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.
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 commercially. Its exceptionally high back and woven rattan seat give it a charming, n...
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Easy Chairs, Cream Velvet, Sweden, 1940
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of upholstered easy chairs showcases a refined mid-century Scandinavian sensibility. Each chair features a gently tufted backrest, softly rolled arms, and a deep, inviting ...
Fabric, Oak
$4,500
Adjustable Easy Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 1940s Reconstruction-style adjustable low easy chair pairs functionality with a tasteful aesthetic.
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. Wood is oak with a warm patina. A sculptural and organic piece.
Rush, Wood
Danish Art Deco Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Pair, c. 1940
Located in Andes, NY
A substantial pair of Danish Art Deco easy chairs from the 1930–40 period, newly upholstered in caramel sheepskin with rounded wooden arm detailing and black painted wooden legs. Bol...
Sheepskin, 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 Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...
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.
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 of legs and armrests leading many dealers in Denmark to believe the chair is indeed ...
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 Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech and newly reupholstered in sheep...
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 Additional Information: Material: Molded and laminated masurian birch and birch Style: Mi...
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's by Frits Henningsen.
Fabric
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 fine quality. Grate seating comfort. Sold as a pair for € 11.050.
Lambskin, Mahogany
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 this chair but it carries many design cues from the era. These type of 1940s chair...
Wool, Oak
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's Additional Information: Material: Oak legs with reupholstered in Gabriel Savak p...
Oak
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 Additional Information: Material: Ash legs with original velvet mohair fabric Style: Mi...
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 by Frits Henningsen.
Fabric
Danish 1940s Lowback Easy Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic Danish early 1950's Easy lounge chair. Original grey wool fabric with diamond pattern. Strong presence and generous size. Padd...
Wool, Beech
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 Otto Færge and true to his style and design proportions that perfectly captures the es...
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 the 1940s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and elegant detailing characteristic...
Velvet, Beech
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. Upholstered with linen fabric.
Mahogany
$35,261 / set
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
$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 the 1940s. Very solid frame and high quality.
Beech
Erik Bertil Karlén, Rare Easy Chair, Beech, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Stamford, CT
Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Easy Chair, Beech, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s A gorgeous easy chair designed and produced by Erik Bertil Karlén for a Stockholm interio...
Sheepskin, Beech
$29,384 / set
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
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 Denmark, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian design that embodies...
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.
Velvet, Wood
Folding Easy Chair in Cane and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The folding easy chair model JH-512, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark during the 1940s, is a distinguished representation of ...
Cane, Oak
$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 circa 1940s. The frames are executed in richly grained Cuban mahogany, with elegant...
Brass
Alfred Christensen Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech
By Alfred Christensen
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
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-century Scandinavian furniture design, though the designer remains unidentified. The ...
Fabric, Elm
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
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.
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 Denmark.
Cherry
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
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 natural beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...
Beech, Wool
Pair of 1930s-1940s Danish Easy Chairs with Open Armrests Late Art Deco
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the early 1930-40s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in Cuban Mahogany with great grain and pa...
Mahogany
Danish 1940s Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Oak by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
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 oak wood. Nice slim elegant s...
Beech, Wool
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 in Finland.
Birch
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
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 understated luxury. The 1940s saw a departure from the ornate and glamorous Art Deco era to...
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Easy Chair in Dark Red Mohair and Stained Beech Frame, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1940s in Denmark saw a renewed focus on comfort and craftsmanship, merging traditional woodworking skills with the evolving aesthetics of modern design. Danish furniture from thi...
Mohair, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shear...
Sheepskin, 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
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28...
Sheepskin, Beech
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, merging structural clarity with tactile richness. The chair features a grid-like back...
Sheepskin, Beech
Josef Frank Side Chair Easy Chair Model 2067 for Svenskt Tenn circa 1948 Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Frank side chair or easy chair model no. 2067 from walnut and fabric for Svenskt Tenn 1947, Sweden. A fabulous side chair or easy chair designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Ten...
Fabric, Walnut
Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler 'Schulz' Easy Chair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Prague, New Town
'Schulz' easy chair, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28.74 in Wi...
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Easy Chairs 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. Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Sheepskin
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 aged beautifully over the years. Ornate brass nails adorn the edges, adding a touc...
Leather, Beech
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Art Deco Clam Easy Chair Dark Stained Wood New Sheepskin 1940s Skive Møbelfabrik
By Skive Møbelfabrik, Arnold Madsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Clam Art Deco easy chair by Danish Skive Møbelfabrik made in the 1940s The club-shaped legs and round armrests are made of dark nut brown stained wood with oil treatment. The seat ...
Sheepskin, Wood
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
Rare Marianne Boman-schleutker for Boman Easy Chair in Pink Velvet and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marianne Boman-schleutker for Oy Boman Ab, easy chair, model 'Marianne', velvet, birch, Finland, circa 1941 Designed by the Finnish female interior architect Marianne Boman-Schleut...
Velvet, Birch
Pair of Easy Chairs 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. Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Sheepskin
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