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Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock
Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock

Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock

By Wittmann, Jaime Hayon

Located in New York, NY

VUELTA FD CHAIR with metal legs Upholstered in Lille Black Legs: Black grey powder coated Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the c...

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2010s Austrian Armchairs

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Fabric

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Dining Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Dining Armchair by Jaime Hayon

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Dining Armchair by Jaime Hayon

By Wittmann, Jaime Hayon

Located in New York, NY

Vuelta FD with metal legs Setting design, comfort and independence of form atop four legs to create an upholstered chair that unites function and aesthetics, is the height of artist...

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2010s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Finn Juhl Armchairs Model FD 209 / Diplomat Produced by Cado
Finn Juhl Armchairs Model FD 209 / Diplomat Produced by Cado

Finn Juhl Armchairs Model FD 209 / Diplomat Produced by Cado

By Finn Juhl

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 6 armchairs model FD 209 / Diplomat chairs designed by Finn Juhl.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

FD 135 Boomrang chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for FD
FD 135 Boomrang chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for FD

FD 135 Boomrang chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for FD

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in LYON, FR

Danish armchair Model FD 135 Boomerang by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for the first manufacturer France and Daverkosen (later France and Søn) in 1956.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard FD 135 Oak and Teak Armchair by France & Daverkosen, 1950
Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard FD 135 Oak and Teak Armchair by France & Daverkosen, 1950

Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard FD 135 Oak and Teak Armchair by France & Daverkosen, 1950

By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Lejre, DK

Model FD 135 armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard and manufactured by France & Daverkosen in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon
Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon

By Wittmann, Jaime Hayon

Located in New York, NY

Vuelta FD swivel Setting design, comfort and independence of form atop four legs to create an upholstered chair that unites function and aesthetics, is the height of artistic design....

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2010s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France and Daverkosen
Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France and Daverkosen

Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France and Daverkosen

By Finn Juhl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 1950s Danish modern lounge chairs (model FD 136) designed by Finn Juhl. Early examples produced by France & Daverkosen, the predecessor to France & Son. Boasts broad, floati...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Finn Juhl armchair model FD 112  France & Søn Sweden 1960
Finn Juhl armchair model FD 112  France & Søn Sweden 1960

Finn Juhl armchair model FD 112 France & Søn Sweden 1960

By Finn Juhl

Located in Paris, IDF

Finn Juhl (Denmark, 1912—1989) for France & Son, rare Model FD112 two armchairs/ lounge chairs made in Denmark, 1960s, teak construction, upholstered seat upholstery, with manufactu...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark

Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark

By Finn Juhl, Cado, France & Søn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Rosewood

Teak Armchair FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Armchair FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark, 1960s

Teak Armchair FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France and Son, Denmark, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: 69 × 75 × 75 × 39 cm (27.2" × 29.5" × 29.5" × 15.4") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Original FD 164 lounge chair by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark – a sculptural ico...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard design armchair model FD 146, Denmark. Elegant and comfortable lounge chair made with a teak frame, cane back with a new upholstered cushion.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s
Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s

Model Fd-109 Lounge Chair attributed to Ole Wanscher for France & Søn., 1960s

By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher

Located in Rødekro, DK

A rare and distinguished example of mid-century Danish design, this FD 109 armchair was crafted in the workshop of Ole Wanscher — one of Denmark's most celebrated furniture designers...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen

Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Copenhagen, DK

FD 134 - 'Boomerang' armchair in teak, brass legs and newly upholstered cushions in Malou Raphia.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Pair FD 144 Armchairs, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Pair FD 144 Armchairs, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen

Pair FD 144 Armchairs, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in

Pair FD 144 Armchairs, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A pair of easy chairs designed in 1953 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Model FD 144, made by France & Daverkosen. The frames are made of oak with parts in teak. Original cu...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Set of Two Easy FD 136 Chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark
Set of Two Easy FD 136 Chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark

Set of Two Easy FD 136 Chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark

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H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in

Set of Two Easy FD 136 Chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of two easy FD 136 chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark, circa 1950 The off-white fabric is in very good state.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock
Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock

Wittmann Vuelta Fd Armchair Designed by Jaime Hayon in Stock

By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

DC VUELTA FD CHAIR with metal legs Upholstered in Lille Black Legs: Black grey powder coated Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the c...

