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 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
$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 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
$3,664Sale Price|28% Off
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in PARIS, FR
The lounge chair nicknamed Spade Chair, presents the aesthetic characteristics of Juhl’s design and is one of his most emblematic projects. This one is in great condition and it is t...
Wool, Teak
$5,369 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exceptional lounge chair model SW-96, designed by renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl 1954, showcases his signature approach to organic forms and impeccable craftsmanship. Const...
Cane, Oak, Teak
Finn Juhl, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
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 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
$3,950 / set
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Seats, Sweden, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner, Neils O. Möller
Located in Dronten, NL
This is a set of six beautifully crafted Danish dining chairs in teak, upholstered in dark chocolate brown Naugahyde. Everything about them is original, and they show the kind of qui...
Naugahyde, 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
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
$3,800
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Oak, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, teak, brass and brown fabric lounge chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Komfort Randers, Denmark, 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age a...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
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
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
$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 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
$20,904
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and canvas. Measurements: H: 66 cm/ 2' 2" SH: 33.5 cm/ 1' 1 1/4" D: 68 cm/ 2' 2 3/4" W: 76 cm/ 2' 6 3/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for cr...
Canvas, Oak
1960s Danish Teak and Oak Lounge Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
A beautifully proportioned Danish lounge chair from the 1960s, featuring finely sculpted solid teak armrests and an architectural solid oak frame. The contrasting woods highlight the...
Oak, Teak
BO46 Armchair Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$8,600 / item
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 16.93 in
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Birch
ADA Aperture - Alabaster 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with an Alabaster diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for commercial walkways.
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,434
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
Vintage French Turned Column Side Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
A French pedestal table with a turned column screw stem & square top & base, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. The table form most probably dates from the early 20th C...
Wood
$750
H 20.5 in W 36.75 in D 1.5 in
Exciting Gino Hollander Style Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Hollander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Gino Hollander style abstract oil painting. This painting is not signed but we believe it to be by the artist.
Paint
Striped Frosted Glass & Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Orrefors, Paavo Tynell
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The light features a combination of brass and a white striped frosted glass lampshade. At the...
Brass
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
$16,221 / 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
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire sideboard, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this sideboard capture...
Oak
$2,970 / set
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Large Vintage Mid-Century Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of onion form white glass and copper sconces. France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Brass, Copper
late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigevano, PV
late 1940s desk by Gio Ponti in walnut wood and formica top. this desk was made for a house in milan, designed by gio ponti and emilio lancia.
Formica, Walnut
$5,400 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Italian Post-Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, walnut, Italy, 1980s A striking example of Italian design from the 1980s, these walnut chairs embody a refined balance between sculptural form and everyday...
Walnut
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