Teak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner, 1951
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "bukkestolen" (reading chair) with an exposed teak frame and the original black and cream awning-striped covert twill upholstery with black leather welting.
Upholstery
Reading Chair by Finn Juhl - Timeless Elegance and Versatility Available Now
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Reading Chair by Finn Juhl - Timeless Elegance and Versatility Originally designed in 1953 and relaunched in 2015, the Reading Chair by renowned Danish designer Finn Juhl is an icon...
Wood
$3,950 / item
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953 In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke.
Metal
$3,950 / item
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'Reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953 In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke.
Metal
The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back retaining the original yellow wool upholstery.
Oak
Finn Juhl Bo62, the Reading Chair by Bovirke. 1953
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Very rare and early model of the " reading chair ". This Bo62 chair features the amazing combination of beech and rosewood.
Beech, Rosewood
Marvelous Set of Eight Reading Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Zaventem, BE
Model "FJ-53" dining chairs by master craftsman Finn Juhl. 1st Edition Bovirke
Unavailable
H 25 in W 29 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Reading Chair and Ottoman with Walnut Detailing
By Jens Risom
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely proportioned reading chair and ottoman with exquisite walnut detailing on both the ottoman and the chair base. The ottoman has a tongue shaped pouf with an upholstered top tha...
Finn Juhl Reading Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Bovirke" reading chair, 1950s.
Finn Juhl BO53 Reading Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of four "reading chairs" in beech and rosewood, model BO53. Designed by Finn Juhl, 1953 and maker Bovirke.
Beech, Rosewood
Organic Form Modernist Gentleman's Reading Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
Organic Form Modernist Gentleman's Reading Chair Attributed to Hans Wegner for J.P. Stolen
Sold
H 30 in W 28 in D 29 in
1950s Danish Bukkestolen Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The 'Bukkestolen' (reading chair) with exposed solid oak frame and new internal upholstery and fabric. Priced per chair.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 40.16 in
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage 1970's danish Chesterfield aged brown leather slipper rocking armchair A well-used vintage piece in nice condition throughou...
Leather, Plastic
Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back in natural leather.
Oak, Leather
Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ferndale, MI
Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Walnut Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by One collection Finn Juhl (Denmark) The Reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces.
Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Finn Jhul Reading Chair, Black Painted Oak, Harald Velour Fabric, 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by One collection Finn Juhl (Denmark) The reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces.
Teak, Walnut
Very Rare Finn Juhl No.53 Reading Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare - but really rare in rosewood with beech .... model bo62 made by Bovirke.
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell Lounge Chair
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell design lounge chair for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark. Very comfortable reading chair, newly refinished.
Fruitwood
Danish Reading Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Magnificently sizeable, the refined slope of its arms, combined with the graceful arc of its back, render such a considerable chair elegant and stylized.Not to mention, it's incredib...
Walnut
Danish Lounge Chair, 1960s, Wool, Beech, Completely Restored
Located in Tarm, DK
A nice Danish design reading chair, wool fabric, ottoman, neck pillow.
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
1950s Finn Juhl Reading Chair for Bovirke in Teak and Oak BO62 / BO53
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Victoria, BC
*Please note: We have two of these chairs available. Feel free to contact us if you want both. Early Finn Juhl reading chair for Bovirke in teak and oak. This example has solid t...
Oak, Teak
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
$8,966 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$4,086
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish modern teak bowl designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with original patina...
Teak
$16,571 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$1,307Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers...
Straw, Bentwood
$13,420 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.38 in W 25.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Finn Juhl '109' Armchairs in Teak, Cognac Leather & Brass, 1946
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite pair of vintage mid-century modern NV-109 chairs, designed by the renowned Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder in the 1950s. An early edition of Juhl's work, these ch...
Brass
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Metal
Set of 4 First Edition Eames Evans DCM Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Four Early DCM chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Evans, distributed by Herman Miller. Labels remain intact on all four chairs. Shock mounts has been replaced and the chairs ...
Plywood
BO46 Armchair Finn Juhl
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
This armchair is a later reissue of Juhl's original design, produced for a wider market. Retaining the beautiful angular details, this chair is more square than its earlier sibling. ...
Leather, Rosewood
$28,800Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 28 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1946 Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cope...
Brass
$711
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in taranto, IT
Danish collectible chair, model "197", France & Søn production based on a design by Finn Juhl, mid-1960s made on a teak structure, it measures 76 cm in height, 50 cm in width, 45 ...
Faux Leather, Teak
$7,935
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1960s. It features a curved backrest and and s...
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Coffee Table for Baker Furniture Denmark / USA, 1951
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Finn Juhl Coffee Table for Baker Furniture Denmark / USA, 1951 Distinctive stretched semi-circle form with a ½-inch lip around most edges, showcasing Juhl's signature blend of organi...
Sycamore, Walnut
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