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Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the 1940's in the style of Swedish Designer, Carl Malmsten

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

$5,200 / set

H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames. Delivery to

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

$3,200

H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

$3,800

H 26 in W 32 in D 28 in

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge. Original vintage faux shearling upholstery. Birch legs. This listing

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Birch

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats

1940’s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs with woven papercord seats

Located in Minneapolis, MN

the 1940's and retain their original papercord seats in an unusual rustic-sophisticate basketweave

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair
1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair

$4,200

H 26.5 in W 40 in D 30.5 in

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940's Danish Cabinet Maker Lounge Chair. Beech legs. High quality velvet upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs

$3,200

H 28.5 in W 33.75 in D 31 in

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940's Swedish Lounge Chairs. Deep red channel back velvet upholstery. in original

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Red Wool, 1940's

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant and unusual lounge chair from the late art deco period a bit similar to the styles of

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

$5,200 / set

H 29 in W 23 in D 28 in

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Beech Frames, original wool upholstery. Well made Danish

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

Scandinavian Vintage Lounge Chairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by master carpenter Frits Henningsen, elegantly executed with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen
1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

1940’s Danish Dressing Chair Attributed to Magnus L Stephensen

By Magnus Stephensen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish dressing chair attributed to Magnus Laessoe Stephensen. Cognac leather with nailheads

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chair, Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful, stately lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, with elegant curved lines. Neck cushion

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Colonial" Lounge Chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of elegant “Colonial Chairs”, model PJ 149, by Ole Wanscher. Rosewood frames with expertly

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

$5,327

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with wool, 1940's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with dark grey wool Legs of beech. Made in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s
Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s

Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s

$7,530 / set

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Pair Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs, Bouclé & Beech, 1940s

Located in Rødding, DK

A rare and desirable pair of Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chairs from the 1940s — commanding examples

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s
Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s

Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s

$3,800 / set

H 33.5 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 in

Set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1940s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful set of 6 Scandinavian Dining Chairs, timeless design. Chairs have rich patina. Please see

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shearling "moonlight

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

$4,200

H 32 in W 33.25 in D 32 in

Pair of 1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Red Velvet Danish Lounge Chairs. Stained Birch legs. Buttton Seat Backs. Classic 1940’s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Scandinavian Mordern, Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair, 1940s
Scandinavian Mordern, Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair, 1940s

Scandinavian Mordern, Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chair, 1940s

Located in Rødding, DK

A Danish wingback lounge chair in moss green velvet, circa 1940s. The form is full and generously

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Sculptural high back danish lounge chair in original mohair. Beautiful age on this piece with

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's

Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's

By Eric Karlén

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheepskin with leather

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler
Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler

Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler

Located in Odense, DK

, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Wonderful cushions with floral motifs. One chair retains original brass plaquette

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s
Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s

Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s

$6,594 / set

H 32.29 in W 26.97 in D 29.14 in

Pair of Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chairs in Olive Velvet, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Rødding, DK

Scandinavian wingback lounge chairs from the 1940s, retaining their original olive-green velvet

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær. Armchair upholstered with original patinated leather, with buttons. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs with Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Flemming Lassen, 1940

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Velvet

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Madsen & Schubell

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's
Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's

By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson at Stockholms Hantverksförening in the 1940's. Frame made from walnut. Very

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669
1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669

1940's Danish Lounge Chair in the Style of Fritz Hansen 1669

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1940s. The chair bears some resemblance to Frits

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark
Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark

Scandinavian 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair, Made in Denmark

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Scandinavian craftsmanship. The chair can also be paired with a matching foot stool. We often have one or two

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Odense, DK

Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland
Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland

$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 36 in D 29 in

Shearling Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Style of Marta Blomstedt, 1940's Finland

By Märta Blomstedt

Located in Culver City, CA

internationally! Please see our shipping rates! This dreamy Finnish duo from the 1940s is giving scallop-backed

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2
Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2

Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2

$5,789 / set

H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in

Scandinavian Modern, Lounge Chairs in Green Wool, 1940s, set of 2

Located in Rødding, DK

A matched pair of oak lounge chairs in the Danish Modern tradition, upholstered in an original

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with, nature leather, 1940's
Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with, nature leather, 1940's

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with, nature leather, 1940's

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker lounge chair with patinated nature leather. Lose cushion. Stained birch legs

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s
Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s

Pair of Scandinavian Oak Wingback Lounge chairs in Striped Wool, 1940s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Rødding, DK

upholstered in their original striped wool, dating from the 1940s. The silhouette is tall and commanding

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Saddle Girth Lounge Chairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström

Located in Odense, DK

An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

$12,371

H 27.37 in W 31.11 in D 26.38 in

Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic of Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather
1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

