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Armchairs For Sale
Creator: Milo Baughman
Creator: Josef Hoffmann
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, Walnut, Oval Cane Back
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, Walnut, Oval Cane Back
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Thonet A811, 1930s, Rattan, Vintage - set of 2
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Bunnik, NL
The Thonet A811 chair is a variant of the 811 chair with armrests. The design by Viennese architects Jozef Hoffman and Jozef Frank was created in the 1920s and is still produced toda...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Leather Lounge Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Pair Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stylish full-grain leather lounge armchairs are by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, originally designed in 1966, this set newer, and produced by Thayer Coggin in High Point, No...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lounge Chrome Armchair Designed by Milo Baughman Circa 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice polished chrome frame and upholstered lounge armchair designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1970, upholstered in 2020 the fabric shows a water stain shown nothing major Knoll fabric,...
Category
20th Century American Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman High Back Cane Armchairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
Chrome high back armchairs with cane back and original upholstery.
Deigned by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin.
The fabric is very clean or new upholstery may be desired.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Milo Baughman Chrome Armchair in Original Tan Suede
Located in New York, NY
Chrome armchair by Milo Baughman. Features original beige suede upholstery.
USA, circa 1980.
Unsigned.
Dimensions: 27.5” H x 15.5” Seat H x 28.5” L x 26.25” D.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Ebony
Art Nouveau Thonet Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, White Lacquered, AT ca. 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, 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.
Category
1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs
USA, Circa 1980s
A sleek and stunning pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, These chairs are a fine examples to Baughman'...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
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.
Category
1910s German Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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...
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood
Set of Four Josef Frank/Hoffman Bentwood Prague 811 Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
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.
Category
1910s German Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
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):...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, 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...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These have been re-upholstered in a Faux Sheepskin Italian synthe...
Category
1980s American Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman for Directional American Polished Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century armchairs with polished chrome flat bar frames, upholstered in a textured tan fabric with removable seat cushions. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL)(PRICED...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman American Purple Velour Upholstered Flat Chrome Bar Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a pinstriped raspberry purple velour fabric. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Similar chair in beige / taupe...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman American Beige Upholstered Flat Chrome Bar Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century lounge armchair with a polished chrome flat bar frame, upholstered in a lightly textured beige / taupe fabric. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Similar chair in purple upholstery...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
20th Century Polish Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cube chairs by Thayer Coggin. Designed by Milo Baughman with wide polished chrome bars that warp around and angle at the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair, 1950. Chair has been completely restored and reupholstered in an oatmeal color nubby boucle.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of armchairs designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970's. The chairs feature a thin frame construction with white naugahyde upholstery. Very clean all original condition.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Fledermaus Armchairs No.423 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus armchairs no.423 by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of usage.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Cogging Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Boucle, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of 8-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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Chrome "T-Back" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury chrome “T-back” lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have an avant-garde design where the right combi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern High Back White Wing Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Modern armchairs with white painted wooden frames, high backs that wrap around to create two tapered wings, and small curved armrests, the backs, seats, and cushi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin American Chrome Off-White Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) chrome flat bar armchair featuring an off-white fabric upholstered scrolling headrest and seat, rounded arms unified with the ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Vienna
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
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.
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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 ...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Ebony
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Single Vintage Modern Milo Baughman Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman armchair featuring a unique upholstered seat, chrome frame.
Please confirm the item location (NY or NJ).
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Set of 10 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of ten 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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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...
Category
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery
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)
Category
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).
Category
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)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
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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.
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