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Danish Bentwood Armchair

Set of 12 Danish Bentwood Armchairs
Set of 12 Danish Bentwood Armchairs

Set of 12 Danish Bentwood Armchairs

Located in North Charleston, SC

3 remaining in this Danish Bentwood Armchairs set. Chair selected for photographs is one of the more banged up ones for reference.

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair
Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

Mid Century Thonet Danish Bentwood Armchairs - a Pair

By Thonet

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Came out of a government building in Oklahoma City. Still labeled. A fabulous pair of Mid Century/ Danish Modern Chairs by Thonet Industries. They are super heavy and solid chairs-...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood Armchairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Danish Mid-Century bentwood armchairs with original yellow & white vinyl upholstery by Thonet Industries.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Bentwood

Danish Modern Teak Bentwood Sculptural Armchair
Danish Modern Teak Bentwood Sculptural Armchair

Danish Modern Teak Bentwood Sculptural Armchair

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Danish organic-form lounge chair composed of layers of laminated and bent wood finished with teak surfaces. Superior, modernist form with elegant, clean lines and curvilinear ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Bentwood

1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams, furniture leather, bentwood.
1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams, furniture leather, bentwood.

1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams, furniture leather, bentwood.

By Georg Thams, Bramin Mobler

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams. Original brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Leather with ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

1960s, Danish armchair, cherry-red furniture velour.
1960s, Danish armchair, cherry-red furniture velour.

1960s, Danish armchair, cherry-red furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Cherry-red furniture velour, bent beech wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Dani...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Bentwood

Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2
Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2

Six Vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Duo Bentwood Stacking Armchairs 6 4 2

By Fritz Hansen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of six vintage Fritz Hansen Vico Magistretti Due bentwood stacking armchairs An iconic set of high designer stacking armchairs b...

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s, Danish vintage armchair, furniture velour, bent oak wood.
1970s, Danish vintage armchair, furniture velour, bent oak wood.

1970s, Danish vintage armchair, furniture velour, bent oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish vintage armchair. Original dark red furniture velour fabric, bent oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1975-80s. Original good condition: no smells...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Bentwood

1970s Danish Ingmar Relling Brown Leather Armchair
1970s Danish Ingmar Relling Brown Leather Armchair

1970s Danish Ingmar Relling Brown Leather Armchair

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Markington, GB

1970s Ingmar Relling chair, produced in Norway by the renowned 'Westnofa Møbelfabrikk' furniture makers, chair is covered in a brown leather, leather has a lovely patina and is in ve...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs
1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs

1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs

By Magnus Olesen

Located in Tarm, 82

1980s, Danish design by Magnus Olesen, pair of armchairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Bentwood

1970s, Danish armchair by Komfort, furniture leather, canvas, bent wood.
1970s, Danish armchair by Komfort, furniture leather, canvas, bent wood.

1970s, Danish armchair by Komfort, furniture leather, canvas, bent wood.

By Komfort

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair. Brown furniture leather, canvas, bent wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Hans Olsen armchair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Olsen armchair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Olsen armchair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans Olsen

Located in Balen, BE

Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s A early model 107 with a fully upholstered back. An iconic Danish designed and produced shell chair by Hans Olsen...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s
Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s

Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Renens, CH

Armchair model 5331 designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, bent wood.
1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, bent wood.

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, bent wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian armchair. Original brown furniture leather, bent beech wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Swedish o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian design, armchair in brown furniture leather.
1970s, Scandinavian design, armchair in brown furniture leather.

1970s, Scandinavian design, armchair in brown furniture leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian design. Armchair in brown furniture leather, canvas, beech bent wood. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, original condition, furniture leather, bent wood.
1970s, Scandinavian armchair, original condition, furniture leather, bent wood.

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, original condition, furniture leather, bent wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian armchair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent wood, canvas. Manufactured by Danish...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, teak wood legs.
1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, teak wood legs.

1970s, Scandinavian armchair, brown furniture leather, teak wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian armchair. Brown furniture leather, teak wood legs, bent beech wood, furniture rattan mesh. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construct...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Teak, Bentwood

1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.

1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown furniture fabric, beech bent wood. Removable seat cushion. Manufactured by Danish fur...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored
1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored

1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Danish Modern Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair, Totally Restored Offered for sale is a 1950s Danish Modern totally restored Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin chair. The chair has been beau...

