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Danish Stick Chair

Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Black
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Black
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Black
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Dark Smoked & Nature
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Natural Oak & Brandy Leather
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Chair 'Samurai' by Norr11, Natural Oak & Nature Leather
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950’s. Samurai is a highly considered
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
construction of which is inspired by Japanese wood joinery and the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. The
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
Samurai Low Lounge Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Stick Back Chair by Thomas Harlev
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Stick Back chair by Thomas Harlev, black stain beech. New edition
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Late 20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Teak Frank Reenskaug Spindle Back Rocking Chair Model 182. Denmark, 1958
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rocking chairs, synthesizing elements from the canon of Danish design, as well as from the traditional
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Dining room chairs In Natural colours of Danish Design by Farstrup Møbelfabrik
By Farstrup
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining room chairs / Stick chairs in both natural, brown and red colors of Danish design from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Poul Volther
Located in London, GB
Danish furniture classics, including the stick chairs, where you see that the strictly logical design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Six Danish Modern Teak Fan Back TOTEM Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen Westnofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Mid-Century Danish modern teak fan back dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair Fo Jens Quistgaard Conical-Stick Rosewood and Black Leather Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Jens Quistgaard chairs. Frame in solid Brazilian rosewood and chromed steel. Seat and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bottle in Crystal, France, Sign Baccarat France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
one of the stick’s end to an air compressor pump. This process is then taken by many crystal factories
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

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Arne Norell 'Merkur' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, lounge chair, model 'Merkur', leather, mahogany, Sweden, 1960s The Merkur easy chair, a design by Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-1971), epitomi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Eric Merthen for Ire Möbel "Admiral" Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to the armchair. The ottoman measures H 15.75" x W 24" x D 24". Eric Merthen's imaginative vision comes to life in the Admiral chair's safari-inspi...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very rare and documented set of Percival Lafer 'MP-75' lounge chairs, designed and produced in the 1970s. This rare set of four (4) lounge chairs which feature Brazilian Rosewo...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood

Leather Tucroma Chair by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Nestled within the prestigious lineage of i4 Mariani's design heritage, the Tucroma chair by Guido Faleschini stands as a testament to timeless elegance and contemporary craftsmanshi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Beech Armchair by Finn Østergaard
By Finn Østergaard 1
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Finn Østergaard, One set = 1 beech-framed chair with support webbing on the seat and back.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Beech Armchair by Finn Østergaard
Beech Armchair by Finn Østergaard
H 41 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of Ralph Rye "RYE" Chairs by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Ralph Rye
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Ralph Rye "RYE" reverse-cantilevered chairs for Dunbar. The cantilevered design lends a nod to the Bauhaus style. Features thick saddle leather with minor signs of wear and a...
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Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Ralph Rye "RYE" Chairs by Dunbar
Pair of Ralph Rye "RYE" Chairs by Dunbar
No Reserve
H 31.75 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Pair of T Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic T side chairs in thick saddle leather and chromed steel frames by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly for Laverne International. A very forward design for 1952, especially co...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs and structure with a beautiful weaved seating made of patinated leather straps. Th...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the coup...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Chairs by Mart Stam for Fasem, Italy, 1970s
By Mart Stam, Fasem International
Located in L'Escala, ES
A beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Mart Stam for Fasem, Italy, 1970s. These chairs have a cantilevered tubular metal frame with a nice gray saddle leather seating and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Ball and Stick Rattan Wicker and Cane Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
A truly wonderfully preserved example of Victorian stick and ball fiddlehead style. Great Patina. This fanciful hand made chair features ball and stick designs, skilled scrollwork, s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Number 596 lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Selig. Professionally reupholstered in full grain flaxen-yellow leather. These timeless lounge ch...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Ari Easy Chair Arne Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic lounge designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Sweden is crafted from a chromed steel frame and boasts new high quality upholstery in Italian leather by Studio Art. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four McGuire Rattan Leona Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A set of four rattan arm chairs, designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted dining chairs display a gestural l...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm Frame fin...
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2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Original Deep Brown Leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair, Issued by Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Butterfly Chair with chocolate brown leather sling, designed by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan & Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, issued by Knoll. An iconic mid-century design with a rela...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Samurai Chair Solid Oak and Saddle Leather with Adjustable Leather Straps
Located in Copenhagen, DK
inspired by Japanese joint making combined with the Danish stick chairs of the 1950s. Samurai is a highly
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Danish Church Chairs by Viggo Hardie, Fischer
By Viggo Hardie
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Rare set of six church chairs designed by Danish architect Viggo Hardie – Fischer, produced by Sorø
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Church Chairs by Viggo Hardie, Fischer
Danish Church Chairs by Viggo Hardie, Fischer
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Jens Quistgaard "Conical Stick Chair"
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jens Quistgaard "Conical Stick Chair" Designed in 1966 and Produced by Richard Nissen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Jens Quistgaard "Conical Stick Chair"
Jens Quistgaard "Conical Stick Chair"
H 29 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Stick Chairs by Jens Harald Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of stick chairs in rosewood with original green suede. Designed in 1965. Maker Nissen, Langå.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Stick Chairs by Jens Harald Quistgaard
Pair of Stick Chairs by Jens Harald Quistgaard
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Set of Two Conical Stick Chairs by Jens H. Quistgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two conical stick chairs in rosewood and green suede w. oxidized steel frame. Maker Nissen, Langå.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish Modern Transitional Lounge Chairs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These popsicle stick-legged darlings from the 1940s need new upholstery. Please refer to Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Transitional Lounge Chairs
Danish Modern Transitional Lounge Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 216 Stick Back Chair by Thomas Harlev, Colored
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 216 Stick Back chair by Thomas Harlev, colored seat New edition
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Vintage 1960s European Chairs

