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Bauhaus Armchairs

BAUHAUS STYLE

The Bauhaus was a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. Authentic Bauhaus furnituresofas, dining chairs, tables and more — and the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials.

ORIGINS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emphasis on craft
  • Simplicity, order, clarity and a prioritization of functionalism
  • Incorporation of geometric shapes
  • Minimalist and refined, little to no ornamentation
  • Use of industrial materials such as tubular chrome, steel and plastic as well as leather, cane and molded plywood in furniture and other products

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AUTHENTIC BAUHAUS FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The name Bauhaus is derived from the German verb bauen, “to build.” Under the school’s innovative curriculum, students were taught the fine arts, such as painting and sculpture, as well as practical skills like carpentry and metalworking. 

The school moved from Weimar in 1925 to the city of Dessau, where it enjoyed its heyday under Gropius, then Hannes Meyer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The period from 1932 to 1933 when it operated in Berlin under Mies was its final chapter. Despite its brief existence, the Bauhaus has had an enduring impact on art and design in the United States and elsewhere, and is regarded by many as the 20th century’s chief crucible of modernism

The faculty roster at the Bauhaus reads like a who’s who of modernist creative genius — it included such artists as Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky and László Moholy-Nagy along with architects and designers like Mies and Marcel Breuer, who became known for his muscular brutalist-style concrete buildings in the postwar years. In 1925, while he was head of the Bauhaus carpentry workshop, Breuer gave form to his signature innovation: the use of lightweight tubular-steel frames for chairs, side tables and sofas — a technique soon adopted by Mies and others. Breuer’s Cesca chair was the first-ever tubular steel frame chair with a caned seat to be mass produced, while the inspiration for his legendary Wassily chair, a timeless design and part of the collection crafted to furnish the Dessau school, was the bike he rode around campus.

Bauhaus design style reflects the tenets by which these creators worked: simplicity, clarity and function. They disdained superfluous ornament in favor of precise construction. Seating pieces such as side chairs, armchairs or club chairs for example, were made with tubular metal or molded plywood frames, and upholstery was made from leather or cane. Above all, designs in the Bauhaus style offer aesthetic flexibility. They can be the elements of a wholly spare, minimalist space, the quiet foundation of an environment in which color and pattern come from one’s own collection of art and artifacts.

Today, from textiles to typefaces, architecture, furniture and decorative objects for the home, Bauhaus creations continue to have an outsize influence on modern design.

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Style: Bauhaus
1930s Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Thonet S 411 Style, Attributed to Kovona
1930s Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Thonet S 411 Style, Attributed to Kovona

1930s Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Thonet S 411 Style, Attributed to Kovona

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional 1930s Bauhaus cantilever armchair from Czechoslovakia, attributed to Kovona and closely related in its design language to the iconic Thonet S 411. The chair embodies the ...

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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hynek Gottwald Pair of 'EK32' Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs, 1930s
Hynek Gottwald Pair of 'EK32' Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs, 1930s

Hynek Gottwald Pair of 'EK32' Bauhaus Cantilever Armchairs, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of Bauhaus cantilever armchairs, model 'EK32', designed and produced by Hynek Gottwald, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Dimensions: Height: 82 cm / 32.28 in Width: 56 cm / 22.05 in Dept...

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1930s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century Transat Chair Design Eileen Gray 1927, Black Leather, FR ca. 1975
20th Century Transat Chair Design Eileen Gray 1927, Black Leather, FR ca. 1975

20th Century Transat Chair Design Eileen Gray 1927, Black Leather, FR ca. 1975

By Eileen Gray

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Very rare, valuable 20th century reproduction of the world renowed "Transat Chair", designed by none other than famous Irish designer Eileen Gray (1878 - 1976). There were only 12(!)...

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Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style
Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style

Thonet Steamed Bentwood Armchair Caned Seat Heart Motif 1970s Cottage Style

By Thonet

Located in Round Top, TX

Bentwood Thonet armchair with original hand-caned seat 20.13”W x 25”D x 35.25”H with a 18.25”H seat and 27.38”H arms The heart motif in the back of this chair gives it a charm and ...

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Late 20th Century Polish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane

Fauteuil Poltrona Frau Archibald
Fauteuil Poltrona Frau Archibald

Fauteuil Poltrona Frau Archibald

By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau

Located in Moutier, CH

Véritable icône du design contemporain, le fauteuil Archibald de Poltrona Frau séduit par son élégance naturelle et son confort exceptionnel. Imaginé par le célèbre designer Jean-Mar...

