Gemla, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red velvet lounge chairs produced by Gemla, Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric ideally replaced.
Velvet, Wood
Rare MCM Chair in Teak Attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare early Scandinavian Modern side chair attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö. Produced in the early 1950s in Sweden, this stunning chair is construct...
Teak
Rare Set of 4 Chairs in Teak by Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö. Produced in the early 1950s in Sweden, this stunning set of dining ...
Teak
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Wood Chairs from Gemla Diö, 1950s
By Gemla
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
In solid pear, turned wood base, the ergonomic seat is worked in the thickness. The backrest is worked, mixing rectilinear bars and a very worked central part. The chairs are signe...
Pearwood
Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 24.25" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Elm
Bentwood modernist side table by Gemla Fabriker, Sweden, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Forserum, SE
Produced in Sweden in the 1930s by Gemla Fabriker in the small community of Diö. The manufacturer Gemla was founded in 1861, and soon Bohemian craftsmen with experience from Thonet’s...
Beech
Set of Six Chairs by Uno Åhren for Gemla Fabrikers AB, Sweden, 1930s
By Gemla
Located in Hägersten, SE
Set of six dining chairs model "104" designed by Uno Åhrén. Produced by Gemla in Diö, Sweden during the 1930s. Made from solid birch with new jute webbing and sheep skin covers.
Sheepskin, Jute, Birch
Wooden Scandinavian Daybed by Gemla Diö, Sweden, 1960s
By Gemla
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Scandinavian Gemla Diö daybed in very good condition. Designed in the 1960s The base of this daybed is made from ebonized beech wood and has a great form due to the beautifull...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Swedish Pair of Beech Stools Gefa by DIÖ Gemla Fabrikers, 1940s
By Gemla
Located in Stockholm, SE
Perfect pair of beech stools Gefa by DIÖ Gemla Fabrikers, Sweden, 1940s. Square soft seats made of woven strong rope and legs of massive beech.
Beech, Rope
MID-CENTURY “Lilla Carmen” CHAIR - JACK RÄNGE
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A mid-century corner/dining chair 'Lilla Carmen' which is designed by Jack Ränge in 1956 for Gemla Dio of Sweden. The chair is made of solid beech with a plywood seat veneered with t...
Beech, Teak, Plywood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern chair by Gemla Diö
By Gemla
Located in Berlin, Germany
Swedish Mid-Century Modern chair by Gemla Diö This chair was produced by Gemla Diö in Sweden, circa the 1950s.
Wood
$3,650 / set
H 29.75 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Restored Chairs in Teak, Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, limited set of extraordinary dining chairs designed by the prolific Poul Volther for Frem Røjle. Arguably one of Volther's most complex and visually captivating d...
Teak
Set of 4 Teak Vintage Chairs, 1960s, by Uldum, Denmark
Located in Hannover, DE
Rare find. Nice set of 4 massive teak chairs by Danish manufacturer, Uldum. Production period: 1960s. Displayed price is for a set of 4. Sturdy teak wood frames. Refurbished and ...
Teak
$950Sale Price|47% Off
H 29.75 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
Oak
$457Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Niels Møller - Chair model 71 - teak - leather seat - 50s - Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Niels Møller Chair Model 71 in Teak with Leather Seat from the 50s Beautiful vintage Danish Scandinavian chair by Niels Otto Moller model 71, in teak. Beautiful curve of the backres...
Wood, Leather
$2,115 / set
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by EMC Møbler, Danish Cord, Denmark 1960s–70s
Located in Hannover, DE
🌟 Set of 4 Solid Teak Dining Chairs by EMC Møbler – Denmark, 1960s–1970s 🌟 The displayed price is for a set of four chairs. A total of up to six chairs is available. Please contac...
Papercord, Teak
$3,017Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 31.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and refined set of four Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. These beautifully proportioned chairs exemplify the ...
Papercord, Teak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Fabric stains on arm rests. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 37.5"W x 36.0"D Seat Hei...
Velvet, Wood
$2,014 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Poul M. Volther Teak Dining Chairs for Frem Røjle, 1960s Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle – Denmark, 1960s Price for the complete set of 4 chairs. Beautiful set of four Danish teak dining chairs designed by P...
Fabric, Teak
$5,488 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Set Of 6 "Folke Chair" Model J39 Made In Teak & Oak By Børge Mogensen From 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, known as the Folkestolen, model J39, designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler in the 1950s. The chairs have teak backrests and the rest of the frame in oak, ...
Oak, Teak
$1,210
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Kurt Østervig
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.
Leather, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and purple fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Loss of a few brass tufts....
Fabric, Wood
$3,147 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen set of four dining chairs in teak Mogens Kold Denmark 1959
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen set of four dining chairs for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959. Crafted in beautifully grained teak and oak, these elegant chairs showcase the organic lines and refined ...
Oak, Teak
$1,716
H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 17.52 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair with Leather Seat, 1960s Design
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timeless, classic and functional Danish midcentury modern dining room chair with simple lines and leather seat and leather back. Minimalist and robust silhouette with comfortably sof...
Leather, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Moderate ...
Fabric, Wood
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern KS Mobler Teak Side Chair, Made In Denmark
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Danish Modern Teak Side Chair by KS Mobler – Kai Kristiansen Style Elevate your space with this classic Danish Modern side chair by KS Mobler, designed in the style of ren...
Teak
$2,329 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Scantic Møbelværk, Mid-Century 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Scantic Møbelværk, Denmark, 1960s The price is for the set of four chairs. A beautiful set of four Danish mid-century dining chairs manufactu...
Teak
$1,430 / set
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Modernist Glass and Brass Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in excellent condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light b...
Brass
$6,100 / set
H 21.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Art Deco Style Murano Glass Sconces with Brass, Smoked Finish, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces in the Art Deco style made of ribbed Murano glass with a brass structure. The structure features brass finials at the top and bottom for a timeless yet sleek aestheti...
Brass
$4,200
H 36.5 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen Light Walnut Color
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...
Beech, Wool
$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
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$5,150 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
Unavailable|$3,750 / set
H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s This exceptional pair of Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s is a stunning example of mid-century mo...
Upholstery, Beech
$16,700 / set
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 34.26 in
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furn...
Wool, Oak
$11,697
H 27.56 in W 96.46 in D 37.41 in
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
Fabric
$1,831 / set
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in excellent condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light b...
Bronze
Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Art Deco Curved Channel Back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This sofa was designed by Otto Schultz. It was made in Sweden during the Art Deco period (1920-40). It has a curved back and is upholstered in a corduroy fabric. The back is upholste...
Wood
$1,144
H 33.08 in Dm 29.93 in
1960s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Teak Italian Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a teak, brass and glass six lights chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties, it has been checked and rewired by an electrician, it works both 110 240 volts a...
Brass
$5,347 / set
H 35 in W 28 in D 37 in
Jacques Garcia for McGuire Mid Century Woven Raffia Lounge Chairs - Pair
By McGuire, Jacques Garcia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jacques Garcia for McGuire Mid Century Woven Raffia Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 28 wide x 37 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 17 inches We take our photos...
Upholstery, Raffia
Hand-Carved Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Hand-carved six-arm chandelier, newly created from antique and later elements. Hand-carved 18th century wooden body with six iron arms. Early faded remnants of gesso. Newly wired for...
Steel, Iron
$1,568 / set
H 14.57 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Modernist Glass and Bronze Body Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamps are in excellent condition. These lamps works with E14 standard light b...
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholstery recommended. Mild to moderate scuffing on feet. Ove...
Fabric, Wood
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