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Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940

Located in Utrecht, NL

This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish master cabinetmakers who defined mid-20th century modern seating design. Danish Modern ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.
Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful pair of lounge Danish armchairs from the 1940s. Reupholstered with a high quality fabric from the french house Nobilis. Wooden beech structure. Very good condition. The pi...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Danish Modern Arm Chairs, 1940
Danish Modern Arm Chairs, 1940

Danish Modern Arm Chairs, 1940

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful Danish Modern arm chairs, 1940, original olive upholstered body on a solid beech wood frame with hand tied spring seat structure, ready to be upholstered. Priced as a set...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Armchair In Polished Nutwood By Danish Carpenter in Colorful fabric from 1940's
Armchair In Polished Nutwood By Danish Carpenter in Colorful fabric from 1940's

Armchair In Polished Nutwood By Danish Carpenter in Colorful fabric from 1940's

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair by a Danish master carpenter in dark polished wood upholstered in gray and yellow patterned fabric from around the 1940s. Measurements in cm: H:103 W:65 D:85/52 SH:41

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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Pair of Danish Vintage Club Armchairs
Pair of Danish Vintage Club Armchairs

Pair of Danish Vintage Club Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An outstanding pair of Danish vintage club armchairs, dating from the 1940’s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Ole Wanscher, Armchairs, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Ole Wanscher, Armchairs, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Ole Wanscher, Armchairs, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Stamford, CT

Ole Wanscher, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Armchairs, Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s Pair of model 1675 armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen in Denmark c. 1940s. Beech,...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950
Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950

Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech. Professionally reupholstered in beautiful lead gray fabric from Larsen. Very comfortable and i...

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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Curved Armrests, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Curved Armrests, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Curved Armrests, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated easy chair as well. As a representation of early moderni...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Oak and Sheepskin Armchair, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Oak and Sheepskin Armchair, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Oak and Sheepskin Armchair, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The first half of the 20th century saw the rise of brilliant designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and forms. Danish cabinetm...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Danish Modern Armchair with Footstool, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Modern Armchair with Footstool, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Modern Armchair with Footstool, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The 1940s were a transformative era for furniture design throughout Scandinavia. Around the middle of the 20th century Danish furniture design began blending the streamlined elegance...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair in Light Brown Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair in Light Brown Upholstery, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair in Light Brown Upholstery, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

“Danish Modern” is a recognised term around the world, standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the mid-20th century. Danish designers were often trained...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Oak and Bouclé Armchair, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Oak and Bouclé Armchair, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Oak and Bouclé Armchair, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The first half of the 20th century saw the rise of brilliant designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and forms. Danish cabinetm...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s
Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s

Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

“Danish Modern” is a recognised term around the world, standing for the style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As these armchairs show, furniture created in this per...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish cabinetmaker armchair recalls the peak of Danish mid-century modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this model is exceptionally cosy and elegant. Curved cha...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

These exceptional armchairs are constructed on solid wood frames with mahogany-stained beech legs joined by stretcher bars, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship associated w...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Ash and Papercord Armchair, Denmark 1940s
Ash and Papercord Armchair, Denmark 1940s

Ash and Papercord Armchair, Denmark 1940s

Located in Berlin, DE

Ash and Papercord armchair, Denmark 1940s The details on this chair are very special. Please take a look at the round shaped back rest. So well made. The condition is considered to ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Papercord, Ash

Danish Stained Oak Armchair with Cane and Spindle Back, 1940s
Danish Stained Oak Armchair with Cane and Spindle Back, 1940s

Danish Stained Oak Armchair with Cane and Spindle Back, 1940s

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Antique Danish armchair in stained oak, produced in the 1940s, featuring a combination of cane seat and spindle-back detailing. The design reflects traditional craftsmanship with a l...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut
Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut

Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, leather and walnut, Denmark, 1940s. This dining chair has incredible sensuous details. This is for instance visible in the swirling armrests or the tapered and curved legs...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.
Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.

Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2.