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Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed
Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed

Pair of Cassina LC7 Swivel Chairs by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Signed

Authentic pair of LC7 swivel armchairs produced by Cassina as part of the celebrated Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, and Charlotte Perriand® collection. Originally designed in 1927...

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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of 'LC3' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Pair of 'LC3' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

Pair of 'LC3' Black Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

A beautiful pair of LC3 club chairs in thick supple black leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, signed with Cassina decking fabric, Cassina s...

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Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet
4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet

4 Black Bentwood & Cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs for Stendig by Thonet

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Iconic vintage Bauhaus black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs imported by Stendig for Thonet, a set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there have been a few small repairs in the caning of all chairs and one chair seat has been replaced completely. It has been replaced with sheet cane and not individually woven. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. Much like a fine wine or the Mona Lisa, some things just get better with age… That’s just a fact! Including these iconic vintage black painted bentwood & cane Josef Hoffman Prague 811 armchairs by Stendig for Thonet! Talk about the ability to withstand the hands of time!! This Josef Hoffman 811 chair was originally designed in 1925 but remains a current and fabulous design that is highly sought after today. This set of 4 is comprised of beautiful black painted bentwood frames bearing slender rounded arms, slightly flared legs, and marvelous natural cane seats AND backs!! SPECTACULAR!!! Can’t you just SEE these beauties surrounding your kitchen table, breakfast nook, game table, or simply used as extra seating in the family room? We certainly can! Just the right touch of Bauhaus magnificence to any room and they’re sure to complement your home with their classic, historical excellence, whatever your style whether its Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, or Modern!! Josef Hoffman was one of Austria's most important architects and designers and was central to the development of art and design in Vienna. He grew up with three sisters and was nicknamed Pepo. His father was the town mayor and a successful businessman. He was a founding member of the Vienna Secession, a radical anti-historicist movement, and together with Koloman Moser created the Wiener Werkstatte cooperative workshop. A highly individualistic architect and designer, Hoffmann's work combined the simplicity of craft production with a refined aesthetic ornament. Between 1901 and 1905, he designed four villas in Vienna and a sanatorium in Brussels that was called “Stoclet House”, for which he developed a “cubistic” language of form, with an emphasis on straight, unadorned lines. In 1905, he established the Kunstschau with painter Gustav Klimt and, two years later, founded the Deutscher Werkbund. Hoffmann worked well into his 80s, continuing to use the geometric motifs that influenced the art deco style of the 1920s. In 1928 his work appeared in the Art in Industry exhibition held at Macy’s in New York City, where it exerted a strong influence on American designer Donald Deskey. Hoffmann is one of the seminal figures in the modern decorative arts movement of the first half of the 20th century. Stendig was totally the brainchild and passion of Charles W. Stendig. You cannot write or talk about Stendig without explaining Charles. He was a pioneer of import goods in the mid-century. After serving in WWII as a paratrooper, he studied business with emphasis on international trade at NYU and City College of New York. Afterward first working for Raymor, another pioneering distribution company, for about two years, departing to start his own business: Stendig. He opened his first showroom in 1956 in midtown Manhattan. He is credited for sparking America’s interest in furniture from Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. He imported from the likes of Thonet, Asko, and De Sede; and from iconic designers including Le Corbusier, Josef Hoffmann, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Marcel Breuer, Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi, Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni to name just a few. By the late 1960’s, Stendig had showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco with a large headquarters in NYC. They were exciting and good times but short lived. The business was a challenge and when an offer was made by Burlington Industries to purchase, Charles agreed. He stayed on till 1976 to oversee and then retired. I have searched the internet to no avail to find out if a Stendig division is still in operation. But I can only find the Stendig Calendar, the only calendar in MoMA’s collection, which was designed for Stendig by Mossimo Vignelli, still offered. But I am having a hard time deciding who is creating and offering it. I do know Burlington Industries was bankrupt by 2001, purchased in 2003, merged with Cone Mills in 2004 and subsequently into ITG or International Textile Group. But the Stendig name reins as an icon of high style mid-century offerings. Thonet was founded by Michael Thonet. Michael was born in 1796 and was apprenticed by his father to a cabinetmaker. Shortly after he married, Michael opened his one-man cabinetmaking shop creating furniture and cabinetry in the traditional manner by carving the needed parts and then joining them together. In 1830 he began experimenting with bending wood into curved shapes and thus began a successful furniture company that has remained continually in operation for nearly 200 years. Thonet’s early work was very Biedermeier in style and not made for the common man. Gradually his designs became more Art Nouveau. In 1951 his chairs for the Crystal Palace at the London World’s Fair won a prize medal and by the late 1950s he began to make his first “consumer” chair. In 1875, a year before Michael’s death, Thonet’s five factories made 620,000 chairs. Then in 1876 after his death the company became Gebruder Thonet. But all was not roses. In 1869 the Thonet patents lapsed and by 1893 there were 52 bentwood companies in Europe. However, Thonet persevered. They branched out. They merged. They added designs by Le Corbusier and Breuer and alternative materials such as tubular chrome in place of bentwood to their offerings. Business boomed and waned through the years and there was even a Thonet revival, so to speak, beginning in the 1940s on into the mid-20th century. Till today, in the 21st century, Thonet is still a furniture company to be reckoned with almost 200 years later. We are in love with this iconic set of 4 Prague 811 chairs...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood, Paint

