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Danish Armless Chair

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather. This low

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for  J.L.Moller
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for  J.L.Moller

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for J.L.Moller

By Jorgen Moller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern armless dining chairs, designed by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J. L

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Teak

1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen #957 Armless Side Chair in Teak w/ Leather
1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen #957 Armless Side Chair in Teak w/ Leather

1960s Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen #957 Armless Side Chair in Teak w/ Leather

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a #957 Armless Side Chair, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen in 1955

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s

$27,000

H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 30.71 in

Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s

By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell

Located in Prague, New Town

Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen &

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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Set of Four Low Slung Armless Danish Modern Chairs
Set of Four Low Slung Armless Danish Modern Chairs

Set of Four Low Slung Armless Danish Modern Chairs

Unavailable

H 27 in W 19 in D 23 in

Set of Four Low Slung Armless Danish Modern Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four low-slung armless Danish modern side chairs in natural stained solid wood, featuring

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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Pair of Lowrider Danish Armless Lounge Chairs
Pair of Lowrider Danish Armless Lounge Chairs

Pair of Lowrider Danish Armless Lounge Chairs

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H 24 in W 29 in D 32 in

Pair of Lowrider Danish Armless Lounge Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Danish lowrider armless lounge chairs, constructed with beautiful thick teak wood, cushions

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20th Century Lounge Chairs

1950s Atomic design Danish Modern armless rare low lounge chair
1950s Atomic design Danish Modern armless rare low lounge chair

1950s Atomic design Danish Modern armless rare low lounge chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare one of a kind,petite lounge low chair , I belive its American made with walnut base

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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Modus Armless Leather and Wood Chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadse
Modus Armless Leather and Wood Chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadse

Modus Armless Leather and Wood Chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadse

By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kristian Vedel

Located in Long Island City, NY

These Modus armless leather and wood chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Søren Willadsen (armless

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Down

Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs 2 Armed, 4 Armless
Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs 2 Armed, 4 Armless

Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs 2 Armed, 4 Armless

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice set of solid teak dining chairs, 2 armed measuring 21.75 wide and 4 armless chairs

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs /Set of 6 armless
Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs /Set of 6 armless

Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs /Set of 6 armless

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of six solid teak and rush seat dining chairs. Original finish and rushing.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sycamore, Rush, Teak

6 Rosewood Lis Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with arms, Four armless
6 Rosewood Lis Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with arms, Four armless

6 Rosewood Lis Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with arms, Four armless

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Kansas City, MO

armless chairs. Excellent examples of this Danish modern design. Rare set of 6, all rosewood. Armchair

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with Arms, Four Armless
Six Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with Arms, Four Armless

Six Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Kofoed, Two with Arms, Four Armless

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 6 Mid-Century Danish Modern dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood designed by Niels Kofoed

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Danish Armless Chiars
Pair of Danish Armless Chiars

Pair of Danish Armless Chiars

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H 34.5 in W 62 in D 32 in

Pair of Danish Armless Chiars

Located in New York, NY

Stylish, Mid-Century Danish armless chairs with birch legs and button tufting. Upholstered in an

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Philip Arctander Armless Clam Chair
Philip Arctander Armless Clam Chair

Philip Arctander Armless Clam Chair

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H 35 in W 22 in D 30 in

Philip Arctander Armless Clam Chair

By Arnold Madsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arnold Madsen armless clam chair A scoop style lounge chair by Arnold Madsen completely restored in

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen

Expertly Restored-Danish Modern Armless Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Pair Walnut base Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Larsen
Pair Walnut base Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Larsen

Pair Walnut base Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair Walnut base Armless Lounge Chairs Attributed to Kofod Larsen, Imported by Selig Co. 28

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Brilliant Yellow Kevi Armless Fully Adjustable Desk Chair
Brilliant Yellow Kevi Armless Fully Adjustable Desk Chair

Brilliant Yellow Kevi Armless Fully Adjustable Desk Chair

By Kevi

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Brilliant yellow Kevi armless fully adjustable desk chair, original label, adjustable seat height

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind

By Torben Lind

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of armless lounge chairs by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind for France and Sons. New

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Danish Armless Easy Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s
Danish Armless Easy Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s

Danish Armless Easy Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark 1940s

By Gösta Jonsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare armless easy chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by unknown designer. Fully restored and

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless
Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless

Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless

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H 33 in W 23.5 in D 33 in

Danish Teak Lounge Chair- Armless

Located in Crockett, CA

Danish teak armless lounge chair. Dark blue nubby upholstery. Very comfortable with small padded

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Pair of Armless Danish Slipper Chairs
Pair of Armless Danish Slipper Chairs

Pair of Armless Danish Slipper Chairs

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H 30 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of Armless Danish Slipper Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Newly upholstered petite chairs.

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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

1960s Danish Oak and Mohair Velvet Armless Slipper Chair
1960s Danish Oak and Mohair Velvet Armless Slipper Chair

1960s Danish Oak and Mohair Velvet Armless Slipper Chair

Located in Portland, OR

Stunning 1960's Danish armless slipper chair. Thoughtfully reupholstered with supple green mohair

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Mid Century Danish Teak Armless Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Moreddi
Mid Century Danish Teak Armless Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Moreddi

Mid Century Danish Teak Armless Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Moreddi

By Moreddi 1

Located in Crockett, CA

Comfortable armless lounge chair with ottoman both have Moreddi ( MM ) inscribed into the wood

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Hans Wegner GE375 Oak Armless Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner GE375 Oak Armless Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner GE375 Oak Armless Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Hans Wegner pair of oak chairs and new linen upholstery. Sold as a pair.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains
Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains

Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of eight Danish modern chairs with pivoting backs and teak frames designed by Arne Vodder. Tilt

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Danish Pair of Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs in Primary Blue Wool
1960s Danish Pair of Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs in Primary Blue Wool

1960s Danish Pair of Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs in Primary Blue Wool

Located in Denver, CO

Excellent pair of armless Danish lounge chairs constructed of beautifully contoured chrome steel

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Danish Pair of Fluid Chrome Lounge Chairs in Copenhagen Blue Wool
1960s Danish Pair of Fluid Chrome Lounge Chairs in Copenhagen Blue Wool

1960s Danish Pair of Fluid Chrome Lounge Chairs in Copenhagen Blue Wool

Located in Denver, CO

Excellent pair of armless Danish lounge chairs constructed of beautifully contoured tubular chrome

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Danish Mid Century Dining Chairs with Leather Seat
Set of Six Danish Mid Century Dining Chairs with Leather Seat

Set of Six Danish Mid Century Dining Chairs with Leather Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six Danish Mid Century armless dining chairs with original black leather seat.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs

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H 18 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

danish modern armless chairs, perfect for any modern dining table

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20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Ole Wanscher Dining Room Set "Rungstedlund" Table & Ten Chairs Mahogany
1960s Ole Wanscher Dining Room Set "Rungstedlund" Table & Ten Chairs Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Dining Room Set "Rungstedlund" Table & Ten Chairs Mahogany

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

original condition. Overall ten chairs, two carvers and eight armless chairs. Beautiful Danish modern

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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$11,189 / set

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Danish Armless Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish armless chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every Danish armless chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Danish armless chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish armless chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish armless chair over the years, but those crafted by Kevi, Koefoeds Hornslet and Niels Koefoed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Armless Chair?

The average selling price for a Danish armless chair at 1stDibs is $2,350, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

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