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Erik Ole Jørgensen Sofa
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare two-seat sofa, most likely a one-off, designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Erik Ole Jørgensen Sofa
Erik Ole Jørgensen Sofa
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 37.41 in
BO 361 easychair by Erik Ole Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 361 - Low back easy chair with patinated suede. Erik Ole Jørgensen / Bovirke.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

BO 361 easychair by Erik Ole Jørgensen
BO 361 easychair by Erik Ole Jørgensen
H 26.38 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Erik Ole Jorgensen Dining Chair in Oak Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Fraser, MI
Oak Dining Chair. Designed by Erik Ole Jorgensen. Made in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Erik Ole Jorgensen Dining Chair in Teak Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Fraser, MI
Teak Dining Chair. Designed by Erik Ole Jorgensen. Made in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pipeline Bench by Erik Ole Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Stunning and rare Pipeline Bench by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn, Denmark, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pipeline Bench by Erik Ole Jørgensen
Pipeline Bench by Erik Ole Jørgensen
H 16.93 in W 70.48 in D 23.63 in
Erik Ole Jòrgensen Ripcord lounge chair Denmark 1960
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Den Haag, NL
. Canvas strapping . Brass buckles . Design by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Manchers Mobler 1960s . Very rare
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord

Midcentury Modern Rare Danish Easychair from 1954 by Erik Ole Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A unique and super rare loungechair from Bovirke. Model J361 by Erik Ole Jørgensen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak dining chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Ole Jørgensen Easy Chair Model BO 361 Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model BO 361 designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 J-151 dining chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Kvist, Denmark 1960s
By Kvist, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 J-151 dining chairs. Designed in the 1960s by Erik Ole Jørgensen and manufactured by Kvist
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Erik Ole Jørgensen Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Selectform in Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with stools designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen. Produced by Selectform in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Erik Ole Jørgensen Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Brazilian Rosewood
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Dux of Sweden
Located in Montclair, NJ
This chair is designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen (1927-2002) and a part of the furniture series
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Ole Jorgensen Danish Easy Chairs in Cognac Suede, Set of 2
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ERIK OLE JORGENSEN Pair of easy chairs, model no. BO 362, ca. 1953 Lacquered tubular steel, suede
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Danish Modern BO 360 Suede Sling Chair by Erik Ole Jorgensen
By Bovirke, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Early 1960s metal and suede hoop sling chair by designer Erik Ole Jorgensen made by Bovirke in
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Sling Chair, Model BO 360 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Olaf Black
By Bovirke, Olaf Black, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Olaf Black and retailed through Bovirke, this Danish modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole Møbelfabrik Chairs, Set of 6
By Tarm Stole
Located in Brussels, BE
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole Møbelfabrik chairs, set of 6.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

BO-360 lounge chair and Footstool by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare offered lounge chair and footstool, model BO-360 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Floating Sofa by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Sweden. Chrome legs with upholstered frame.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1960, Erik Ole Jørgensen by Movirke, Denmark, Chair Model BO 360
By Bovirke, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Reupholstered less than 12 months ago using Knoll Blue Fabric. 88.75" wide, 30.25" tall and 34" deep. Arm height 23". Special attention was paid in the upholstery with the original d...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Easy Chair in Cognac Brown Suede and Metal
By Bovirke, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, lounge chair, model BO361, chromed metal, suede, wool, rope, brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Suede and Steel by Erik Jørgensen, 1960s
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in suede and steel, designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn. Original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Erik Ole Jorgensen Teak Rocking Chair for Tarm Stole
By Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Jorgensen Danish Rocking Chair. Smaller scale perfect for a tight corner or childs bedroom
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Oak, Tweed and Leather EJ315 Sofa by Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN MODEL EJ315 TWEED, LEATHER AND OAK TWO-SEATER SOFA Designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Set Of 2 Armchairs Model J147 Made In Oak By Erik Ole J. Made By FDB
By FDB Møbler, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lejre, DK
experience. Erik Ole Jørgensen, a renowned Danish furniture designer, is behind this well-known model, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Modern RAAK "Globe" pendant light by Frank Ligtelijn, Amsterdam, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler, Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aluminum interior. 14” H x 13” W We're currently pairing this RAAK light with Erik Ole Jorgensen chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
nightstands with a Willy Rizzo coffee table, a pair of Erik Ole Jorgensen Easy Chairs in Cognac Suede and a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Sofa by Erik Jorgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red leather sofa with tufted seat and back, and a wood base.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Sofa by Erik Jorgensen
Sofa by Erik Jorgensen
H 30 in W 82 in D 29 in
1 Erik Jorgensen Mobelfabrik Pipeline Bench
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stunning, red fabric Pipeline Bench by Erik Jorgensen Mobelfabrik. The base is stainless steel and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Vista of California Floating Modernist Desk, 1950s
By D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr., Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs by Erik Ole Jorgensen, a Percival Lafer jacaranda coffee table and a patchwork rosewood credenza
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Erik Jørgensen Bench, Model EJ 141, Designed by Jensen & Ernst
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Elegant stool/bench, model EJ 141 designed by Morten Ernst & Anne Mette Jensen for Erik Jørgensen
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Corona Chair Model EJ 5 By Poul M. Volther For Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Poul Volther
Located in Lejre, DK
a timeless piece in the world of furniture design. Manufactured by Erik Jørgensen, a company known
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Erik Jørgensen Ej70 Steel and Leather Armchair by J. Foersom & P. Hiort-Lorenzen
By Johannes Foersom, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Marbella, ES
made by Danish upholster specialists Erik Jorgensen.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

