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Carina Bengs

2004 'Fridene' Swivel Chair by Carina Bengs - a Pair
By IKEA
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of 'Fridene' swiveling armchairs designed by Carina Bengs, c.2004. Produced for only
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

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Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs, Sweden
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Very elegant club chair “Fridene” designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea. This 360 degree swivel chair
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Bentwood

Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs, Sweden
Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs, Sweden
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Fridene Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs for IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vintage Fridene swivel armchair by Carina Bengs for IKEA. Bent birch wood and luxe fuzzy wool blend
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Birch

2004 'Fridene' Swivel Chair by Carina Bengs
By IKEA
Located in Houston, TX
'Fridene' swivel chair designed by Carina Bengs for IKEA, circa 2004. Produced only for one year
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Swedish Modern Swivel Armchair in Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
bent beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Model “Fidene”, out of production today
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech, Wool

Swedish Swivel Armchair in Beech & Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
, frame and legs made of bented beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Model “Fidene”, out
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Lambskin

Vintage Ikea Swivel Chair
By IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
360 degree swivel armchair designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea, 2004. Great vintage condition
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Ikea Swivel Chair
Vintage Ikea Swivel Chair
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in
'Fridene' Beechwood Swivel Armchair by Carina Bengs, 2004
By IKEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
360 degree swivel armchair designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea, 2004. Original bentwood and
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Swedish Modern Swivel Armchair in Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
Located in Odense, DK
and legs made of bent beech wood. Designed by Carina Bengs for IKEA in 2004. Model “Fidene”, out of
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

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Finding the Right seating for You

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