A sculptural set of Kroken “Pigeon” armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural set of Kroken “Pigeon” armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, circa 1970s. A beautiful Scandinavian design, with bentwood frames that sweep in a continuous, ribbon l...
Leather, Bentwood
Swedish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair Attributed to Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Deland, FL
Exceptional bentwood construction. This chair is built for style and for comfort. The bentwood frame supports a distressed black leather seat and headrest. Circa 1970s.
Teak
Ake Fribytter Armchair for Nelo Möbel, Walnut & Leather, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in bari, IT
Classic Nordic-style armchair with curved wooden frame and cognac-coloured leather seat model Krona designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel (Sweden) 1970s. When you purchase vintag...
Animal Skin, Leather, Walnut
Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s. Sturdy beech bentwooden frame with beautifully patinated black leather cushions. Cool cantilevered design It ...
Leather, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 21.26 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Swedish Ake Fribytter Leather Foot Stool Ottoman, Swedish, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Swedish Ake Fribytter leather foot stool ottoman, Scandinavian, 1970s manufactured by Nelo Möbel in 1976.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
1970s Ake Fribytter Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chair for Nelo
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Boston, MA
Ake Fribytter Lounge Chair for Nelo Möbel of Sweden, circa 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Adjustable Swedish Leather Lounge Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel in Sweden. Upholstered with black leather.
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Black leather swivel chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage leather swivel lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel. The chair features a black bentwood frame on a chromed bases and has sling leather armrests.
Chrome
'Kroken' Black Leather Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Toronto, CA
Manufactured by the Swedish brand Nelo in the 1970s, Ake Fribytter's 'Kroken' lounge chair is cool and comfortable. Original black leather on a white plywood frame. Condition is go...
Leather, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
1970s Scandinavian Bentwood Leather Lounge chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel
Located in Praha, CZ
The frame is made from stained bentwood plywood and was partly refurbished . The seats consist from canvas and leather pillows. The chairs are in very good condition and they are ver...
Leather, Plywood
Kroken Armchairs Nelo Mobel Sweden Vintage, 1970s-1980s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Milano, IT
A set of three armchairs designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel. Bentwood, foam padding, leather upholstery.
Leather, Foam
Sold
H 29.5 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Swedish Black Leather Ake Fribytter Lounge Chairs
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated black leather and ebonized bent plywood sleek Swedish lounge chairs designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel. Cool cantilevered frame.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.38 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
'4' Kroken Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the Kroken Lounge Chair, an exceptional design by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel of Sweden, hailing from the stylish era of the 1970's.
Beech, Leather
70s Äke Fribyter Black Chaiselongue, Loungue Chair, Nelo, Sweden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing vintage leather swivel lounge chaise longue designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel. The armchair has a black bentwood frame on a chrome base and leather armrests.
Steel
Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s with its matching foot stool. Sturdy beech bentwooden frame with beautifully patinated camel leather cushions. ...
Leather, Beech
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H 37.01 in W 29.93 in L 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Vienna, AT
Kroken was the design of Ake Fribytter and produced from the Swedish manufacturer Nelo Mobel.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Vienna, AT
Kroken was the design of Ake Fribytter and produced from the Swedish manufacturer Nelo Mobel.
Leather, Wood
Kroken Lounge Armchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Austin, TX
Kroken lounge arnchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel. Pair of Armchairs, Scandinavian design, of beautifully patinated black leather and lacquered wooden frame. The Kroken armchair...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.7 in W 29.3 in D 37.1 in
Pair Of 1970s Swedish Kroken Armchairs By Ake Fribyter For Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in High Point, NC
This striking pair of 1970s Swedish Kroken armchairs, designed by Åke Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, exemplifies Scandinavian modern design with an emphasis on comfort and sculptural form....
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Kroken Armchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s, set of 2
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of Kroken armchairs designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s. Sturdy beech bentwooden frames with thick leather cushions. Cool cantilevered design 1970s - Sweden...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 28.75 in D 36.62 in
Swedish Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Pair of Swedish-made armchairs produced by Nelo Mobel in the 1970s based on Ake Fribytter's design.
Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
1970s Scandinavian Bentwood Leather Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel
Located in Praha, CZ
The frame is made from stained bentwood plywood and was partly refurbished. The seats consist from canvas and leather pillows. The chairs are in very good condition and they are ve...
Leather, Plywood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
1970's Pair Black Leather Club / Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Original set of two Scandinavian lounge chairs designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel in Sweden. Both are upholstered with black leather and dark brown linen.
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
1970s, Scandinavian Bentwood Cantilevered Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Scandinavian bentwood cantilevered leather lounge chair, by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel. The bentwood frame is made out of stained plywood, and the leather is a beautiful ta...
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 34.45 in W 29.53 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Midcentury Ake Fribytter Cognac Leather Nelo Mobel Sewdish Armchairs
By Ake Fribytter
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Cognac brown leather Nelo Mobel Kroken vintage armchairs by the genius that was Ake Fribytter The...
Leather, Beech
Swedish Leather Lounge Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Swedish Black Leather Lounge Chair. Designed by Åke Fribytter. Manufactured by Nelo in Sweden. A cool cantilevered frame of ebonized bent plywood with original leather uphols...
Leather
Sold
H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Swivel Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Berlin, DE
On the right side of the frame is a lever with a large wooden ball, which serves to lock or lower the backrest. Ake Fribytter designed the chair in the 1970s for the Swedish manufact...
Metal
Sold
H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Swivel Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Berlin, DE
On the right side of the frame is a lever with a large wooden ball, which serves to lock or lower the backrest. Ake Fribytter designed the chair in the 1970s for the Swedish manufact...
Metal
Sold
H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 29.93 in
Kroken de Luxe Lounge Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Porto, PT
Armchair "Kroken de Luxe" by Ake Fribytter.
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 34.65 in D 29.93 in
Kroken de Luxe Lounge Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Porto, PT
Armchair "Kroken de Luxe" by Ake Fribytter.
Leather, Bentwood
$2,300 / set
H 38.19 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Norwegian "Siesta" Lounge Chair and Ottoman Designed by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Genuine black leather and bentwood that gives an aesthetic definition with the typical Scandinavian narrative. Both pieces are in excellent condition, having been used very little an...
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
Leather Lounge Chair 'Palermo' by Pethrus Lindlöf, 1970
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful leather lounge chair by Pethrus Lindlöf for Lindlöfs Möbler, 1970, a molded jacaranda frame, upholstered in cognac colored tufted leather.
Leather, Jacaranda
1970s Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armchair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - sturdy and stable - Patinated leather in good condition
Leather
$913Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
1970s, Scandinavian Adjustable Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Swedish furniture manufacturer. Refreshed by furniture craftsman. Original upholstery in brown patinated leather, good con...
Steel
$4,500 / set
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 32 in
Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Siesta High-Back Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s These are very comfortable. Inghmar Relling designrd for Wesnofa and won the 1964 Norwegen design...
Leather, Canvas, Teak
$6,963Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 39.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Walnut, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Armchair: Organic Design" Manufacturer: Unknown Production Year: Circa 1990 Material: Brown leather and walnut wood Condition: Goo...
Wood
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
$1,969
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Easy chair 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Möbler, 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Easy chair designed by Ingemar Thillmark, model is called 'Läckö' and was produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, during the 1960s. Rustic design. Frame in beech and cushions in thick tuft...
Leather, Beech
1970s, Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Brown leather lounge chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Loose cushions in brown leather, dark brown plywood, brown ...
Leather, Canvas
$1,328
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, lounge chair, model "Siesta".
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair model "Siesta". Original brown furniture leather with very nice patina. Bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no s...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$1,638
H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in
Scandinavian 1960s “Ruster” Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, FR
The notable Ruster Danish lounge chair by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and edited by Pastoe in the 1960s. The leather is in its original condition, the frame has been expertly re-f...
Leather, Teak
$1,363
H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams, furniture leather, bentwood.
By Georg Thams, Bramin Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams. Original brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Leather with ...
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original brown leather cushions. Very good vintage condition.
Leather
$6,723
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Wool
$1,863
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Leather, Rosewood
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,748 / set
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 37.01 in
Kroken Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable.
Leather, Wood
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown leather with nice patina. Removable headrest and seat with backrest. Adjustable headre...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
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