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Midcentury Danish Modern Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The "Skye" chaise loungechair designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft brown
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Danish Modern Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The "Skye" chaise lounge chair designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft
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Late 20th Century Swedish Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Two Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Chaise Lounge Chairs, Tord Björklund, 1980
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The "Skye" chaise lounge chairs designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft
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Late 20th Century Swedish Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Danish Modern Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The "Skye" chaise lounge chair designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft
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Late 20th Century Swedish Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Two Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Chaise Lounge Chairs, Tord Björklund, 1980
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The "Skye" chaise lounge chairs designed by Tord Björklund. It features a steel frame with soft
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Late 20th Century Swedish Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Danish Antique Chaise Longue / Daybed, Early 20th Century, Renovated
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish antique chaise longue / daybed. Renovated in top quality Italian, patinated cognac
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Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Ash, Teak

Chaise longue, anonymous for Louis G Thiersen, Denmark, 1928
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chaise longue, anonymous for Louis G Thiersen, Denmark, 1928. Lacquered wood with guilded details
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery

Arne Vodder Mid Century Chaise Lounge in Ash & Leather by Bovirke Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century chaise lounge chair in ash and brown original and patinated leather by Arne
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Ash

Nanna Ditzel Chaise Lounge
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and documented rosewood chaise lounge designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1951 for the Copenhagen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chaise Longues

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Rosewood

Nanna Ditzel Chaise Lounge
Nanna Ditzel Chaise Lounge
H 21 in W 63 in D 21 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Black Leather & Chrome Base Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek, simple modern lounge probably Scandinavian circa 1990's. It features fine black leather
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Man Chaise Longue by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Man Chaise Longue by NORR11 Dimensions: D 82 x W 150 x H 78 cm. SH 34 cm. Materials: Stainless
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chaise Longues

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Stainless Steel

Man Chaise Longue by NORR11
Man Chaise Longue by NORR11
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Verner Panton Chic Tufted Camel Leather Chaise, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Tufted camel leather chaise from the System 1-2-3 Series by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, oak, Denmark, 1950s. Chaise longue designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Oak

Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Kold Christensen Chaise Longues
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Kold Christensen from the 1970s. Black leather cushion with nice patinated wicker. Good vintage condition.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Modernist Bentwood Chaise Lounge by Ingmar & Knut Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
This stunning vintage modern chaise lounge features a stylish and sturdy bentwood base. Versatile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue Right by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue right by Mika Tolvanen. Materials: foam, plywood, elastic belts, memory
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue Right by Mika Tolvanen
Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue Right by Mika Tolvanen
H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue Left by Mika Tolvanen
Located in Geneve, CH
Nakki lobby chaise longue Left by Mika Tolvanen Materials: foam, plywood, elastic belts, memory
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue Left by Mika Tolvanen
Nakki Lobby Chaise Longue Left by Mika Tolvanen
H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s. Chaise longue designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Beech

Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm FK 87 'Grasshopper' Chaise Longue
By Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic "Grasshopper" chaise longue designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Chrome, Steel

Contour Chaise by Lawrence Peabody for Selig
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an original Lawrence Peabody contour chaise designed for Selig. "Ideal for relaxing," we
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Alpaca, Walnut

Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 24 Chaise, circa 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen chaise Model PK 24 Made in Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Stainless Steel

Chaise Lounge Model PK24 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
PK24 chaise longue by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen. This piece is part of an important
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Stainless Steel

Leather + Wood Reclining Chaise Lounge Chair by Henry W. Klein for Bramin Møbler
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern lounge chair features a “V” shaped honey oak frame, original black leather upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Wood

Chaise Lounge Model PK24 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chaise longue model PK24 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1965
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Stainless Steel

1973, Verner Panton for Rosenthal, 1-2-3 Serie, Rare Chaise Longue, Ochre Fabric
By Verner Panton, Rosenthal
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
legs. The chaise longue has its original upholstery in a dark yellow ochre stretching fabric. The chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Danish Erik Worts Safari Longuechair 1960s
By Erik Worts
Located in Čelinac, BA
Erik Worts Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Danish Erik Worts Safari Longuechair 1960s
Danish Erik Worts Safari Longuechair 1960s
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Danish Cocktail Longuechair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Cocktail Longuechair 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Danish Cocktail Longuechair 1960s
Set of Two Danish Cocktail Longuechair 1960s
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
'Rio' Rocking Chaise Lounge by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International, Signed
By Fasem International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or
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2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish BoConcept IMOLA Chair By Henrik Pedersen
By BoConcept
Located in Čelinac, BA
BoConcept Imola Chair by Henrik Pedersen
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Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Danish BoConcept IMOLA Chair By Henrik Pedersen
Danish BoConcept IMOLA Chair By Henrik Pedersen
H 42.13 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International c 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel, Chrome