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2010s Austrian Armchairs

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Fabric

Wittmann Set of Two Vuelta Fd Armchairs by Jaime Hayon in Stock
Wittmann Set of Two Vuelta Fd Armchairs by Jaime Hayon in Stock

Wittmann Set of Two Vuelta Fd Armchairs by Jaime Hayon in Stock

By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann

Located in New York, NY

DC VUELTA FD CHAIRs with metal legs Upholstered in Lille Black Legs: Black grey powder coated Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the ...

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2010s Austrian Armchairs

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Fabric

Arne Vodder FD-184 Armchair
Arne Vodder FD-184 Armchair

Arne Vodder FD-184 Armchair

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H 34 in W 25 in L 34 in

Arne Vodder FD-184 Armchair

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arne Vodder design armchair model 184 for France & Daverksen, Denmark. Very good original condition desk or pull up chair with original orange leather, labeled and tagged.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109

1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109

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H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in

1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109

By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Neuss, NW

Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Peter Hvidt FD-146 Armchair, circa 1950s
Peter Hvidt FD-146 Armchair, circa 1950s

Peter Hvidt FD-146 Armchair, circa 1950s

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 31.89 in

Peter Hvidt FD-146 Armchair, circa 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt

Located in London, England

Teak armchair produced by France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Reupholstered in yellow Kvadrat Hallingdal fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Teak

French early 20th century leather armchair (#FD-T2357)
French early 20th century leather armchair (#FD-T2357)

French early 20th century leather armchair (#FD-T2357)

Located in Round Top, TX

French early 20th century leather armchair Keywords: armchair, desk chair,club armchair,single,office

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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Peter Hvidt FD-146 Rattan Armchair, circa 1950s
Peter Hvidt FD-146 Rattan Armchair, circa 1950s

Peter Hvidt FD-146 Rattan Armchair, circa 1950s

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H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 31.89 in

Peter Hvidt FD-146 Rattan Armchair, circa 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt

Located in London, England

Teak armchair produced by France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Woven rattan back with new seat cushion reupholstered in burnt orange wool fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s
Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s

Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s

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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in

Model FD 138 Armchair, Finn Juhl, France & Søn, 1960s

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model FD 138 armchair, designed by Finn Juhl, manufactured by France & Søn, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

French Antique Single Louis XIII Style Armchair (#FD-T2373)
French Antique Single Louis XIII Style Armchair (#FD-T2373)

French Antique Single Louis XIII Style Armchair (#FD-T2373)

Located in Round Top, TX

French antique single Louis XIII style armchair in walnut. This chair has a beautiful tapestry fabric, warm patina, and great os de mouton stretcher detail. It's the perfect single a...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

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Walnut

Arne Vodder model FD-186 armchair France & Son Denmark 1957
Arne Vodder model FD-186 armchair France & Son Denmark 1957

Arne Vodder model FD-186 armchair France & Son Denmark 1957

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Rare and incredible armchair model FD-186 designed by Arne Vodder for France & Søn, Denmark 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Midcentury Armchair FD 164, France & Son, Denmark, 1960s
Arne Vodder Midcentury Armchair FD 164, France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

Arne Vodder Midcentury Armchair FD 164, France & Son, Denmark, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Praha, CZ

- Reclining / adjustable - Teak - Very elegant and confortable - Marked - 3 positions - Original condition - High back.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954
FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954

FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Pair of lounge chair (lady and gentlemen model) by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Daverkosen (France and Son). The chairs are made of teak and oak. Also availabl...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak, Teak

Armchair, Model FD, Designed by Arne Vodder and Manufactured France & Son, 1960s
Armchair, Model FD, Designed by Arne Vodder and Manufactured France & Son, 1960s

Armchair, Model FD, Designed by Arne Vodder and Manufactured France & Son, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair, model FD, designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured France & Son from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Papercord, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model FD-130 Armchair for France & Son
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model FD-130 Armchair for France & Son

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model FD-130 Armchair for France & Son

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Hitchin, England

A Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen model FD-130 armchair for France & Son, designed in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl FD-133 teak armchair for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s
Finn Juhl FD-133 teak armchair for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s

