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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Hans J. Wegner
Creator: Jindrich Halabala
Pair of grey H-269 Armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of H-269 Armchairs designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia.
In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare with an equally increasing demand from interior designers.
The armchair has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process. The new upholstery is high quality leather, it's very easy to clean and retains its colours very well even in direct sunlight. Additionally, you can custom order this item with any upholstery you want, from high quality leather to premium backhausen fabric, the choice is yours.
Sold individually, although you can find this item in sets or even custom order yours in a set.
Please get in touch with us for any questions you may have about this item's condition, authenticity, or any question in general. We're happy to help.
More about the designer
Jindrich Halabala was born on May 24, 1903 in Korycany into the family of carpenter Štepán Halabala, whose craft he learned in a family business between 1918 and 1920. He then joined the State Czechoslovak Vocational School for Wood Processing in Valašské Mezirící, which he graduated from two years later. After school, he started practicing at the United UP races, where he met their founder Jan Vanek.
In 1922 he also began to study architecture at the School of Applied Arts in Prague, specializing in furniture and interiors with prof. Pavel Janák...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Y Chair, Model CH24, Hans J. Wegner in Oak, 1950
Located in Lejre, DK
The Y chair, model CH24, designed by Hans J. Wegner in oak designed in 1950.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Mid Century Scandinavian Vintage Folding Armchair in the Manner of Hans Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
Beautifully made, substantial folding Danish rope armchair. High quality original vintage.
Additional information:
Materials: Caning, Oak
Color: Brown
Styles: Danish Modern
Item Ty...
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
The Chair, Model JH503, Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This is a teak and leather chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. The model JH 503 is known as "The Chair" or "The Round Chair" and is a collector's item ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
This armchair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1940s. The piece has been completely restored with a new spring core. With ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Exclusive Hand Embroidered Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chair, white fabric embroidered with green and blue in Jupe by Jackie Home and stained beech, Czech Republic, 1930s.
This Halabala chair has been upholstered in collaboration with Jupe by Jackie Home collection. The chair is part of the first Home collection conceived by Jackie Villevoye, Dutch designer, founder and creative director of the Jupe by Jackie brand. High-end fabrics, including linen, cotton, velvet and silk, are embellished with elegant and colorful drawings exquisitely embroidered on versatile blankets and precious cushions. Defined by the vibrant tones of the Indian tradition, which are juxtaposed with natural shades, the Jupe by Jackie Home pieces are injected with that timeless versatility making them perfect to decorate any type of ambiance with extreme sophistication and elegance. The easy chair is upholstered with a white graphical fabric of curvaceous lines in green and blue, handwoven in India. The main feature of this chair by Jindrich Halabala is the voluptuous curved armrest, thanks to this, this chair has a very dynamic appearance. This customized, unique...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Yellow boucle armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Doce armchairs by J. Halabala from the 1930s, Czech Republic.
Armchairs in very good condition, after professional renovation, covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Yellow Boucle Armchairs by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindrich Halabala in Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Furniture in very good condition, wooden elements after professional renovation, armchairs covered with a new yellow boucle...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Jh-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH 515 oak armchair. Seat and back upholstered with green fabric. Executed by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1950s J. Halabala Lounge Chair H-237
Located in Praha, CZ
Original fabric upholstery in good condition. Wooden legs have been repolished.
Category
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern GE 375 Easy Chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 375 easy chair by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA
This easy chair is a version of the GE 375 model with armrests and a high backrest that Hans J. Wegner desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Armchair Design by Jindřich Halabala Model H-282, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1945
- Made of wood, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Measures: Adjustable depth 181 cm
- Good, original condition.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner JH-550 Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen, 1960 Denmark
Located in Hanover, MA
Hans J. Wegner model JH-550 Peacock chair for Johannes Hansen, designed in 1947, produced circa 1960, Denmark. Stamped by maker.
Outstanding original condition with no splits or repa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Art Deco Beech Armchair H-269 from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by Halabala for UP Zavody, a well-known furniture manufacturer and dealer based in Brno, Czechoslovakia.
