Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This sculptural chair exemplifies Kofod-Larsen’s refined craftsmanship and his signature organic forms.
Leather, Wood
Kurt Østervig Atomic Wingback Lounge Chair in Afromosia
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Upholstery Included - Choose your fabric, we'll refinish the frame and recover the chair with new foam and upholstery of your choice.
Wool
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960.
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Danish Afromosia Armchair Boucle Upholstery 1960s
Located in Buxton, GB
Dimensions 74 x 60 x 50 cm The chair have recently been recovered with a boucle fabric in an old white colour.
Teak
Rocking Chair by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle in Afromosia, New Fabric, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from afromosia wood with a striking juxtaposition of the use of line and angles with the dramatic contoured base of the chair.
Wood
Set of four organic dining chairs in afromosia by h.W. Klein
By H.W. Klein
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: H.W. Klein Manufacturer: Bramin Era: 1960s Materials: Afromosia, Wool Measurements: 20" wide x 20" deep x 30.5" tall, Seat 18" Condition: In excellent orig...
Wool
Set of Four (4) Afromosia Danish Modern High Back Dining Chairs, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed form afromosia (looks similar to Brazilian rosewood) with the original black vinyl seats and backs. Comfortable and attractive. Circa 1970s. ---Dimensions--- Width: 18....
Wood
Set of Four (4) Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Afromosia & Original Fabric, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
A Danish Modern contoured set of dining chairs constructed from afromsia wood with it's original knit original upholstery. The set has two high back and two midback chairs; perfect f...
Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen, set of 2 "Candidate" lounge chairs in afromosia, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Vicenza, VI
Elegant pair of "Candidate" armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and made of solid afrormosia (African teak) for Olof Perssons Fatöljindustri (O.P.E.) in Sweden, circa 1960s. Danish...
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Teak
A pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of Afromosia (African teak) Kandidaten lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jönköping, Sweden, circa 1960.
Teak
Set of Six Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad Dining Chairs
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful set of 6 Afromosia dining chairs by Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad for Gustave Bahus & Eft, c. 1954.
Cord, Wood
Unavailable
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 24 in
1950s Danish Afromosia Teak Armchair by Arne Hovmand Olsen for AR Klingenberg
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking Danish modern armchair was designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for AR Klingenberg & Son in the 1950s. Clever in it's design, the floating seat and backrest allow for the cha...
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 28.15 in W 54.34 in D 36.03 in
Midcentury Extending Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Elliots of Newbury, 1960s
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- Midcentury extending dining table and 6 dining chairs - Made from Afromosia - Table extended length: 190cm.
Teak
Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Set Hans Olsen Frem Rojle Extending Table
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Norcross, GA
Made by Frem Rojle. Table and chairs have the Frem Rojle stamp. Beautiful dark afromosia teak chairs create a nice contrast to the lighter tabletop.
Teak
1960s Canadian Afromosia Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Victoria, BC
Looking for a unique vintage chair to elevate your space? This stunning lounge chair, designed and crafted in Canada during the 1960s, embodies a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic ...
Wood
Danish Modern Afromosia Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chair designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1950s. The frame is constructed from solid Afromorsia teak wood with a stylish open slated back and sculpted a...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1960s Set of Eight Vintage Danish Dining Chairs in Afromosia
Located in London, GB
One chair has a tiny old repair on the arm, seen in the images, it’s barely noticeable in real life and doesn’t affect the strength of the chair.
Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Armchair in Afromosia
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very comfortable vintage Danish armchair, this dates from the 1960s. The frame is solid Afromosia wood, we have had it stripped and re-polished to a very high standar...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Peter Hvidt T-Chair in Afromosia for France and Sons
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A fine example of this scarce chair, ideal as a desk, side or occasional chair. The wood on this one is in excellent original condition and he seat has been recovered in a nice yello...
Wool, Teak
1960s Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely high quality set of six dining chairs, these were made in Denmark in the 1960s. The frames are solid afromosia wood and the seats have been newly upholstered ...
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs in Afromosia
Located in London, GB
A stylish set of four retro dining chairs in solid afromosia. These date from the 1950s-1960s, they of excellent quality and have a beautiful design.
Wood
Set of 6 Danish Teak & Afromosia Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made set of six Danish vintage dining chairs. They were made in Denmark, and date from the 1960’s.
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960.
Teak, Leather
Sold
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Danish Modern Dining Chair / Desk Chair in Afromosia and Original Fabric, 1970s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Built from solid afromosia this expertly-designed side chair has exceptional contoured lines.
Wood
Four Svend Madsen Afromosia Wood and Leather Danish Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four Afromosia wood dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Hans Olsen Afromosia & Cane Lounge Chairs for Juul Kristensen
By Juul Kristensen, Hans Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark circa 1960s. This iconic chair design by Hans Olsen is constructed from solid Aframosia teak...
Metal
Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare set of six Danish ‘compass’ dining chairs in solid afromosia. These were designed by Kai Kristiansen, they were made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made set of vintage Danish dining chairs in afromosia wood, these were designed by Nils Kofoed, they were made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Mahogany
1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made set of vintage Danish dining chairs in afromosia wood, these were designed by Nils Kofoed, they were made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Mahogany
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H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Set of Eight Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Farstrup, Vintage 1960s
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of eight dining chairs, these were made in Denmark and date from the 1960s.
Wood
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H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Afromosia Ladderback Dining Chairs, Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye, Teak 1960s
By Richard Hornby, Fyne Ladye
Located in London, GB
A set of four British mid century afromosia ladderback dining chairs by Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye, retailed through Heals.
Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Retro Afromosia Dining Chairs by Richard Hornby Vintage, 1950s
By Richard Hornby
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well-made set of solid Afromosia dining chairs, these were designed by Richard Hornby, and they date from the 1950-1960s.
Wood
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H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Afromosia Danish Style Dining Chairs by Younger x 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your dining experience with this fantastic set of 6 dining chairs by British furniture maker, Younger. The elegant frames, crafted from Afromosia wood, perfectly complement t...
Wood, Teak
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H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Afromosia Dining Chairs by Richard Hornby for Heal's, Circa 1960s
By Richard Hornby
Located in Surrey, GB
Set of 6 afromosia dining chairs by Richard Hornby for Heal's, circa 1960s.
Teak
1960s Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by HW Klein for Bramin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made set of Danish dining chairs in solid afromosia wood, these were designed by Henry Klein and were made by Bramin in the 1960s.
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Afromosia Round Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen 'Troja' round chair, circa 1960. Afromosia teak round armchair.
Fabric, Teak, Wool
1960s Danish Afromosia Teak Occasional Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
Straight from its original estate, we proudly present a stunning Danish occasional chair fashioned from rich Afromosia wood, elegantly complemented by its original green wool blend f...
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in London, England
Afromosia teak lounge chair with wonderfully exotic, varied grain from Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen for the Selig manufacturer, c1960.
Lounge Chair Midcentury Greaves & Thomas PAIR
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Otley, GB
The fabric is a retro pattern in shades of teal, green, blue & cream & looks super stylish. The lounge chairs frame, legs & spindled back are made from teak & afromosia.
Fabric, Teak
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