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Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, 1960
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful armchairs "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with elaborately
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Leather Arm Easychair by Ingemar Thillmark Produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
and produced by "OPE Möbler, Sweden". In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Easy chair 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Möbler, 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Easy chair designed by Ingemar Thillmark, model is called 'Läckö' and was produced by OPE Möbler
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture maker OPE Möbler (Olof Persons Fåtöljindustri) to design a series of “Danish” furniture in order
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ope Mobler Faux Sheepskin Lounge chair circa 1950, Jonkoping Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern lounge chair with newly restored stained beech wood frame. The chair has been newly upholstered in faux sheepskin upholstery fabric. Detailed with leather cords...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

"Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
legs. OPE Möbler, Jönköping produced the furniture designs of some of Scandinavia’s most renowned
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "755" by Svante Skogh for Ope Möbler, Sweden
By Svante Skogh, OPE Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chairs "Fåtölj nr 755" by Svante Skogh for Olof Persons Fåtöljindustri. Designed at the beginning of his career (1954), this chair is still one of his best designs. The c...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Ingemar Thillmark Lacko Armchair for OPE Mobler, Sweden, 1960
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Paris, FR
Ingemar Thillmark ‘Läckö Hög’ an armchairs for OPE from the 1960s. Frame made from stained beech
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a certain “Malmstenesque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves, cosy appearance and in the modern way Carl Malmsten skilful...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Skrindan Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
include the tufted buttons on the cushions and the sculpted ends of the arms and legs. OPE (Olof
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Ingemar Thillmark “Läckö” Pair of Armchairs in Stained Beech and Leather
By OPE Möbler, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Madrid, ES
. Manufactured by OPE möbler. Sweden 1960s. Stained beech frame. Deep padded seats dressed in leather with use
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Samsö by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Berlin, DE
The lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1958 for OPE Mobler is a stunning example of mid
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20th Century Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Ingemar Thillmark
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE Möbler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ingemar Thillmark for Ope Mobler "Lacko" lounge chair Scandinavian mid-century modern design with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair 1960's Green Linen 'Läckö' Lounge Chairs By Ingemar Thillmark For OPE
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair lounge chairs" Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Beech

1960's Green Linen 'Läckö' Lounge Chair by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Sweden
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair " Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Beech

60's Green Linen Lounge Chair By Ingemar Thillmark For OPE Sweden 'Model Läckö'
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair " Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
-Homquist for OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Designed in 1963 by prominent Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Scandinavian Lounge Chairs "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, model "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen (Denmark) for OPE Möbler
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Seal' Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Sälen / Seal easy chairs. Original black leather and teak frame. Produced by OPE Möbler
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

"Läckö" Easy Chair by Ingemar Thillmark, 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wonderful lounge chair 'Läckö' by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Mobler, 1960s in thick tufted leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Scandinavian Seating Group "Kandidaten" by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
(Denmark) for OPE Möbler (Sweden) 1958. This is a timeless classic design and is constructed with a high
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" style Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen received an assignment from the Swedish furniture maker OPE
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist, Scandinavia Modern Armchair, material: walnut
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skå, SE
armchair from OPE Möbler, design year 1963, walnut, loose seat and back cushions, upholstered armrests
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Armchair "Seal", Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Paris, FR
marked "OPE". Produced by Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri, Jönköping. Sweden. Circa 1957. Ib Kofod
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs by OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen easy chairs in original upholstery. Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s.            
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs by OPE, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs by OPE, Sweden, 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Three Seater Teak Sofa For Ope, 1950's Sweden
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning vintage three-seater sofa designed by Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for Ope, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern sofa Skrindan by Kerstin Hörling Holmqvist, Material: Walnut
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skå, SE
. Skrindan, OPE Möbler, design year 1963, walnut, loose seat and back cushions, deep-stitched with covered
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

1950s Svante Skogh upholstery ‘’775’’ lounge chair
By Svante Skogh, OPE Möbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstery and Black Laqcuered wood seat designed by Svante Skogh for Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri, Jönköping. Sweden, 1950s This Piece was designed following the rules of scandinav...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman or Stool in Teak and Leather
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE 'Siesta' ottoman or footstool, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. These examples are made from highly figured
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Pair Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Armchairs Pendleton Wool Fabric 1970
By OPE Möbler, Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of Danish Mid Century Modern teak Captain's armchairs by "OD Mobler", which were just
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. These examples are made from highly figured exotic
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. This 2-seat sofa was offered in highly limited quantities alongside the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. These examples are made from highly figured exotic
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Midcentury "Seal" Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing “Seal” lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen, made with teak frames. Light grey upholstery with dark brown leather piping. Great silhouettes and materials, sculpted wingli...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