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs

Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

1960s Retro Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Siesta Four-Seat Sofa A rare and highly sought-after Scandinavian sofa designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned West...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.
1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original condition, brown leather.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown leather, dark bent wood, brown canvas. Manufactured by Dan...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Model 3117 Office Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1994
Model 3117 Office Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1994

Model 3117 Office Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1994

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Series 7 chair is an icon of modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, showing character without overwhelmi...

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1970s, Danish swivel armchair, brown furniture corduroy.
1970s, Danish swivel armchair, brown furniture corduroy.

1970s, Danish swivel armchair, brown furniture corduroy.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish swivel armchair. Brown furniture corduroy, metal base with wood imitation. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by D...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s, Danish swivel armchair by Georg Thams, brown furniture leather.
1970s, Danish swivel armchair by Georg Thams, brown furniture leather.

1970s, Danish swivel armchair by Georg Thams, brown furniture leather.

By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish swivel armchair by Georg Thams. Original brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, nubuck leather. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1980s, Scandinavian swivel armchair, furniture leather, bent wood.
1980s, Scandinavian swivel armchair, furniture leather, bent wood.

1980s, Scandinavian swivel armchair, furniture leather, bent wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1980s, Scandinavian swivel armchair. Original light brown furniture leather, canvas, bent beech wood, bent beech wood base. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and sta...

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1950s, swivel armchair, bent wood, furniture mesh.
1950s, swivel armchair, bent wood, furniture mesh.

1950s, swivel armchair, bent wood, furniture mesh.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, adjustable swivel armchair in Thonet style. Beech bent wood, furniture mesh, cast iron seat mouting. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Wea...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cast Iron

Arne Jacobsen Black Series 7 Swivel Adjustable Armchair Model 3217 Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Black Series 7 Swivel Adjustable Armchair Model 3217 Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Black Series 7 Swivel Adjustable Armchair Model 3217 Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural, functional, and comfortable, the Black Series 7 armchair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen circa 1955 and is an icon in modern furniture history. The chair i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs a...

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Danish Tan Leather Buttoned Bentwood and Canvas Armchair, 1960s
Vintage Danish Tan Leather Buttoned Bentwood and Canvas Armchair, 1960s

Vintage Danish Tan Leather Buttoned Bentwood and Canvas Armchair, 1960s

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Material: Tan leather canvas and beechwood. Maximum dimensions: 83cm wide, 87cm deep, 100cm ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

1930s DUX Scandinavian Art Deco Bentwood Armchair with Patterned Upholstery
1930s DUX Scandinavian Art Deco Bentwood Armchair with Patterned Upholstery

1930s DUX Scandinavian Art Deco Bentwood Armchair with Patterned Upholstery

By Dux of Sweden

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A DUX Scandinavian midcentury Art Deco bentwood armchair with patterned upholstery. Elegant and timeless designed bentwood Art Deco armchair by renowned Scandinavian Manufacturers...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Teak

1960’s Danish Arm Chair with Cane Back
1960’s Danish Arm Chair with Cane Back

1960’s Danish Arm Chair with Cane Back

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H 31 in W 25.5 in D 26 in

1960’s Danish Arm Chair with Cane Back

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic Danish modern arm chair featuring beautiful bentwood arms, cane back, and new upholstered cushion.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1960s Puristic Verner Panton for Thonet Armchairs
1960s Puristic Verner Panton for Thonet Armchairs

1960s Puristic Verner Panton for Thonet Armchairs

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 25.4 in D 23.63 in

1960s Puristic Verner Panton for Thonet Armchairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Berlin, DE

Mid-1960s Verner Panton designed this unusual furniture for Thonet. Formal extremely reduced, characterized by geometric shapes, the chair and the table features simple elegance. Onl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Focus Leather Armchair By Bramin c.1970’s
Focus Leather Armchair By Bramin c.1970’s

Focus Leather Armchair By Bramin c.1970’s

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H 35.83 in W 28.55 in D 29.53 in

Focus Leather Armchair By Bramin c.1970’s

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Accrington, GB

The ‘Focus’ Armchair by Bramin of Denmark, leather and bent wood rosewood frame and dates to the 1970’s. The chair has a quality channelled and stitched leather seat and is in overal...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Magnus Olesen blue chair, probably by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Denmark
Magnus Olesen blue chair, probably by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Denmark

