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Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
H 33.75 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Six Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, top quality mid-century set of six ladder back Danish chairs. Very stylish Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Set Of Four Danish Rosewood Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
A set of four Danish ladder back dining chairs with elegant rosewood frames. The seats have been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Danish Dining Chairs by Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs by Farstrup Mobler in Denmark. Ladder backs with vinyl seats. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Dining Chairs by Farstrup
Danish Dining Chairs by Farstrup
H 39.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Six Danish Modern Midcentury Ladder Back Dinning Chairs
Located in Vienna, Austria
Very nice set of six Danish midcentury ladder back dining chairs from 1955, with new upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chair, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chair, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

(6) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
. The stand-out visual appeal is provided by the slender backrests in a traditional-inspired ladder back
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Seattle, WA
Danish style ladder back dining chairs. Set of 6 Dimensions. 19 W ; 21 D ; 36 H Seat Height
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s. Set of 10.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs, 1960s. Set of 10. Set of ten Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Danish Modern Rosewood Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder, Black Seats
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Sonderborg, Denmark, 1960s. Signed with branded mark on underside of chairs. Beautiful set.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Ladder back lounge chair by Ole Wanscher designed for Fritz Hansen in the 1940s made in Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
Ladder Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1940s
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Teak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs by Møller, set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. A stylish set of teak chairs with leather seats and sculpted ladder backs. Newly finished and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Six Teak Ladder Dining Chair by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, circa 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 teak and black skaï ladder back dining chairs by Niels Koefoed produced by Koefoed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Ladder Back Rosewood and Leather Armchair by France and Son
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful solid rosewood ladder back armchair by Arne Vodder. An exemplar of understated yet
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four '4' Contoured Ladder Back Dining Chairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Vamo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite ladderback design with the greatest attention of detail to it's swooping architectural lines drawing interest and intrigue. The set is constructed in teak with the origi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Dutch circa 1860 Ladder back
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Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Ladder Back Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
, the son of Albert and Luisa Battaglia. Of a noble family of Danish origin, he attended the Brera
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric

Vintage Danish High-Back Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern ladder back dining chairs in solid teak with new upholstery in black faux leather and high density
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
Scandinavian design. Crafted by the iconic Danish designer Poul Cadovius in the 1950s, the Royal System is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

6 Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
ladder-rung back and leg cross bars for longevity. Original fabric with minor wear, lots of life in them
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Modern Dining Chairs Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960's. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Stylish Danish Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Illum Wikkelso Genius lounge chairs CFC Silkeborg Denmark, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
rosewood legs run smoothly over into the back and armrests. The cross-connections create a nice ladder
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 10 Danish Rosewood Koefoeds Hornslet Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautifully proportioned and refined set of rosewood ladder back chairs from Koefoeds Hornslet. Two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hornslet, model “Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of four ladder back chairs feature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Teak Round Expandable Table Henning Kjaernulf for Soro Stolefabrik
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Baltimore, MD
automatically retract back into place when closing. Maker’s name label on underside (Soro Stolefabrik, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Danish 'Lis' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
exquisitely made ladder backs. The legs are nicely tapered, and the chairs have a fantastic appearance from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs by Skovby, 1950s, Set of 4
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This sleek set of four dining chairs has teak frames with ladder back rests and a padded seat. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Danish Modern Teak Koefoeds Hornslet Side Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautifully proportioned and refined set of teak ladder back chairs from Koefoeds Hornslet. Darker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Danish 1960s 'Lis' Model teak dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet
By Niels Koefoed
Located in London, GB
A set of six 1960s 'Lis' model teak ladder back dining chairs, designed by Niels Koefoed for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

