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Custom Made Danish Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
Sheepskin Armchair originally designed by Danish architect Jens Houmoller Klemmensen in 1939
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s, Danish design, refurbished armchair, genuine sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair in quality Nevotex natural New
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Danish Mid Century Wingback Armchair with Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century high wingback armchair produced by Thorald Madsen Snedkeri in Denmark 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, New Zealand sheepskin, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality New Zealand sheepskin Wellington. Renewed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Fritz Hansen 1669 Armchair, Brown Sheepskin, Denmark 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Sculptural and comfortable armchair upholstered in brown sheepskin with cognac coloured buttons and legs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 31.11 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Cabinetmakers Carved Rocking Armchair in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1930
By Axel Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920-40s. The chair is made from
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
60s, Danish Design by Bent Møller Jepsen, Armchairs, Model "Medalie", Sheepskin
By Bent Moller Jepsen, Sitamo Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Bent Møller Jepsen. Completely renovated-reupholstered pair of armchair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 24.41 in
1950s, Danish design, refurbished armchair, geniue sheepskin "Wellington".
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, reupholstered Danish art-deco armchair. Quality Nevotex natural New Zealand sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
H 32.68 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.85 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Thorald Madsen Armchairs in Sheepskin and Beech, Denmark, Mid 1930s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was produced by the cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen in Denmark in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Big Big Chair' Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1960s, Danish Design, Renovated-Reupholstered Ear Flap Chair, Sheepskin
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back ear flap chair. "Most talked
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 40.95 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
today. This small armchair is the perfect illustration of Danish design, and the work of a true
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.91 in
Danish Folk Art Armchair in Solid Oak & Gotland Sheepskin, Mid 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Folk Art armchair from the mid-19th century. Handcrafted with remarkable attention to detail, this
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Black by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Sahara by Norr11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1950s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in London, GB
A super pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in grey / brown sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s. Fast
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
H 31.3 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair Reupholstered in Longhaired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Rare sculptural Danish modern lounge chair in solid oak, back and seat reupholstered in longhaired
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
H 37.01 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
1960s Restored, Refinished Hans Olsen 107 Armchair Reupholstered with Sheepskin
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored, refinished Hans Olsen 107 arm chair reupholstered with sheepskin
Danish Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
H 29.14 in W 23.82 in D 24.02 in
1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Chair Model "Kurul", Sheepskin, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Tarm, 82
/brown genuine sheepskin. Renewed dark oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furnituremaker in about 1960
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, chair model "Kurul", sheepskin, oak.
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf for Eg Kvalitetsmøbler. Lounge chair model "Kurul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Carved Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
small armchair is the perfect illustration of Danish design, and the work of a true cabinetmaker. ~H
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, now Design Museum Denmark.
A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in London, GB
A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Important Acton Bjørn Wingback Chair in Sheepskin, A.J. Iversen, Denmark, 1937
By Acton Bjørn, A. J. Iversen
Located in The Hague, NL
Jeppe Iversen in Denmark, 1937. The chair was made for a friend of Acton Bjørn who lived on an estate in
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin, Upholstery
H 40.16 in W 37.8 in D 40.95 in
Large Danish Armchair in Lambswool
Located in London, London
Armchair
Newly upholstered in lambswool
Deep button and pleated back
Generously sized
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
“Laila” Armchairs in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
and upholstered body.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
1960s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, furniture fabric, sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
. Loose seat cushion and removable neck pillow in sheepskin. Manufactured by a Swedish or Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Fabric, Teak
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 33.86 in
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
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Exemplifying the essence of Danish design and the modernist movement, this armchair, crafted in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1970s, Danish highback armchair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Olive green
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Offwhite Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Juhl in Denmark.
Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Alfred Christensen Wingback Chair in Brown Sheepskin, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Danish high wingback lounge chair in brown sheepskin, designed by Danish designer Alfred
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Shearling Teddy Bear Armchair attr. to Mogens Lassen
By Mogens Lassen
Located in London, GB
A tall generous armchair, in caramel sheepskin shearling.
Denmark, c1960s.
Attributed to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 28.75 in
Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
dating back to 1940, and reintroduced to the world in 2001 by the House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Pair of Kristian Vedel Sheepskin Modus Low Back Lounge Chairs
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
plush sheepskin wool reinvigorating this modern design. The sling-like sculpted back and armrests form
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Rosewood
Viggo Boesen attributed Armchair, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A Model 107 armchair attributed to Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1940s. In good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Mid-Century Danish Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy armchair by Henning Kjaernulf.
Denmark, circa 1960s.
Stained oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Juhl in Denmark.
Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Hallingdal 220
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair, swivel armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair, swivel armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.3 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Solid Oak, Natural Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Original Natural Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined - Sustainable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Solid Oak, Black Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Oiled Oak and Contrasting Original Black Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Set of Reclining Armchairs, Blackened Oak, Natural Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Blackened Oak and Contrasting Original Natural Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Reclining Armchairs, Blackened Oak, Black Danish Cord, Leather Cushions
By Studio180degree
Located in London, GB
Sustainable Solid Natural Blackened Oak and Original Black Danish Cord
Noble - Tactile – Refined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Rare Scandinavian Modern shell chair by IB Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare shell chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 29.53 in W 24.61 in D 29.53 in
“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
on the Danish furniture market.
The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
designed and produced in Denmark circa 1950s. The backrest and the seat are upholstered in light beige
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 32 in W 22 in D 33 in
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Stained Beech Frame, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort and materiality melded with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 23.43 in D 30.12 in
"Aulanko" Armchair by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Utrecht, NL
version of the armchair. The flowing, round lines are beautifully accentuated by the light sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 34.65 in W 41.74 in D 42.52 in
Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair.
Denmark, c1950s.
Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair Attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair.
Denmark, c1950s.
Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair with Slat Back Attributed to Edmund Jorgensen
By Edmund Jorgensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Jorgensen of Denmark. The chair is very much in his style although it is not marked and we are not sure of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 354 in W 27 in D 24 in
Tove Kindt-Larsen Pair R. Wengler Bamboo Lounge Chairs Denmark Launched 1937
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Chairs made by R. Wengler in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1950s
Cushions with green upholstery.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Flag Halyard Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama,
Denmark, 1950
Lacquered steel frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 40.95 in D 44.1 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Tall Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall Lounge chair produced by a Danish
Category
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish sheepskin armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Danish sheepskin armchair — often made from animal skin, sheepskin and wood — can elevate any home. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage Danish sheepskin armchair now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish sheepskin armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish sheepskin armchair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Danish sheepskin armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Philip Arctander and Flemming Lassen are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a Danish sheepskin armchair at 1stDibs is $11,042, while they’re typically $865 on the low end and $44,493 for the highest priced.
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Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
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If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
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