Finn Juhl FD-133 teak armchair for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A beautiful "Spade" lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in 1953. This chair represents a significant milestone in the history of furniture design as it was amo...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder FD 184 Armchair in Teak and Leather, Denmark 1950's
Arne Vodder FD 184 Armchair in Teak and Leather, Denmark 1950's

Arne Vodder FD 184 Armchair in Teak and Leather, Denmark 1950's

By Arne Vodder

Located in London, GB

This armchair designed by Arne Vodder employs ample innovative concept and a sculptural silhouette. made with a Teak frame and sculptural armrests, upholstered in smooth leather in v...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Armchair FD 164 in Teak, 1960s Denmark, Manufactured by France & Søn
Arne Vodder Armchair FD 164 in Teak, 1960s Denmark, Manufactured by France & Søn

Arne Vodder Armchair FD 164 in Teak, 1960s Denmark, Manufactured by France & Søn

By Arne Vodder, France & Søn

Located in Neuss, NW

Rare armchair from the 1960s. Model FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Søn with a high quality solid teak wood frame.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchair in Teak Model FD 133 by Finn Juhl
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchair in Teak Model FD 133 by Finn Juhl

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchair in Teak Model FD 133 by Finn Juhl

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern pair of armchair in teak model FD 133 by Finn Juhl. Early edition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl FD-133 pair of teak armchairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s
Finn Juhl FD-133 pair of teak armchairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s

Finn Juhl FD-133 pair of teak armchairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s

By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An exquisite pair of "Spade" lounge chairs designed by the esteemed designer Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Dating back to 1953, these chairs represent a significant milestone in...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak and Cotton FD.136 Armchair, by Finn Juhl for France and Son, 1960s
Danish Teak and Cotton FD.136 Armchair, by Finn Juhl for France and Son, 1960s

Danish Teak and Cotton FD.136 Armchair, by Finn Juhl for France and Son, 1960s

By Finn Juhl

Located in MIlano, IT

Danish teak and cotton FD.136 armchair, by Finn Juhl for France and Son, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Danish Armchair FD 161 by Arne Vodder
Danish Armchair FD 161 by Arne Vodder

Danish Armchair FD 161 by Arne Vodder

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H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in

Danish Armchair FD 161 by Arne Vodder

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder

Located in Brescia, IT

1960s armchair designed by Arne Vodder, teak frame with movable seat. Cushions redone and reupholstered. Model FD 161 designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by France & Daverkosen...

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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair FD 133 in Teak
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair FD 133 in Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair FD 133 in Teak

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H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair FD 133 in Teak

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Munich, DE

Finn Juhl Elegant Finn Juhl Lounge Chair "Spadestolen" Modell No. FD 133 made by France & Daverkosen Denmark. Designed in 1954. Teak wood and brass Fittings. Early version with "F...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge Chairs FD 133 Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge Chairs FD 133 Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge Chairs FD 133 Teak

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Munich, DE

Finn Juhl Pair of elegant Finn Juhl Loungechairs "Spadestolen" Modell No. FD 133 made by France & Daverkosen Denmark. Designed in 1954. Teak wood and brass Fittings.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder for France & Søn FD 164 Lounge Chair
Arne Vodder for France & Søn FD 164 Lounge Chair

Arne Vodder for France & Søn FD 164 Lounge Chair

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H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 33.08 in

Arne Vodder for France & Søn FD 164 Lounge Chair

By Arne Vodder

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A highly collectible Danish highback lounge chair designed by Arne Vodder for France & Søn, circa 1960s. This refined piece exemplifies Vodder’s signature balance of organic form and...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Arne Vodder FD 16 Lounge Chair for France and Son
Arne Vodder FD 16 Lounge Chair for France and Son

Arne Vodder FD 16 Lounge Chair for France and Son

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arne Vodder's model FD 16 lounge chair combines structural support with incredibly comfortable leather cushions. This chair has an unusual feature; adjust the position of the back to...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.
Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.

Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Pair of Scandinavian teak armchairs created in 1956 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, known as the Boomerang model or sometimes referred to as FD-134.

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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Fd Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fd armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every fd armchair was constructed with great care. There are 34 variations of the antique or vintage fd armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fd armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each fd armchair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fd armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen and France & Søn are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fd Armchair?

A fd armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,525, while the lowest priced sells for $1,565 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

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