Mid Century Pair of Armchairs – Attributed to Károly Nagy, Hungary, 1940s

Pair of armchairs, scandinavian design, hungary, 1940s. Attributed to károly nagy, a key figure of hungarian mid-century design, this elegant pair of armchairs was created in the 1940s, reflecting a refined transition between interwar modernism and postwar functionalism. With their clean lines, ergonomic structure and fine detailing, the chairs embody nagy’s commitment to functional elegance and material honesty. The solid cherrywood frames have been fully restored and treated with a hand-applied natural oil finish, emphasizing the warm grain without the use of lacquer or wax. The chairs retain their original coil-sprung suspension system, professionally retied and preserved using traditional upholstery methods—jute webbing, hessian, cotton wadding—ensuring both historical accuracy and lasting comfort. The cushions are reupholstered in premium belgian bouclé, selected for its tactile richness and period-appropriate character. The softly angled backrests, supported by horizontal cherrywood slats, offer both structure and visual rhythm. The button-tufted back cushions and gently curved armrests further enhance the chairs’ artisanal quality. Undergoing a full museum-grade restoration, these rare pieces now stand as exemplary representations of hungarian modernist furniture. Their timeless presence suits curated interiors, historic villas, and serious design collections alike—making them a valuable acquisition for collectors and connoisseurs of central european modernism.