Set of Eight Stick Back Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup
By Farstrup, Thomas Harlev, George Nakashima
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight stick back Scandinavian dining chairs by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup. Made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid Century Danish Modern Farstrup Set of 4 Spindle Black Chairs
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
for Farstrup, 1960. Vintage "#216" stick chair, designed by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup Denmark, 1960
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
-known Danish furniture classics, including the stick chairs, where you see that the strictly logical
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Blue Model No. 14L Armchair from Poul Hundevad, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Elshout, NL
Very rare armchair designed and made by Poul Hundevad in the mid-1950s. This #14L relax chair with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Karl Andersson & Söner Triangular Stained Pine Chairs, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century modern dining chair was born from a desire to create a design that was comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Stool for Fritz Hansen with Original Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from these labels, we highly advise sticking with chairs that have this and avoid taking the risks of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Stick chair" by Jens Harald Quistgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Conical stick chair in rosewood with original, green suede leather. Maker Nissen, Langå.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

"Stick chair" by Jens Harald Quistgaard
"Stick chair" by Jens Harald Quistgaard
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
'Drum Stick Chair' By Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic vintage Danish modern design by Ib Kofod Larsen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Solid Rosewood and Chrome 'Stick' Chair by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langea
By Nissen Langea, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Rare Brazilian rosewood and suede leather upholstered 'Stick chair' This stunning chair was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Conical Stick Chairs with Table by Jens H. Quistgaard / Nissen, Langå
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two chairs in rosewood, steel and green suede with matching table. Maker Nissen, Langå. Measure
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960s Pair of "Stokke" Chairs, Original Leather
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark. 1960s. A pair of "Stick" or "Stokke" chairs with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Danish Midcentury 10-Seat Extending Rosewood Dining Table and Eight Chairs
By Gunni Omann
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Hovand Olsen dark teak and blue fabric rail back chairs. Produced by Omann Jun Mobelfabrik in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Fabric, Rosewood, Teak

Pair Of 'Stokke' Midcentury Chairs By Jens H. Quistgaard, Nissen-Denmark 1966
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Here comes a great piece of midcentury modern art! A pair of 'Stokke' chair or `the Stick` chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Bwana Chair Reupholstered in Black Leather from Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1962
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Elshout, NL
Bwana chair and ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Søn in teak wood and reupholstered in a smooth
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Vintage Executive Desk JK212 by Jørgen Kastholm with complimentary leather chair
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Bespoke 1969 executive desk, model JK 212, by Jørgen Kastholm with complimentary chair An
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Stick Chairs Denmark, Mobler J77, Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler
By Folke Palsson, FDB Møbler
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 8 stick chairs Denmark, Mobler J77. Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler. Classic Danish design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Danish Walnut Folke Palsson for FDB Mobler J77 Stick-Back Dining Chair
By Folke Palsson, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
Danish Folke Pålsson for FDB Møbelfabrik J77 walnut stick-back dining chair. The design is based on
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Erik Ole Jorgensen Danish Teak Dining Chairs for Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Tarm Stole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four hoop and stick back Danish teak dining chairs designed by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Tarm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Easy Chair Model 103 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Karlstad, SE
chair in oak and natural leather. The leather is attached by a stick that fits in the frame, a simple
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage 1960's FDB Møbler Danish Stick Armchair
By FDB Møbler
Located in Tetbury, GB
A vintage FDB Møbler Danish stick high backed design armchair 1960's, designed by Paul M
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage 1960's FDB Møbler Danish Stick Armchair
Vintage 1960's FDB Møbler Danish Stick Armchair
H 42.13 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Three-Piece Parlor Set
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of side chairs in walnut with tufted upholstered backrests, together with a matching walnut
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Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs

Ib Kofod - Larsen Drum Stick Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Drum stick arm chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, newly upholstered in leather, the arms and caps have been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Folke Palsson Stick Back Chairs
By Folke Palsson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Mid-Century Modern Danish stick back chair designed by Folke Palsson and manufactured by FDB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wool

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Danish Stick Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Danish stick chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every Danish stick chair was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage Danish stick chair now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish stick chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish stick chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Danish stick chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11 and Tommy Hyldahl are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Stick Chair?

Prices for a Danish stick chair start at $326 and top out at $13,741 with the average selling for $3,367.

Finding the Right seating for You

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

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.