Mogens Lasssen Pair of Easy Chairs in Elm & Sheepskin, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Mogens Lassen easy chairs in honey coloured sheepskin, 1940s. Price is for the pair of chairs. Literature: Sigvard Bernadotte & Johs Lehm-Laursen, 'Dansk Boligkunst 194...
Sheepskin, Elm
Wingback Easy Chair in Elm and Fabric, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This wingback easy chair, produced in Denmark during the 1940s, represents a rare example of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design, though the designer remains unidentified.
Fabric, Elm
$19,143 / item
Swedish designer rocking chairs, elm and alpaca, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish Modern rocking chairs from the 1940s. Made by unknown designer and cabinetmaker.
Alpaca, Elm
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs "No. 1588" Elm, Cane & Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Exceptional and highly sculptural pair of Fritz Hansen lounge chairs, model No. 1588, designed and produced in Denmark during the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Cane, Elm
Swedish Modern, Lounge Chairs, Elm, Gray Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Arm Chairs, Elm, Gray Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s Pair of gorgeous Scandinavian lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden in the early half of...
Sheepskin, Elm
Elm Arm chair by Aage Herman Olsen for Kocks Snickerifabrik, Sweden 1940s
By Aage Herman Olsen, Kocks
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair designed by Aage Herman Olsen. Produced by Kocks Snickerifabrik in Sweden during the 1940-50s. Made from solid steam bent ash wood creating a flowing organic silhuett along...
Wool, Elm
Eric Bertil Karlén Lounge Chair in Ember-Toned Upholstery and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén, Firma Rumsinteriör
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s.
Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Elm
Pair of Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs, Shearling Lambswool & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of Swedish Modern lounge chairs, originally crafted in Sweden in the 1930s–1940s, this set has been thoughtfully reupholstered in high-quality off-white shearling la...
Sheepskin, Elm
Rare 1940s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm designed by Søren Hansen, who was a relative and part owner of Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, is a remarkable piece of mid-century furniture that h...
Elm
Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén, Firma Rumsinteriör
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s.
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, Mohair & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, featuring softly rounded forms and a sculptural silhouette that reflects the refined craftsmanship of the period.
Wool, Elm, Mohair
Art Deco Elm, Maple & Leatherette Dining Chairs, 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco Elm, Maple & Leatherette dining chairs, 1940s, Set of 6.
Faux Leather, Beech, Elm, Maple
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Shearling Lambswool & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Art Deco lounge chairs dating from the 1940s, handcrafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These distinctive pieces display gently rounded, sculptural forms that ...
Lambskin, Wool, Elm
Unique Rocking Chair, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Custom hand made armchair with unique sophisticated rocking system. Made of elm and genuine leather in 1940s in Czechoslovakia. Very good condition.
Leather, Elm
$6,600 / set
Art Deco Pair Danish Lounge or Club Chair, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly stylish oversized club chairs made around 1950. The style is very a bit English and not we we normally connect with mid-century Danish butthis style was quite popular in Den...
Elm, Mahogany
$10,441 / set
Swedish Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs 1930s–1940s
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An exceptionally fine and rare pair of armchairs in classic Swedish Modern style from the 1940s. Newly upholstered in light, soft sheepskin, giving them a generous and inviting prese...
Sheepskin, Elm
Swedish Modern lounge chair by Erik Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden, 1940s
By Firma Rumsinteriör, Eric Karlén
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare lounge chair designed by Erik Bertil Karlén for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden, 1940s.
Leather, Sheepskin, Elm
Set of 12 Axel Larsson Dining Chairs, Stained Elmwood & Leather, 1940s
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of 12 beautiful dining chairs in stained elmwood and leather by Axel Larsson, custom made for a Swedish Court of Appeals. Dignified design with tall backs, discreet curves and a ...
Brass
Pair of Krásná Jizba Art Deco Chairs, 1940s Czechia
By Krasna JIzba
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original condition.
Leather, Elm
A Pair of Swedish Modern Elmwood Open Armchairs, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural pair of Swedish Modern elmwood and upholstered open-armchairs, Circa 1940s, each with a generous scrolled backrest, high sloped armrests with rondels, drop in cushion se...
Elm
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s....
