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
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Reading Chair
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
The JH 517 Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1951
$14,500
H 30 in W 28 in D 29 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Reading Chair and Ottoman with Walnut Detailing
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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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Finn Juhl Reading Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Bovirke" reading chair, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
1950s Danish Bukkestolen Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
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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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
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
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Finn Jhul Reading Chair, Black Painted Oak, Harald Velour Fabric, 1953
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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
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Danish Reading Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, render such a considerable chair elegant and stylized.Not to mention, it's incredibly comfortable. This
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish Lounge Chair, 1960s, Wool, Beech, Completely Restored
Located in Tarm, DK
A nice Danish design reading chair, wool fabric, ottoman, neck pillow. Danish furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
1950s Finn Juhl Reading Chair for Bovirke in Teak and Oak BO62 / BO53
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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
. Early Finn Juhl reading chair for Bovirke in teak and oak. This example has solid teak top member, is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
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Danish Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish reading chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and metal, every Danish reading chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Danish reading chair, we have 411 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Danish reading chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish reading chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier each produced at least one beautiful Danish reading chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Danish Reading Chair?
Prices for a Danish reading chair start at $10 and top out at $140,000 with the average selling for $3,827.
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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.
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