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

Early B35 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Very early example from the 1930s of the classical B35 model designed by Marcel Breuer for Thonet in the very last years of the 1920s. The leather has great patina and is definitely ...

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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Sisal
Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Sisal

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Armchair in Original Sisal

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bas Van Pelt for EMS, armchair, nickel-plated steel, sisal, armchair, the Netherlands, 1920s. This original and comfortable chair, designed by Dutch interior and furniture designer ...

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1930s Dutch Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland
'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland

'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland

Located in Bern, CH

Pfalzberger ‘Rondo’ leather Lounge Chair with tubular chromed steel frame. With reclining function. Designed by Heinrich Pfalzberger in the 1960's and produced by Pfalzberger AG, S...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s
Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s

Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Reupholstered Bauhaus Cantilever Armchair in Tubular Steel, Thonet, 1930s Elegant 1930s Bauhaus cantilever armchair attributed to Thonet, featuring a polished tubular steel frame, n...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's
Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's

Pr. Breuer Designed Upholstered Cesca Armchairs c. 1970/80's

By Marcel Breuer, Cassina

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of iconic Marcel Breuer designed armchairs, manufacture attributed to Cassina, circa 1970/80's. The chairs feature upholstered seats, backs and arm rests, with a tubular ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935
Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935

By Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Reupholstered Bauhaus Thonet Cantilever Armchairs in Tubular Steel, 1935 A rare and elegant pair of Bauhaus cantilever armchairs designed by Thonet, produced circa 1935. Th...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mw02 "Pop" limited edition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
Mw02 "Pop" limited edition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE

Mw02 "Pop" limited edition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE

By Olivier Santini

Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR

POP – A 70s Design Icon The POP armchair is a limited edition piece with only 10 units available, blending bold retro design with cutting-edge modernity. Designed by Olivier Santini...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s
Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s

Pair of 'Cesca' chairs by Marcel Breuer, 1980s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of 'Cesca' chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced during the 1980s. Rare version with rattan. Good vintage condition. Please note: set of 3 available, listed price is for ...

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1980s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer later production from 1970s. New fabric seat.

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1970s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilevered Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating
Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilevered Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating

Bas Van Pelt Tubular Cantilevered Lounge Chair with Red Sisal Seating

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bas van Pelt for EMS, armchair, metal, sisal, lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1930s. This original and comfortable chair, designed by Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945), was manufactured by E.M.S. Overschie. The chair features a cantilevered tubular metal frame, lending it a sleek and modern appearance. This is contrasted by the warm, coarsely woven red 'sisal' fabric used for the seat and backrest, complemented by black lacquered wooden armrests. The combination of these materials creates an exciting visual and tactile experience. During the early 1930s, Van Pelt designed several pieces of tubular steel furniture, which were produced by D3 and E.M.S. Overschie. At that time, furniture designers with a functionalist approach were particularly interested in exploring the applications of tubular steel in furniture design. Bastiaan Johannes van Pelt (1900-1945) was a Dutch furniture designer and interior designer. As son of a book printer, he spend his time after school working in several printing companies in Holland. At that time he already engaged in topics like designing furniture, interiors, carpets and fabrics, graphic work and pottery. In 1927, he quit his old job and started to work at a furniture factory owned by his father-in-law J.C. Jansen in Overschie. Together with his brother-in-law, Jan Jansen...