1940's Danish Deco Lounge Chair in Original Leather

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1940's Danish lounge chair upholstered in the original brown leather with button tufted back

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing "windsor" armchair made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The chair is made from solid

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s
Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s

Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s

$17,758

H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in

Swedish Rocking Chair, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Newly reupholstered. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

$7,103 / set

H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in

Set of 8 Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

By Sven Markelius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swedish stump chair, 1940s
Swedish stump chair, 1940s

Swedish stump chair, 1940s

$3,551

H 30.12 in W 21.66 in D 20.28 in

Swedish stump chair, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pine stump chair. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Good condition with signs of usage and patina.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Low Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

the early 1940s. The chair comes in two heights and this is the lower of the two. The chair are

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s
Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s

Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s

$9,471 / set

H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Axel Larsson Chairs by Bodafors, 1940s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of Axel Larsson chairs produced by SMF, Bodafors, 1940s. Signed. Very good vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s

$15,390 / set

H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Sweden 1940s

By OPE

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A wonderful pair of wingback chairs made in Sweden during the 1940s. The shape and structure

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s
Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s

Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s

$674

H 29.14 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Alvar Aalto Chair 69 by Artek 1940s-1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek 69 chair, birch with red upholstery. The chair is from around 1940-1950. Old Artek stamp on

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Danish 1940s Lowback Easy Lounge Chair
Danish 1940s Lowback Easy Lounge Chair

Danish 1940s Lowback Easy Lounge Chair

$3,450

H 30.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Danish 1940s Lowback Easy Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A design that will just never go out of style. Classic Danish early 1950's Easy lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s
Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

$7,103 / set

H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in

Set of Eight Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs, 1940s

By Sven Markelius

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Style Large Club Chair in Wool with Channel Back
Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Style Large Club Chair in Wool with Channel Back

Danish 1940's Fritz Hansen Style Large Club Chair in Wool with Channel Back

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

the late 1930-early 1940s. This chair has higher backrest and a straighter front which provides for a

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mohair

Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s

Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s

By Werner West

Located in Uppsala, SE

A so called Hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1940s and manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Sandwich Chair model 69 by Artek 1940s
Alvar Aalto Sandwich Chair model 69 by Artek 1940s

Alvar Aalto Sandwich Chair model 69 by Artek 1940s

$1,657Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Alvar Aalto Sandwich Chair model 69 by Artek 1940s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Artek chair model 69 with rare sandwich structure in the seat, designed by Alvar Aalto. The chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s

Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s

By Werner West

Located in Uppsala, SE

A so called hugging chair designed by Finish designer Werner West in the 1940s and manufactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s

$35,517 / set

H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in

Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s

By Gösta Jonsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s
Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s

$46,764 / set

H 37.01 in W 34.26 in D 39.38 in

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Stained Beech and Lambskin, 1940s Additonal Information: Material

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s

$15,000 / set

H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stunning pair of Danish shell-shaped easy chairs with new upholstery. Produced in Denmark during

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

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1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair

1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair. NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fur

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 29 in D 34 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s
Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in

Scandinavian Pair of Folding Chairs in Molded Birch Wood, 1940s

Located in Madrid, ES

Scandinavian pair of folding chairs made in 1940s, frame in metal and molded birch.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's
Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

Unavailable

H 34 in W 28.6 in D 30 in

Easy Chair by Elias Svedberg 1940's

By Knoll, Elias Svedberg

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare chair, curved back on birch legs. Distributed by Knoll in the 1940's for a few years. new

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair
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Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair

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H 39.77 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in

Scandinavian 1940s Curvy Wingback Organic Lounge Chair

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Alvesta, SE

In the style of Mogens Lassen, Fritz Henningsen. Scandinavian design, unknown better manufacturer

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Mogens Lasssen Pair of Easy Chairs in Elm & Sheepskin, 1940s
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Mogens Lasssen Pair of Easy Chairs in Elm & Sheepskin, 1940s

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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in

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

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s
Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s

Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 19.89 in D 19.89 in

Palle Suenson Chair, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A stained beech chair with a thick webbed leather seating. The chair is attributed to Palle Suenson

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair
1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair

1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair

Unavailable

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1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Danish easy chair on solid beach legs with green velour upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, 1940s
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Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chair Made by Svenskt Fur, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Brussels, BE

Pine chair designed by Goran Malmvall in the 1940s. I have a table to match and a bench. Also

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen
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1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen

Unavailable

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1940s Danish Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940s Danish lounge chair by Alfred Christensen. Sculpted Beech wood frame refinished. Original

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
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Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s

By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Los Gatos, CA

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
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Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

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Axel Larsson Pair of Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Larsson, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of high back easy chairs with an oak frame by Axel Larsson. The seating and the armrests are

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
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Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Hudson, NY

