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Cognac Leather Recliner

J.M Birking Danish Reclining Lounge Chair Tan Cognac & Leather Footstool
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ J.M Birking Danish Reclining Lounge Chair in Tan Cognac Leather and Footstool Ottoman
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Beech

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cognac Leather Armchair Dodo by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Renens, CH
A versatile design piece with contemporary lines, the DODO leather armchair was designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

1960's Cognac Leather Scandinavian Modern Beech Wood Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, timeless armchairs have been refinished and updated with all new top grain burgundy-cognac leather
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Contemporary Ash and Cognac Leather Wrapped "Heather" Bed by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
luxurious. Recline and rest. Expertly designed using solid North American hardwood and hefty leather, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Norwalk, CT
patinated channeled cognac leather. With manufacturer's decal to side mechanism.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

French Leather Daybed
Located in Faversham, GB
A handsome fully reclinable daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Leather Daybed
French Leather Daybed
H 30.12 in W 64.97 in D 27.17 in
Wood and Leather Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
structure, providing a sleek and stylish foundation for the plush cognac leather cushions. The cushions
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Wood and Leather Armchairs, circa 1950
Wood and Leather Armchairs, circa 1950
H 36.23 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Belmont, MA
frame, a curved top rail for comfort, and a slightly reclined back. The seats are upholstered in cognac
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Industrial Adjustable DS-50 Buffalo Leather Lounge Chair from De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the best quality leather furniture maker in the world. It is upholstered in thick brown cognac buffalo
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Industrial Lounge 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

Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cognac leather that's like the perfectly aged skin of a Hollywood starlet, and it reclines as you lean
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 31.25 in
Vintage De Sede DS 35 Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
35 lounge chair. With its original foam and down filled cognac leather seat and backrest this is one
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Wittmann Andes Sectional Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Wittmann, Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
material, on reqest: leather Color black, cognac,mocca,sand, Guande autumn, chestnut, Heather atlantic or
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2010s Austrian Sofas

Materials

Textile

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Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
By Barnini Oseo Richmond
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Barnini Oseo - 'Reggenza' swivel office chair, scrolled high back, upholstered in buttoned oxblood leather with gilt studwork, arm terminals ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
H 46.46 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Encino Coffee Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak rectangular coffee table with cross base Measures: 3" Thick oak tabletop 2" base.
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2010s Mexican American Craftsman Center Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Encino Coffee Table
Encino Coffee Table
H 14 in W 32 in D 55 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome pedestal bases by The Barcalounger Company of...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
By Cimon, Hella Jongerius
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnu...
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Danish Modern Leather Recliner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish modern lounge chair features tufted leather upholstery, hardwood swivel base and adjustable reclining seat back. Paired with matching ottoman, this beautiful Scandinavia...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Leather Recliner
Danish Modern Leather Recliner
H 42 in W 34 in D 33 in
Scandinavian-Modern Swivel Chairs, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of Scandinavian Modern swivel chairs, originating from Sweden and crafted in the 1950s. Meticulously restored by Stamford Modern, these chairs have been brought back to...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Rosewood & Cognac Leather Mp-163 "Earth Chair" & Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth Chair" model is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been refinished and strapping is ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional vintage walnut lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Sweden, circa 1950s. These chairs have been identified as the USA-143 model belonging to one of the desi...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Style Leather Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
The most comfortable recliner ever made. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Locks in place at so many different points. Extreme point is 42 in length. Ottoman dims are...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

96" Oslo Dining Table in Oregon Walnut by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Timeless and elegant, our signature dining table was designed with connection in mind. The clean natural lines of the Oslo Dining table are a perfect fit for any style dining room, a...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Vintage De Sede DS-P Swivel Armchair by Robert Haussmann, Switzerland 1970s
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
honeycomb seating design. Upholstered in stunning soft cognac aniline leather sitting on polished chrome
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Victorian Gentlemen’s Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
. The chair is upholstered in the original rich cognac brown leather, with a deep buttoned back and is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cognac Leather Eames Time Life Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage leather office chair from the time life building in New York. Original cognac leather
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Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
patinated cognac brown leather upholstery, four star aluminum base, swiveling and reclining function. Marked
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cognac Leather Egg Chair, Mod. 3317 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
patinated cognac brown leather upholstery, four star aluminum base, swiveling and reclining function. Marked
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Reclining Lounge Chair FD 164 with Ottoman by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
cognac leather, which is tufted for a more Classic look. Ottoman dimensions: D 48/W 56/H 39 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Lounge Chair 'Fenix' by Sam Larsson for DUX, 1970
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful reclining lounge chair/chaise by Sam Larsson for DUX, 1970, in camel colored leather on a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Vintage De Sede Living Room Set, 2 Lounge Chairs and Sofa, Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning vintage De Sede Switzerland living room set in high quality thick leather. This set
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak & Leather Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
backrest is slightly reclined. The seat and backrest are upholstered with natural leather in a cognac color
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage 1970s Genuine Leather Cofemo Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Made in Italy
By Selig, Cofemo, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
gorgeous, tufted cognac / bronze orange genuine leather cushions were cleaned and coated with two fresh
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Scandinavian High Back Armchairs 1950s Newly Upholstered Sheepskin
Located in Hasselt, VLI
sheepskin and finished with cognac leather buttons. Circa 1950s - Denmark - The designer and producer are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Hans J. Wegner AP-46 Ox Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experience. The chair and ottoman have been newly upholstered in full-grain Italian cognac leather and seats
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Scandinavian Leather Swivel Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in there original cognac color leather with topstitch and tufted detail. This pair of recliners are
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