By Christian E. Hansen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Canada Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. Set of 2. Pair of early Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern easy chairs in a dark brown stained beech. These model 2252 were designed by ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Prague, New Town

Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Dark stained beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Second c...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

“Danish Modern” is a recognised term around the world, standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Danish Modern Armchair in Beech and Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s
Danish Modern Armchair in Beech and Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s

Danish Modern Armchair in Beech and Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Danish Modern armchair, in the manner of Fritz Hansen. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in Width: 83 cm /...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern High Wingback Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Danish Modern High Wingback Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

Danish Modern High Wingback Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s

Located in Prague, New Town

Large high wingback Danish Modern armchair, in the manner of Mogens Lassen. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 92 cm / 36.22 ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with contrasting black hard wood legs. Upholstered club chairs in button-tufted cognac leather, rolled arms and nailhead trim along sides. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Beech and Light Sheepskin, 1940s
Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Beech and Light Sheepskin, 1940s

Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Beech and Light Sheepskin, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Prague, New Town

Danish armchair, model ’32’, designed by Alfred Christensen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark, 1940s. Made from beech, recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Second chai...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Ole Wanscher Model 1675 Armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1942
Ole Wanscher Model 1675 Armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1942

Ole Wanscher Model 1675 Armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1942

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare and authentic Model 1675 armchair designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen in 1942. Widely recognized as one of the leading figures of Danish furniture design, Wanscher created...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Pair of Danish Early Mid Century Sculptural Cabinetmaker Wooden Armchairs, 1940s
Pair of Danish Early Mid Century Sculptural Cabinetmaker Wooden Armchairs, 1940s

Pair of Danish Early Mid Century Sculptural Cabinetmaker Wooden Armchairs, 1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and most likely unique pair of early Danish mid century modern sculptural wooden armchairs / two seater modular sofa by an unknown cabinetmaker produced in Denmark, 1940s. Bot...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Elm

Danish Mid Century Highback Wingback Armchair in Grey Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
Danish Mid Century Highback Wingback Armchair in Grey Sheepskin Produced, 1940s

Danish Mid Century Highback Wingback Armchair in Grey Sheepskin Produced, 1940s

By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Danish mid century high wingback armchair in the style of a Fritz Hansen "1672" produced by Thorald Madsen Snedkeri Denmark, 1940s. In great condition and professionally restore...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

1950s, Danish highback armchair, hand woven wool, velour, carved oak wood.
1950s, Danish highback armchair, hand woven wool, velour, carved oak wood.

1950s, Danish highback armchair, hand woven wool, velour, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish high back armchair. Original hand woven wool on the back, green furniture velour, carved oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Oak

Danish Modern Leather Armchair in the Style of Fritz Hansen
Danish Modern Leather Armchair in the Style of Fritz Hansen

Danish Modern Leather Armchair in the Style of Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Made in the 1940s, this Fritz Hansen style armchair consists of a rosewood frame and cognac leather upholstery with brass studs. A mix of rounded and linear forms characterizes the o...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Frits Schlegel Attributed Armchair in Cherry Wood, Cane & Bouclé, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Schlegel Attributed Armchair in Cherry Wood, Cane & Bouclé, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Schlegel Attributed Armchair in Cherry Wood, Cane & Bouclé, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Schlegel

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare armchair was produced in Denmark in the 1940s, and its striking design is attributed to Frits Schlegel. The frame is crafted from solid cherrywood and retains its original...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.
1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.

1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1940s, Danish armchair. Original woven furniture wool, red furniture velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood, springs in the seat and back. Original good condition: no smells, no sta...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Velvet, Rattan, Oak

1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.
1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.

1940s, Danish armchair, woven wool, velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1940s, Danish armchair. Original woven furniture wool, red furniture velour, furniture mesh, carved oak wood, springs in the seat and back. Original good condition: no smells, no sta...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Velvet, Rattan, Oak

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s
Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of beautiful Solid Oak Armchairs from the 1940s which also feature a wide couch as an extra option to match. The chairs were produced entirely in Denmark, with its previous ow...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947

Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel

Located in Odense, DK

Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Nordic Pair of Armchairs in Walnut and Velvet by Danish Cabinetmaker
Nordic Pair of Armchairs in Walnut and Velvet by Danish Cabinetmaker

Nordic Pair of Armchairs in Walnut and Velvet by Danish Cabinetmaker

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of armchairs, velvet, walnut, brass, Denmark, 1940s This pair of dining chairs, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s, presents a careful balance between functionality an...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the mid-1940s. Both chairs retain their original production labels, indicating the...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Danish Mahogany Armchair Model 1675 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, 1942.
Danish Mahogany Armchair Model 1675 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, 1942.

