy
Located in London, GB
An original and rare early pair of Roberto Menghi hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. The upholstery shows some age so these chairs are suitable...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, leather and chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1964. This lounge chair by Zanuso remains among the best examples of armchairs designed by the architect. It is not ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Arflex Lounge Chair in Patterned Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arflex, lounge chair, metal, brass, fabric, metal, Italy, 1960s Admirable lounge chair manufactured by Arflex. Characteristic for the chair are the outwards pointing armrests and the dynamic lines of the seat. Thanks to the shape and overall curves of the chairs, they are really unique but elegantly looking. Backrest, armrests and seat are currently upholstered in a patterned fabric...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Pecorelle Armchair in Denver Fabric with Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Fourline' Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair, black leather, steel, Italy, 1964 This lounge chair by Zanuso remains among the best examples of armchairs designed by the architect. It is no...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

Rare Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame, leather upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks. Up to six avail...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Hoffmann Josef, Curved Beech Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hoffmann Josef, curved beech armchair, circa 1900. Need to be restorated. Fabric to change. No lack but some damage on the wood seat 4 available.  
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

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Beech

Arflex Cross Low Backrest Armchair in Brown Steelcut Fabric by Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat was born from a very simple idea: two tubes bent into a “U” shape and connected together by a joint. Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Black Metal Frame Color: Steelcut 2 Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex Pecorelle Armchair in Denver Fabric and Black Fur Corners by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architect Cini Boeri tells that she was inspired by Christo Vladimirov Javasev's and Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon's works, masters in the art of landscape painting. Nature pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Cross High Backrest Armchair in Blue Steelcut Fabric by Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat was born from a very simple idea: two tubes bent into a “U” shape and connected together by a joint. Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Black Metal Frame Color: Steelcut 2 Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex Elettra Armchair in Heidi Fabric with Black Base by B.B.P.R
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the armchair you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless style and its elegant proportions, it adapts perfectly to any environment. The furnishing for office and communal areas, along with houseold furniture, were first created in the fifties, like the Elettra armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

2 Brown leather & brass Campanula Armchairs by C. Pagani for Arflex, 1952
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare Campanula armchairs designed by Carlo Pagani and produced by Arflex in the 1952. The 2 chairs are made from a brass leg frame with their original plastic foam stuffing and leath...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Lady Marco Zanuso by Arflex Cotton Velvet and Hermes Fabric Italian Armchair
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair model «Lady» designed by Marco Zanuso edited by Arflex. Structure made of solid wood, and metal legs. Seat and back upholstered in cotton velvet designed by India Mahdavi an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cotton, Velvet

Arflex Fiorenza Armchair in Steelcut Blue Fabric & Black Frame by Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s advertisement as symbol of the foam rubber potential, considered at that time the mos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

1951, Marco Zanuso, Lady Chair in Soft Velvet/Terra Fabric for Arflex
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Austrian All Original Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Armchairs, Wood of Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Era Art Nouveau, early 20th century modernist Wiener Werkstätte armchair by Josef Hoffmann. Solid walnut wood structure with original patina Measures cm: H 97/45, W 53, D 50 ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Walnut

Customizable Wittmann Allegasse Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Design: Josef Hoffmann This upholstered suite was designed in 1912 for Dr. Hugo Koller’s music room as part of the furnishings at his Vienna apartme...
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2010s Austrian Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Set in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartali
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carlo Bartali, model 'Solar', Arflex, Italy, 1965, set of four armchairs with table Fiberglass and polyester resin with lacquer finish These el...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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Polyester, Fiberglass

Customizable Wittmann Haus Koller Lounge Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
These upholstered items were created during the alterations to Koller’s house in Oberwaltersdorf carried out between 1912-1914. Wittmann has created sofas to match this design.
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2010s Austrian Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric

Rare Pair of Josef Hoffmann Model 725 B/F Chairs for J. & J. Kohn
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fantastic Vienna Secession bentwood chairs with upholstery designed by Josef Hoffman (1870-1956) and manufactured by J. & J. Kohn circa early 20th century. These armchairs are model 725 B/F designed in 1905 and are dated from the original production in the Austrian workshop. Quite a rare original pair, they feature ebonized bentwood frame with corner ball enforcement details and wine-red leather upholstery accented conforming decorative round tacks along the edge. Both retain factory label remnants as well as manufacturer's name branded to the underside. Provenance: Purchased from Modernism Gallery...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 Original condition and original vinilpelle upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Hall Armchair in Fabric Riga by Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hall Armchair is designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex. This armchair receives in 1959 the honorable mention for the Compasso d’Oro. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Fiorenza Armchair in Steelcut Red Fabric and Black Frame by Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s advertisement as symbol of the foam rubber potential, considered at that time the mos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex Ladle Armchair in Fabric Heidi by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ladle Armchair designed by Luca Nichetto for Arflex showcases the contemporary design model. The structure of the chair is extremely adaptable. The seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Customizable Wittmann Haus Koller Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
These upholstered items were created during the alterations to Koller’s house in Oberwaltersdorf carried out between 1912-1914. Wittmann has created sofas to match this design.
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2010s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Josef Hoffmann Style Side Chair, 1920´s, Central Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Side chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann. It was made in the period between 1920-1930, probably in Bohemia or Austria. Made of beech wood and the seat with backrest is upholstered in fabric. The chair is relatively in good condition, showing standard signs...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale 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.

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