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Pair of Mid century modern easy armchairs, 1960's
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of vintage easy armchairs. Original leatherette upholstery with black metal base and oak
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

vintage armchairs easy chairs 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs easy chairs 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

vintage armchairs  easy chairs  60s  Sweden
vintage armchairs  easy chairs  60s  Sweden
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
vintage armchairs easy chair 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs armchairs 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

vintage armchairs  easy chair  60s  Sweden
vintage armchairs  easy chair  60s  Sweden
H 32.68 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Easy Chair Teak Leather 60s Armchair
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage easy chair teak leather 60s armchair period 60s designs unknown conditions good light
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Easy Chair Teak Leather 60s Armchair
Vintage Easy Chair Teak Leather 60s Armchair
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Easy Armchair Arne Vodder for France & Son 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portland, OR
A good original Danish Mid Century Modern teak & upholstered armchair, designed by Arne Vodder
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Admiral chair designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden. Rosewood and original black leather. structure good condition , some wear on the original...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Fabric, 1960.
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil easy chairs in original fabric 1960. Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Mid century Italian armchair, 1960's
Located in Brussels , BE
Comfortable and well designed armchairs in orange leather. These armchairs have a pleasant patina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid century Italian armchair, 1960's
Mid century Italian armchair, 1960's
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge / Easy Chair for A.J. Iversen, 1960
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Wanscher in 1960 and executed by master Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Beautiful
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Green Fabric, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Fabric 1960. Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Fabric, Leatherette Each armchair has four swivel wheels,which makes it easy to move them
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Leather

Armchair Ruster by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960’s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Bunnik, NL
A beautiful and very comfortable Ruster armchair designed by the leading Swedish designer Yngve
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Two Rare Black Wire Easy Chairs with Wooden Armrests, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
of two fabulous black wire easy chairs with wooden armrests. The wooden armrests is very unusual ad
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Green & Red Fabric, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil easy chairs in original fabric 1960. Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Two Original Easy Chairs by Miroslav Navratil in Original Fabric, circa 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Beautiful set of two easy chairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by Cesky Nabytek
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Fabric, Beech

Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Red and Green Fabric, 1960.
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil easy chairs in original fabric 1960. Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Luigi Caccia Dominioni armchair for Azucena, Italy ca. 1960
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Rare easy chair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy ca. 1960. Strong yet elegant design
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Armchair Monterey /5-161 by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, 1960.
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Monterey /5-161 Armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Hand Signed Rob Parry Easy Chair for Gelderland Netherlands, circa 1960
By Robert Parry, Gelderland
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easy chair designed by Rob Parry, manufactured by Gelderland (Netherlands) circa 1960. Hand
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Easy Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning 1960's Mid-Century easy chair by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne, Norway. The chair has
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Teak

Easy Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser
Easy Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser
H 36 in W 25 in D 26 in
Danish Teak Highback Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chair features wooden teak frame and new fabric upholstery - Very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Highback Easy Chair, 1960s
Danish Teak Highback Easy Chair, 1960s
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Michel Arnoult "Ouro Preto" Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
for the minimization of production costs and industrial processes, offering quality, cheap and easy-to
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably produced in Sweden or Norway during the 1960s. Newly reupholstered cushions in Kvadrat fabric.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1960s
Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1960s
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H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Easy Chair in Natural Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, leather and oak, Scandinavia, 1960s A wonderful rustic armchair with geometric wooden
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Easy Chair in Natural Leather
Scandinavian Easy Chair in Natural Leather
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" Easy Chairs, Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" easy chairs, Yngve Ekström.  
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Paul Leidersdorff 'Caravelle' Danish Mid-Century Easy Lounge Chair
By Paul Leidersdorff
Located in London, GB
A rare lounge chair by Paul Leidersdorff. Denmark, c1960s. Caravelle model. Leather, steel and wood. Good vintage condition. PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT IF SOLD IN THE UK. ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ib Kofod-Larsen seal easy chair. Genuine cognac brown leather. Produced by OPE.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Easy Chair
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Lennart Bender Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs / safari chairs by Lennart Bender with leather, canvas, and new sheepskin.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Canvas

