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Cognac leather mid-century modern easy Chair, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
chair in oakwood with cognac leather and a lovely patina is the perfect choice for anyone who
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pierre Paulin for Artifort 'F-444' Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, F-444 easy chair, metal and cognac leather, the Netherlands, circa 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Modernist Easy Chair in Cognac Leather
By Metz & Co., A. Dolleman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chair, saddle leather, tubular coated steel, The Netherlands, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden The chair has a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arne Norell Ari Easy Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great pair of Ari chairs designed in 1966, by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Style Tubular Easy Chairs in Cognac Leather by Jox Interni, 1970s
By Jox Interni
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Bauhaus Style Tubular Leather chairs manufactured by Jox
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather 'Elmo Baltique 43001'. New
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Easy Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the support underneath the seating. A patinated cognac leather is used to upholster the seating and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cognac Leather Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
in a rich, brown cognac top grain leather with a patina that will develop more character over time
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cognac Leather Dining Chair
Cognac Leather Dining Chair
H 37 in W 23 in D 25 in
1960s Lounge Club Easy Chair in Chrome and Brown Cognac Leather by Lindlöfs 1
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful lounge / easy chair in aged brown / cognac leather and chrome designed by Pethrus
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Easy Chair in Cognac Brown Suede
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, lounge chair, model BO361, chrome-plated steel, suede, wool, brass
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Illum Wikkelsø Style Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman Cognac Colored Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Supercool leather lounge chair with ottoman in the style of Illum Wikkelso. Very minimal wear for
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Norell 'Merkur' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cognac brown leather that exudes characterful patina, the chair not only embodies timeless style but also
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Huge Italian Lounge Chairs in Cognac Buffalo Leather, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful set of 2 buffalo leather lounge / easy / club chairs in cognac leather with same color
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
original cognac faux leather or vinyl with a teak frame, tubular black metal runners, and steel screw
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs by Mathias Hoffmann for De Sede, 1980s, Signed
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 1980s, features gorgeous cognac color leather and aluminum legs. Signed on underside with branded
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Easy Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen in Leather and Walnut
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Karlstad, SE
in cognac-colored leather with perfect patina. Condition: Very good condition. The leather is a bit
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Easy chair 'Focus' design Bengt Ruda, Sweden, 1960s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
, 1960s. Strong and thick cognac brown leather.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chairs in Cognac Original Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of "Eva" easy chairs in beech and original cognac leather designed by Bruno Mathsson and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy chairs
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brilliantly-conceived compact lounge chair in patinated hand-sculpted teak and cognac leather
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Yngve Ekstrom Classic Modern Lamino Chair Swedish Easy Chair 1956
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chula Vista, CA
back Lounge Chair Cognac Suede Leather & Teak Wood Unrestored Vintage Preowned Condition. Original
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Ari Easy Chair Arne Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
buckled belt style straps in hand finished cognac saddle weight leather. Professional, skilled
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Pair of Armchairs in Patinated Cognac Leather
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Bergeijk, pair of lounge chairs model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963 Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate Pair of 'Minore' Easy Chairs
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, pair of 'Minore' lounge chairs, leather, plywood, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Maison Jansen Pair of Glass and Steel Easy Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Geneva, CH
Maison Jansen pair of tinted Saint Gobain tempered glass, anodized steel base and faux cognac
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Vintage 1970s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Leather Swing Chair by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Belmont, MA
Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Mikael Laursen, easy chair model no.103, in cognac leather and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

8 leather Bottega dining chairs by Fauciglietti & Bianchi for Frag Italy
By Frag
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Elegant & comfortable Bottega armchairs in cognac/orange leather. Designed by Renzo Fauciglietti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, beech, Sweden, 1965 The Läckö
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Brown leather lounge chairs, "Sapporo" model , Girgi mobili, Italy 1970s
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s vintage Cognac Brown leather Armchair, set of two, designed by SAPPORO for Mobil Girgi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap
By Jorge Zalszupin, Svante Skogh, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap. In good vintage condition with minimal wear
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
better suit a view. The back is finished with tufted leather making this easy chair look incredible when
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather

Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous restored pair of 'S-1' cognac-color leather lounge chairs by Brazilian designer
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Finn Juhl FD-133 Easy Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Easy Chair Model 133 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in 1953, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Anders Jensen in Rosewood and Leather, Denmark, 1960's
By Holstebro Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
luminous dark Brazilian rosewood frame and patinated cognac-coloured leather used for the seating and the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century German Vintage Cognac Leather Easy Armchair Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A mid century armchair easy Lounge chair in cognac leather and walnut wood. Produced in Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland Pair of 'Saturnus' Armchairs in Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stunning easy chairs in cognac brown leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Hans J. Wegner “Circle Chair” for PP Mobler in Denmark, 1980
By P.P. Møbler 1, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
easy movability for this large chair. It has a neck and seat cushion, newly upholstered in high quality
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Oak

Bruno Easy Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Award in 1997. Tärnsjö rivet prime leather; natural, black, cognac, cigar, brown vintage, olive, blue or
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Bruno Easy Chair
Bruno Easy Chair
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 27.17 in
10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6728 high back leather armchairs
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
high back armchairs, model FK 6728-4G for Walter Knoll, in a cognac coloured leather with a white gloss
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-Chairs set of 6 ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
seats made of amazing cognac leather that has a beautiful patinated look. The leather is still strong
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of PK 20 easychairs by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 20 easy chairs with patinated cognac leather. Poul Kjærhlm / E. Kold Christensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ib Kofod-Larsen seal easy chair. Genuine cognac brown leather. Produced by OPE.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Eddie Harlis for Thonet ST 805 Modernist Cognac Saddle Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
armchair easy lounge chair. Minimalistic architectural and pure material design. Black lacquered steel
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Cognac Faux Leather And Walnut Armchair, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
chair is made of walnut wooden structure and faux leather sear and backrest. The woodwork is particulary
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Vintage 1950s Slovak Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model Loven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model "Löven" designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Möbel Arne Norell AB in Aneby
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Cognac Leather Modular 'Sistema 61' Sofa
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli Cognac Leather modular 'Sistema 61' sofa, Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Cognac Leather + Oak ‘Premiär 69’ Armchairs by Per-Olof Scotte for IKEA
By Per-Olof Scotte
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of ‘Premiär 69’ oak and leather easy armchairs designed by Per-Olof Scotte for IKEA in 1967
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Easy Chair, with Belted Vegetable Tanned Cowhide Sling on Stainless Steel
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The easy chair features a handcrafted leather sling backrest and seat with adjustable belts on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

Spanish Stool in Stained Wood with Braided Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cognac leather straps which are secured to the frame with nail-heads . Functionality comes into play
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cognac leather in patinated condition is spanned between the steel frame comprised of tubular rods, which
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceptional set of 10 Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm limited edition cognac leather FK6728
Category

1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Wegner. Sawbuck easy chair. Oak frame, teak back, seat and back with cognac-colored
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Sawbuck Easy Chair
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Easy Chair
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Yngve Ekstrøm Lounge Easy Chairs by Swedese Møbler, Sweden 1956
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Portland, OR
. Both chairs are in great original condition with patinated leather and traces of usage. The chairs come
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Bentwood

W. Toffaloni & Piero Palange Lounge Chair in Beech
Located in Washington, DC
Primitive styled easy chair by Italian duo W.Toffaloni & Piero Palange. Heavy cognac hide leather
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20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Easy Chair by Rudi Verelst
By Novalux Belgium, Rudi Verelst
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Easy chair from Belgian designer Rudi Verelst for Novalux. Has a chrome chassis and cognac-colored
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Easy Chair by Rudi Verelst
Easy Chair by Rudi Verelst
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
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Cognac Leather Easy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cognac leather easy chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cognac leather easy chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cognac leather easy chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cognac leather easy chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cognac leather easy chair over the years, but those crafted by Arne Norell, Pierre Chapo and Göte Möbler Nässjö are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cognac Leather Easy Chair?

The average selling price for a cognac leather easy chair at 1stDibs is $5,209, while they’re typically $1,146 on the low end and $22,400 for the highest priced.

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