Danish Mahogany Armchair Model 1675 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, 1942.

By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mahogany Armchair Model 1675 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, 1942. Early and classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish designer Ole Wanscher for F...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Danish WIngback "1669" Armchair by Fritz Hansen in Brown Leather & Oak, 1940s
Danish WIngback "1669" Armchair by Fritz Hansen in Brown Leather & Oak, 1940s

Danish WIngback "1669" Armchair by Fritz Hansen in Brown Leather & Oak, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Danish mid century wingback "1669" armchair in dark brown patinated leather and stained oak wooden feet by Fritz Hansen, 1940s. In good original condition with beautiful patina ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Charming pair of armchairs in dark stained pinewood with seats of woven seagrass. The chairs are made in Denmark in the 1930-40s and have never been refinished. The design is simplis...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Seagrass, Pine

1940s Danish Modern Armchairs in the Style of Fritz Hansen - A Pair
1940s Danish Modern Armchairs in the Style of Fritz Hansen - A Pair

1940s Danish Modern Armchairs in the Style of Fritz Hansen - A Pair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Originally crafted in the 1940s in Denmark, these two Fritz Hansen-style armchairs consist of mahogany frames and light beige wool upholstery. Expert woodwork lends the overall desig...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947

By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Odense, DK

Important and rare pair of wingback armchairs designed by Eva Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in White "S...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Shellback Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of Shellback Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Shellback Upholstered Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

A cohesive pair of Danish shellback armchairs, combining soft curves with structured frames. The paired format enhances symmetry and makes them suitable for larger seating arrangemen...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Armchair Model Jh-501 / the Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model JH-501 / the chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

Hans Wegner Armchair Model JH-501 / The Chair by Johannes Hansen in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model JH-501 / The Chair designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Shellback Upholstered Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Shellback Upholstered Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Shellback Upholstered Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

A refined Danish armchair featuring a shellback form, reflecting early Scandinavian modern design. The curved back provides ergonomic support while maintaining a soft sculptural appe...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

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Wood

Elm Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1947
Elm Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1947

Elm Armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1947

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

This armchair was designed in 1947 by Arne Hovmand-Olsen (1919-1989) for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Aarhus, Denmark. It is one of the earliest designs created by Hovmand-Olsen, and ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Elm

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late 1940s. The sumptuous design is marked by the distinct combination of curved and straig...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Jean Prouvé Attr Direction Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Jean Prouvé Attr Direction Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Jean Prouvé Attr Direction Armchairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Jean Prouvé Attr Direction Armchairs.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak Corner Chair “Captain’s Chair”, Denmark, 1940s
Antique Oak Corner Chair “Captain’s Chair”, Denmark, 1940s

Antique Oak Corner Chair “Captain’s Chair”, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Antique oak corner chair, also known as a “Captain’s Chair,” featuring decorative carved details and a sculptural form. The design combines functionality with a distinctive presence,...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher in Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher in Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher in Rosewood

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern conference chair by Ole Wanscher in rosewood and full grain leather. Made by cabinet maker A. J. Iversen in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Time has not diminished the relevance of Danish design, especially of the pieces that were created in the middle of the last century, like this lounge chair. This mainly because the ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940's Fritz Hansen "Canada" easy chair designed by Christian E Hansen
1940's Fritz Hansen "Canada" easy chair designed by Christian E Hansen

1940's Fritz Hansen "Canada" easy chair designed by Christian E Hansen

By Christian E. Hansen

Located in Liberty, NY

Beautiful and iconic Danish "Canada" arm chair designed by Christian E Hansen in 1940 for Fritz Hansen (his father), model 2252, this particular chair made in Denmark in 1941, hand c...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Upholstered Danish Highback Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Danish design emerged as a prominent contributor to the Scandinavian design philosophy, with many of the most well-known designers from the mid-20th century hailing from Denmark. The...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Hans Pieck Molded Armchair
Hans Pieck Molded Armchair

