Early 20th Century Armchairs

A fine pair of Austrian Secessionist bentwood chairs for a salon / living room, office, bedroom, foyer... in walnut stained beechwood with upholstered seat and back. Designed by Koloman Moser: March 30, 1868 – October 18, 1918 Manufactured by J & J Kohn in 1910 Geometric arms and square back rests complement the sweeping curved surround featuring horizontal slat design which decorates the chair backs. Austere planes and strict geometry typical of the Wiener Werkstätte are featured on this pair of armchairs. Elegantly curved and straight edged wooden elements provide Stark architectural planes, timelessness, comfort and beauty. The set's upholstery was from Backhausen, the famous, high end textile house that has been in business since 1849 and made fabric for these original designers during the period. Moser was an important designer. He was a founding members and artistic director of the Jugenstil art movement. Along with Josef Hoffman, Moser co founded the iconic Wiener Werkstätte ( Viennese workshop) . The Wiener Werkstätte was a workshop dedicated to the production of craftwork. Art Deco armchairs, Club Chairs, bergere chairs, canapes, chairs, chaise longues, club chairs, corner chairs, daybeds, living room sets, Dining Room Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Office Chairs and Desk Chairs...

A pair of 1920’s Georgian style Gainsborough chairs in mahogany upholstered in beige leather with close-nailed tacks, having molded down swept arm supports and standing on carved and...

Pair of secession armchairs no.17 by Thonet in very good condition.

Pair of early Amsterdam School (1910-1930) reclining chairs manufactured c. 1920. The exuberant appearance characteristic of the movement's first period features strong sculptural expressionist lines with elaborate details different from one chair to another and dynamic shape through the movement function. The reclining backrest typical of the Arts and Crafts Morris chair...

4 Chairs Country: Italian If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...

This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood fr...

An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining armchairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company. Solid oak with carved and turned d...

Pair antique French Louis XIV hand-carved armchairs recall the glory years of the Sun King, and feature timeless styling inspired by classicism with Baroque flair. Each chair has bee...

The ‘Willow’ armchair designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the ‘Willow Tea Room’, Glasgow 1904. This masterful modern armchair is an expert re-edition by Cassina. In its origi...

Set of 4 restored Bauhaus beech plywood armchairs by Mart Stam. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939. Material: beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Germany Maker: Mart ...

pair of antique armchairs turned legs and enea seat Europe. rustic style throne natural wood renaissance revival french provincial, provence, French riviera friar armchair. European...

Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in it’s composition and design Made of solid oak and with Intricately carved patterns and markings P...

Secession seating group no.715 by Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Originaly designed in 1899 for world exhibition in Paris in 1900.

Vintage armchair with a laminate beech structure, covered by a brown fleece fabric (new) Made in France in the 30s, during the Art Deco period Nice patina of the wood.

This very comfortable antique ladder back chair was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Built in oak and beech wood and done in the style...

Sculptural walnut and olive wood chair with curved armrest. Hand-crafted work made with the remains of old farm implements in Germany in the 1920s. It ...

Office chair produced by Jakob & Josef Kohn, model no. 704, in bent beech and original Vienna straw seat of the time, perfectly restored and polished with shellac.

"Art and Craft" armchair. Wood with original varnish in honey color with naturally beautiful patina. Upholstered in black textile. Shanghai approx. 1920.

Fine quality pair of antique carved mahogany armchairs having a quality oval carved mahogany shaped back with fantastic carved mahogany Prince of Wales feathers to the centre, shaped...

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...

Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Style Floral Tapestry arm chairs - a Pair. Item features a ribbon and rose carved crest, floral tapestry u...

Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its...

Pair of Beech Art Deco armchairs. Period: 1930-1939. Source: Czechia. Original very well-preserved condition. Revived polish. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned.

This antique occasional chair is made from maple in the style of Biedermeier. Appraisers say the chair is either from Scandinavia or Germany....