Magnus Olesen blue chair, probably by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Eye-catching blue chair, from Denmark, mid=century Attribution mark: Magnus Olesen Probably by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Beautiful wooden curves Original fabric, in a fabul...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Danish Bentwood Armchair
Danish Bentwood Armchair

Danish Bentwood Armchair

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H 29 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in

Danish Bentwood Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Danish armchair in beech bentwood with armrests in leather, upholstery consists of seven linked wool cushions.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Bentwood

1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather
1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather

1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather

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H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather

Located in Praha, CZ

- Up to six pieces available - Very good original condition with minor signs of use - Price for one chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Pair of Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather
1970s Pair of Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather

1970s Pair of Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather, Set of 4
1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather, Set of 4

1970s Danish Bentwood Armchair in Red Leather, Set of 4

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1960s Danish Mid-Century Bentwood Armchair in Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Bentwood Armchair in Leather

1960s Danish Mid-Century Bentwood Armchair in Leather

Located in Praha, CZ

Danish bentwood armchair, 1960s. This armchair has original upholstery in dark brown leather .The item is in very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960s Jakob Berg. Bentwood Armchair
1960s Jakob Berg. Bentwood Armchair

1960s Jakob Berg. Bentwood Armchair

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H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in

1960s Jakob Berg. Bentwood Armchair

Located in London, GB

Danish bentwood armchair by Jakob Berg. 1960's Oak and Deep brown Leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern, Armchairs, Black Leather, Bentwood, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Modern, Armchairs, Black Leather, Bentwood, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Modern, Armchairs, Black Leather, Bentwood, Denmark, 1960s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Fritz Hansen Style, Armchairs, Black Leather, Bentwood, Denmark, 1960s Pair of occasional armchairs in the style of Fritz Hansen, designed and produced in...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Stylish Danish 1960s Bentwood Teak Armchair
Stylish Danish 1960s Bentwood Teak Armchair

Stylish Danish 1960s Bentwood Teak Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shapely and stylish Danish 1960s bentwood teak armchair, the upholstered shield back above a u-shaped seat flanked by bowed arms, all raised on turned supports, with new taupe leat...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1970's Pair of Danish Leather Bentwood Armchairs
1970's Pair of Danish Leather Bentwood Armchairs

1970's Pair of Danish Leather Bentwood Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage bentwood leather armchairs. These were made in Denmark, they date from the 1970’s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs
Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs

Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs

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H 31 in W 24.75 in D 31 in

Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 1950s Danish bentwood chairs, similar to Bruno Mathsson Eva chairs, with cognac colored tufted leather cushions, great patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs
Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs

Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs

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H 40 in W 24.75 in D 31 in

Danish Bentwood Leather Chairs

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking 1950s Danish bentwood chairs, similar to Bruno Mathsson Eva chairs, with cognac colored tufted leather cushions, great patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Armchair Laminated Bentwood Yngve Ekström, 1970s
Armchair Laminated Bentwood Yngve Ekström, 1970s

Armchair Laminated Bentwood Yngve Ekström, 1970s

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H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in

Armchair Laminated Bentwood Yngve Ekström, 1970s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Den Haag, NL

Lovely armchair made with laminated bent wood. Comes with a bright Orange wool upholstery and cushion. Very much in style of Yngve Ekström Denmark Good quality chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens for Knoll Bentwood Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens for Knoll Bentwood Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens for Knoll Bentwood Armchair

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern armchair (model 1305UO) designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa 1970. It is made with bentwood and we believe the upholstery is Naugahyde o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood "Ax" Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard Nielsen
Bentwood "Ax" Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard Nielsen

Bentwood "Ax" Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard Nielsen

By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Bentwood "Ax" armchair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard Nielsen. The model was designed in 1950 and presented a new way of making furniture. The seat, back and armrests are made fro...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Beech, Teak

1960s Scandinavian Bentwood Leather Lounge Chair
1960s Scandinavian Bentwood Leather Lounge Chair

1960s Scandinavian Bentwood Leather Lounge Chair

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H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in

1960s Scandinavian Bentwood Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Praha, CZ

The frame is made from stained bentwood plywood and was partly refurbished. The seats consist from canvas and leather pillows. The chairs are in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original condition.
1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original condition.

1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original condition.

By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish design by Henry Walter Klein, armchair model Silhouette. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. The chair doesn't rotate, permanently installed. Manufactured...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler, armchair in leather, beech bent wood.
1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler, armchair in leather, beech bent wood.

1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler, armchair in leather, beech bent wood.

