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Eilersen Safari Chair

Pair of Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Danish "Safari' Chairs in Brown Leather
Pair of Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Danish "Safari' Chairs in Brown Leather

Pair of Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Danish "Safari' Chairs in Brown Leather

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of lounge chairs were designed by Erik Worts and made by Niels Eilersen of Denmark in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Eilersen, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Eilersen, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Eilersen, 1960s

By Erik Worts

Located in Copenhagen, DK

exquisite safari lounge chairs by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen. With their sleek black enamelled frames and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs by Erik Worts
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs by Erik Worts

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs by Erik Worts

By Niels Eilersen, Erik Worts

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Wonderful pair of simple and elegant safari lounge chairs by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen. Black

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960s

By Niels Eilersen, Erik Wørts

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The image depicts a pair of Danish mid-century ‘safari’ chairs, which are iconic in their

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Safari Easy Chair and Footstool by Eric Wørts for Niels Eilersen
Safari Easy Chair and Footstool by Eric Wørts for Niels Eilersen

Safari Easy Chair and Footstool by Eric Wørts for Niels Eilersen

By Erik Worts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Berlin, DE

This Safari easy chair and footstool were designed by Eric Wørts for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Safari Chair
Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Safari Chair

Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Safari Chair

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H 25 in W 30.25 in D 24 in

Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Safari Chair

By Erik Wortz, Niels Eilersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Erik Worts refined take on the Safari chair perfectly blends modernism and rustic aesthetic. The

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair
Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair

Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair

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H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair

By Erik Wørts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

by N. Eilersen.  

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair
Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair

Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair

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H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in

Erik Wørts for N. Eilersen safari Chair

By Erik Wørts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Made by N. Eilersen.  

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

High Back Rosewood Safari Chairs by Niels Eilersen
High Back Rosewood Safari Chairs by Niels Eilersen

High Back Rosewood Safari Chairs by Niels Eilersen

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of high back rosewood and canvas safari chairs designed by Niels Eilersen.

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Erik Worts Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
Erik Worts Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960

Erik Worts Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960

By Erik Worts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Stunning safari lounge chair designed by Erik Worts and manufactured by Niels Eilersen, Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 Peter Ole Schiønning Safari Chairs for Niels Eilersen, c. 1960s
Set of 4 Peter Ole Schiønning Safari Chairs for Niels Eilersen, c. 1960s

Set of 4 Peter Ole Schiønning Safari Chairs for Niels Eilersen, c. 1960s

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable set of four safari chairs designed by Peter Ole Schiønning for the renowned Danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Pine

Erik Wørts Set of Two Safari Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather
Erik Wørts Set of Two Safari Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather

Erik Wørts Set of Two Safari Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather

By Neils Eilersen

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

A fantastic highback pair of safari lounge chairs in beautiful rosewood and black leather designed

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Erik Worts Safari Chair
Mid Century Erik Worts Safari Chair

Mid Century Erik Worts Safari Chair

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H 30.25 in W 25 in D 24 in

Mid Century Erik Worts Safari Chair

By Erik Worts, Niels Eilersen

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-century Safari chair designed by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark. This piece has been

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Pair of Erik Worts Rosewood Safari Sling Lounge Chairs
Pair of Erik Worts Rosewood Safari Sling Lounge Chairs

Pair of Erik Worts Rosewood Safari Sling Lounge Chairs

By Erik Worts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a pair of "safari" chairs by Erik Worts for N. Eilersen of Denmark. The frames

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Rosewood

Eric Wørts Black Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark
Eric Wørts Black Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark

Eric Wørts Black Safari Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark

By Erik Worts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful safari armchair by Eric Wørts for Niels Eilersen. Blanc oak frame with black leather and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Scandinavian Safari Chair
Midcentury Scandinavian Safari Chair

Midcentury Scandinavian Safari Chair

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H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in

Midcentury Scandinavian Safari Chair

By Erik Worts, Jens Juul Eilersen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Vintage safari chair. Attributed to Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960s. Black Wooden frame

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Safari Chair in Red lacquered Beech by Erik Worts for Nils Eilersen
Mid Century Safari Chair in Red lacquered Beech by Erik Worts for Nils Eilersen

Mid Century Safari Chair in Red lacquered Beech by Erik Worts for Nils Eilersen

By Erik Wørts

Located in Berlin, DE

This Mid-Century Safari Chair, designed by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen in the 1960s, is a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen
Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen

Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen

By Erik Worts, Niels Eilersen

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of safari sling lounge chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, circa 1960s. Original

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Set of 2 MidCentury Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
Set of 2 MidCentury Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, 1960s

Set of 2 MidCentury Danish Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, 1960s

By Erik Wørts

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century Safari Chair of the Danish manufacturer Niels Eilersen after a draft by Erik Wørts

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Erik Worts Safari Chair Ottoman Cognac Leather for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960
Erik Worts Safari Chair Ottoman Cognac Leather for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960

Erik Worts Safari Chair Ottoman Cognac Leather for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960

By Niels Eilersen, Erik Worts

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic highback safari lounge chair with ottoman in oak or elm and wonderful warm toned cognac

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Elm, Oak

Pair of Erik Wørts Safari Chairs in Dark Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Erik Wørts Safari Chairs in Dark Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s

Pair of Erik Wørts Safari Chairs in Dark Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s

By Eilersen 1, Erik Wørts

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pair of rosewood safari chairs designed by Erik Wørts manufactured by Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Wørts Set of Two Safari Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Brown Leather
Erik Wørts Set of Two Safari Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Brown Leather

Erik Wørts Set of Two Safari Lounge Chairs in Rosewood and Brown Leather

By Erik Wortz, Niels Eilersen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. Sturdy lounge chairs with refined details. These safari easy chairs get a strong expression by the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels Eilersen Canvas Safari Chair
Niels Eilersen Canvas Safari Chair

Niels Eilersen Canvas Safari Chair

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H 30 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

Niels Eilersen Canvas Safari Chair

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

20th Century Danish Modern sling chair in original canvas. Ebonized frame. Marked MADE IN DENMARK

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Oak and Canvas Safari Chair by Niels Eilersen
Oak and Canvas Safari Chair by Niels Eilersen

Oak and Canvas Safari Chair by Niels Eilersen

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H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in

Oak and Canvas Safari Chair by Niels Eilersen

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Berlin, DE

An oak and canvas safari chair designed by Niels Eilersen.

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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Pair of rosewood and leather safari chairs by Eilersen, Denmark.
Pair of rosewood and leather safari chairs by Eilersen, Denmark.

Pair of rosewood and leather safari chairs by Eilersen, Denmark.

By Niels Eilersen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of safari chairs designed and produced by N. Eilersen, Denmark.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Tall Back Erik Worts for Neils Eilersen Danish Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Tall Back Erik Worts for Neils Eilersen Danish Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Tall Back Erik Worts for Neils Eilersen Danish Safari Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Niels Eilersen, Erik Worts

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

All original safari lounge chair designed by Erik Worts. In great condition very little wear

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen
Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen

Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen

By Erik Worts

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Pair of funky orange painted safari sling lounge chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s
Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s

Safari Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1970s

By Erik Wortz

Located in Nyborg, DK

A pair of high back safari lounge chairs designed by Erik Worts and manufactured by Niels Eilersen

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Eilersen Safari Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eilersen safari chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A eilersen safari chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a eilersen safari chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A eilersen safari chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made eilersen safari chair over the years, but those crafted by Niels Eilersen, Erik Worts and Erik Wortz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Eilersen Safari Chair?

Prices for a eilersen safari chair start at $500 and top out at $8,700 with the average selling for $2,085.

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