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Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Highback Oak Dining Chairs by Henry Kjaernulf
By EG Kvaliteet
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Henry Kjærnulf
Manufacturer: EG Kvalitetsmøbler
Era: 1970s
Materials: Oak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
"Razorblade" Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.74 in W 27.17 in D 33.08 in
Razor Blade Henning Kjærnulf Rocking Chair by EG Møbler Solid Oak + Sheepskin
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade rocking chair manufactured by EG Furniture.
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 42.13 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Set of 8 Henry Kjaernulf Razor Blade Oak Dining Chairs for EG Mobler 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Paris, FR
A set of 8 dining chairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. The chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Set of "Razorblade" Chairs for EG Kvalitetsmöbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Henning Kjaernulf’s oak Razorblade chairs are the designer’s most distinctive designs. This set was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 38.98 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Oak "Razor Blade" Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG, Denmark, c. 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Crafted from gorgeous quarter-sawn white oak, this rare high-back rocking chair was designed by the
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 42 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat in Gotland Sheepskin, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s.
This fine chair will complement many interior styles. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Set of '6' Danish Oak "Razorblade" Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbel
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
seats. Each chair is signed on the front seat rail with an original EG Kvalitetsmøbel label, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
reveal the high quality craftsmanship of the Danish manufacturer, EG Møbler. The chairs feature seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 38 in W 19.89 in D 22.25 in
Low & High Back Lounge Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
An beautiful set of Danish lounge chairs, resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs by Henry Kjaernulf
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Henning Kjaernulf
Manufacturer: EG Kvalitetsmøbler
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
set of 4 Danish Oak Dining Chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A set of 4 beautiful and well kept oak dining chairs from Denmark 1960s. They are made of solid Oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Kiel, SH
Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak with original polstery
Nice vintage condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
By Lelièvre Paris, EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in The Hague, NL
named 'Kurul' was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark.
This armchair in solid oak blends the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with lambskin
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of stained oak and new upholstered with
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Canvas
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
Plexus series is futher more designed to be taken apart making it easy to combine eg. two Plexus chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 24.81 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Original French Art Deco Walnut and Metal Leaf Arm Chairs Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in New York City, NY
accent the sides of the top crest and the bottom surround. The chairs culminate in elegantly fluted
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
1960s Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf. Manufactured by EG Kvalitesmobel, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Set of Six Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of 6 Dining Chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf. Manufactured by EG Kvalitesmobel, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Henning Kjaernulf
Manufacturer: EG Kvalitetsmøbler
Era: 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1950s Vienna
By Roland Rainer, Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs from beech and plywood in bicolor
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 19.1 in D 21.07 in
Henning Kjaernulf Danish Modern Oak Set of 6 Dinning Chairs, 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Henning Kjærnulf oak dining chairs reupholstered in a toile chinée. Nice and pure. Made by EG
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Henning Kjærnulf 2 High Razorblade Chairs, Solid Oak + Sheep skin 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf high razorblade chairs from the 1970's.
They are made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Highback Razorblade Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern High Back Razor Blade Oak Chairs by Henning/Henry Kjærnulf, for EG Møbler, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Set of 2 Danish Henning Kjærnulf style Lounge Chairs of Solid Oak 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A stunning set of two danish vintage lounge chairs size King and Queen
They are most likely
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
H 40.95 in W 31.11 in D 34.65 in
Set of 6 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Henning Kjaernulf’s Razorblade chairs are the designer’s most distinctive designs. This set was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 33.47 in W 25.01 in D 24.61 in
Danish Modern Highback Razorblade Oak Chairs by Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 8.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern High Back Razor Blade Oak Chairs by Henning/Henry Kjærnulf, for EG Møbler, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Henning Kjærnulf Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
These chairs belong to Kjærnulf’s so-called “razorblade” designs as they have the characteristic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + New Sheepskin 1970s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark 1970s, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of black painted oak and cow hide seat. This was
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
3 Original Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Wool Fabric 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in København K, 84
Blade chair ) for EG Møbler. Beautiful solid oak with elegant original upholstery retained, in good
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gianfranco Frattini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
H 31.89 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
Space Age Vintage Ten Red Plastic Dining Chairs Helmut Baetzner Bofinger, 1964
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
and many more artists for a happing.
The chair was added to the collections from many museums, eg
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.73 in W 21.26 in D 20.99 in
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with Original Wool, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture.
The chairs are made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Henning Kjærnulf Kurul chair in solid oak. EG Kvalitetsmøbel Denmark 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Ystad, SE
Kurul chair in solid oak. Original green striped upholstery wool in good condition, brass nails
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.3 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Kvaliteetsmøbel
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Henning Kjaernulf, this so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.3 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
EG Punnets & Williams Arts & Craft Chair with Rush Seat, England 1910's
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly carved oak armchair with a rush seat by EG Punnets & Williams, the chair has many details
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Hans Olsen 'Balloon' Folding Armchair in Nubuck 'Suede', Mid-Century Danish
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
Hans Olsen (designer), Denmark
'Balloon' lounge chair, designed 1955
Black nubuck leather with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, chair model "Kurul", sheepskin, oak.
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf for Eg Kvalitetsmøbler. Lounge chair model "Kurul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Pair Razorblade Armchairs of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A pair of Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade armchairs manufactured by EG Furniture in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 38 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
"Kurul" Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
and political power. Henning Kjærnulf's iconic Kurul chair is a Modern take on this Classical
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
The overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Model "Kurul", Mid Century, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
(Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. Model "Kurul".
The overall impression of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Model "Kurul", Mid Century, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Odense, DK
Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s. Model "Kurul".
The overall impression of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
.
Everything original. Measurements in between drawers (room for the chair) is: 69cm height, 49cm wide, 46
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and upholstered with patinated tan leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with boucle fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Probably made by EG møbler in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Probably made by EG møbler
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
An Italian 1960's Colber International suede + mohair club /arm / side chair
By Colber International
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite and comfortable Italian side chair by Colber International.
The chair comes from a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Suede
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
flexible system where you can combine eg. two Plexus chairs to make a sofa.
Like all of our upholstered
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in
1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
upholstery.
The Plexus series is designed to be taken apart making it easy to combine eg. two Plexus
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 24.02 in
1960's Set of Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Captain Chair in Teak
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
wish for reupholstery..
In case you wish for more than 10 chairs eg. for a conference table we have
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Oak pair of razorback Armchairs, 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Uccle, BE
A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.85 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Rare Adolf Loos Thonet B 952 F Armchairs
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Thonet. Stamped by company trade mark. The authorship attributed to A. Loos in 1903 (chairs used eg. in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eg chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each eg chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer eg chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A eg chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one eg chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet and Augusto Savini produced versions that are worth a look.
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