By Jeki Møbler

Located in Tarm, 82

1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler. Armchair in camel-brun leather, beech bent wood. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Loose cushions.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle-Back Armchair “No. 8” by Helge Sibast
Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle-Back Armchair “No. 8” by Helge Sibast

Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle-Back Armchair “No. 8” by Helge Sibast

By Helge Sibast, Sibast

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953, the Sibast No. 8 exhibits a distinctly original scissor form with a cantilevered seat; the steam bent laminated armchair curves around the sitter, s...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Skipper Mobler Maple Bentwood Club Library Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Danish Skipper Mobler Maple Bentwood Club Library Arm Chair

Mid-Century Modern Danish Skipper Mobler Maple Bentwood Club Library Arm Chair

By Skipper Mobler

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-Century Modern Skipper Mobler Furniture Co armchair. Made in Denmark featuring bentwood maple frame with rounded form a neutral upholstery.     

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs
Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs

Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs

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H 30 in W 26.5 in D 36 in

Pair of Bentwood Lounge Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bentwood lounge chairs.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Miljo armchairs by Farstrup Møbler, 1970s
Pair of Miljo armchairs by Farstrup Møbler, 1970s

Pair of Miljo armchairs by Farstrup Møbler, 1970s

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H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Miljo armchairs by Farstrup Møbler, 1970s

By Farstrup

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century leather armchairs model 'Miljo' by Farstrup Mobler made out of black leather and beautiful bentwood frames.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Set of 8 Alvar Aalto Style Danish Chairs
Set of 8 Alvar Aalto Style Danish Chairs

Set of 8 Alvar Aalto Style Danish Chairs

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H 30.625 in W 22.75 in D 22.25 in

Set of 8 Alvar Aalto Style Danish Chairs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Alvar Aalto style Danish Armchairs with black upholstered seating. Beautiful bent wood frames with original black fabric. Seat width is 19.5" In original condition with visi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Clam rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944
Vintage Clam rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944

Vintage Clam rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944. This example is a vintage original armchair produced in the 40's in danemark. The chair has been...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

1960s Pair of Falcon Armchairs Designed by Sigurd Ressell with Vatne Mobler
1960s Pair of Falcon Armchairs Designed by Sigurd Ressell with Vatne Mobler

1960s Pair of Falcon Armchairs Designed by Sigurd Ressell with Vatne Mobler

By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell

Located in San Antonio, TX

This vintage pair is in overall good condition. Black leather. Bentwood frame. 1960s, Denmark. Norwegian interior and Industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also spelled Resell) was p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair Vintage Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Oak Chairs by Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s
Pair Vintage Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Oak Chairs by Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s

Pair Vintage Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Oak Chairs by Carl Hansen Denmark 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Organic Modern "Wishbone" CH24 chairs, created by Danish master Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark circa 1960. Wegner designed the chairs combining ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Papercord, Wood, Oak, Bentwood

1960s Set of Two Ingmar Relling "Siesta Chair" for Westnofa Norway
1960s Set of Two Ingmar Relling "Siesta Chair" for Westnofa Norway

1960s Set of Two Ingmar Relling "Siesta Chair" for Westnofa Norway

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Praha, CZ

1960s Set of two Ingmar Relling "Siesta chair" for Westnofa Norway These wellknown bentwood chairs are in good original condition with patinated leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Kengu Leather Chair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for O.P. Rykken & Co., 1970s
Kengu Leather Chair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for O.P. Rykken & Co., 1970s

Kengu Leather Chair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for O.P. Rykken & Co., 1970s

By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

Located in Praha, CZ

The chairs Kengu and Pirate were designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, directly inspired by Castiglionis tractor seat on steel spring. Kanga was first shown at the Scandinavian Furni...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bentwood

1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair
1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair

1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair

Located in Tarm, 82

70s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter. Set of two Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black leather. Removable headrest and seat with backrest. Adjustable headrest. Original ve...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Set of Two Danish Teak Bentwood Armchairs Attributed to Grete Jalk
Set of Two Danish Teak Bentwood Armchairs Attributed to Grete Jalk

Set of Two Danish Teak Bentwood Armchairs Attributed to Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in The Hague, NL

1960s set of armchairs attributed to Grete Jalk. Newly upholstered in light-grey wool high quality fabric these chairs have wonderful shaped armrests which complement the gorgeous te...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Two Danish Teak Bentwood Armchairs Attributed to Grete Jalk
Set of Two Danish Teak Bentwood Armchairs Attributed to Grete Jalk

