Wingback Armchair by Karl Nothhelfer for Schörle & Gölz, 1950 Germany

An exceptional example of German post-war modernism, this wingback armchair was designed by Karl Nothhelfer for Schörle & Gölz in the 1950s. Its tall, sculptural backrest with distinctive winged sides and elegantly curved armrests embodies both comfort and sophistication.
Restoration & Upholstery
This piece has been fully restored and newly upholstered in luxury royal green velvet, a fabric that enhances its elegant silhouette and adds a touch of richness. The wooden frame has been carefully cleaned and preserved, highlighting the natural warmth of the timber while ensuring durability.
The ergonomic high back and generously cushioned seat make this chair ideal as a statement lounge piece, reading chair, or collector’s item for those with a passion for rare European design.
 
Designer: Karl Nothhelfer
 
Maker: Schörle & Gölz
 
Country of Origin: Germany
 
Period: Mid Century
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Date of Origin: circa 1950
 
Material: Cherry Wood, Velvet
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Color: Green
 
Prof. Karl Nothelfer (1900–1980) hailed from a long line of master craftsmen in Überlingen, Germany. Trained in architecture and furniture design, he became internationally respected through his academic and practical work. Nothhelfer taught at the Berlin Tischler-Schule and published influential books on seating furniture design. In the 1950s, he developed the innovative skid-base chair, impacting modern chair design globally.
 
Schörle & Gölz, Stuttgart
Founded in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Schörle & Gölz collaborated with Nothelfer during the 1950s. Their mid-century armchairs, often made in cherrywood and covered in chenille or velvet, reflect the craftsmanship and refined detailing typical of German modernist design.