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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Baroque
Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Yellow Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair from an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilt wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting feet, each f...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of 20th Century Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet, Austria, Ca. 1904
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely rare pair of Art Nouveau bentwood armchairs from the period around 1904. Impressing with its amazing shaped lines, these elaborately crafted early 20th century armchairs w...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Art Nouveau 20th Century Palisander Armchair, Mother Of Pearl, Austria ca 1905
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary, one of kind Art Nouveau palisander armchair from the very early 20th century in Vienna around 1905. This impressive antique armchair is not just a "normal" ar...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Venetian Baroque Armchairs Hand Carved Walnut, Wax Polished, Straw
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th Century venetian baroque armchairs in hand carved walnut, wax polished with straw seat.
Canopy of the seat recently made in perfect condition
Excellent as head of the table, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Black Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair taken over by an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilded wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting f...
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Mahogany Art Nouveau Tall Finial Parlor Chair After J.S. Henry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Art Nouveau tall finial parlor chair after J.S. Henry. Maker unconfirmed but in the manner of J.S. Henry, tall carved finials, solid maho...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Armchairs with Damascene Silk
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Baroque giltwood armchairs with Damascene Silk are a gorgeous example of the style rendered only as the Italian master ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Pair Antique French 24k Gold Leaf Gilded Wood Bergère Armchairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning pair of giltwood bergère armchairs of sublime simplicity. French. Circa 1915-20.
These chairs represent the period of transition...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Armchair Open Upholstered Rust Mohair Velvet French Stretcher
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant period armchair injecting character to any interior
- Practical, sturdy and suitable for regular use
- Re-upholstered in a 19th century, rust, mohair velvet faced with ru...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Bentwood Desk Armchair by Fischel, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb office / desk armchair with bentwood structure (beech) and caned seat.
Manufacturer's stamp and label present.
Art Nouveau, Bohemia (current Czech Republic), around 1900.
By ...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Original Josef Hoffmann/Gebrüder J&J Kohn Chair, Early 20th Century, Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and so far undocumented armchair by Josef Hoffmann, original leather upholstery, branding iron J&J Kohn. An identical chair with a different u...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Style Carved Armchairs with Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish colonial style armchairs, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads.
Measure: Height to the arm: 28.74in.
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
The Set of Three Original 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilded Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
This magnificent set of three French antique Louis XVI (ca 1770) gold gilded armchairs originated from the region of Avignon. These stunning original armchairs are elegant and charac...
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18th Century Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Gold
Pair of Antique 18th Century French Walnut Cardinal Armchairs
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent pair of walnut hand carved cardinal armchairs with royal antique red velvet with golden metal threats upholstery. These extraordinary la...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous Baroque throne armchair made of full nutwood in Italy.
The armchair was completely new upholstered inside / outside with red velvet, the cushi...
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1920s Italian Baroque Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
Josef Hoffmann / Otto Prutscher Attr. Chairs, Pair of
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant and comfortable chairs attributed to Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher. Has been rennovated over a while, the fabric is partly stained. Can be sold separately.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century
armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm
stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight
wood and italian silk...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Art Nouveau Carlo and Piero Zen Pair of Armchairs, Fruitwood, Mahogany, 1910
By Carlo Zen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau, Carlo e Piero Zen, Italy, 1910, Italian design,
Art Nouveau pair of armchairs by Carlo and Piero Zen. Remarkable use of mahogany, burgundy leather, and fruitwood inl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 18th century walnut French wingback armchair. This Louis XIV model is also known as Os de Mouton or 'Sheepclaw feet'. The shape of the feet were a provincial take on the gild...
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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Grand German Late 17th Century Baroque Walnut Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine tall German late 17th century Baroque walnut throne armchair with a rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in 17th century Gobelin depicting ‘Susanna and the Elders’ wi...
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Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Italian Baroque Silver Mecca Giltwood Throne Armchair, Rome 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique Italian Rococo 17th century throne armchair sourced in a palazzo in Rome, features swirls, curls and foliate motif richly hand carved...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
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
Unique armchairs from Morzinsky Palace, Prague 1925
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of beautiful wooden carved armchairs in the manner of Viennese Modernism. This particular unique pieces were manufactured for the embassy of then Romanian kingdom in Prague, Cze...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bruno Paul, Armchair 6126 for Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Bruno Paul, armchair 6126 for Vereinigte Werkstätten in original condition.