In the last few years, these chairs have become increasingly rare ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-813 Black Leather Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner for the 1947 Copenhagen Cabinet Makers Guild Exhibition, the JH-813 chair was initially conceived to be made in wood. It wasn’t until the 1970s ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco H-237 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icons of Czech art deco design, armchair model H-237, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The armchair was manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. The structure is ma...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Original Danish
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in Sorensen leather-cognac. This is model no. JH5...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Round Chair of Oak and Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in London, GB
This chair is a excellent vintage example of Wegner's round chair made of oak. The label places it as made before 1970.
The leather on the seat shows some peeling, wear and tear ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bentwood Armchair, Jindrich Halabala with Adjustable Back, Czech Republic, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair, Jindrich Halabala with adjustable back - Czech Republic 1940s.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric.
Another fabric and wood...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of Two Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchairs by J.Halabala Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the eye-catching Silhouette and comfortable design has an enduring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1950s Jindrich Halabala Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished
- The seat height is 42 cm.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Hans J. Wegner Ch36 Dining Chairs, 1970s, Soap Treated Beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner dining chairs in solid soap treated beach, original papercord seat.
Model CH36, made by Carl Hansen.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, armchairs, wood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Dynamic armchairs with beautiful fluent armrests. The main feature of these chairs are the voluptuous curved armre...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Hans Wegner JH-503 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Hans Wegner JH-503 armchairs designed in 1949 and produced by Johannes Hansen. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Patinated Oak “Wishbone” Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF PATINATED OAK "WISHBONE" ARM CHAIRS
Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark circa 1960s
Item # 204JIP27P
A lovely pair of Hans Wegner's iconic "Wishbone" arm...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Paire De Fauteuils Violets “Ge 290” Par Hans J. Wegner Pour GETAMA, Danemark
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Modèle GE 290, dessiné par Hans J. Wegner pour la maison de fabrique danoise Getama dans les années 1960.
Structure en chêne massif avec coussins en tissu violets.
Dimensions :...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindřich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
The lounge chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored with a new spring core and up...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Design Classic GE 290 Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Renens, CH
One of the most recognized designs by Hans Wegner and probably the whole danish mid-century modern period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is most ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Lounge Chairs for Carl Hanson & Son Model CH-22
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J. Wegner design lounge chairs for Carl Hanson & Son, Model CH-22 Denmark. An original matched pair of chairs in oak with original paperboard seats in...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
8 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 8 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid Walnut construction. Stamped with the maker's mark. C...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paire de Chaises ‘Bull Chair’, Modèle PP-518, En Chêne Massif, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Paire de chaises ‘Bull Chair’, modèle PP-518 de Hans J. Wegner pour PP Møbler, 1961.
Structure en chêne massif avec incrustation sur le dossier en paliss...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric, Wood
New Upholstery, complete restored
Good Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Refurbished Jindrich Halabala Set of Two Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- The wooden parts have been refurbished
- The seat height is 41 cm.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner 'The Chair' in Teak for Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner model JH503 in teak. Seat upholstered with black leather. Executed by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Art Deco Armchair from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco armchair
United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Completely restored, surface made by high gloss piano lacquers
New upholstery and fabric.
Mate...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Danish Modern Hans Wegner PP52 Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
“Captains Chair” designed by Hans Wegner. Model PP52 produced by PP Mobler. A newer production made of lacquered oak and wenge with a black leather upholstered seat. Circa 2001.
Pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wenge
'The Chair' designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark
Located in Wilton, CT
Known simply as "The Chair", designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s, one of 20th century’s foremost furniture designers, manufactured by Johannes Hansen. Wegner’s signature aesthetic i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-269 Easy Chairs with White Mongolian Sheepskin
Located in London, England
Jindřich Halabala (1903-1978) was a Czechoslovakian furniture designer and architect who made significant contributions to the modernist design movement in the 20th century. He is pa...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Pair Hans J. Wegner 'the Chair' JH503 for Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning rare pair of Danish modern Teak chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen circa 1954. The chairs are upholstered with ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Pair of Red Hans Wegner Arm Chairs for Hansen and Son. Original. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable pair of red side chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Hansen and Son, Denmark, 1950s. These are in very good completely origin...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury "JH 507" Armchair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “JH 507” armchair by Hans J. Wegner, made with an oak frame and natural leather seat and back.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-515 Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner teak armchair c.1950s, Denmark, for Johannes Hansen. The rare model JH-515 features a black leather backrest and seat.
Stamped Johannes Hansen, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK....
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Abalone, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceedingly rare Hans J. Wegner Model A721 cognac leather and oak early Danish Mid-century executive chair for Planmøbel, Denmark 1940.
Originally designed by Wegner following his work for Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller’s ground breaking Rådhus (Aarhus City Hall) project in 1940, the A721, stands out as one of his earliest known chair designs. Along with a number of other chairs like the B123, the Rådhus chairs were handcrafted by Michael Laursen, I.C.A Nielsen and Planmøbel specifically for the project. Originally made in small numbers all the chairs were of uniform construction with solid oak frames matched to leather upholstery and with thick, solid jointing work that complemented the angular forms. Here we also see for the first time, Wegner’s use of the flared arm rest that were a signature design element for every armchair produced for the Rådhus. These flares were either carved into the wood (as in the Council chamber chairs...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Blue Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the eye-catching Silhouette and comfortable design has an enduring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Set of 2 Armchairs Model Ge284 Designed By Hans J. Wegner Made By Getama
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two armchairs, model GE284, designed by the legendary Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Getama in the 1960s, exemplifies the epitome of mid-century Danish design. Despit...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, C1960s
Located in London, GB
“Peacock Chair”. Easy chair with ash frame and teak armrests. Seat with woven paper cord. Model JH 550. Designed 1947. This example made approx. 1960s by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Category
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Rocking Chair #45 by Hans J. Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Elshout, NL
By Wegner for Tarm Stole & Mobelfabrik
Less common Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with the horizontal back rest supports from the Tarm furniture factory that ran as a subsidiary under...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner JH-509 Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner JH-509 armchair. Designed in 1962. Produced by Johannes Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fauteuil “Cigare” modèle GE–240 de Hans J. Wegner pour Getama
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil en chêne au design danois de 1955 par Hans J. Wegner.
Assise et dossier recouverts de cuir, couleur naturelle.
Sellerie neuve.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP-20 Mini Bear Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of scarce model AP-20 chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner, manufactured by AP Stolen. Classic form is accented by sculptural teak handles at the armrests. Our pair have been faithfully restored and upholstered in period-correct Hallingdal 65 in a soft gray hue. Stunning in every way, this makes a wonderful companion to the larger Bear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Fauteuil en cuir cognac de Hans J. Wegner Pour Johannes Hansen, 1950
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil en hêtre huilé, recouvert de cuir couleur cognac, par Hanz J. Wegner pour Johannes Hansen, 1950.
Dimensions : H79 x L67 et hauteur d’assise env. 42cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic Papa Bear chair was reupholstered in a wool flannel.
The wingback Papa Bear chair, also known as the Teddy Bear chair, has two outstretch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Paire de fauteuils “Ch28” Par Hans J. Wegner Pour Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuils modèle “CH28” conçus par Hans J. Wegner en 1951 pour Carl Hansen & Søn, Danemark.
En chêne patiné avec dossier et assise en cuir noir.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak & Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture design. Pair of rare and early model "JH-501" made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Rattan
Set of 2 Armchairs H 410 Halabala and Coffee Table for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 2 pieces of armchairs and coffee table designed by Jindrich Halabala 1948
- production UP závody Czechoslovakia
- all in very good condition
- table size? height 65cm upper area...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s
- Renovated, incl new upholstery cca 5 years ago
- Good condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
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