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Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan
Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan

Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Named after the traditional helmet shape (“kabuto”), the chair features a sculptural, curved backrest and seat that evoke both strength and elegance.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chairs

Materials

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Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs
Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs

Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs

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Charles Hollis Jones Raider Armchairs

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Note the arches on the base that mimic the silhouette of a footfall helmet. The chairs are equiped to work with or without rollers.

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Framed 19th Century Oil - Cavalier Resting at Camp
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Framed 19th Century Oil - Cavalier Resting at Camp

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1980s Official UCLA Bruins Football Helmet Club Chair with Facemask Footrest

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Located in Monrovia, CA

We Bought This Helmet Club Chair For My Father In Law Back In The 80s Because He Loved Football.

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Helmet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal helmet chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every helmet chair was constructed with great care. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage helmet chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer helmet chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A helmet chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Empire or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one helmet chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nick Weddell, Charles Hollis Jones and William Westenhaver produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Helmet Chair?

Prices for a helmet chair start at $985 and top out at $64,500 with the average selling for $7,312.