$4,000 / set
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 and white flair. Please confirm location.
Teak
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Armiral chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a beautiful rosewood frame and is upholstered in the original light brown leather. The cushi...
Leather, Rosewood
Amiral Leather 3-Seater Sofa by Eric Merthen, Belgium, 1970-1979
Located in High Point, NC
This wood and leather piece dates to 1970-1979 and originates from Belgium. Its form as an amiral leather 3-seater sofa by eric merthen reflects both a clear practical purpose and th...
Leather, Wood
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern
By Eric Merthen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair. Original Dark Green Leather.
Leather, Oak
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" chair. Great patina on the leather.
Leather, Oak
“Amiral” Armchair by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Kampen, NL
“Amiral” Armchair by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
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, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen sofa table in oak and slate, 1960s, model Amiral
By Eric Merthen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Slate
Eric Merthen sofa table in oak and slate, 1960s, model Amiral
By Eric Merthen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Slate
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Pouf Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Armiral chair with its footstool designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a beautiful rosewood frame and is upholstered in the original Cognac leathe...
Leather, Rosewood
"Amiral" Low Table in Oak with Slate Top by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Slate
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H 29.9 in W 33.9 in D 33.9 in
"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, Sweden. Rosewood and original green leather. Safari-inspired slung leather silhouet...
Leather, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 37.41 in
A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood or IRE Mobel AB Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
'Armiral' easy chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a beautiful rosewood frame and is upholstered in the original black leather. The cushi...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
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-Century Modern era. This Brazilian inspired chair feature a frame of rosewood and red le...
Leather, Rosewood
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.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 37.01 in
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 IRE Möbler Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
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H 32.68 in W 33.47 in
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. This ‘Amiral’ model was the flagship model for the Ire Möbler at the time and was manu...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
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 by Ire Möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
Oak Lounge Chair with Striped Cushions, The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair is representative of mid-century craftsmanship from the Netherlands - whilst also being reminiscent of the Eric Merthen “Amiral” chair, bringing a touch of Scandina...
Fabric, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Admiral chair designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden. Rosewood and original black leather. structure good condition , some wear on the original...
Leather, Oak
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H 31.11 in W 31.89 in D 37.41 in
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 Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
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.
Leather, Walnut
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.
Leather, Walnut
Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amiral” is undoubtedly Swedish designer, Eric Merthen’s most famous model.
Leather, Wood
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 the stylish vintage design of Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler. Unique tapered frame feat...
Leather, Rosewood
‘’Amiral’’ Armchair by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbel Skillingaryd
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Madrid, ES
‘’Amiral’’ armchair designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbel Skillingaryd in rosewood and leather.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
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 and the leather is in amazing condition.
Rosewood
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.
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
"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 leather slings with new alpaca wool upholstered cushions. Leather and rosewood show ...
Leather, Alpaca, Rosewood
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
stunning and crazy comfortable lounge chair and ottoman great condition
Leather, Rosewood
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
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 of solid rosewood and thick Bordeaux-red leather cushions, all in excellent condit...
Leather, Wood
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