$2,400
H 36.75 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of Six Danish Oak Dining chairs with Leather Cushions, 1930's
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great Danish dining chairs made sometime in the 1930's.
Leather, Oak
$3,213 / set
H 36.23 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
1930s Georg Kofoed Set of Six Danish Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Knebel, DK
1930s Georg Kofoed set of six Danish mahogany dining chairs Handcrafted mahogany dining chairs by Danish master cabinetmaker Georg Kofoed in the 1930s with original beautifull fabri...
Mahogany
$1,281 / set
H 42.92 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
1930s, set of 4 Danish dining chairs, carved oak wood, furniture leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 4 Danish dining chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman.
Leather, Oak
$4,000 / set
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 19 in
1930's Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier Danish Oak Side Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of traditional Scandinavian side chairs, handcrafted in white oak by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, circa 1930s. Each chair features an elegant, wide curved back and re...
Oak
$4,000Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 42.52 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Danish Brutalist Folk Art Dining Chairs in Wicker / Rattan in Solid Oak, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
4 Danish folk art wicker dining chairs from 1936. Made by cabinetmaker E. Druse in 1936 - signature on the back of the chairs. These four highback chairs are so unique with their ca...
Wicker, Oak
$15,500
H 29.87 in W 17.32 in D 31.5 in
Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early pair of dining chairs designed by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen in the early 30's. Very few of his works for the company remain today. In exceptional vintage condit...
Rope, Beech
$16,359 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Frits Schlegel 'Husum' Chairs in Elm, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Schlegel
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of six dining chairs was designed by the Danish designer and architect Frits Schlegel in the 1930s.
Beech, Elm, Bentwood
$1,396 / set
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Set Of Four Dining Chairs Made In Mahogany By Fritz Hansen From 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four dining chairs by Fritz Hansen from the 1930s is a classic and elegant example of vintage furniture.
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,068 / set
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
1930s, set of 6 Danish chairs, furniture velour, oak wood, reupholstered.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 Danish vintage chairs. Furniture velour, solid oak wood. Chairs were reupholstered about 15 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 19...
Velvet, Oak
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s.
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$981Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
1930s, set of 6 scandinavian chairs, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, set of 6 chairs in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Leather and oak wood. Original cool leather and wood patina. Manufactured by scandinavian furniture maker ...
Leather, Oak
$181 / item
H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Set Of 4 Rococo Chairs Made In Glit Wood With Striped Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four antique rococo chairs in gilded wood with striped fabric from around the 1930s. Dimensions in cm: H102 W:48 D:45 SH:42
Wood, Fabric
$3,500 / item
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Danish Art Deco Dining Chair in Stained Beech and Original Leather, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant and highly decorative Danish Art Deco dining chair from the 1930s, crafted in stained beechwood with a beautifully detailed geometric openwork backrest.
Leather, Beech
$14,555
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 34.65 in
Mahogany Dining Table & Set of Six Chairs, Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful solid Danish mahogany dining table and set of six chairs - exceptionally rare. Designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen, c. 1935. This is a particularly interesting e...
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Shoemaker Chair, 1930s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Shoemaker Chair, 1930s. Three legged hand-carved shoemakers stool or milk stool in solid stained beech. Club shaped legs with stretchers for footrest and stability. S...
Beech
Fritz Hansen, Six Dining Chairs, Oak, Wool, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Fritz Hansen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining or Side Chairs, Oak, Wool, Denmark, 1930s A set of six brown wool and oak dining chairs designed and produced by Fritz Hansen in ...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Birch & Bouclé, Danish Design, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in 1930s. Beautiful wood grains that complement these glamorous chairs.
Wool, Bouclé, Birch
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Karl Schrøder, Set of 4 Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seat and back in paper cord. Very good vintage condition, with few signs of wear. Designed by Karl Schröder for Fritz ...
Papercord, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Karl Schrøder, A Pair of Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seat and back in paper cord. Very good vintage condition, with few signs of wear. Designed by Karl Schröder for Fritz Ha...
Papercord, Beech
Jacob Kjær Six Dining Chairs Oak, Niger Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JACOB KJÆR - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by designer and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1930s.
Leather, Oak
Danish Swivel Chair, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swivel stool in steel and faux leather. Denmark 1930s. Adjustable height. Measures: Height 45-60, diameter. 37 cm.
Steel
Sold
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Danish Baroque Style Solid Oak + Cognac Leather 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a stunning set of 10 Danish vintage dinning room chairs in great baroque style from the 1930s. Most likely handcrafted by cabimetmaker Lars Møller in Denmark according to th...
Brass
Art Deco Baroque Dining Chairs, 1930s, Set of 4
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Exceptional set of four dining room chairs featuring comfortable, lightly padded armrests and a plush spring-based cushioning. The seats gently contour to your body, providing superb...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 20.67 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Cuban mahogany and niger leather with brass rivets Style: midcentury, Scan...
Mahogany, Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Karl Schrøder, Set of 8 Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Model 1462 & 1572, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 8 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seat and back in paper cord. Very good vintage condition, with few signs of wear. Designed by Karl Schröder for Fritz ...
Papercord, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
Fritz Hansen Dining Chairs by Karl Schrøder "Model 1572" Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important set of 5 dining / side chairs made in the 1930s at Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
Beech, Papercord
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
A Set of 4 Dining Chairs By Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, "Model 1572", 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 dining chairs made in bentwood and reupholstered seats and back in paper cord. The chairs have been restored and remain in a good vintage condition. Designed by Karl S...
Papercord, Oak
Sold
H 32.88 in W 17.52 in D 21.46 in
"Model 1462" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Karl Schrøder designed this chair as part of a collection of rope chairs for the Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in the 1930s.
Papercord, Wood
Sold
H 32.88 in W 20.67 in D 23.23 in
"Model 1570" Dining Chair by Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Karl Schrøder designed this chair as part of a collection of rope chairs for the Danish furniture maker Fritz Hansen in the 1930s.
Papercord, Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Eight Chairs by Fritz Hansen in Polished Wood from the 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of eight chairs manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. The chairs are in polished Wood with brass studs and upholstered in dark green elegance leather in the 1970s.
Brass
Sold
H 36.03 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in
Stained Pine Chair by Carl Malmsten, Model "Skedblad", Early 20th Century, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A rare dining / office chair in stained pine. Designed by Carl Malmsten in 1930s. Model "Skedblad". It has an incredibly strong character, with its rounded, bowl-shaped back. At ...
Pine
$4,095
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$655Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
$3,200 / item
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Round Handmade Sculpted Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - LARGE J.M. Szymanski D. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say it’s...
Steel, Iron
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in cont...
Fabric
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
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