$8,800
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 21.66 in
David Rosén "Berga" Pine Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1938
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect David Rosén worked alongside renowned designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth and Josef Frank at Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), one of Sweden’s most respected design houses. ...
Pine
$7,872Sale Price|25% Off
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
David Rosén “Berga" stool Solid pine Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Ystad, SE
“Berga” Stool by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s An iconic “Berga” stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm during the 1940s.
Pine
Large pair of Berga Armchairs David Rosen Sweden 1940
By David Rosén
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive pair of Berga Armchairs in solid pine by David Rosen Sweden 1940
Pine
$7,051
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 25.2 in
Pine sofa design David Rosén model "Berga", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Good condition, solid and stable.
Pine
$14,102
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Berga Armchairs designed by David Rosèn for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1944
By David Rosén
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of Berga armchair designed by David Rosen in 1944 for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Pine
$24,796
H 21.66 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
A pair of ‘Berga’ stools designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools model ‘Berga’ designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Fabric, Pine
$14,000
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 24.81 in
David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Berga' Table in Solid Pine, 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern table, model ‘Berga’, designed by David Rosén in 1942. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1940s.
Pine
$15,500 / set
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 24.02 in
Pair of "Berga" Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
These "Berga" chairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet reflect the refined elegance and functional clarity that defined Scandinavian modernism.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Solid Pine 'Berga' Chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare pair of solid pine 'Berga' chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden.
Pine
David Rosén Bench Model Berga by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bench model Berga designed by David Rosén. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Pine
Sold
H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 26.38 in
Pine Sofa Bench by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By David Rosén
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine sofa Bench by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s A rare demountable pinewood sofa - bench designed by David Rosén and produced and retailed by Nordiska K...
Pine
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H 33.08 in W 34.26 in D 25.2 in
1938, Set of Two Pine 'Berga' Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Two very robust pine wooden chairs. These chairs are designed by Axel Einar Hjorth & David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Period 1938. Dimensions: H 84 cm, W 87 cm , ...
Pine
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H 15.75 in W 15.5 in L 15.75 in
David Rosén, Rare Modernist Stool or Side Table, Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in High Point, NC
A rare stool or side table designed by David Rosén, possibly model "Berga". Produced and retailed by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1930s Other designers working in similar fun...
Pine
Pair of "Berga" armchairs by David Rosén for NK, 1950s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s.
Pine
Pine Sofa by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa or bench produced in Sweden by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Good condition, solid and stable.
Pine
Sold
H 32.29 in W 34.65 in D 26.38 in
Pine Armchair by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By David Rosén
Located in Almelo, NL
Pine armchair by David Rosén Model Berga, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s A rare demountable pinewood armchair designed by David Rosén and produced and retailed by Nordiska Kompani...
Pine
Pair of Pine Berga Lounge Chairs by David Rosén & Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth, David Rosén
Located in New York, NY
Sturdy pair of chalet style pine lounge chairs with a handsome silhouette and stance. Designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1938.
Pine
Berga Stool by David Rosen voor Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén
Located in Maastricht, NL
A 1940s pine ‘Berga’ stool by Swedish designer David Rosén. The organically shaped, quatrefoil seating rests on a cruciform base.
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$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
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$658Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$799Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$12,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
Mohair, Wood
Beautiful Uchiwa Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Uchiwa chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany. Two available! This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese rice paper. T...
Bamboo, Rope, Paper
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$2,038Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.32 in W 51.78 in D 27.56 in
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Dining table in solid pine, Sweden 1940/50s.
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Ystad, SE
Solid pine dining table, model “Svensk Fur”, designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, circa 1940s–1950s. This characterful dining table is cr...
Pine
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.
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