Set of Two Danish Teak Bentwood Armchairs Attributed to Grete Jalk

By Grete Jalk

Located in The Hague, NL

1960s set of armchairs attributed to Grete Jalk. Newly upholstered in light-grey wool high quality fabric These chairs have wonderful shaped armrests which compliment the gorgeous te...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Helge Sibast “No. 8” Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair
Helge Sibast “No. 8” Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair

Helge Sibast “No. 8” Danish Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair

By Helge Sibast

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953, the Sibast No. 8 exhibits a distinctly original scissor form with a cantilevered seat; the steam bent laminated armchair curves around the sitter, s...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Bentwood

Skipper Mobler Leather Armchair and Footrest
Skipper Mobler Leather Armchair and Footrest

Skipper Mobler Leather Armchair and Footrest

By Skipper Mobler

Located in High Point, NC

This original leather armchair and footrest by Danish manufacturer Skipper Mobler was made in the 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of PK 15 Armchairs
Pair of PK 15 Armchairs

Pair of PK 15 Armchairs

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H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in

Pair of PK 15 Armchairs

By PP Møbler, Poul Kjærholm

Located in London, GB

Pair of PK 15 armchairs in ash with woven cane seat designed by Paul Kjaerholm in 1979 and made by PP Møbler in the 1990s. The sinuous frame is obtained using the precompression, an...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood and Leather Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood and Leather Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Bentwood and Leather Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stylish pair of Mid-Century Danish black leather armchairs featuring a bentwood frame with curved arms and metal supports.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Bentwood Armchair in Beech, in the Style of Karl Schrøder, 1950s
Danish Modern Bentwood Armchair in Beech, in the Style of Karl Schrøder, 1950s

Danish Modern Bentwood Armchair in Beech, in the Style of Karl Schrøder, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Danish modern bentwood armchair in beech, in the style of Karl Schrøder, made in 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood Arm Chairs with Blue Upholstery from Danish Embassy
Pair of Bentwood Arm Chairs with Blue Upholstery from Danish Embassy

Pair of Bentwood Arm Chairs with Blue Upholstery from Danish Embassy

Located in Kensington, MD

Pair of Bentwood Arm Chairs with Blue Upholstery from Danish Embassy Additional information: Material: Bentwood, Upholstery Here is a handsome pair of accent chairs with blo...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970s Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather armchair
1970s Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather armchair

1970s Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather armchair

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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in

1970s Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather armchair

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

1970s Ingmar Relling chair, produced in Norway by the renowned 'Westnofa Møbelfabrikk' furniture makers, chair is covered in a brown leather, leather has a lovely patina and is in ve...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Leather Danish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs, circa 1970
Pair of Leather Danish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs, circa 1970

Pair of Leather Danish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs, circa 1970

By Ingmar Relling, Bruno Mathsson, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With sleek lines and a sculptural design, these cantilevered lounge chairs walk the line between Danish Modern and Postmodern style. Created in the similar style of the Siesta chair ...

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970's Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather arm chair
1970's Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather arm chair

1970's Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather arm chair

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H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in

1970's Danish Ingmar Relling brown leather arm chair

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

1970's Ingmar Relling chair, produced in Norway by the renowned 'Westnofa Møbelfabrikk' furniture makers, chair is covered in a brown leather, leather has a lovely patina and is in v...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar relling designed bentwood unusual lightwood siesta chair covered in a lovely retro light fabric. This chair is very unusual and soug...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

Located in Markington, GB

1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual lightwood siesta chair covered in a lovely retro light fabric. This chair is very unusual and sou...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, leather, bent wood
1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, leather, bent wood

1970s, Scandinavian design, lounge chair, original condition, leather, bent wood

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Scandinavian design. Lounge chairs in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, bent wood. Chairs are classic ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Four Stacking Chairs Designed by Magnus Olesen "8000 Series"
Set of Four Stacking Chairs Designed by Magnus Olesen "8000 Series"

Set of Four Stacking Chairs Designed by Magnus Olesen "8000 Series"

By Magnus Olesen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage 8000 series four chairs by Magnus Olsen, Denmark. Stylish curved wooden legs and chair backs with blue-grey top. Vintage patina. Stackable chairs. Dimensions: Chairs: 53 W x ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Danish Chair Midcentury Vintage Bentwood and Leather Beech Armchair
Danish Chair Midcentury Vintage Bentwood and Leather Beech Armchair

