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Teak Randers Mobelfabrik Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Beautiful and complicated curves. In original excellent condition, upholstery is excellent. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of 6 teak chairs, Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of 6 dining chairs made of teak wood, seats and backrests have a new fabric. The chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch Teak Desk Chair with Arms for Christiansen Møbelfabrik
By Erik Buch, Christiansen Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century desk chair designed by Erick Buch for Christiansen Møbelfabrik Denmark (only one
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury Harry Ostergaard for Randers Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Blackpool, GB
Set of eight midcentury Danish Teak dining chairs circa 1960 designed by Harry Ostergaard for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Set of 4
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs Approximate
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Set of 5
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Solid Teak Dining Chairs Denmark 1960s We also have the matching table shown available and listed
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Teak Dining Chairs by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
By Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
This pair of teak Harry Østergaard designed chairs for Randers Møbelfabrik are timeless with a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of 8 Skovby Møbelfabrik Danish Modern Teak Red Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 Mid-Century Danish Modern (1960) high back teak dining / side chairs with a tubular square
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Møbelfabrik Denmark, Set 4
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 stylish teak spindle back dining chairs model 1102 by Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed for Hornslet Mobelfabrik
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Niels Kofoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Light teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s Set of four dining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Three Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Pasadena, TX
Uldum Mobelfabrik Denmark Vintage Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik Danish teak dining
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Borge Jensen Sonner for Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik Teak Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Sonner Sarpsborg, Borge Jensen, Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in Countryside, IL
Borge Jensen and Sonner for Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik teak lounge chairs - a pair Each chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Teak & Boucle Dining Chairs by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik
By Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Culver City, CA
This set of 6 teak dining chairs designed by Harry Ostergaard for Randers Mobelfabrik is simply
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair Model 408, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A chair of model 408 designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen at Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Teak

Dining Room Chairs Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Filigree Juliane dining chairs from the 1960s by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik. Solid
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Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Johannes Nørgaard for Nørgaards Møbelfabrik
By Johannes Norgaard
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six teak dining chairs by Johannes Nørgaard for Nørgaards Møbelfabrik from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

(8) Teak "Ella" Side Chairs by Arne Vodder & Anton Borg for Vamo Møbelfabrik
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder, Anton Borg
Located in Norwalk, CT
with precision and elegance, these chairs boast frames sculpted from rich teak wood, showcasing an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Four Teak Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
By Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Dorchester, MA
These fantastic teak dining chairs, designed by Ejvind A Johansson as model 84 for Ivan Gern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 4 Scandinavian teak chairs by J. Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen, Samcom
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 4 chairs designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

5x Schiønning & Elgaard dining chairs for Randers Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Schionning & Elgaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant chairs from the 1960s by Schiønning & Elgaard for Randers Møbelfabrik. Solid teak frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Teak Folke Palsson J77 Chairs for FDB Møbelfabrik
By Folke Palsson
Located in Echt, NL
Pair of teak Folke Palsson J77 chairs in very good condition Manufactured by FDB Møbelfabrik
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Teak

Model 317 Desk Chair, Teak & Leather for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
& Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik among others. In 1950, the pair designed the "AX" Chair, which solidified
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs by Uldum Møbelfabrik Set of 6
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
This set of six stately Johannes Andersen teak dining chairs by Uldum Mobelfabrik, have sexy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder lounge chair in solid teak. New upholstered cushions with blue wool. Made by Vamo.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
Arne Vodder Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hjelle Mobelfabrik
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern high back easy chair manufactured by Hjelle
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Skovby Danish Modern Teak High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted by Skovby Mobelfabrik. Characterized by high sculpted backs, floating seats and solid teak
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1990s Danish Modern Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Vintage "GM5" Chairs by Svend Åge Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
robust solid teak frames, making them perfect as either moveable occasional chairs, or as eye-catching
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Rubber, Hardwood, Teak

'Penguin' Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen in Teak & Wool for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Kurt Olsen’s celebrated ‘Penguin’ chair in original boiled wool upholstery and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Johannes Andersen Danish Teak Mid-Century Juliane Dining Chairs
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of 5 teak Danish modern ‘Juliane’ dining chairs by famous designer Johannes Andersen for Uldum
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