Easy chair with solid beach arms and legs early design from Alfred Christensen Production catalogue

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Yellow Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Yellow Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Yellow Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Maastricht, NL

damages. This chair was produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in the 1940s.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

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Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s

By Boet, Otto Schulz

Located in Zurich, CH

A roundly curved "Schulz" chair newly upholstered in off-white woven linen, legs in maple wood

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Materials

Linen, Maple

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair

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Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Lambswool Lounge Chair

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

with white lambswool. Made in the 1940's Feel free to request a delivery rate and we will do our best

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Lambskin, Upholstery, Beech

Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s
Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s

Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s

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Otto Schulz Easy Chair, Sweden, Produced by Boet, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Berlin, DE

Otto Schulz, slipper chair, restored and new reupholstered in alpaca. Excellent condition.  

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s

Pair of Slipper Chairs by Tor Wolfenstein, Early 1940s

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Elm, Linen

Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

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H 35.04 in W 34.26 in D 35.04 in

Pair of Club Chairs with Green Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s
One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s

One Wingback Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, White Sheep Skin, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Paris, FR

Luxuous wingback lounge chair by Danish producer Fritz Hansen, circa 1940. Model 1672. The chair

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Danish Curved Easy Chair with Nut Wood Frame and Blue Wool, 1940s
Danish Curved Easy Chair with Nut Wood Frame and Blue Wool, 1940s

Danish Curved Easy Chair with Nut Wood Frame and Blue Wool, 1940s

Located in Maastricht, NL

An easy chair by a Danish cabinetmaker, with a nut wood frame and a greyish blue wool upholstery

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Nutwood

Dining Chairs 10 by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s
Dining Chairs 10 by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s

Dining Chairs 10 by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s

By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Dining chairs (10) by Helge Vestergaard Jensen by Cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Early 1940s Fritz Hansen Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, Denmark
Early 1940s Fritz Hansen Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, Denmark

Early 1940s Fritz Hansen Black Lacquered Lounge Chair, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Hudson, NY

A unique lightness of touch in design makes this chair beautiful from all sides. The deep spring'd

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s

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H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

' Guild Exhibition in 1940. Price is for the pair. Single also chair available on request. A matching

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s
Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s

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H 32.68 in W 17.52 in D 19.49 in

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs in the Style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Set of 4 Danish dining chairs in the style of Jacob Kjær, 1940s. Mahogany and seats with new wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s
Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s

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H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 33.86 in

Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Berlin, DE

Fritz Hansen, New upholstered in raw natural pale rose colored linen, Denmark, 1940.   

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2
Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in St-Brais, JU

Nielsen. Made in Denmark during the 1940's. Presumably made by Udført hos A.J. Iversen. Variant of model

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1940s
Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1940s

Windsor Chair by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

1930s solid oak Windsor chair model CH-18A by master craftsman Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s Danish Beech and Camel Mohair Armchair
1940s Danish Beech and Camel Mohair Armchair

1940s Danish Beech and Camel Mohair Armchair

Unavailable

H 33.75 in W 23.75 in D 29 in

1940s Danish Beech and Camel Mohair Armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

chair with light camel mohair covers. Solid construction, Danish, 1940s. Some wear and marks to arm

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Danish, 1940s Armchairs with Navy Velvet Covers
Pair of Danish, 1940s Armchairs with Navy Velvet Covers

Pair of Danish, 1940s Armchairs with Navy Velvet Covers

Located in Hudson, NY

Early 1940s Danish design with original spring'd seat and seat back of solid construction

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Slipper in Beech and Off-White Fabric by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1940s
Slipper in Beech and Off-White Fabric by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1940s

Slipper in Beech and Off-White Fabric by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1940s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Zurich, CH

A chair in stained beach and perfectly made new upholstery in a thick snow-white linen and cotton

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s
Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Unavailable

H 69 in W 61 in D 60 in

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early Danish basket-chair. Black lacquered metal frame, Denmark, 1940s. Vintage condition.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s
Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

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H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early Danish basket-chair. Black lacquered metal frame, Denmark, 1940s. In good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

High Wingback Chair by Frits Henningsen, 1940s
High Wingback Chair by Frits Henningsen, 1940s

High Wingback Chair by Frits Henningsen, 1940s

Unavailable

H 43 in W 25 in D 36 in

High Wingback Chair by Frits Henningsen, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Sexy 1940s wingback armchair by Frits Henningsen with sweeping arms and curved headrests. Frame of

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Elias Svedberg Pair of Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Elias Svedberg Pair of Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

Elias Svedberg Pair of Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of armchairs attributed to Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. The frame is made of mahogany and has a webbed canvas seating. One of the canvas slings has been...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s
Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s

Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Sought after Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair model 1672 made circa 1942 (see catalog from that

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 24.02 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Brussels, BE