Sheepskin, Elm
$3,967 / item
Architectural Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Hammarö, SE
Pair of Sculptural Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, 1940s–1950s A striking and sculptural pair of Swedish Modern lounge chairs from the mid-20th century, embodying the refine...
Bouclé, Elm
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Original Fabric and Finish. Wonderful Curvy Lines.
Fabric, Elm
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool. Original Upholstery. Lovely Curves.
Fabric, Elm
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Wooden Chair by Jacob Müller for Wohnhilfe Zurich, 1940s, Switzerland
By Jacob Müller
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Very well preserved wooden chair by Jacob Müller from the Wohnhilfe Möbelprogramm, with conical chair legs, 1940s.
Elm
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Zurich, CH
A pair of low easy chairs in elegantly curved elmwood by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzingers in Stockholm, Sweden, early 1940s. Newly upholstered in curcuma colored linen and cotton.
Cotton, Elm, Linen
Sold
H 30 in W 27.25 in D 30.5 in
1940's Alfred Christensen Attributed Danish Lounge Chair in Elm by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish low back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Alfred Christensen with open armrests in beautifully curved elm wood.
Wool, Elm
1940's Solid Elm Slat Back Church - Chapel Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Elm Slat Back Church – Chapel Dining Chairs.
Elm
Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Fabric, Elm
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Fabric, Elm
Sold
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
1940's Solid Elm Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available.
Elm
1940's Mid Elm Church, Chapel Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mid Elm Church – chapel dining chairs – set of six 1940’s Mid Elm Church – chapel dining chairs – set of six.
Elm
Sold
H 30.25 in W 25.4 in D 30.5 in
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of elm, beech and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm
Italian 1940's Wood and Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood lounge chair with woven seagrass backs and seats. Beautiful angled legs and arms with high lounge backs. Elm wood frame has been freshly oiled and bottom seat portion of...
Elm, Seagrass
Italian 1940's Wood and Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian wood lounge chairs with woven seagrass backs and seats. Beautiful angled legs and arms with high lounge backs. Elm wood frame has been freshly oiled and portions of t...
Elm, Seagrass
1940's Elm And Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Set Of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Elm And Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven 1940’s Elm And Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Set Of Seven.
Elm
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Beautiful wood veneer frames with vintage upholstery.
Elm
Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chairs with Elm Inlays, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and, accordingly, of this pair of sophisticated easy chairs. The design dating from the early m...
Fabric, Wood
1940's Harlequin English Solid Children's Chapel Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Harlequin English Solid Children’s Chapel Chairs.
Elm
Swedish Modern, Lounge Chairs, Elm, Gray Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Wingback Chairs, Elm, Gray Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s Pair of charming Scandinavian lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden in the early ha...
Sheepskin, Elm
1940's Solid Elm Horizontal Slat Church - Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Solid Elm Horizontal Slat Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available.
Elm
Sold
H 38 in W 31 in D 30 in
Alfred Christensen High Back Lounge Chair Closed Armrests in Elm, Denmark, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Solid and sturdy construction raised on straight legs also in elm. The chair has been re-upholstered at a later point and the wool fabric remaining in usable condition.
Wool, Elm
Sold
H 31.89 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Elm & Savak Wool, 1940s, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Original legs in patinated solid elm wood. The chair is upholstered in beautiful greenlandic "Savak" wool by "Gabriel".
Wool, Elm
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Elm by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved blond elm wood. Nice slim elegant scul...
Elm
Pair of 1940’s wingback lounge chairs produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of 1940’s wingback lounge chairs produced in Sweden.
Elm
1940's Elm And Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Elm And Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Set Of Four 1940’s Elm And Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Set Of Four.
Oak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 1940s Elm Captain carver chairs CC41 Utility Design Furniture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
One chair has Beech arms and the other has Elm arms..
Beech, Elm
Sold
H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
1940's Lounge Chairs in White Boucle, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important set of lounge chairs made in the 1940s at "Boet", Sweden and designed by Otto Schulz.
Elm
Industrial Factory Chairs By Evertaut Circa 1940s
By Evertaut
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Factory Chairs By Evertaut Circa 1940s - Price is per chair (5 available) - Original green paint - Steel frames with Elm seats and back rests - Made by Evertaut - English...
Steel
Pair of 1940s Easy Chairs
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of great looking upholstered easy chairs made in Denmark in the 1940s legs in elm covered in French velour.
Elm
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