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...

Really lovely Louis XVI armchairs bought in Lyon, France. Sturdy with pretty caning, all in great condition. We have 19 available. Contact us for larger sets at discounted prices! Al...

Magnificent and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau armchair. Design attributed to Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Solid oak base with original hand-carved elements...

Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia Maker: Vichr a Spol.

Art Nouveau ebonized wood corner chair in new upholstery.

Fine set of eight George III mahogany oval back armchairs with upholstered backs, armrests and seat, the arms with scroll ends and long leaf details, the apron finally molded and sta...

Original pair of white Art Deco beech armchairs. Source: Czechia. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech, Fabric. Original preserved uphol...

Hand-turned garden chair made of solid satinwood, Colonial, Sri Lanka, circa 1900. Hand-caned seat and back. Came from a British Military family in Sri Lanka. 40.25" overall height ...

Pair antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs ~ fauteuils will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly de...

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 ...

Antique French Hollywood Regency carved mahogany fireside wingback arm chair. Item features wing back solid mahogany wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nic...

A unique British Colonial Art Deco lounge chairs in hardwood with cane seat. This Art Deco British Colonial armchair would work great in an Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian...

Original green beech Art Deco armchair. Period : 1940 -1949. Source : Czechia. Material : Beech, fabric. Original preserved upholstery. Stable construction. Revitalized var...

An elegant pair of antique wingback chairs. These have dramatic silhouettes with new mohair upholstery.

An extremely elegant mahogany armchair with delicate stylised inlay decoration and a cut-out heart detail. This chair was designed by George Walton around 1900. George Walton was...

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 ...

A set of 6 sculptural vintage Monk chairs made in solid oak. Carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 20th century. A truely authentic wabi sabi set in an overall good condition with a fine patina. Seats reupholstered in luxury Bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric...

French designer André Sornay’s subtle decorative finesse is echoed in this Pair of Armchairs and Ottoman, featuring walnut wood and distinctive chartreuse velvet upholstery. Sornay's...

Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.

A pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Fauteuil à la Reine (Armchairs) Frames. The upholstered backrest with a giltwood carved ribbon, open and padded armrests and cabriolet le...

Deep seated Arts & Crafts recliner in oak, possibly English and possibly retailed by Heal's of London, from the early 20th century. Seat and back covered in what is most likely the o...

1930s Queen Anne Style Low height Walnut Upholstered Lounge chair in great vintage condition. Very clean upholstery.

A George III style carved mahogany Royal Windsor armchair in the Hepplewhite style. This unusual model of Windsor chair dates from the early 20th century but is based on a period mod...

A French pair of carved-wood, newly upholstered armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique pair of fauteuils (armchairs) from France each feature gently arched top rails car...

Gorgeous Baroque throne armchair made of full nutwood in Italy. The armchair was completely new upholstered inside / outside with red velvet, the cushi...

1920s Mission Oak armchair by J.M. Young & sons.

Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved d...

Liberty & Co, attributed. An Arts and Crafts ash armchair with heart cut-outs and stylised floral detail to the back, professionally re-upholstered in a quality hide.   

A pair of lovely Swedish armchairs circa 1920s designed in the French manner. The wood surround has decorative detailing with a light wash which shows some traces of the original pai...

This is a beautiful set of fauteuils in a neutral tan, in the style of Louis XV. Chairs of the Louis XV period style are comfortable, more comfortab...

Goodyers of Regent St. A good Arts & Crafts oak armchair, with stylized lolly-pop cut-outs to the back splats and stylized floral cut-outs to the side arms and to the front apron wit...

Set of 8 Thonet armchairs Model Nr. 15, Black Wood and Cane, 1900s.  

A set of three Louis XVI style vintage French carved wood and leather upholstered armchairs from the early 20th century featuring elegantly shaped backs, flanked within prominent sho...

Pair of armchairs by Marcel Kammerer, Austria, 1905.