6 dining chairs J134 by Ole Erik Jørgensen for FDB 1970s in Solid Ash and Linen
By FDB Møbler
Located in København K, 84
This exceptionally rare set of model J134 dining chairs, designed by Ole Erik Jørgensen for FDB in
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Vintage sofa, Wool Upholstery and Teak. Denmark, C.1960
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
A beautiful Danish sofa featuring its original ivory white plaid wool upholstery, complemented by elegant teak legs. Reminiscent of Borge Mogensen work. The cushions have been refres...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes

Materials

Wool, Teak

Iconic Danish 'EJ 315' 3 seat sofa designed by Erik Ole Jorgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Camperdown, NSW
Erik Ole Jørgensen for Erik Jorgensen Møbelfabrik, sofa model EJ 315-3, wood and stunning fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Suede Lounge Chair with Sheepskin by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Bovirke
By Bovirke
Located in Seattle, WA
Suede lounge chair with metal legs by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Bovirke, Denmark, 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Erik Jørgensen, Corona Chair
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Naestved, DK
Two pieces of the Erik Jørgensen EJ5 Corona chair, model Spectrum in dark grey Hallingdal wood
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Erik Jørgensen, Corona Chair
Erik Jørgensen, Corona Chair
H 38.19 in W 34.65 in D 32.29 in
Erik Jorgensen J147 Chairs
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of Erik Jorgensen J147 Chairs for Fredericia Furniture. Beech frames with Gray tweed
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Erik Jorgensen J147 Chairs
Erik Jorgensen J147 Chairs
H 34 in W 25 in D 27 in
Light Brown Suede Sling Chair by Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, Denmark in 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Light brown suede Sling easy chair (model: Bo 360) designed by Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Dark Brown Suede Sling Chair by Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, Denmark in 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL
Dark brown suede sling easy chair (model: Bo 360) designed by Erik Jørgensen for Bovirke, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Black Leather Sofa and Chair by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gammelgaard and produced by Erik Jørgensen. Model EJ-20-2. Both are in very good original condition with no
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Poul Volther EJ 5 Corona Chair by Erik Jorgensen in White Leather
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Poul Volther
Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales
Designed in 1964 the EJ5 Corona chair became an instant Classic. Poul Volther has managed to combine a light transparent feel of a sculptured spine and ribs while still embracing ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Red Macro Suede EJ 5 Corona Chair by Poul M. Volther, Made by Erik Jorgensen
By Poul Volther, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales
Designed in 1964 the EJ5 Corona chair became an instant Classic. Poul Volther has managed to combine a light transparent feel of a sculptured spine and ribs while still embracing ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pipeline Sofa by P. Hjort Lorentzen & J. Foersom
By Johannes Foersom, Erik Ole Jørgensen, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Erik Jørgensen. Upholstery has been remodeled with Lauritzon's high quality Maxim fabric, chrome frame.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pipeline Sofa by P. Hjort Lorentzen & J. Foersom
Pipeline Sofa by P. Hjort Lorentzen & J. Foersom
H 28.75 in W 77.17 in D 16.15 in
Erik Ole Jørgensen Design Small Sofa
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Erik Ole Jorgensen design small sofa. High quality love seat or small sofa designed by Erik Ole
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Erik Ole Jørgensen, Set of Lounge Chairs
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Ole Jørgensen set of lounge chairs with frame of rosewood. Original upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Ole Jørgensen, Set of Lounge Chairs
Erik Ole Jørgensen, Set of Lounge Chairs
H 26.78 in W 29.93 in L 26.78 in
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Furniture
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice scale Danish sofa by Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Furniture. Two large flat-band Chromed Metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Furniture
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Furniture
H 29.5 in W 88 in D 33 in
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Ole Jorgensen Designed sofa sold through DUX Furniture. Sleek Low Profile Sofa sitting on
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa
H 29.5 in W 89 in D 33 in
Erik Ole Jørgensen Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Bovirke
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare, collectable and elegant lounge chair by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke. Very good
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Erik Ole Jørgensen Lounge Chair for Bovirke
Erik Ole Jørgensen Lounge Chair for Bovirke
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Lounge chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare set of two lounge chairs designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Lounge chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen
Pair of Lounge chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in L 33.86 in
Suede Soft Pad Chaise Lounge by Erik Ole Jørgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare chaise lounge designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn, Denmark, 1960. All
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Erik Ole Jørgensen Model J146 Lounge Chairs, 1960
By Kvist, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1960 Model J146 armchairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Kvist furniture, 1960, with cherry
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Cherry

Leather Hoop by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather hoop chair by Erik Ole Jorgensen. On a chrome tubular frame with sheep skin seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Erik Ole Jørgensen Easy Chair Produced by Georg Jørgensen & Son in Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen. Produced by Georg Jørgensen & Son in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Erik Ole Jørgensen Easy Chair Produced by Georg Jørgensen & Son in Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen. Produced by Georg Jørgensen & Son in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Erik Ole Jorgensen Dining Chairs for Tarm Stole Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with many different styles and interiors. Designed by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Tarm-Stole OG Mobelfabrik
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erik Ole Jørgensen Model 224 Brown Leather Oak Three Seater Sofa Danish
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn Model 224 Brown Leather & Oak Three
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

Erik Ole Jorgensen Oak and Upholstered Bench or Sofa
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Erik Ole Jorgensen oak and upholstered bench or sofa, circa mid-1950s. This all original example
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Erik Ole Jorgensen BO-360 Leather Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Easy lounge chair by Erik Ole Jorgensen for Bovirke, c.1950's, Denmark. This lounge chair features
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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