60s 70s Teak Armchair Desk Chair Th. Harlev for Farstrup
By Thomas Harlev, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak armchair desk chair Th. Harlev for Farstrup 60s Object: armchair Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish teak dining chair by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Danish teak dining chair by johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik , 1960s, Designer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold Dining Chair in Teak
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair model 71, teak, Denmark, 1959 This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

4 Danish Johan Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik Vintage Retro 1960 Dining Chairs
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Markington, GB
4 Danish Johan Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik vintage Retro 1960 dining chairs Stunning set of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

2 of 5 Johannes Andersen Vintage Chairs, 1960s, Teak, Vamo Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
Manufacturer: Vamo Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Model: 101. Displayed price is for 2 chairs. Totally up to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1970s, set of 4 reupholstered Danish chairs, teak wood, cherry-red velour.
By Farso Mobelfabrik
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of 4 reupholstered Danish chairs. Renewed teak wood, cherry-red furniture velour
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pair of H. Brockmann-Petersen Teak Lounge Chairs, c. 1960's
By Randers Møbelfabrik, H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Norwalk, CT
, these attractive lounge chairs feature sculptural frames in well-crafted teak wood. Recognizable for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Randers, 1960
By Schionning & Elgaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 very nicely crafted Danish teak dining chairs designed by Schionning and Elgaard for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Randers, 1960
Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Randers, 1960
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Danish Upholstered Teak Chairs by Anderstrup Stolefabrik, Set of 6
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in Chesham, GB
A set of 6 Danish dining chairs produced by Anderstrup Stolefabrik. The chairs feature a new salt
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Mobelfabrik, distributed by John Stuart. The set consists of four armless chairs ( model 350 ) and two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Teak

Set 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs Juliane by Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960s Sculpted solid teak frames, with black vinyl upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 6 dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark 196
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Ranst, VAN
Uldum Møbelfabrik in Denmark. They have a teak frame, an orange dotted fabric and are in very good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Eight Danish Highback Dining Chairs in Teak
By Gudme Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Gudme Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chairs
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four modernist chairs was manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Teak Chairs Modele Eva by Niels Koefo
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Eva by Niels Koefoed. New leather seat.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 8 Teak Dining Chairs Model 316 for Soborg
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Søborg Møbelfabrik. They are made from teak and feature the original paper cord. Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Paper Cord Side Chair for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 316 chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Niels Koefoed Dining Chairs, Model "Eva", Teak, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed dining chairs made in solid teak. New upholstered in dark brown Savanne leather from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Eva by Niels Koefoed. Black leather
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Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs model Eva by Niels Koefoed. Black leather seat.         
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Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Eva by Niels Koefoed. Black simili
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Mid-Century Niels Otto Moller Model 78 Teak Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
Otto Moller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. These gorgeous chairs feature beautifully sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rope, Teak

Set of 4 Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik
By Erik Jørgensen, Tarm Stole
Located in Miami, FL
Mobelfabrik. Manufactured in 1985 Two Captain Chairs and two Side chairs Feature a sleek Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four Danish modern chairs manufactured by the Danish manufacturer Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-century Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik Danish Dining Chairs
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
back Teak and Danish paper cord dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen and produced by Mogens
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Papercord

Mid-Century Teak Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen.
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
-Andersens Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Frame made of teak. Completely restored. Wood has been cleaned of old
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Teak Chairs Model Lis by Niels Koefoed
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Lis by Niels Koefoed. Seats will be
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Teak

Six Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak designed for Ørum Møbelfabrik in 1965
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '122', teak, beech, Denmark, design 1952
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

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Mobelfabrik Teak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mobelfabrik teak chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mobelfabrik teak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Mobelfabrik teak chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mobelfabrik teak chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mobelfabrik teak chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much are Mobelfabrik Teak Chairs?

Prices for mobelfabrik teak chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mobelfabrik teak chairs begin at $100 and can go as high as $71,909, while the average can fetch as much as $3,347.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.