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Amiral Chair

Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair

Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair

$4,000 / set

H 35 in W 35 in D 37 in

Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair

By Eric Merthen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage arm chairs with hide seats on leather straps. Great mid-century design with black

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern

Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern

By Eric Merthen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair. Original Dark Green Leather. Some restoration on one strap on seat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Eric Merthen's "Amiral" Style Leather Chairs, a Pair
Eric Merthen's "Amiral" Style Leather Chairs, a Pair

Eric Merthen's "Amiral" Style Leather Chairs, a Pair

By Eric Merthen

Located in Hudson, NY

Gorgeous pair of French oak and green leather lounge chairs styled after Eric Merthen's "Amiral

Category

Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Karin Mobring Amiral Easy Chairs
Karin Mobring Amiral Easy Chairs

Karin Mobring Amiral Easy Chairs

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H 28 in W 25 in L 28 in

Karin Mobring Amiral Easy Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Karin Mobring Amiral easy chairs by Ikea. The chairs feature a chrome frame and seat, backrest and

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Karin Mobring Easy Chairs Model Amiral by Ikea in Sweden
Karin Mobring Easy Chairs Model Amiral by Ikea in Sweden

Karin Mobring Easy Chairs Model Amiral by Ikea in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of easy chairs model Amiral designed by Karin Mobring. Produced by Ikea in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair "Amiral" by Eric Merthen
Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair "Amiral" by Eric Merthen

Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair "Amiral" by Eric Merthen

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Karlstad, SE

Gorgeous armchair, "Amiral" by Erik Merthen for Swedish IRE Mo¨bler from the Scandinavian Mid

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eric Merthen Amiral Easy Chair Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Eric Merthen Amiral Easy Chair Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

Eric Merthen Amiral Easy Chair Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

By Eric Merthen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare easy chair model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Natural Leather 'Amiral' Lounge Chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA, 1969
Natural Leather 'Amiral' Lounge Chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA, 1969

Natural Leather 'Amiral' Lounge Chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA, 1969

By IKEA

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Super nice lounge chair designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in 1969. It comes from a time when IKEA

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of Mid-Century easy chairs with foot stool model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Merthen ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
Erik Merthen ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s

Erik Merthen ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Voorburg, NL

Distinctive ‘Amiral’ lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Erik Merthen for Ire Möbler Sweden

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960
"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960

"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960

By Eric Merthen

Located in New York, NY

Admiral lounge chair and ottoman designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler

Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Hardwood

A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood  or IRE Mobel AB Sweden
A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood  or IRE Mobel AB Sweden

A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood or IRE Mobel AB Sweden

By Eric Merthen

Located in Paris, FR

'Armiral' easy chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 2 "Amiral" Easy Chairs Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s
Set of 2 "Amiral" Easy Chairs Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s

Set of 2 "Amiral" Easy Chairs Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.       

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

In the Style of Karin Mobring Amiral Lounge Chairs
In the Style of Karin Mobring Amiral Lounge Chairs

In the Style of Karin Mobring Amiral Lounge Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

believe them to be 'Amiral' chairs by Karin Mobring for Ikea. Made from incredibly light yet sturdy

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Leather Amiral Lounge Chair by Ire Mobler
Vintage Leather Amiral Lounge Chair by Ire Mobler

Vintage Leather Amiral Lounge Chair by Ire Mobler

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful Mid-Century Swedish lounge chair comes complete with matching ottoman and features

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Private listing Amir -
Private listing Amir -

Private listing Amir -

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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Private listing Amir -

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s Alsace Regional Oak Dining Chair, Set of Twelve. PLUS: 1950s Alsace Regional Figure of Eight

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s

Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Utrecht, NL

body. This “Amiral” lounge chair is anchored in traditional Swedish tradition, with innovative twists

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

By Eric Merthen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of easy chairs model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Leather “Amiral” Lounge Chairs in Leather by Karin Mobring, 1970s
Pair of Leather “Amiral” Lounge Chairs in Leather by Karin Mobring, 1970s

Pair of Leather “Amiral” Lounge Chairs in Leather by Karin Mobring, 1970s

Located in Skokie, IL

Karin Mobring pair of leather “Amiral” lounge chairs, Sweden, 1970s Additional Information

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Chrome and Leather Amiral Armchairs by Karin Mobring
Pair of Chrome and Leather Amiral Armchairs by Karin Mobring

Pair of Chrome and Leather Amiral Armchairs by Karin Mobring

Located in Long Island City, NY

A streamlined pair of leather lounge chairs by Swedish designer Karin Mohbring.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chairs "Amiral" by Karin Mobring
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chairs "Amiral" by Karin Mobring

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chairs "Amiral" by Karin Mobring

By IKEA

Located in Karlstad, SE

A pair of easy chairs model "Amiral" by Ikea. The chairs feature a chrome frame and seat, backrest

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Easy Chair Model "Amiral" Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s
Easy Chair Model "Amiral" Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s

Easy Chair Model "Amiral" Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of "Amiral" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, 1960s
Pair of "Amiral" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, 1960s

Pair of "Amiral" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, 1960s

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H 33.08 in W 37.41 in D 33.08 in

Pair of "Amiral" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, 1960s

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.       

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960
Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960

Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960

By Eric Merthen

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Admiral chair designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Two Steel and Brown Leather Easy Chair "Amiral" by K Mobring, Sweden 1967
Set of Two Steel and Brown Leather Easy Chair "Amiral" by K Mobring, Sweden 1967

Set of Two Steel and Brown Leather Easy Chair "Amiral" by K Mobring, Sweden 1967

By IKEA

Located in Sacile, PN

Set of two steel and brown leather easy chair "Amiral" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden

By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen

Located in Stockholm, Sweden

Easy chairs model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden, designed by Eric Merthen. Frame of

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chrome and Leather Amiral Easy Chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA
Chrome and Leather Amiral Easy Chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA

Chrome and Leather Amiral Easy Chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA

By IKEA

Located in TORONTO, CA

Beautiful chrome and patinaed caramel leather Amiral Easy chair by Karin Mobring. A stunning piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern

Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern

Located in Boise, ID

Such a great looking chair but most importantly its extremely comfortable great rosewood grain

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s
"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s

"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s

By Eric Merthen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rosewood lounge chair with matching foot stool, designed by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s. Original

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Alpaca, Rosewood

Rare Easy Chair Model Amiral Designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler, Sweden
Rare Easy Chair Model Amiral Designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler, Sweden

Rare Easy Chair Model Amiral Designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler, Sweden

By Finn Juhl

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautifully sculpted lounge armchairmodel Amiral by Erik Merthen for Ire Møbler, Sweden, 1964. Made

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Amiral Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the amiral chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each amiral chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are many kinds of the amiral chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each amiral chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel and Karin Mobring each produced at least one beautiful amiral chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Amiral Chair?

Prices for a amiral chair start at $1,840 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $4,435.

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