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Eva And Nils Koppel

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Armchairs, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Eva and Nils Koppel and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950’s
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
-Century Sofa. Brought to life by the visionary minds of Eva and Nils Koppel for the esteemed Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Mahogany

Eva and Nils Koppel Three-Seater Sofa "Koppel", Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
comfort and delicate design elements make this three-seater the most coveted work of Eva and Nils Koppel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
When Eva and Nils Koppel met, she was studying mathematics, and he was studying engineering
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare easy chair by Danish architects Eva & Nils Koppel made in the early 1950s and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Paris, FR
Denmark, architect couple Eva and Nils Koppel designed the famous Langelinie restaurant in Copenhagen. In
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
buildings in Denmark, architect couple Eva and Nils Koppel designed the famous Langelinie restaurant in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from Poul Henningsen by Architects Eva and Nils Koppel for use it the Langelinie Pavilion. Henninsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Eva & Nils Koppel Wingback Lounge Chair 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Handewitt, DE
Eva & Nils Koppel wing back lounge chair, designed 1947 for Slagelse Møbelværk Denmark. Prod. a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Eva & Nils Koppel Wingback Lounge Chair 1947
Eva & Nils Koppel Wingback Lounge Chair 1947
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Sculptural "Butterfly" Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous and very rare Danish design chair from the early 1950s by designers Eva & Nils Koppel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Beech, Wool

20th Century Danish Set of Twelve Vintage Oak Dining Chairs by Nils & Eva Koppel
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of twelve dining chairs, designed by Nils and Eva Koppel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak, Faux Leather

Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in DK
National Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark ca. 1983 when architects Eva and Nils Koppel decorated the new
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Maple

Modern Scandinavian Pastel Yellow Ceiling Lamp by Eva & Niels Koppel
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
designed in 1967 by husband and wife Eva & Niels Koppel in collaboration with Erik Thyring and Gert
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Custom Made Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Kristensen. Available in COM
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
from the likes of: Arne Vodder, Kurt Olsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Nils & Eva Koppel. His own designs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Kristensen. Available in COM upholstery
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
from the likes of: Arne Vodder, Kurt Olsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Nils & Eva Koppel. His own designs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Oak, Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Kristensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
from the likes of: Arne Vodder, Kurt Olsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Nils & Eva Koppel. His own designs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Love Seat Sofa by Alfred Kristensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
from the likes of: Arne Vodder, Kurt Olsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Nils & Eva Koppel. His own designs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Love-Seat Sofa by Alfred Kristensen. Available in COM upholstery
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
from the likes of: Arne Vodder, Kurt Olsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Nils & Eva Koppel. His own designs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Beech, Wool, Sheepskin, Mohair, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Kristensen. Available in COM upholstery
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
from the likes of: Arne Vodder, Kurt Olsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen and Nils & Eva Koppel. His own designs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Mohair, Velvet, Oak, Walnut

Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
renown designers such as Eva & Nils Koppel, Viggo Boesen, Kurt Østervig and many others.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

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Koppel for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Chairs
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Rare set of Danish Eva & Niles Koppel for Slagelse Mobelvaerk chairs, circa 1947. Original
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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A three-seat sofa designed by Eva and Nils Koppel Edited by Slagelse Møbelværk Upholstered in red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

1950s Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel
1950s Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel
H 31.89 in W 69.3 in D 30.32 in
Leather Armchair Attributed to Eva and Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
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Sixteen Niles & Eva Koppel Dining Chairs
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Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 16 dining chairs designed by Niles and Eva Koppel for Soro Stolefabrik. Model #255. White
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Danish Modern, Set of 6 Chairs in Teak & Oak, Nils and Eva Koppel, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
& Nils Koppel and could very well be designed by the Danish architect pair for Slagelse Møbelfabrik in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Easy Chair by Koppel
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Lejre, DK
Easychair in Fabric on a wood frame - Designed by Niels & Eva Koppel - Great condition - Denmark
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Easy Chair by Koppel
Easy Chair by Koppel
H 100 in W 80 in D 80 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Nils & Eva Koppel
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six chairs with oak frame and top tail in teak, seat in original light wool. Maker Slagelse Møbelværk.
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Set of Six Dining Chairs by Nils & Eva Koppel
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Nils & Eva Koppel
H 33.08 in W 18.51 in L 33.08 in
Eva and Nils Koppel "Model 781" Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
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Nils & Eva Koppel Danish Wingback Chair
Nils & Eva Koppel Danish Wingback Chair
H 38.5 in W 28.75 in D 38.25 in
Yellow Danish Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Eva & Nils Koppel for Lyfa, 1960s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
& Nils Koppel in the mid-late 1960s. It features the original porcelain fitting suitable for E27
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Louis Poulsen Copper "Plate" Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Carmel Valley, CA
commissioned from Poul Henningsen by Architects Eva and Nils Koppel for use in the Langelinie Pavilion
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Safari Chair by Ebbe and Karen Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and Nils Koppel and Tobias Faber who found work for them in a Stockholm studio during the war years
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Eva and Niels Koppel Highboard Mid-Century Modern Design in Teak
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Eva & Nils Koppel, Pair of Danish Modern Stained Beech and Mohair Armchairs
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Each concave top rail with raised shoulders, issuing elegantly curved armrests, raised on turned stiles, the mohair pad fastened by leather straps to a shaped seat, above four taperi...
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Teak & Oak Dining Set by Nils & Eva Koppel
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Danish Modern 4 Teak/ Oak Dining Chairs by Nils & Eva Koppel
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Great set of 4 Danish dining chairs designed by the team of Nils & Eva Koppel in the early 50′
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