Hans Pieck Molded Armchair

By Han Pieck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Pieck, Dutch, "Lawo" Molded armchair in birch plywood, circa 1946.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Utrecht, NL

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen’s design language operates as a set of relations linking the everyday world - composed of objects, spaces, people - to the cultural ideologies t...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs
Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs

Ole Wanscher Pair of Armchairs

By Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

Pair of top quality armchairs by Ole Wanscher and the master cabinetmaker A J Iversen.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Pair of Armchairs by Frits Schlegel  for Fritz Hansen Model 1641 Denmark 1940's
Pair of Armchairs by Frits Schlegel  for Fritz Hansen Model 1641 Denmark 1940's

Pair of Armchairs by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Model 1641 Denmark 1940's

By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

An incredible set of armchairs design by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen. The armchairs are a perfect combination of beech and woven jute. They are a beautiful example of Scandi...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Jute, Beech

1940ties classic Danish cabinet red maker armchair
1940ties classic Danish cabinet red maker armchair

1940ties classic Danish cabinet red maker armchair

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

1940ties classic Danish cabinet red maker armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

1940ties classic Danish cabinet maker red armchair. Black legs in solid wood. A hand made quality piece.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Paint

Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940
Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940

Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in

Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940

By Fritz Hansen, Christian E. Hansen

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

The Canada chair was designed by Christian E. Hansen after a trip to Canada and became an influential design on future work from Fritz Hansen. In beech with a new cushion in light gr...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Philipp Arctander "Clam" Armchairs, circa 1940
Pair of Philipp Arctander "Clam" Armchairs, circa 1940

Pair of Philipp Arctander "Clam" Armchairs, circa 1940

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Philipp Arctander "Clam" Armchairs, circa 1940

By Philip Arctander

Located in Megeve, FR

Pair of Philipp Arctander "Clam" armchairs, circa 1940. Excellent condition

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Flemming Lassen Easy Chairs Made by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1940
Pair of Flemming Lassen Easy Chairs Made by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1940

Pair of Flemming Lassen Easy Chairs Made by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1940

By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare pair of easy chairs designed in Denmark in 1940 by Flemming Lassen and made by Jacob Kjaer. Beech legs and curly lambskin. Exhibited at The Copenhagen cabinetmakers' guild...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Lambskin

Pair of low back sculptural 1940ties Danish cabinetmaker armchairs
Pair of low back sculptural 1940ties Danish cabinetmaker armchairs

Pair of low back sculptural 1940ties Danish cabinetmaker armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

A stunning pair of original 1940ties armchairs with low back. Upholstered in mint velvet fabric. Legs in dark stained beech. very comfortable and high quality chairs.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of low back sculptural 1940s Danish cabinetmaker armchairs
Pair of low back sculptural 1940s Danish cabinetmaker armchairs

Pair of low back sculptural 1940s Danish cabinetmaker armchairs

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in

Pair of low back sculptural 1940s Danish cabinetmaker armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Vejle Øst, DK

A stunning pair of original 1940s armchairs with low back. Upholstered in mint velvet fabric. Legs in dark stained beech. very comfortable and high quality chairs.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Danish Design Armchairs Upholstered Light Boucle. Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Danish Design Armchairs Upholstered Light Boucle. Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Danish Design Armchairs Upholstered Light Boucle. Sweden, 1940s

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

A Danish furniture design pair of easy armchairs upholstered with light bouclé. Original from 1940s Sweden. The chairs look in pristine condition and have not been used after a recen...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Danish Design Vintage Leather Armchair in the Manner of Frits Henningsen
Danish Design Vintage Leather Armchair in the Manner of Frits Henningsen

Danish Design Vintage Leather Armchair in the Manner of Frits Henningsen

By Jacob Kjaer, Frits Henningsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint

Located in Oldenburg, NI

Danish design armchair, which is strongly reminiscent of designs by Frits Henningsen, Jacob Kjaer, Kaare Klint, Ib Kofod-Larsen or Ole Wanscher. Probably designed and produced in the...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

One of Eight Armchairs in Wonderful Outfit in the Manner of Ole Wanscher, 1940
One of Eight Armchairs in Wonderful Outfit in the Manner of Ole Wanscher, 1940

One of Eight Armchairs in Wonderful Outfit in the Manner of Ole Wanscher, 1940

Located in Osnabrück, DE

One of eight strong and in wonderful colored beechwood, hand polished Armchairs from circa 1940! With green (British racing green), upholstery!