'8' Rare Rosewood Dining Armchairs Attributed to Arne Vodder for Cado, Denmark
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
armchairs, a masterpiece from the esteemed Arne Vodder. Characterized by an elegant ladder-back frame, each
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
A very sturdy, well-made and functional Danish set of 6 ladder-back dining chairs (Model 350) and 2
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
By Shakers
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Shaker-style ladder back chair by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. The chairs is made from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Set of 6 Dining Chairs Style of Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of very elegant and simple dining chairs with ladder backs and generous seats created
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of 8, Midcentury Danish Modern by Arne Wahl Iversen Dining Chairs in Teak
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Diego, CA
captivating set of ladder back dining chairs in teak, meticulously crafted to elevate any dining space. This
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Pair of Danish Rosewood Arm Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Kensington, MD
: Rosewood Beautifully Proportioned and Refined Set of Rosewood Ladder Back Dining Chairs. Measurements are
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Danish Teak Side Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Kensington, MD
: Teak Featured at Kensington: Beautifully proportioned and refined set of teak ladder back chairs from
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Mid-century Danish Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact S16 Home San Francisco for more photos of each chair. A set of 8 ladder back
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lot Of Sam Chairs - Danish Teak - Neils Koefoed - Period: 20th Century
By Niels Koefoed
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent set of five Danish teak dining chairs with ladder backs attributed to Niels Koefoed
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20th Century European Other Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Danish, Niels Moller, 1950s
By Neils O. Möller, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Stamford, CT
and stylish set of Teak dining chairs with Rattan seats and ladder backs. Six having Danish Moller
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Teak

6 Pine "Christian IV" Series Dining Chairs by Hans Frydendal for IDE Møbler
By Hans Frydendal 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
traditional ladder-back silhouette. The seats have been recently recovered in luxurious white faux-shearling
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Dining Chair by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern ladder back dining chair by renowned Danish designer Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Armchair or Dining Chair by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Peder Pedersen, Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern ladder back dining chair by renowned Danish designer Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

'6' Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Mobelindustri Dining Chairs
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Norwalk, CT
Mobelindustri. Featuring elegant rosewood curved ladder-back design frames with cognac leather seats. Marked
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 8 Niels O. Møller Model 82 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1970
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1970. Features distinctive curved ladder back and new
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Christian Hvidt Mid-Century Modern Dark Wood Dining Table for Soborg Mobler
By Christian Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
 Quaker style ladder back dining chairs (LU922424073682). Listed individually.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Art Deco Oak Lounge Chairs Attributed to Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
slatted ladder back adds a touch of architectural interest. With their clean lines and understated
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Niels O. Møller Model 82 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1970
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1970. Features distinctive curved ladder back and new
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Dining Chairs
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 6 Niels Kofoed Dining Chairs. Teak wood ladder back chairs with matte black leather cushion
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Niels Kofoed Dining Chairs
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen 1960s Rosewood Armchair
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Classic ladder-back armchair from Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen, circa 1960 constructed from Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen 1960s Rosewood Armchair
Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen 1960s Rosewood Armchair
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Round Extension Dining Set by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dining table that extends up to 83 inches with two 20 inch leaves and 4 elegant, high ladder back , model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

4 Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and leather "Lis" dining chairs, by Niels Koefoed circa 1960's. Iconic, comfortable ladder
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

'6' Oak & Papercord "Church Chairs" by Viggo Hardie-Fischer for Sorø Stolefabrik
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Viggo Hardie-Fischer
Located in Norwalk, CT
globe. Crafted from solid oak and durable papercord, each chair boasts a clean-lined ladder-back
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 10 Side Chairs by Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of ten (10) teak ladder back dining chairs with papercord seats. *New seats included + lead
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Teak

Early Pair of Ole Wanscher Ebonized Mahogany Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bainbridge, NY
angled ladder back style framework for ultimate comfort, with original spring form, and reversible, newly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Model 109 Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stuart features a supple, walnut frame with ladder back and matching ottoman newly upholstered in moss
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Harry Ostergaard Model 61 Dining Chairs Randers Mobelfabrik, 1961
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
beautiful rosewood with dark flames in it, thin lined chairs for a light appearance and a ladder back which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Refinished Poul Volther Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 ladder back dining chairs in oak designed by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler - Sorø
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of '4' Model 84 Teak & Papercord Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Norwalk, CT
exception: its elegant design is an elevated update to the timeless ladder-back silhouette, crafted from
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

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Danish Ladder Back For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish ladder back you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish ladder back was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish ladder back, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish ladder back, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish ladder back over the years, but those crafted by Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet and Korup Stolefabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Ladder Back?

Prices for a Danish ladder back start at $743 and top out at $10,450 with the average selling for $3,600.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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

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

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

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

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

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Questions About Danish Ladder Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ladder back chairs have a timeless design that was popular in several eras. Early examples date back to the Middle Ages. The wooden chairs became very popular in colonial America and England during the 17th century. Shop a range of antique and vintage ladder back chairs on 1stDibs.