Sexy Pair of 1960's Chairs from Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1960's chairs from Denmark, the black mark on the fabric is not there anymore
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Sexy Pair of 1960's Chairs from Denmark
Sexy Pair of 1960's Chairs from Denmark
H 31.05 in W 26 in D 25 in
Chaise Longues Style Art Deco, Year 1930, Country: France, Wood and Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chaise Longues Style :Art deco Year : 1930 Country: France Materials: wood and mirror We have
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Mirror, Wood

Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Modern Chaiselongue Model 36 by Karl Mathsson, 1964
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful "model 36" chaiselongue designed in 1936 by Bruno Mathsson and produced in 1964 by Karl Mathsson, Sweden. The chair is made of bent, laminated birch with a webbed canvas ...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A rare Hans J. Wegner Hammock chaise lounge. Beautiful patinated oak frame and original halyard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
Hans J. Wegner 'Hammock Chair', for Getama, 1967
H 27.56 in W 72.05 in D 28.75 in
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sahco Zero the Tired Man Bouclè Lounge Chair by Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sahco Zero The Tired Man beige lounge chair by Lassen. Flemming Lassen designed The Stanco upholstered armchair in 1935 for the Copenhagen cabinetmakers' guild competition. It featur...
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2010s Danish Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé, Beech

Wulff ATD2 & Little Petra VB1 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style. Little Petra is surprisingly petite
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Walnut, Sheepskin

Pair of Safari lounge chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in PARIS, FR
essence of Danish modernist design. In addition to their comfort, they are naturally elegant, the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Teak, Leather

Set Little Petravb1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Walnut, Sheepskin

Set Little PetraVB1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

2 lounge chairs Model AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and sober design by Hans Wegner produced by the Danish manufacturer A.P. Stolen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Palisander

2 lounge chairs Model AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner
2 lounge chairs Model AP 62 by Hans J. Wegner
H 26.78 in W 29.93 in D 32.29 in
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent “Capella” armchair designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. With beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Palisander

“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Mogensen designed the model 2256 chaise longue in 1956. These lounge chairs have a magnificent
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cane

Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
H 28.15 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, chrome frame and base, tobacco brown leather headrest with chrome attachment. Denmark, 1970s. Provenance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Pair Little Petra VB1, Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin/Honey & Walnut for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Walnut, Sheepskin

Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin/Honey 50 mm & Walnut for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Walnut

Safari launge chair by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, design 1965
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in PARIS, FR
. With its beautiful proportions, this armchair is entirely in the essence of Danish modernist design. In
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Teak

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in PARIS, FR
, considered one of the greatest names in Danish design. It finds its inspiration in classic English furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Mahogany

Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
Colonial Chair PJ 149 Ole Wanscher from 1949
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in PARIS, FR
known as one of the most important pioneers of Danish design. He was in fact the first Danish furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Teak

FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin/Honey & Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin / Honey and Oak for & Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930s. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Sheepskin, Oak

Deckchair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner PP 524
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Portland, OR
Crafted-to-order by P.P Møbler in Denmark. Produced 2007. Solid oak frame with hand machined
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Wulff ATD2 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's. Wulff promises superior craftsmanship and outstanding comfort with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of Seat and Backrest Spring Cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of seat and backrest spring cushions for Hans J. Wegner GE 290 lounge chair Rare set of the original spring cushions for Hans J. Wegners GE 290 lounge chairs. The original sprin...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Stouby Bentwood Lounge Chair with ottoman
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Stouby Bentwood Lounge Chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Wood

Stouby Bentwood Lounge Chair with ottoman
Stouby Bentwood Lounge Chair with ottoman
H 37.8 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in
Povl B. Eskildsen Outdoor 'Riviera' Sunbed in Teak for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Povl B. Eskildsen outdoor 'Riviera' sunbed in teak for Skagerak Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wood, Teak

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Danish Modern Chaise For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Danish modern chaise available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every Danish modern chaise was constructed with great care. Find 98 options for an antique or vintage Danish modern chaise now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish modern chaise — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Danish modern chaise made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Danish modern chaise that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Kjærholm, Hans J. Wegner and Tord Bjorklund produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Modern Chaise?

Prices for a Danish modern chaise can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,440 and can go as high as $57,644, while the average can fetch as much as $6,200.

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.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Danish Modern Chaise
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.