Sculptural pair of easy chairs designed by Fritz Hansen at the end of the 1940s. Original ivory

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Birch

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s

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H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 29.14 in

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exhibition in 1940. Price is for the pair. Single also chair available on request.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin

Mogens Lassen, Danish Lounge Chair, 1940s
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Mogens Lassen, Danish Lounge Chair, 1940s

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H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in

Mogens Lassen, Danish Lounge Chair, 1940s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Munster, NRW

Mogens Lassen, wingback / upholstered lounge chair, sides and backrest curved, legs made of

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

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1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chair. Elegantly sculpted Birch wood frame. Original upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

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H 29.75 in W 38 in D 40 in

1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs. Vintage blue velvet upholstery. Wood legs. Chairs have great scale for

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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1940's Danish Lounge Chair
1940's Danish Lounge Chair

1940's Danish Lounge Chair

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H 41.25 in W 26.5 in D 31 in

1940's Danish Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940's high back lounge chair. Denmark, Elegant and classic Danish design. Please contact about

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1940's Danish Lounge Chair
1940's Danish Lounge Chair

1940's Danish Lounge Chair

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H 36.5 in W 33 in D 36 in

1940's Danish Lounge Chair

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940's Danish lounge chair. Large scale chair. High quality velvet upholstery. Wood ball feet on

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Two-Tone Wool, 1940's
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Two-Tone Wool, 1940's

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Two-Tone Wool, 1940's

By Axel Larsson, Hjalmar Jackson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

carpenter, Hjalmar Jacksson from the 1940's. Frame and base made form nicely figured oak. Upscale design

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson

1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson

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H 33 in W 19.3 in D 26.7 in

1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in New York, NY

Iconic vintage Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson from the early 1940's. Labelled with the designer year

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

1940's Lounge Chairs in White Boucle, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern
1940's Lounge Chairs in White Boucle, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern

1940's Lounge Chairs in White Boucle, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and important set of lounge chairs made in the 1940s at "Boet", Sweden and designed by Otto

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

1940s Scandinavian Mohair Lounge Chairs
1940s Scandinavian Mohair Lounge Chairs

1940s Scandinavian Mohair Lounge Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

1940s Scandinavian Mohair Lounge Chairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of sculptural danish lounge chairs, circa 1940, Denmark. The chairs are crafted with solid

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair

Danish Lounge Chair Beech and Upholstered Sheepskin - Scandinavian Modern 1940s
Danish Lounge Chair Beech and Upholstered Sheepskin - Scandinavian Modern 1940s

Danish Lounge Chair Beech and Upholstered Sheepskin - Scandinavian Modern 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning lounge chair crafted in Denmark in the 1940s. This elegant piece features a beautifully

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Set of Dining Chairs, 1940's, Mahogany, Tan Leather, 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Set of Dining Chairs, 1940's, Mahogany, Tan Leather, 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Set of Dining Chairs, 1940's, Mahogany, Tan Leather, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Danish Cabinetmaker set of six dining chairs, two with armrests, with frame of mahogany, made in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

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H 26 in W 33 in D 30 in

Pair of 1940’s Danish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Exceptional pair of 1940’s Danish cabinet maker lounge chairs. Stunning channel tufted green velvet

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Brown Tibetan Wool, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Brown Tibetan Wool, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Brown Tibetan Wool, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Scandinavian wooden lounge chair, made in Sweden in the 1940s and newly upholstered in brown

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Danish Modern 1940's Sheepskin Lounge Chair
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Danish Modern 1940's Sheepskin Lounge Chair

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H 33.08 in W 32.68 in L 33.08 in

Danish Modern 1940's Sheepskin Lounge Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish modern furniture maker 1940s sheepskin armchair with beautiful lines from every angle. A

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Frits Henningsen Danish Highback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's
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By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940's. Both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Scandinavian Modern Shearling Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Shearling Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Shearling Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern design, crafted in the 1940s, Sweden. It features an elegant, curved backrest and dark

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Scandinavian Upholstered Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Scandinavia, ca 1940s
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Located in Utrecht, NL

Scandinavian design is a distinctive style that represents a design philosophy, guided by

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

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'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Mid-20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$662Sale 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...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

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.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet

Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Dark Ball Feet

Located in London, England

Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features s...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

$2,900 / item

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak, Mohair, Velvet

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135

Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...

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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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1940s Scandinavian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s Scandinavian chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1940s Scandinavian chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a 1940s Scandinavian chair, we have 1054 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s Scandinavian chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1940s Scandinavian chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s Scandinavian chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Philip Arctander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Scandinavian Chair?

Prices for a 1940s Scandinavian chair start at $100 and top out at $118,850 with the average selling for $6,528.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.