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1930s Dutch Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tubular Steel Loungechair Zebra Hide by Fa. Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Tubular Steel Loungechair Zebra Hide by Fa. Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

Tubular Steel Loungechair Zebra Hide by Fa. Hynek Gottwald, 1930s

By Hynek Gottwald

Located in Wien, AT

The design of this chair goes back to the model of R.C. Coquery from the year 1929. It was produced under the number B 251 from Thonet-France. This chair by Hynek Gottwald is a czech version with changed proportions. It has been completely restored and upholstered. Covered with 3 selected real zebra skins...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Thonet, Anton Lorenz

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel)...

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20th Century European Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940
Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940

Marcel Breuer Pair of Bauhaus Tubular Chrome and Walnut Armchairs w/ Suede, 1940

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous pair of Bauhaus armchair beds in curved tubular chrome with solid walnut armrests, completed by a lovely beige suede upholstery. This incredibly rare and iconic set was pro...

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1940s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed

An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassin
LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassin

LC2 Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassin

An enduring icon of 20th-century design, the LC2 armchair was conceived in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand as part of their revolutionary vision for mo...

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Early 20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973
Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973

Marcel Breuer Bauhaus Black Leather and Chrome Model B3 Wassily Armchair, 1973

By Marcel Breuer, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Model B3 “Wassily” armchair, designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and produced in Italy in 1973. It features a chrome-plated steel structure and seat and back in black leather. Good v...

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1960s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism
Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism

Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Jan Vaněk Attributed Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s Czech Functionalism This sculptural bentwood lounge chair, attributed to influential Czech designer Jan Vaněk, exemplifies the clea...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s
Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s

Bauhaus Style Tubular Metal and Eco-Leather Collectible Chair, 1970s

Located in taranto, IT

Designer collection chair, clearly inspired by Bauhaus, made of chromed metal tubing, single sheet upholstery in black eco-leather It measures 90 cm in height, 56 cm...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Brown Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair, 20th Century
Bauhaus Brown Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair, 20th Century

Bauhaus Brown Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair, 20th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Bauhaus Brown Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair. 30.5" H x 22" W x 21" D; seat: 17.5" H; arms: 24.25" H. Provenance: From a Manhattan Estate.

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20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchair in Walnut and Striped Fabric
Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchair in Walnut and Striped Fabric

Erich Dieckmann Bauhaus Armchair in Walnut and Striped Fabric

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Erich Dieckmann for Staatliche Bauhochschule Weimar, armchair, walnut, fabric, Germany, c. 1926 Erich Dieckmann designed this rare armchair around 1926, beautifully exemplifying the...

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1920s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Bauhaus Style Leather Armchair with Chrome Tubular Frame, Switzerland, 1970s
Bauhaus Style Leather Armchair with Chrome Tubular Frame, Switzerland, 1970s

Bauhaus Style Leather Armchair with Chrome Tubular Frame, Switzerland, 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous, geometrical armchair done in leather, with tubular chrome frame. The armchair features the backrest with two cylinders and the square seat, ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE

Mw02 "Pop" limited ediition armchair, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE

By Olivier Santini

Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR

POP – A 70s Design Icon The POP armchair is a limited edition piece with only 10 units available, blending bold retro design with cutting-edge modernity. Designed by Olivier Santini...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Other, Stainless Steel

Richard Meier #810 Black Lacquered Armchair
Richard Meier #810 Black Lacquered Armchair

Richard Meier #810 Black Lacquered Armchair

By Richard Meier

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a rare #810 prototype armchair by Richard Meier. The chair is lacquered in a Black high gloss. This D shaped chair, designed by Richard Meier, is stylish, yet practical. The...

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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Modern Leather And Chrome Club Chair after Mart Stam
Vintage Modern Leather And Chrome Club Chair after Mart Stam

Vintage Modern Leather And Chrome Club Chair after Mart Stam

By Mart Stam

Located in Trenton, NJ

This modern armchair showcases the perfect harmony between cool metal and supple leather. Its clean lines and geometric frame give it a striking, contemporary presence. The polished...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s

Michael Thonet No. 24 Bentwood Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1950s

By TON a.s., Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautifully restored vintage bentwood armchair No. 24 designed by Michael Thonet and produced by TON in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. This elegant piece features Thonet’s iconic c...

