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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Jindrich Halabala
Creator: Josef Hoffmann
Customized Art Deco Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Glossy Lacquer, Gray Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized Art Deco Streamline H 269 armchair by Jindrich Halabala, manufactured by UP Závody Brno, circa. 1935.
This armchairs are restored on request and available in different ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco H-237 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Set of 2 Art Deco H-237 A
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icons of Czech art deco design, armchairs model H-237, designed by Jindrich Halabala. The armchairs were manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. The structure is...
Category
20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Bentwood Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood
Upholstery has signs of use
Suitable for reupholstery
Wooden parts in good condition
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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
Materials
Beech, Ebony
Two Yellow Vintage 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 ...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Pair of Art Deco armchairs, designed by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Armchairs from the 1930s in Art Deco style. Furniture designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 77 cm / sea...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
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: ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood, Beech
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
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
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
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
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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.
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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
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...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
1930 3 Art Deco Halabala Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Walnut veneered wooden construction
- production by U.P. Race Brno Czechoslovakia
- High of seat 45 cm
- Price for 3 pieces 5500.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art-Deco Adjustable Armchair, Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Restored, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, fabric, metal
Complete restored
Very comfortable
The yellow upholstery is in original condition (See photo)
Good Original condition.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, 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 in bending wood
4 available.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Jindrich Halabala H-237 Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs designed in the late 1930s by Jindrich Halabala for Thonet, fully restored.
Delivery time 5-6 weeks.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Halabala Seat Set Sofa+Sessel Knoll Fabric, 30s
Located in Chemnitz, SN
Object: sofa + 2 armchairs in set.
Time: around 1935
Style: Art Deco
Design: Halabala H269
Fabric: Knoll Fabric Summit Altitude
Beautiful ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, 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
Materials
Beech
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
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Pair of Art Deco Jindrich Halabala Lounge Armchairs Model H269, Czech, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Pair of Original and Authentic Lounge Armchairs model "Easy chair" H269 from the late 40s designed by architect Jindrich Halabala
Curved black lacquer arms, beech wood in a steam bentwood process
Manufactured by UP Zavody Brno made in the Czech Republic from the 1930s-1950s.
Newly upholstered in Maison THEVENON Paris fabric (Optimo model) with this incredible 1960s geometric pattern in the style of legendary interior designer David Hicks who created the famous Hexagon rug...
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated ecru fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the na...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Adjustable H-70 Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene UP zavody, circa 1930. The backrest and seat can be put in three different pos...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood
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
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set of H269 Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala white and blue stripes
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Jindrich Halabala chairs. Design from the 1930s, manufactured around the 1950s.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1950s Pair of Rare J.Halabala Side Chairs by UP Zavody, Brno
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- labeled by producer
- Height of set 45 cm.
Category
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Armchair 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
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
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
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of White Functionalism Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
United Arts and Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss. New upholstery...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Streamline Chair H-269 by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This lounge chair by Jindrich Halabala for Spojene UP Zavody was produced during the 1930s. The armchair will be restored to order with a new spring. The wo...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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.
Category
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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.
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