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Niels Møller model 71 dining chairs in teak Denmark 1951
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark in 1951. These chairs are not only beautiful but also very practical
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Sawbuck Chair, CH28, by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Denmark, 1951. The chair features a simple and elegant design, with a distinctive X-shaped frame that
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair, A. P. Stolen 1951
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
fabric.
Designed 1951 and manufactured by A.P. Stolen, Denmark, model AP19.
Very fine restored
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Chairs for Willy Beck, 1951
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of teak and leather occasional chairs by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner 'Ap-15' Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak and Fabric, Denmark, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Hans Wegner is one of the great Danish design masters and this rare AP-15 wingback lounge chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
Additional information:
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Ejner Larsen, Axel Bender Madsen, Rare Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, 1951 Denmark
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge chair designed by Ejner Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, in a very rare execution with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Hans Wegner Vintage Sawbuck Chairs for Carl Hansen CH28 in Oak & Leather, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, 1951. Montaperto Studios is pleased to offer a vintage pair in Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.25 in W 30 in D 29 in
Set of four early ‘Ant’ chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1951
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four early ‘Ant’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1951. This is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane by Arne Vodder, 1951
Additional Information:
Material
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Cane
Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of six dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Pictured is a set of four dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951 and made by JL Moller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Ole Wanscher Easy Chairs Model PJ 112 Rosewood, Denmark 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Møbelfabrik, model PJ112, are masterpieces of Danish design. Crafted from lustrous rosewood, these chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Hans Wegner AP-16 Easy Chairs Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans Wegner Easy Chair Model AP-16 by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-16 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Ole Wanscher Easy Chair Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of rare easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Design Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Copenhagen: Gyldendal, 1965), pp. 42, 98, 103, 106.
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs (San Francisco: Chronicle
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
Priced and sold as single chairs, pictured is a set of four dining chairs with arms designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Set of 4 stacking chairs by Armin Wirth, model Aluflex, 1951 Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
4 Vintage stacking chairs, designed by German designer Armin Wirth in the 1950s.
Model name
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Easy Chair Model AP-15 Designed by Hans Wegner Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model AP-15 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Set of 6 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Original Blue Cord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of six dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller with original blue cord was designed in 1951 and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak & Blue Fabric Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist office chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer GETAMA
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Model 317 Desk Chair, Teak & Leather for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
desk chair or to add to an already existing set.
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Teak
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Pair of “Lufthavns Stole” Chairs by Ditte Heath and Adrian Heath, Denmark, 1969
By Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of armchairs from the “Series 186” is also known as the “Lufthavns-stole” (Airport chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.73 in W 25.4 in D 30.91 in
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare easy chair by Danish architects Eva & Nils Koppel made in the early 1950s and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
20th Century Danish Set of Three Vintage Teak Side Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three side chairs made of hand crafted teakwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
No Reserve
H 29 in W 21 in D 18 in
Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Fritz Hansen 1950s Wingback Chair Model 8023 in Teak Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish midcentury wingback chair model 8023 designed by Fritz Hansen and first seen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 39.5 in W 28.25 in D 29.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Model AP-16 in Oak 1951 / Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of four easychair, model AP-16 by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Denmark 1951. Made in oak and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak, Paper
No Reserve
H 30 in W 20 in D 22 in
Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A pair of MidCentury arm chairs attributed to the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Vorst, BE
Grete Jalk Lounge chair model 118 in Teak.
Manufactured by France & Son in Denmark, probably in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear AP19 chair by A.P. Stolen Denmark Leather and teak
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original AP19 “Papa bear” chair designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, designed in 1951 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 38.75 in W 36 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Borge Mogensen model 3237 for Fredericia
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.8 in
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set 4 Danish Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Vintage Danish teak chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s.
Elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Niels Moller Model 71 Teak & Danish Cord Dining Chairs, 1960's
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish cord seats. New Danish cord was just completed.
Made in Denmark and designed in 1951 by famed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Chair back’s sixth spindle from left loose.
Literature:
40 years of Danish furniture design: 1947
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A PP550 ‘Peacock’ chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1947 for Johannes Hansen.
Modeled after a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
4 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold MK310 teak dining chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
chairs with original black vinyl upholstery for Mogens Kold, 1950s.
Originally designed by Olsen in 1951
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
The Reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces. The chair is
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1950s. Set of 4
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1950s. Set of 4
Elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 20.08 in
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers’ Guild
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers’ Guild
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous mix of ancient
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather, Upholstery
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Peacock Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oda, Danish Chairs (San Francisco: Chronicle Books), 1996, pp. 106, 107.
Svend Erik Møller and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels O. Møller, 1951
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic Denmark 1951 chair available at 1stDibs. A Denmark 1951 chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 722 variations of the antique or vintage Denmark 1951 chair you’re looking for, while we also have 516 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Denmark 1951 chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Denmark 1951 chair, designed in the modern, Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Denmark 1951 chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner and Niels Otto Møller are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a Denmark 1951 chair at 1stDibs is $9,749, while they’re typically $247 on the low end and $100,000 for the highest priced.
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