Pair of Lennart Bender Easy Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Lennart Bender Easy Chairs, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 26.38 in
Skyline easy chair by Einar Hove for Hove Möbler, 1960S
By Hove Möbler
Located in Praha, CZ
seat height 40cm Designs Einar Hove for Hove Möbler Conditions good cleaned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Danish Easy Chairs, Solid Teak, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rare sculptural teak armchairs, Danish work from the 1960s. Absolute eye catcher and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Danish Easy Chairs, Solid Teak, 1960s
Sculptural Danish Easy Chairs, Solid Teak, 1960s
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 20.08 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" / "Sälen" easy chair. Produced by OPE.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Seal" Easy Chair, 1960s
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model "Löven", 1960s
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great safari chair model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black leather cushions and straps. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt Tall Back Easy Chair, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Newly refinished and reupholstered, great scale Peter Hvidt easy teak chair, produced by France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Danish Pair of Easy Chairs in Grey and White Polkadot Upholstery
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chairs, grey and white polka dotted fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s. These armchairs show
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chairs Modell Bo-561 Bo-Ex Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Berlin, DE
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chairs Modell Bo-561 von Bo-Ex in Dänemark In very nice
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden, 1960s. Original green upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Hans Olsen ''9015'' Suede Easy Chair for Gärsnäs
By Gärsnäs Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Göteborg, SE
Fantastically comfortable and well-designed armchair by Hans Olsen for Gärsnäs, 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Oak, Teak

Easy Chairs in Rosewood, of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair in rosewood, upholstered with light fabric and of Danish design from the 1960s, is an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Easy Chairs in Rosewood, of Danish Design, 1960s
Easy Chairs in Rosewood, of Danish Design, 1960s
H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Jorge Zalszupin, Svante Skogh
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak with Cognac Leather Strap. In good vintage condition with minimal wear
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk, Denmark, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Grete Jalk Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Grete Jalk Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Easy Chairs, Lounge Chairs in Teak, 1960s
Located in Halle, DE
Pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs from the 1960s, Mid-Century Modern teakwood. Armrests show
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Penguin Easy chair designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model 'Kandidaten', 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and black leather cushions. Very good vintage condition. Produced by OPE, 1960s.     
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Henry Walter Klein Danish Modern Teak Easy Chair for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern armchair by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin. The frame is made of solid teak wood with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Ercol Windsor Easy Chair The chair is a classic design and traditionally made
By Ercol
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Ercol Windsor Easy Chair The chair is a classic design and traditionally made from beech in the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

"Trienna" Easy Chair by Carl-Axel Acking, 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Natural patinated leather and oak. Designed in 1957. Shown at the Triennale in Milan in 1957, since then referred to as the "Trienna". Produced by NK Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 196...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

"Trienna" Easy Chair by Carl-Axel Acking, 1960s
"Trienna" Easy Chair by Carl-Axel Acking, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
2 Mid century teak easy lounge / arm chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort
By Komfort, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century teak easy lounge chairs by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort, Set of 2, 1960s It is in great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs with Ottoman Model Capella
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Vienna, AT
Illum Wikkelsø. Solid hardwood armchair, upholstered in black leather. Related stool H. 35 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Arne Norell Buffalo Leather "Merkur" Easy Chair, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 'Merkur' designed by Arne Norell, 1960s. Produced by Arne Norell Möbel in Aneby, Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Eric Merthen, Pair of Oak Cadett Easy Chairs, Sweeden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Ire Mobler in Skillingaryd. Sweden around 1960. Upholtered in its original orange fabric. Good
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 'Läckö' Easy Chairs by Ingemar Thillmark, 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark. Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs Model "Bristol", 1960s
By Lindlöfs möbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent vintage condition. Produced by AB Lindlöfs Möbler Lammhult, 1960s. Newly upholstered.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Easy Chair "Tunis" by Inge Andersson, Sweden, 1960s
By Inge Andersson, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Bröderna Andersson, Sweden, 1960s. Original black leather. Very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair) It is one of the most
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid century easy lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, Denmark, teak & brass, Set of 2
By Grete Jalk
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century easy lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, Denmark, teak & brass, 19560s, Set of 2 It is in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France & Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For France &Son , 1960s Design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model "Löven", 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model Loven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Refurbished Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered. - Refurbished. - Mustard color fabric with easy clean technology. - height
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

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Easy Armchairs 1960 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the easy armchairs 1960 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every easy armchairs 1960 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect easy armchairs 1960 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An easy armchairs 1960, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one easy armchairs 1960 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Norell, Illum Wikkelsø and Ib Kofod-Larsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Easy Armchairs 1960?

Prices for an easy armchairs 1960 start at $613 and top out at $55,473 with the average selling for $4,001.

Finding the Right armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

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If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

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