Dokumentation:
Bruno Paul
German Interior Art and Architecture between Art Nouveau and Modernism...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Original 18th Century Louis XV Salon Gold Gilded Chairs
Located in Doha, QA
Extraordinary and exquisite set of original Louis XV salon gold gilded chairs with curved wood edges, intricately carved surfaces and Grey Green Pat...
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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Gold
19th Century Italian Giltwood Palazzo Chair Suite
Located in London, GB
Consisting of three armchairs and seven side chairs, this superb giltwood suite was made in Italy in the nineteenth century. With slight variations in t...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, 1890, Attributed William Morris
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game.
1 Sofa
2 Armchairs
4 chairs
Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days)
Country: England
If you have any que...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Thonet Armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 Thonet armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game.
1 Sofa
2 Armchairs
4 chairs
Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and elastic band (as it was in the old days)
Country: France
If you are looking f...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood
Green Velvet in back and seats
Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Vintage Armchairs in Chinese Style
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid pair of armchairs designed at the end of 1800, of fine French manufacture.
The armchairs are in oriental style as you can see from the sinuous and curved shapes and woven d...
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Early 1800s French Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Venetian Hand Painted Armchairs in White Antique Painting and Giltwood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Venetian hand painted armchairs in white antique painting and giltwood
Green Velvet in back and seats
Beautiful hand paintings in both backs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Art Nouveau Armchair with Foot Stool, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic 20th century armchair from the Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1915. Upholstered with finest Backhausen fabric - the so-called "poplar rose" design by Kaitna Eberhard ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Siesta Medizinal by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet, 1930s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design classic “Siesta Medizinal” by Hans and Wassili Luckhardt for Thonet Frankenberg with a height adjustable leather neck support as well...
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1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wooden Armchair Mundus Vienna Style Thonet, 1920's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Austria
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs
Materials
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
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Parcel-Gilt Walnut Leather Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine pair of walnut Baroque Italian armchairs dating to the middle part of the 17th century retaining parts of extremely old leather seating.
Italian circa 1650-70.
T...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Bentwood Armchair or Bistro Chair, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Dark brown bentwood dining armchair or bistro chair.
In the style of Thonet with original webbing
We date it at early 1950s.
Good condition with normal age related wear.
...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Art Nouveau Bentwood Salonfauteuil Easy Chair / Armchair Thonet No. 1 circa 1890
Located in Lucenec, SK
Very rare antique Thonet easy chair no 1 produced by Gebruder Thonet from the late 19th century in a very good condition. New upholstery.
Last picture is from Gebruder Thonet catalogue...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Upholstery
Swedish 19th Century Baroque Leather Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Baroque armchair with original leather clothing from Sweden in dark wood.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dutch Art Nouveau Amsterdamse School Armchair by Lion Cachet, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite museum-quality Lion Cachet armchair, an opulent masterpiece meticulously crafted from the finest oak, macassar ebony, and rosewood, adorned with ...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Carved and Gilded Wood 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs in carved and gilded wood.
19th Century
Covered in green damask fabric,
Measures: W. 70 - D. 70 - H. 100 Cm
Good conditions.
Category
19th Century European Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Wrought Iron French Art Nouveau Children's Armchair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau children's armchair.
Striking French design from the 1900s.
Blue lacquered wrought iron.
This wonderful Art Nouveau children's armchair is in good co...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jugendstil Vintage Rattan Bamboo Blue Armchair Side Chair circa 1915 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil vintage armchair or side chair from rattan bamboo designed and made circa 1915 Vienna.
A high quality arm chair or side chair from bent bamboo with nickel plated end piece...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Unique Jugendstil Arm Chair made in 1908
Located in Vienna, Austria
This is a special arm chair designed by the owner and made by a furniture maker in India. Robert Haardt was the
owner and designer of this lounge c...
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Early 1900s Indian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
English Armchair / Bench 19th Century Cast Iron and Teack
Located in Madrid, ES
English armchair / bench, 18th Century
Height 93 cm
Width 119 cm
Depth 60 cm
Weight 80 kg
Armrest height from seat 17 cm
Seat height 37 cm
Seat width 114 x 33 cm
Manufactur...
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Antoni Gaudi Calvet Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Calvet armchair designed by Antoni Gaudi manufactured by BD design,
Solid varnished oak.
Measures: 52 x 65 x 95 H cm.
