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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Milo Baughman
Creator: Jindrich Halabala
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single Single modernist armchair designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Inc. Chrome, Fabric United States...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Set of 12 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek sexy and huge set of twelve chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA in the 1970s. Very good original condition, chrome is good with only minor signs o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Chrome and Beige Upholstery Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century floating cube design armchairs with beige upholstery with a faint floral pattern and square tube floating chrome bases. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black and Rosewood Wrapped Horseshoe Lounge / Ar
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with black textured fabric upholstery with removable seat cushion and a rosewood wrap around the back of the chair. (MILO BAUGHM...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery

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...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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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

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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.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with brown velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thin squa...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Milo Baughman Geometric Gold and White Cube Form Lounge / Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchairs with gold and white geometric patterned fabric upholstery and square cantilevered chrome frames. (Milo Baughman)(Priced as P...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

1950s J. Halabala Lounge Chair H-237
Located in Praha, CZ
Original fabric upholstery in good condition. Wooden legs have been repolished.
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Pale Yellow Upholstered Scoop Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century scoop armchair with pale yellow velour upholstered seat, back, and arms with button tufted detail along the seam where the seat and back join, supported by a thi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Light Brown Velour Horseshoe Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in light brown velour, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Orange Floating Cube Lounge / Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century floating cube lounge /armchairs with polished chrome frames and orange velvet upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Milo Baughman Beige Leather and Iron Armchair and Ottoman Set
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century armchair and ottoman set with beige leather button tufted upholstered seats, backs, and arms, with black wrought iron fra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Yellow Vinyl Flat Bar Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in bright yellow vinyl. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Milo Baughman Chrome and Brown Fabric Upholstered 'Tank' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tank' form lounge / armchair with a flat bar polished chrome frame and textured light brown upholstered seat, back and arm covers. (MILO BAUGHMAN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Khaki Brown Horseshoe Lounge / Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchairs with khaki brown fabric upholstery with removable seat cushions. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Upholstered Horseshoe Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with off-white fabric upholstery and a removable seat cushion. (Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brown Velour Horseshoe Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair upholstered in brown velour with button tufting, resting on a circular wood veneer plinth base. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman Flat Chrome Bar and Brown Fabric Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century armchairs with flat bar polished chrome frames and deep brown textured fabric upholstered seats, backs, backs and two button tufts on the seat back. (MIL...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Paisley Fabric Flat Bar Loung
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century lounge armchairs with polished chrome flat bar frames, upholstered in a beige and neutral tone paisley patterned fabric. (Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

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

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Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Yellow Tufted Velour Horseshoe Form Lounge / Arm
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with canary yellow button tufted velour upholstery with a removable seat cushion resting on a wood ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Brown Vinyl Cube Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchair with chocolate brown leather upholstery, resting on four short metal legs. (Milo Baughman).    
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bentwood Armchair, Jindrich Halabala with Adjustable Back, Czech Republic, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Bentwood armchair, Jindrich Halabala with adjustable back - Czech Republic 1940s.
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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...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Milo Baughman Chrome and Dark Pink Fabric Upholstered 'Tank' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tank' form lounge / armchair with a flat bar polished chrome frame and dark pink upholstered seat, back and arm covers. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Similar pieces: DUF0540,...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Milo Baughman Chrome and Peach Fabric Upholstered 'Tank' Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 'Tank' form lounge / armchair with a flat bar polished chrome frame and peach colored fabric upholstered seat, back and arm covers. (MILO BAUGHMAN).  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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.
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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...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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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...
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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.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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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.
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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...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Bentwood

Pair of Light Gray Milo Baughman Lounge or Arm Chairs for Directional USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Milo Baughman lounge or arm chairs for Directional 1950s, USA They are out of the Country Villa Collection. Walnut Frame. The chairs are fully restored.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Pair Diamond Tufted Vinyl Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very clean all original pair of armchairs or lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin! This signed pair of chairs has super clean and bright chrome...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

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...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Pair of Thin Line Chrome Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Milo Baughman as part of the Thin Line Collection for Thayer Coggin, this striking pair of armchairs features thin rectangular frames in chrome with cylindrical padded ar...
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1970s American Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Vintage Stainless Steel "Z" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, 2 Pairs Available
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage stainless steel lounge chairs designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. These chairs have an innovative and ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel Back Tub Baughman Lounge Chairs SHARP!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel back tub baughman lounge chairs SHARP!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a unique pair of postmodern accent chairs designed by Milo Baughman. He was a pioneer in modern design and one of the leading modern fu...
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1970s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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.
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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.   
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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.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman for James Incorporated Upholstered Armchair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Milo Baughman for James Incorporated, High Point, NC. Amazing original royal blue wool upholstery with walnut platform base and legs. Ori...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Prisma Armchair Rocker Lounge 1984, Memphis era
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 1984 Prisma collection armchair rocker lounge. This item is on Clearance. Clearance listings are priced for quick an...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman High Back Chair with Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic high back lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, High Point, NC. This chair is very comfortable and stylish at the same time. Beautifu...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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.  
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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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood

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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