1960’s Ib Kofod-Larsen ‘’Sälen’’ Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Industry Jönköping. Walnut structure and renewed upholstery in leather. Sweden, 1960’s. Kofod-Larsen was one of the biggest figures in Dan...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

"Skrindan" Armchair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
legs. OPE Möbler, Jönköping produced the furniture designs of some of Scandinavia’s most renowned
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair "Seal" or"Sälen" Produced by OPE Sweden 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Teak, Fabric

Läckö Chair by Swedish Designer Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Kramfors, SE
“Läckö Hög” by Swedish designer Ingemar Thillmark. The armchair is manufactured by OPE furniture
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Ib Kofod-Larsen 1960s Kandidaten Sofa in teak and fabric produced by OPE Mobler
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen 1960s Kandidaten Sofa in teak and fabric produced by OPE Mobler in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair for OPE Mobler ca 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Newly upholstered vintage Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Chair in bright red Maharam Kvadrat Tonus wool tweed. Dark rich teak frame with subtle wood tone lightening variation on ar...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Ingemar Thillmark Läckö Hög Lounge Chair, OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Hudson, NY
underneath that are secured with wood toggles on two sides, incredibly chic. Designed for OPE Möbler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model "Seal" Produced by Ope in Sweden
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Solid teak Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler, pair of (Seal) lounge chairs model 503-799, teak and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Scandianvian Modern Curved Sofa from OPE in Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in Alvesta, SE
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern curved sofa from Olof Persson OPE in Sweden, circa 1950. Fabric with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Swedish Green Leather and Mahogany Läckö Easy Chair by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE
By OPE Möbler, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Riga, Latvia
Good vintage condition green leather easy chair, zipped cushions.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Easy Chairs Model Kandidaten, 1960s for Ope Sweden
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
. Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Ope Sweden in the 1960s. It´s possible to side order new upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Seal Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Skanninge, SE
The "Seal" chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Mobler Sweden. This chair is in original
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Leather Arm Easychair by Ingemar Thillmark Produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
and produced by "OPE Möbler, Sweden". In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Swedish Kandidaten Sofa Ib Kofod-Larsen OPE Mobler Teak Black Leather
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This highly sought after three-seat ‘Kandidaten’ sofa was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Pair of 1960s Swedish Walnut Ope Mobler Lounge Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Iconic pair of chairs designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist, circa 1963. Made by ope with their
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Rare Sofa Model Kandidaten Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Ope Mobler
By Jorge Zalszupin, OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sofa "Kandidaten" designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE in Sweden. The sofa is
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20th Century Swedish Sofas

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Teak

1960s Tufted Patchwork Leather Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great Ib Kofod-Larsen design with beautifully tufted patchwork cushions with leather buttons. Nice buffalo leather in very good condition. The sofa has nice patina and no cracking or...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Fabric Armchair by Ope Furniture, 1960s
By OPE Möbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair was made by the Swedish manufacture OPE Möbler during the 1960s. The frame
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE, Newly Reupholstered
By Hans J. Wegner, OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Møbler, Schweden. Both
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20th Century Swedish Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Ingemar Thillmark 'Läckö' Chair, 1950
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'Läckö' by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Mobler, 1960s in thick tufted leather
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

Ingemar Thillmark 'Läckö' Chair, 1950
Ingemar Thillmark 'Läckö' Chair, 1950
H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 26.5 in
Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sofa "Skrindan"
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Truly exceptional Salen or Seal chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for OPE Mobler, Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair
Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair
H 73 in W 80 in D 76 in
Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of lounge chairs in buttoned leather. Birch frame. Manufactured by OPE Mobler, Sweden.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 35 in W 30 in D 32 in
Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Ib Kofod Larsen designed "Seal" lounge chair produced by OPE Mobler. A rich toned Afromosia
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

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Ope Mobler For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ope mobler for your home. A ope mobler — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the ope mobler you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ope mobler bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ope Mobler?

Prices for a ope mobler can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $39,567, while the average can fetch as much as $6,746.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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.