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1950s Czech Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s
Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

Pair of Czech Bauhaus Armchairs, Marcel Breuer and Thonet, Chrome, Fabric, 1930s

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

License Thonet according to the design of Marcel Breuer Fully restored. Armchairs, 2 pcs Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Fabric and chrome-plated steel Source: C...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Steel Tubing Armchair Modèle 8319 by Erich Dieckmann, 1931
Bauhaus Steel Tubing Armchair Modèle 8319 by Erich Dieckmann, 1931

Bauhaus Steel Tubing Armchair Modèle 8319 by Erich Dieckmann, 1931

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Rare Bauhaus armchair by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1931 Stunning sculptural lounge chair, tubular metal structure, arms with wood, seat and back restored in cognac leather, original ...

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1930s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Fully Restored Chrome 1960s Seating Set Made by Kovona, in Czech Republic
Fully Restored Chrome 1960s Seating Set Made by Kovona, in Czech Republic

Fully Restored Chrome 1960s Seating Set Made by Kovona, in Czech Republic

By Kovona

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This full room set contains one sofa, two armchairs and one stool. They have all been newly upholstered to the original maker's specifications. The dimension...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930
Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Almelo, NL

Art Deco Bauhaus Lounge Chairs by Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1930 This stunning pair of Art Deco Bauhaus lounge chairs, designed by the renowned Erich Dieckmann (1896-1944), exemplif...

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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

M C Home Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"
M C Home Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"

M C Home Rosa Morada Wood and ebonized rattan chair "Palmilla"

By Foley & Cox

Located in New York, NY

Modern open square armchair inspired by the Bauhaus Movement. Finishes available in blonde primavera wood with braided abaca or ebonized rosa morada wood with ebonized rattan. Cushio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and manufactured by Thonet. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmöbel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale...

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1920s European Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Black Leather Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair
Bauhaus Black Leather Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair

Bauhaus Black Leather Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Bauhaus Black Leather Upholstered Chrome Arm Chair. 30.5" H x 22" W x 21" D; seat: 17.5" H; arms: 24.25" H. Provenance: From a Manhattan Estate.

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20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Cassina ‘LC2’ Armchair by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
Cassina ‘LC2’ Armchair by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret

Cassina ‘LC2’ Armchair by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret

LC2 armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina, originally introduced in 1928 and produced here in the early 2000s. The model is a key ex...

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Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

Original Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Argelato, BO

Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed) The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...

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1970s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Mundus Style Bentwood Armchair
Thonet Mundus Style Bentwood Armchair

Thonet Mundus Style Bentwood Armchair

By Thonet-Mundus

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Armchair is made in the Thonet Mundus style. The arms are made of bentwood as they stabilize the back of the chair. The legs are stabilized by bentwood stretchers. The chair is ...

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bauhaus Armchair In The Style Of Erich Dieckmann, Germany 1950's
Bauhaus Armchair In The Style Of Erich Dieckmann, Germany 1950's

Bauhaus Armchair In The Style Of Erich Dieckmann, Germany 1950's

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Cork, IE

1 of 2 chairs available! Consisting of a beech wood frame with elegantly arched armrests and a wicker backrest and seat, this armchair is skillfully designed and masterfully handcra...

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1950s German Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Papercord, Beech

Pair of original  Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by Cova, Milan 1930s
Pair of original  Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by Cova, Milan 1930s

Pair of original Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by Cova, Milan 1930s

By Cova, Italy 1

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare Pair of Italian Bauhaus Armchairs produced by the famous Cova company in Milan, circa 1935. An exemplary pair of armchairs in metal tubing and veneered wood that demonstrate th...

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1930s Italian Vintage Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier LC2 Naturale Z Leather Armchair by Cassina sand ecru, Set of 2
Le Corbusier LC2 Naturale Z Leather Armchair by Cassina sand ecru, Set of 2

Le Corbusier LC2 Naturale Z Leather Armchair by Cassina sand ecru, Set of 2

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This LC2 armchair in the highest exclusive leather quality was designed by Le Corbusier and produced by Cassina. It features a chromed steel frame. Classic Modern Bauhaus object i...

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20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bauhaus armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bauhaus armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Marcel Breuer, Thonet, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Gavina. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $330 and tops out at $107,000 while the average work can sell for $3,500.