British Campaign Folding Teak and Leather Safari Chair and Recliner, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From the early 1900s, a British Campaign safari chair with cognac leather seat. It folds, it
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Early 20th Century Campaign Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tubular bent chrome frame and cognac brown leather cushion. Lounge in comfort with this timeless design.
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Folke Ohlsson for DUX, lounge chair and ottoman in cognac brown leather on a teak wood frame with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Kaare Klint Leather and Stained Beechwood Safari Chair, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely early example of Kaare Klint's ever-popular "Safari Chair" in original cognac
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Hans Wegner Chaise Lounge for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Skokie, IL
flat making a stunning bench. Leather cushions reupholstered in a buttery soft cognac color leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass, Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970s, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible cognac color leather on this pair of early year production Charles and Ray Eames for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Loves Park, IL
leather. Reclining function. Pair available. Labeled.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather + Teak by Svend Skipper
By Ekorness, Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Framingham, MA
Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman in teak and cognac toned leather by Svend Skipper
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury "Fenix" Chaise Lounge, Sam Larsson for DUX in Cognac Leather + Chrome
By Sam Larsson, Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Framingham, MA
Scandinavian modern reclining chaise lounge chair in chromed steel and cognac leather. Designed by
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

De Sede S-231 James Bond Cognac Brown Leather Lounge Swivel Armchair 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern leather lounge / club chair from the renowned, leather manufacturer De Sede
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Oak Recliner & Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single solid oak Borge Mogensen reclining armchair with matching ottoman. Caned back & cognac
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Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs

Vintage De Sede DS-P Sofa Set in Cognac Leather by Robert Haussmann, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
delighted to bring to you a beautiful two-seat reclining sofa, matching swivel armchair and ottoman from De
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Single Børge Mogensen Oak Recliner and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single oak Borge Mogensen reclining armchair with matching ottoman. Caned back & aged cognac
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Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs

Danish Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Arne Vodder Model FD-164
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Crockett, CA
ottoman. Retains the original cognac leather upholstery, the two incised France & Son labels as well as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Leather Loungechair by Arne Rud for Norcraft
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular reclining teak lounge chair by Norwegian designer Arne Rud. Features a cognac
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Chaise Longues

Materials

Teak, Leather

De Sede Pair Patinated Cognac Leather Reclining DS50 Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede Pair Patinated Cognac Leather Reclining DS50 Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s. A special and rare
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Loves Park, IL
Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Original condition. Cognac leather. Reclining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 31 in
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Loves Park, IL
leather. Reclining function. Pair available. Labeled.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Told Björklund "Skye" 1980s Daybed/Recliner Cognac Leather Lovely Patina
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Langevag, More og R
Originally produces for Ikea in the 1980s by Tord Björklund.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Cognac Leather Safari Chair
Located in San Antonio, TX
Midcentury safari chair with original and patinated leather seat and leather back. The back
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Cognac Leather Safari Chair
Cognac Leather Safari Chair
H 28 in W 23 in D 22 in
Cognac Leather DS101 Three-Seat Sofa and Ottoman by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
The villain Blofeld used to sit on this model DS 101 recliner sofa in James Bonds "On Her Majesty's
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Oak Recliner and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single oak Borge Mogensen reclining armchair with matching ottoman. Caned back & aged cognac
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Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs

Vintage Delta Chesterfield Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Eindhoven, NL
approximately circa 1967-1968). We traded this bought this sofa back from them to make an new recliner chair and
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

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Cognac Leather Recliner For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cognac leather recliner available at 1stDibs. Each cognac leather recliner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage cognac leather recliner now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cognac leather recliner, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cognac leather recliner, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cognac leather recliner has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Osvaldo Borsani and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cognac Leather Recliner?

A cognac leather recliner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,428, while the lowest priced sells for $2,113 and the highest can go for as much as $32,941.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Cognac Leather Recliner
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of leather recliners for your home — it is a matter of preference. One must consider the comfort, quality, durability, leather material, color, style, and design of the recliner before selecting one. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and antique leather recliners for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.