Danish Chair Midcentury Vintage Bentwood and Leather Beech Armchair

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Danish beech armchair Midcentury armchair, circa 1970s. Charcoal black leather. Measures: 94 cm height x 79 cm depth x 68 cm width. Seat height is 42 cm. Very good condi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Stunning Pair Of Danish 70s Bentwood Floating Armchairs Hand dyed Tan #454
Stunning Pair Of Danish 70s Bentwood Floating Armchairs Hand dyed Tan #454

Stunning Pair Of Danish 70s Bentwood Floating Armchairs Hand dyed Tan #454

Located in Lewes, GB

A stunning pair of Danish Vintage Bentwood Chairs , late 70s, great “ floating “ design, very comfortable to sit in, compact and neat proportions, hand dyed a most beautiful tan colo...

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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Mid-20th Century Bentwood Armchair
Mid-20th Century Bentwood Armchair

Mid-20th Century Bentwood Armchair

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H 32 in W 27 in D 22 in

Mid-20th Century Bentwood Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century bentwood armchair.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Mid-Century Retro Danish Bentwood Tan Leather Armchair and Footstool by Stouby
Mid-Century Retro Danish Bentwood Tan Leather Armchair and Footstool by Stouby

Mid-Century Retro Danish Bentwood Tan Leather Armchair and Footstool by Stouby

By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Stouby. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Bentwood beech and tan leather. Maximum dimensions: 63cm wide, 75cm deep, 98cm ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Retro Danish Bentwood Easy Armchair in Reddish Brown Leather, 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Bentwood Easy Armchair in Reddish Brown Leather, 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Bentwood Easy Armchair in Reddish Brown Leather, 1960s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Beechwood and leather. Maximum dimensions: 78cm wide, 76cm deep, 80cm tall, s...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

"Albert" beech bentwood armchair by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler
"Albert" beech bentwood armchair by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler

"Albert" beech bentwood armchair by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler

By Finn Østergaard 1

Located in Den Haag, ZH

This earlier version of the Albert armchair was designed by Finn Østergaard in the 1960s. It was manufactured by Kvist Møbler and it remains a classic example of Scandinavian modern ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Tan Leather Beech Bentwood Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Tan Leather Beech Bentwood Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Tan Leather Beech Bentwood Lounge Chair

By Skipper Mobler

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Skippers Mobler. Country: Denmark. Date: 1970s. Material: Tan leather and beech frame. Maximum dimensions: 80cm wide, 84cm deep,...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Albert Beech Bentwood Armchairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler 1975, 2x
Albert Beech Bentwood Armchairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler 1975, 2x

Albert Beech Bentwood Armchairs by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler 1975, 2x

By Finn Østergaard 1

Located in Den Haag, ZH

These two Albert armchairs were designed by Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler in the 1970s. They are made of saddle girth and oak plywood, according to the latest woodworking technolo...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Two Armchairs Designed Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Model 3208, Denmark 1970
Two Armchairs Designed Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Model 3208, Denmark 1970

Two Armchairs Designed Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Model 3208, Denmark 1970

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Two armchairs with oak shell and armrests, chromed tubular steel base. Designed in 1970. Arne Jacobsen, Produced by Fritz Hansen, year 1970.model 3208. height 86cm, depht 54cm, wi...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Danish Design Wooden And Leather Recliner And Swivel Armchair With Ottoman
Danish Design Wooden And Leather Recliner And Swivel Armchair With Ottoman

Danish Design Wooden And Leather Recliner And Swivel Armchair With Ottoman

By Unico

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Danish Design Wooden And Leather Recliner Set consisting of a reclining and swivel armchair.

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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of Bentwood & Leather Chairs
Pair of Bentwood & Leather Chairs

Pair of Bentwood & Leather Chairs

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H 36 in W 27.25 in D 35 in

Pair of Bentwood & Leather Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of very dark brown - nearly black - lacquered bentwood chairs with original cognac leather cushions. Seat backs are covered with canvas and dyed to match the wood frames.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

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Located in New York, NY

large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.

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Danish Bentwood Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish bentwood armchair you’re looking for. A Danish bentwood armchair — often made from wood, bentwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Danish bentwood armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish bentwood armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Danish bentwood armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Bentwood Armchair?

Prices for a Danish bentwood armchair start at $466 and top out at $7,200 with the average selling for $1,508.

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.