Ejner Larsen Axel Bender Metropolitan Chair
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This so called metropolitan chair is designed for Fritz Hansen. The chairs were named after an
Plywood
$22,644
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 22.45 in
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L designed 1949
Leather
$7,535
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern "Metropolitan" Chair by Larsen & Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen, 1949
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Metropolitan Chair" designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen made by Fritz Hansen in
Beech, Teak
$3,950
H 31.3 in W 30.5 in D 22 in
2021 Carl Hansen LM92P Metropolitan Chair in Leather by Larsen & Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Designed by Larsen & Bender Madsen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, this chair dates to circa
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Ejner Larsen and Bender Madsen Metropolitan Chair
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Metropolitan arm chair in an exceptionally beautiful patinated
Leather, Oak
Unique Metropolitan Chair by Larsen/Bender Madsen
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original Metropolitan chair from the 1949 Danish Cabinetmakers Exhibition. The Metropolitan
Rosewood, Teak
Metropolitan Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) and Axel Bender Madsen (1916-2000): Metropolitan chair / 2842/L
Beech, Teak
Unavailable
H 39.75 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Metropolitan Chairs by Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Metropolitan Chairs by Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen. These chairs take their name
Beech, Teak
Unavailable
H 31 in W 17.25 in D 24.5 in
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Whitby, ON
Rare 1950s/60s example of a Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.75 in D 23.5 in
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful and rare metropolitan armchair having original black leather wrapped seat and arms
Sold
H 32.15 in W 31.125 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern "Metropolitan" Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Astoria, NY
A Scandinavian Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen "Metropolitan" armchair with mahogany legs and
Leather, Wood
Metropolitan Chair by Einar Larsen & Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in London, GB
Sculptural armchair designed by Einar Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen for the Metropolitan school in
Wood, Wicker
“Metropolitan Chair” by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Metropolitan Chair”, designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen in 1950. Made from beech and
Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
"Metropolitan" Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair Metropolitan designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck, Denmark
Cane, Lacquer
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Metropolitan chair' in veneered walnut and solid beech. Maker Fritz Hansen.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.73 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Armchairs in Tinted Beech and Black Linen Fabric Danish Design 1950 Set of 4
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
reminiscent of Hans J. Wegner's "The chair" creation or Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen's "Metropolitan
Beech
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
This Metropolitan chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen was by the Alderman of the
Metropolitan Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen
By Fritz Hansen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) and Axel Bender Madsen (1916-2000): Metropolitan Chair / 2842/L
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 28.75 in D 19.3 in
The Metropolitan Chair in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Aabenraa, DK
The Metropolitan chair, teak, by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, Denmark Designed 1949 and
Teak
$111,835
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
$36,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Leather, Teak
Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
Cane, Teak
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
$70,570
H 34.26 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Rare Kaare Klint Box sofas in Mahogany & Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen snedkerier. A stunning pair of rare Kaare Klint Model no. 4118S two-seater box-shaped sofas with profiled cross legged mahogany frame. (Also called X-Bas...
Leather, Mahogany
$28,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 28 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1946 Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cope...
Brass
$22,606
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Sideboard in Oak and Rattan Model "Ry26", 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare low oakwood sideboard / credenza model "RY-26" from the 1960s by Hans J. Wegner. Made by "RY Møbler", Denmark. The sideboard features rattan / woven cane and inlai...
Rattan, Oak
Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces the NV46 armchair was first shown in 1946 and only ever made by Niels Vodder. Original black leather with an amazing color. Fantastic piece.
Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Armchair, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak "Metropolitan" armchair designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 28.5"W x 19.5"D ...
Teak
$11,721
H 33.47 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech & Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark. Attributed to Frits Schlegel. Frame in steam bent beechwood. Marked with ...
Beech
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936. With makers label specifying production year 1936. Seat Heigh...
Jute, Birch
$21,051
H 32.29 in W 51.58 in D 29.14 in
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful dark blue velvet. The sofa is in very good orig...
Velvet
$10,000
H 28.38 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Finn Juhl '109' Armchairs in Teak, Cognac Leather & Brass, 1946
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite pair of vintage mid-century modern NV-109 chairs, designed by the renowned Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder in the 1950s. An early edition of Juhl's work, these ch...
Brass
Finn Juhl NV46 Chair in Rosewood for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl NV-46 armchair with frame of Brazilian rosewood, upholstered with Nigerian leather. Designed 1946, executed and burn marked by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark. A p...
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Armchair, Denmark 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair by Danish design icon, Ib Kofod-Larsen, was designed and launched in 1958 as a writing chair to be coordinated with the equally famous model IL-01. Produced by Christensen...
Leather, Wood
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