A company that has alwa...
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2010s Spanish Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s
Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age.
Beautiful Solomonic c...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Armchairs by Johan Rohde
By Johan Rohde
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Pair of fine solid mahogany armchairs by Johan Rohde (1856 - 1935). Denmark ca 1900.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Arm Chair by Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VIENNA SECESSIONIST BENTWOOD ARM CHAIR BY JACOB AND JOSEF KOHN
Stamped to the underside "J&J KOHN / WSETIN, AUSTRIA"
Item # 906ANW08L
A fine and rare Vienna Secessionist maroon stained bentwood arm chair executed and stamped by the firm of Jacob & Josef Kohn, it is a striking piece with a free-flowing form. The chair is finished in a caramel top...
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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique English Art Nouveau Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine antique Art Nouveau armchair with exquisite inlaid designs. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890’s period.
This armchair loo...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Armchair Oak 17 Century Upholstered Faux Fur Navy Funky Fun
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
17th century oak armchair re-upholstered in navy faux faur
The faux fur creates a cosy, funky, fun, modern, individual, interpretation of...
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1680s European Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
Hoffmann Josef, Curved Beech Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hoffmann Josef, curved beech armchair, circa 1900.
Need to be restorated. Fabric to change.
No lack but some damage in bending wood
4 available.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Hoffmann Josef, Curved Beech Armchair, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hoffmann Josef, curved beech armchair, circa 1900.
Need to be restorated. Fabric to change.
No lack but some damage on the wood seat
4 available.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Baroque Armchair, Germany 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Original and unique Baroque armchair. This beautiful armchair dates back to 1750-60 and comes from Southern Germany. The oak chair stands out for its beautifully hand-carved details....
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1750s German Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Art Nouveau Armchairs by, Louis Majorelle Arm Chairs
Located in Englewood, NJ
A pair of Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau carved wood "Aubépine" armchairs by, Louis Majorelle. Both chairs are decorated on their back edges, arms, legs and skirt with carved hawthorn leaves and berry decoration upholstered in a off/cream white light snake pattern. circa 1905
Measurements:
height: 32.25 in. (81.92 cm) x width: 36.75 in. (93.35 cm) x depth: 21 in. (53.34 cm)
Condition:
chairs are in overall very good condition with light wear. Fabric is not period.
Literature:
Similar chairs are pictured in:
-Majorelle - Nancy: décorations d'INTÉRIEURS: meubles, tentures, bronzes, ferronneries (the 1906 Majorelle catalogue), and in: Louis Majorelle: Master of Art Nouveau design, by Alastair Duncan, New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1991, p. 200.
-Alastair Duncan, Louis Majorelle: Master of Art Nouveau Design, London, 1991, pp. 167, 183 and 200
-Majorelle: Un Art de Vivre Moderne, exh. cat., Musée de l'École de Nancy, France, 2009, p. 130
Biography :
Louis Majorelle, (France; 1859 – 1926)
born as Louis-Jean-Sylvestre Majorelle was a French decorator and furniture designer who manufactured his own designs, in the French tradition of the ébéniste. He was one of the outstanding designers of furniture in the Art Nouveau style, and after 1901 formally served as one of the vice-presidents of the École de Nancy.
The Majorelle firm's factory was designed by famous École de Nancy architect Lucien Weissenburger (1860 – 1929) and located at 6, rue du Vieil-Aître in the western part of Nancy. In the 1880s Majorelle turned out pastiches of Louis XV furniture styles, which he exhibited in 1894 at the Exposition d'Art Décoratif et Industriel [Exposition of Decorative and Industrial Art] in Nancy, but the influence of the glass- and furniture-maker Emile Gallé (1846 – 1904) inspired him to take his production in new directions. Beginning in the 1890s, Majorelle's furniture, embellished with inlays, took their inspiration from nature: stems of plants, waterlily leaves, tendrils, dragonflies. Before 1900 he added a metalworking atelier to the workshops, to produce drawerpulls and mounts in keeping with the fluid lines of his woodwork. His studio also was responsible for the ironwork of balconies, staircase railings...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Wiener Werkstätte Armchairs, Wien, Austria, Circa 1920s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These beautiful Wiener Werkstätte armchairs were made in Wien, Austria, circa 1920s. These chairs are most reminiscent of Oscar Strnad’s work for Wiener Möbel around 1910-1925. It fe...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
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