Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair is in good vintage condition, with some wear and tear commensurate with age and use. Modern Danish design easy chair with bucket seat and ottoman with natural black leathe...
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1981
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 80s edition Egg chair with ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1981. The Egg chair comes w...
Aluminum
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Chair and Ottoman Christensen and Larsen 1950's
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Troy, MI
Ib Kofod Larsen Elizabeth Chair and ottoman Edition Christensen and Larsen Model U56 Denmark circa 1956-1958 Solid teak frame with sculpted armrests and shell seat paired with orig...
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather, Denmark, 1963 Very rare easy chairs and ottoman by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø in teak a...
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Scandinavian Easy Chair and Ottoman Model 272 Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare easy chair and ottoman model 272 in rosewood and leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Beautifully designed chair in rosewood and black saddle leather. The solid rosewood leg...
Leather, Rosewood
Hans Wegner for Getama Rare ‘GE 440’ Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wegner for Getama, lounge chair with ottoman, model ‘GE 440’, fabric, oak, lacquered steel, Denmark, design 1968–1969 This rare lounge chair and ottoman set represents an experiment...
Steel
Vintage Cognac Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 70s edition Egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1979/1980. The Egg chair...
Aluminum
Design Classic: Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Renens, CH
It is in excellent condition, with perhaps only absolutely minimal signs of age. Materials: Leather, metal Origination: Denmark 2000s, engraved by Fritz Hansen in base Condi...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Selig
By Selig, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Selig lounge chairs feature chrome and tufted vinyl lounge chairs feature comfortable proportions and stylish modern design. Paired with matching ottoman, uniquely shape...
Chrome
XL Extraordinary design Bent plywood Lounge Chair and Ottoman in rosewood -1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Praha, CZ
- designer unknown - completely renovated, oiled - leather with patina,see the photos - adjustable - chrome in perfect condition with patina
Metal
Wonderful Selig Swivel Egg Lounge Chair with Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Selig swivel egg lounge chair with matching ottoman. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right?
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Fabricius & Kastholm Fk 81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Kill International
By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present this rare FK 81 and FK 81H lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, produced by Alfred Kill International circa mid 1960s. These are exc...
Steel
$15,429Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966. Newly reupholstered in European Nappa leather by using the original techniques. This...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Walnut Gondola Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ottoman: 38” W x 26.5” D x 18.5” H --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furniture from Danish Modern NoHo, yo...
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
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