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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Josef Hoffmann
Creator: Charles Eames
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Management Chair by Charles Eames, c. 1965
Located in Belmont, MA
Eames Aluminum Group for Herman Miller Task Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1965, aluminum, leather, Herman Miller manufacturer's label, ht. 30, wd. 23...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

RAR Rocking Chair Eames yellow original vintage - Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Authentic Armchair RAR (Rocking Arm Chair) shell Eames original and vintage edition Herman Miller Designed by Charles EAMES - 1950 Original fiberglass hull in pale young color. Trac...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2x Original Fledermaus Armchair, Gustav Siegel/Josef Hoffmann, Thonet-Mundus
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (2 Exemplare vorhanden) Entwurf: Gustav Siegel / Josef Hoffmann, Wien um 1905 Modell-Nummer: 728 A (J. & J. Kohn) / 410 (Mundus) Ausführung: Thonet-Mundus, Wien ...
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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Haus Koller Armchair for Wittmann in Dark Chocolate Velvet
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann and made by Wittmann, Austria. Originally designed for the Koller House in 1911. Very dark brown almost black velvet with black and white welting...
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Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Chair, Model No. 728
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century model number 728 bentwood armchair designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Viennese cabaret "Fledermaus" in 1905. The chair features a gorgeous deep red patinated s...
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Early 20th Century Armchairs

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Wood

Great Set of 12 Armchairs by Thonet, Austria Josef Hoffmann Design
Located in Rome, IT
Set of 12 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 Mate...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Beech, Ebony

Josef Hoffmann Allegasse Armchair by Wittmann
Located in Dronten, NL
This upholstered suite was designed in 1912 for Dr. Hugo Koller’s music room as part of the furnishings at his Vienna apartment in Alleegasse (now Argentinierstrasse). Manufactured i...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic pair of white Art Nouveau Thonet armchairs from the period around 1905 in Austria. The timeless design of this iconic Art Nouveau armchairs comes from the pen of no other t...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Wittmann Leather Kubus Arm Chairs Armchairs Designed by Josef Hoffmann
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of signed Wittman Leather Kubus armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann. Circa early 21st century in Austria. They are in excellent condition and look like they have nev...
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Early 2000s Austrian Armchairs

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Leather

Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use. Later limited edition by Thonet Vienna from 1985, signed.
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1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1950s Eames 1st Generation Rope Edge Shell Armchair by Zenith/Herman Miller
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an early 1950s Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller/Zenith fiberglass arm chair. The piece retains its original checkerboard Zenith label, dating the chair to between 1950...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fiberglass

Restored Art Deco Pedestal, Oak, Brass, J. F. M. Hoffmann, Austria, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco Pedestal Designed By Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann. Designer: Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann Maker: Wiener Werkstätte Period: 1920 - 1929 Source: Austria Material: Oak, B...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in original vintage condition.
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1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Set of 2 Armchairs designed by J. Hoffman, Model No. 423, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Armchairs designed by famous Josef Hoffmann. One of his iconic models – number 423. The armchairs have been professionally restored and reupholstered with high quality lea...
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Early 20th Century Czech Armchairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely rare. They have been reupholstered in a beautiful emerald green velvet and also the...
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Ton Bentwood Armchair With Gold Velvet, Czechoslovakia 1930s, 40 Available
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic and elegant armchair produced by TON in Czech republic in 1930s. This particular chair is a variation on the classic model '811' Thonet Hoffman chair...
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Bentwood

2021 Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen Organic Chair by Vitra in Dark Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Organic chair designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen as part of their submission for the Organic Designs in Home Furnishings exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in...
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2010s German Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare armchairs nr.813 /1F by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn in very good original condition.
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1910s German Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Armchair, J. Hoffmann for J.J.Kohn ("Elephant Chair", Vienna, 1910)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl Entwurf: Josef Hoffmann / Fritz Nagel, Wien um 1908 Modell-Nummer: 701/2F ("Elephant Chair") Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien um 1910 Maße in cm (H x B x T):...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of armchairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of bentwood Armchairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding f...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

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Straw, Bentwood

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers...
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

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Straw, Bentwood

Original Vintage Josef Frank Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Beech Prague Armchair
Located in Basel, BS
Mid-Century original bentwood beech Prague Armchair model 811 designed in the 1920's by Austrian architect Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. The chair is stamped made in Pola...
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20th Century Polish Armchairs

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Beech

Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four bentwood beech armchairs designed by Austrian architects Josef Frank and Josef Hoffman for Thonet. Each chair s...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off-white with molded fiberglass shell on a chrome base. Tilt s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Josef Hoffmann for J. & J. Kohn, Bentwood Armchair Model 725 B/F
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice example of this rare and desirable chair, in the original dark stained beech, with corner balls enforcements under the seat. Upholstered in a Secessionist style fabric.
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

LAR Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Charles and Ray Eames Low Armchair Rod (LAR) for Herman Miller. Molded off-white fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber. Signed with manufacturer’s mark und...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Charles Eames Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Light Walnut, Herman Miller, 2007
Located in Lejre, DK
The Charles Eames Lounge Chair in brown leather and light walnut, produced by Herman Miller. Designed in 1958 and brought to life in 2007, this iconic piece of furniture represents t...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Wood, Leather

Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame, wool fabric upholstery. Designed circa 1900-1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna. Made by Thonet. Set of two.
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1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Egg Rocking Chair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare No. 267 egg rocking chair designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1922 and produced in a limited run by Societa Anonima Antonio Volpe in Udine, Italy circ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Wood

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 Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting ste...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Chaise de Bureau “PAC” Par Charles & Ray Eames Pour Herman Miller, 1960
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil de bureau modèle “PAC” par les designers Charles & Ray Eames pour Herman Miller, 1960. Matériaux : fibre de verre, métal. Couleur : blanc...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

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

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Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The iconic classic organic chair was designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen in 1940 as a joint entry to the "Organic Design in Home Furnishings" A competition organized by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Ash, Oak

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Leather Kubus Armchairs by Wittmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare authentic pair of labeled leather Kubus armchairs or lounge chairs designed in 1910 by Austrian Vienna secession designer Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956...
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20th Century Austrian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

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

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

Charles Eames Chair EA-108 with Black Hopsak Fabric
Located in Herlev, 84
12. chairs in stock! Eames EA-108 swirl-chair from around the year 2000, appears in good condition with some signs of wear.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

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Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for Herman Miller. Beautiful two-tone, chairs are in really ni...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

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

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

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order Dimensions armchairs Height:- 80.5cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 86.5cm Seat height:- 41cm Dimensions ottomans Height:- 42cm Width:- 65.5cm Depth:- 53.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, MUST READ! The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. Design Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman. The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil. History The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass shell chair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller, circa 1972....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

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

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

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

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric

Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchairs, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Birch, Plywood

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Elephant Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Elephant Hyde Grey" Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

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

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

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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