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2020 Carl Hansen KK39490 Small RED Chair by Kaare Klint in Tan Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Kaare Klint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK39490 Small "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design The iconic "The Red Chair" by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
This is the 1960s 'Safari' chair for Red Rasmussen by Danish designer Kaare Klint, which he
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red chair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Patinated Leather, Brass Nails and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of mahogany, seat and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mahogany frame covered in Indian red leather designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. A set of 10 Kaare Klint Red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” or “Red” chair in black leather with nail head trim. Designed in 927 by Kaare Klint
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 21.75 in
2020 KK37580 Dining Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Walnut & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK37580 Large "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Foam, Leather

Barcelona Dining Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” chair aka a “Red” chair. Designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint for the lecture hall of the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model no 3758A / ‘The red chair’ designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930. Oak
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red Chair in Cuban Mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen The set made
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in walnut. Upholstered with Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint 'Red Armchair' in Dark Brown Leather and Dark Oak Frame, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint model no. 3758A. 'Red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Kaare Klint 'Red chair' with frame of Cuban mahogany and original patinated Nigerian leather
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23. Kaare Klint (1888-1954
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
design. Several decades after their creation, iconic works such as Klint’s Red Chair Series, sofas and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Ash

Dining Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chair', an iconic design conceived by the father of Danish Modern Design, Kaare Klint. According to the
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner and Rud Rasmussen and the chairs do have some resemblance to Kaare Klint's famous "Red
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Illum Wikkelsø 'Apollo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Ryesberg Møbler, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The style of his work varies from Kaare Klint's classicism to the soft organic craft by Arne Jacobsen
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Kaare Klint who's "red chair" obviously has been an inspiration for the young Mogensen when designing
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Safari chair by Kaare Klint by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Light red leather. Very good condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Kaare Klint Set of 12 'Red Chairs' Model KK39490, Nigerian Goatskin Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
of Kaare Klint. Also available as a set of 10 or 8. History of the 'Red Chair' The 'Red Chair' was
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Singapore, SG
“The Red Chair”. Iconic armchair with Cuban mahogany frame. Seat and back upholstered with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Dramatic 1930s Mahogany Dining Table by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
of the tabletop. Shown here with a set of ten early "Red Chairs" by Klint, also available on our
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Oxblood Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of oxblood red leather KK47000 Safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Designed in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Armchair in Cuban Mahogany by Ole Wanscher
By C.B.Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Kaare Klint on specific projects. It was Wanscher who had surveyed one of the two Chippendale chairs
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair in Cuban Mahogany by Ole Wanscher
Armchair in Cuban Mahogany by Ole Wanscher
H 33.25 in W 31 in D 27.25 in
The Red Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York City, NY
The red chair by Kaare Klint - in excellent condition leather has an beautiful vintage patina.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Chairs

The Red Chair by Kaare Klint
The Red Chair by Kaare Klint
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of eight 'Red' dining chairs, model no. 3758. Designed for the Danish Museum of Art and
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint
Eight Red Chairs by Kaare Klint
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Red Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large armchair in elm and patinated natural leather designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Red Chair by Kaare Klint
Red Chair by Kaare Klint
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3758, "The Red Chair" / "Barcelona" chair in Cuban mahogany and original Niger leather from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint
KK 3758, The Red chair by Kaare Klint
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs "The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1927
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 dining chairs "The Red Chair", designed by Kaare Klint, for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1927
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Red Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Mahogany and Goat Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large armchair in mahogany and new upholstered with goat leather. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Red Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Mahogany and Goat Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large armchair in mahogany and new upholstered with goat leather. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint, Barcelona Armchair, Red Leather and Cuban Mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
"The Red Chair" by Kaare Klint. Designed in 1927, executed in the 1950s by Rud. Rasmussen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Two Fritz Hansen Side Chairs in Mahogany and Patinaed Leather 1930’s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
designer on these chairs is unknown, but the chairs make you think of the red chair by Kaare Klint. The
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint - The Red Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
"The Red Chair". Seat and back upholstered with patinated leather fitted with metal nails. Made by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

KK 3949 chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 - 'The Red Chair' / 'Barcelona' chair in mahogany and patinated Niger leather. Kaare Klint
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

KK 3949 chair by Kaare Klint
KK 3949 chair by Kaare Klint
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The large version Kaare Klint 'Red' chair. Designed 1927 and executed by cabinetmaker Rud
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair
Early Kaare Klint 'Red' Chair
H 34.85 in W 22.84 in D 18.71 in L 34.85 in
Set of 8 Chairs by Kaare Klint.
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 8 Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen.. Model: 3949 "The red chair". Design 1927
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 8 Chairs by Kaare Klint.
Set of 8 Chairs by Kaare Klint.
H 33.86 in D 18.51 in
‘the Red Chair’ Model 3758 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Red Chair’ model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik, Denmark, 1927. Cuban
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of early Kaare Klint side chairs with frame of Cuban mahogany, seat and back upholstered
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Red Chair By Kaare Klint For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the red chair by kaare klint you’re looking for. A red chair by kaare klint — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a red chair by kaare klint, we have 168 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect red chair by kaare klint — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A red chair by kaare klint is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one red chair by kaare klint that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Ole Wanscher produced versions that are worth a look.

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