Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish high back easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish high back easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech
Bouclé, Beech
Danish Easy Chair Approx. 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech
Fabric, Beech
Danish Midcentury Sand Bouclé Lounge / Easy Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish easy chair, 1940-1950. Seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech. Professionally
Fabric, Beech
1940's dutch easy chair
Located in BE
This unique 1940s Dutch easy chair was likely crafted by a local woodworker rather than produced
Rattan, Wood
$4,500
Adjustable Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 1940s Reconstruction-style adjustable low easy chair pairs functionality with a
Fabric, Wood
$5,250
Rush Easy Chair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Houston, TX
Easy chair in the style of Charlotte Perriand. The wood and rush are in great vintage condition
Rush, Wood
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Wool, Beech
Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, GB
An Eva easy chair by Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Circa 1940
Jute, Birch, Bentwood
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Oak Armrests
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the late 1940s very typical of Fritz Hansen's design style both in terms
Wool, Oak
Easy Chairs in Beech & Reupholstered in Sheepskin by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's
By Eric Karlén
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chairs in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Sheepskin with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil
Beech, Sheepskin
Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded & Laminated Masurian Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Molded and Laminated Masurian Birch and Birch by Alvar Aalto, 1940's
Birch
Easy chair in new fabric from the 1940's by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered easy chair in 'Forenza' fabric (colour: Rosemary) and dark stained wooden legs. 1940
Fabric
Alfred Christiansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Blue Striped Cotton Fabric, 1940
By Alfred Christiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alfred Christensen's Easy chair with solid beech frame is a pillar of Danish design. Christiansen's
Cotton
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge or Club Chair with Cuban Mahogany Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant easy chair from the 1940s very unique design. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker of
Wool, Oak
Pair of Lounge / Easy Chairs with Lambskin, Danish Design, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
By lounge chairs. Danish design and cabinetmaker, 1940-1950. Newly upholstered in lambskin in very
Lambskin, Mahogany
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs w/ Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Legs with Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Flemming Lassen, 1940
Oak
Rope Easy Chairs Attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, Art Deco 1940's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Charming pair of French easy chairs from the 1940s, attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. The
Rope, Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Velvet Mohair by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Ash Legs with Original Velvet Mohair Fabric by Flemming Lassen, 1940's
Ash, Velvet
Easy low chair in new fabric from the 1940's by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered easy chair in 'Forenza' fabric (colour: Rosemary) and dark stained wooden legs. 1940s
Fabric
Rare Danish Easy Lounge Chair in Mahogany Attributed to Otto Færge, 1940's
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed large lounge chair. The style is very much that of
Beech, Wool
Rare Easy Chair by Otto Schulz, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare easy chair model Schulz, designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Sweden during
Velvet, Beech
$14,622 / set
Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern easy chairs, made from wood with flowing lines and elegant details
Mahogany
$15,000 / set
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pair of Danish shell-shaped easy chairs with new upholstery. Produced in Denmark during
Beech
Erik Bertil Karlén, Rare Easy Chair, Beech, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Manhasset, NY
Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Easy Chair, Beech, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s A
Sheepskin, Beech
$29,244 / set
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, pair of easy chairs for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Tapering legs in
Sheepskin, Ash
Mogens Lasssen Pair of Easy Chairs in Elm & Sheepskin, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Mogens Lassen easy chairs in honey coloured sheepskin, 1940s. Price is for the pair of
Sheepskin, Elm
Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The CH-27 easy chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in
Cane, Oak
$14,500 / set
Pair of 1940s Otto Schulz Easy Chairs
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of luxurious "Schulz" easy chairs by Otto Schultz for Jio Möbler, Sweden. Very early edition
Velvet, Wood
$16,400 / set
Danish Easy Chairs by Cabinet Maker in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, brass, Denmark, 1940s Easy chairs by a Danish cabinetmaker, made
Brass
Wingback Easy Chair in Elm and Fabric, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This wingback easy chair, produced in Denmark during the 1940s, represents a rare example of mid
Fabric, Elm
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
, including this easy chair. With a tremendous sense of proportion, this chair is very comfortable and it
Sheepskin, Wood
$20,471 / set
Carl-Axel Acking Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.
Fabric, Birch
Gösta Jonsson Easy Chairs Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
“Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
, including this easy chair. With a tremendous sense of proportion, this chair is very comfortable and fulfil
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Model 1518 Wingback Pair of Easy Club Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Asheville, NC
These two stunning original Fritz Hansen chairs from the 1940s are reupholstered in a Sahara tan
Sheepskin, Wood
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in
Cherry
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
have been refinished in a satin poly. The chair has been reupholstered at a later point and remain in
Beech, Wool
Curved Easy Chair in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén , Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
make this rare easy chair a beautiful representation of Swedish mid-century modern design history. For
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Danish 1940s Alfred Christensen Low Back Easy Chairs with open Armrests
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
color and grain. Strong presence and very comfortable. Solid and sturdy construction. These chairs have
Wool, Oak
Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
Alvar Aalto Easy Chair Nr 31 Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model nr 31 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by O.y Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas
Birch
Easy Chair Attributed to Elias Svedberg Produced by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair attributed to Elias Svedberg. Produced by Ferdinand Lundquist in Göteborg, Sweden.
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair Easy Chairs in Sheepskin in the manner of Erik Bertil Karlén, Sweden 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs exemplifies the craftsmanship of Swedish modern furniture and its
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Easy Chair in Dark Red Mohair and Stained Beech Frame, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
furniture made to last generations. This easy chair combines rich materials and an appealing form
Mohair, Beech
Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This 1940s Fritz Hansen easy chair, Model 1595, is a refined example of Danish modernist design
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Green Mohair Velvet fabric, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern easy chair made in Denmark in the 1940s and attributed to Fritz
Mohair, Beech
Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Frank side chair or easy chair model no. 2067 from walnut and fabric for Svenskt Tenn 1947
Fabric, Walnut
Rare 1940s easy chair by Slagelse Møbelværk reupholstred in moss green mohair.
By Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
This rare Danish lounge chair from the 1940s, crafted at Slagelse Møbelværk, reflects the refined
Brass
Original 1940s danish modern easy chair in patinated leather with brass nails.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
An exquisite 1940s Danish Modern Easy Chair upholstered in luxurious patinated red leather that has
Leather, Beech
Art Deco Clam Easy Chair Dark Stained Wood New Sheepskin 1940s Skive Møbelfabrik
By Arnold Madsen, Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Clam Art Deco easy chair by Danish Skive Møbelfabrik made in the 1940s The club-shaped legs and
Sheepskin, Wood
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its well-thought-out
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Hemp, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Hemp, Birch
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