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Mid-20th Century Danish Baltic Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair with Recent Turquoise Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair with Recent Turquoise Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair with Recent Turquoise Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in London, GB

Wingback chair designed and made by Frits Henningsen with frame of mahogany. Seat and back upholstered with recent blueish green fabric.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair with Red Original Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair with Red Original Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair with Red Original Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Enschede, Overijssel

Wingback chair designed and made by Frits Henningsen with frame of mahogany. Seat, arms and back upholstered with original red fabric. Comes with the original small nek pillow with w...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mahogany

Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair
Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair

Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in

Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Mørkøv, 85

Beautiful danish armchair named ‘Portex’, which is designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 40ties. The first chair was made in 1944 and was one of the first important ex...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Teak

Frits Henningsen Armchair.
Frits Henningsen Armchair.

Frits Henningsen Armchair.

Unavailable

H 33 in W 22 in D 25 in

Frits Henningsen Armchair.

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen Armchair. From the 1940's. A Wonderful Classic Design. Totally Restored.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs

Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs

Unavailable

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs. Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery. Unmarked.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Frits Henningsen Armchair

Frits Henningsen Armchair

Unavailable

H 33 in W 22 in D 25 in

Frits Henningsen Armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen armchair.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Frits Henningsen Armchair

Frits Henningsen Armchair

Unavailable

H 33 in W 22 in D 25 in

Frits Henningsen Armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair

Kaare Klint Armchair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in

Kaare Klint Armchair

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kaare Klint armchair designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen, Mahogany Armchair
Frits Henningsen, Mahogany Armchair

Frits Henningsen, Mahogany Armchair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Frits Henningsen, Mahogany Armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Vejle, DK

Frits Henningsen: Mahogany armchair. Seat, back armrests and seat cushion upholstered with blue velours. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard
Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard

Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard

Unavailable

H 80 in W 62 in D 68 in

Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Mørkøv, 85

Beautiful danish armchair named ‘Portex’, and is designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 40ties. The first chair was made in 1944 and was one of the first important exam...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s
Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Unavailable

H 69 in W 61 in D 60 in

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early Danish basket-chair. Black lacquered metal frame, Denmark, 1940s. Vintage condition.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s
Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Unavailable

H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Early Danish Basket Chair, 1940s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Early Danish basket-chair. Black lacquered metal frame, Denmark, 1940s. In good vintage condition.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Easy Chair Designed by Alfred Christensen, 1940s
Danish Easy Chair Designed by Alfred Christensen, 1940s

Danish Easy Chair Designed by Alfred Christensen, 1940s

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in

Danish Easy Chair Designed by Alfred Christensen, 1940s

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk Frame of stained beech Green wool upholstery by Kvadrat.  

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

MID-CENTURY DANISH SQUARE-BACK DINING CHAIRS

MID-CENTURY DANISH SQUARE-BACK DINING CHAIRS

Unavailable

H 35 in W 23 in D 20 in

MID-CENTURY DANISH SQUARE-BACK DINING CHAIRS

Located in Chicago, IL

MID-CENTURY DANISH SQUARE-BACK DINING CHAIRS

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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Portex Armchair Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen
Portex Armchair Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen

Portex Armchair Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in

Portex Armchair Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

Portex armchair Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, this stackable armchair was designed in 1940 and made between 1940 and 1949 solid beech frame with upholstered plywood back and s...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Wool

Pair of Armchairs by Philip Arctander
Pair of Armchairs by Philip Arctander

Pair of Armchairs by Philip Arctander

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Armchairs by Philip Arctander

By Philip Arctander

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 'Clam' armchairs designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander (1916-1994) with arms and legs of polished beech and reupholstered in shorn sheepskin. Designed in 1944 and...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Danish 1940 Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish 1940 armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Danish 1940 armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. Find 616 options for an antique or vintage Danish 1940 armchair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish 1940 armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish 1940 armchair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish 1940 armchair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Frits Henningsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish 1940 Armchair?

The average selling price for a Danish 1940 armchair at 1stDibs is $6,372, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $68,700 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.