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 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
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 Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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 Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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 Bovirke, Finn Juhl
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
Finn Juhl, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, green and off-white fabric lounge chair, model NV-45, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, c. 1950s. With makers branded stamp to frame. One of two a...
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, green and off-white fabric lounge chair, model NV-45, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, c. 1950s. With makers branded stamp to frame. One of two a...
Fabric, Wood
$10,000
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 Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
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
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
We feel that Finn Juhl's delegate's chair (or FJ51) is one of his most under appreciated designs. Perhaps overshadowed by the sexy #45 chair, with which it shares many qualities, it ...
Teak, Upholstery
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Fabric, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955 A model GE-240 Cigar lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made with oak frame and contrasting teak arms. This example has been carefully rest...
Wool, Oak, Teak
Knud Faerch Teak Cowhorn Chair 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch - Cowhorn Chair, c1950s Produced in the 1950s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the town of Slagelse, Denmark. The Cowhorn armchair is one of Faerch's mos...
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Spade Chair Model 133 for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design spade chair model 133 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Newly refinished teak frame with new cushions upholstered in Danish wool.
Teak
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone uphol...
Metal, Brass
Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1957, relaunched in 2007. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Finn Juhl’s partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son...
Fabric, Wood
$3,485
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair GE290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Dark Oak and Off-white Bouclé Lounge Chair GE 290 by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s Mid-century Modern Scandinavian armchair model GE-290 by Hans Wegner for Getama in solid smo...
Oak
$3,117
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Teak Armchair FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 69 × 75 × 75 × 39 cm (27.2" × 29.5" × 29.5" × 15.4") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Original FD 164 lounge chair by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark – a sculptural ico...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' Chair
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' chair in rosewood.
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brown wool fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wooden legs and arms present with light areas of wear consistent with age and use. Original up...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
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
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$4,047
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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
$19,400 / set
H 21.66 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona King Bed with Nightstands
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' king bed with nightstands, walnut, metal, leather, Italy, 1975/1979 This meticulously designed 'Artona' king bed impresses visually with i...
Metal
The Lily, 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 Belgiu...
Linen
The Montauk, 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 Belgiu...
Linen
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
Pair of Small Brass and Tobacco Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of small table lamps, made of a brass cylinder foot topped with an opened top glass globe tinted in a tobacco colour. Ideal for a bedside use thanks to their small size and dimm...
Brass
$11,530 / set
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Bwana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Finn Juhl, Black Leather, 1962
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning 'Bwana' lounge chair and ottoman is designed by Finn Juhl in 1962 for France & Son. Known for its sleek lines and elegant design, this chair is a perfect example of...
Leather, Teak
$918,939
H 36.82 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
$705
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Danish Collectible Chair "197" Design Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
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
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