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2 Finn Juhl "Diplomat" Armchairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Diplomat" armchairs designed in 1961 and produced by France & Son. NOTE: I ONLY HAVE 2
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

2 Finn Juhl "Diplomat" Armchairs
2 Finn Juhl "Diplomat" Armchairs
H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in
Finn Juhl Attributed, Scandinavian Teak Armchair with a Sculptural Design
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl attributed, a Scandinavian style teak armchair with a sculptured design. The quality is
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces the NV46 armchair was first shown in 1946 and only ever
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Finn Juhl, NV45 Chairs in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
One of most iconic designs by Danish architect Finn Juhl, this pair of 45 chairs was executed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Armchairs Design by Finn Juhl by France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl, made of solid teak and both are in their original upholstery. Finn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Armchairs Design by Finn Juhl by France & Son
Armchairs Design by Finn Juhl by France & Son
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 26.38 in
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. Produced by Cado in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, armchair model BO-59 ‘Westermanns Kaminstol’, teak, fabric, Denmark, design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Danish teak armchair 209 Diplomat by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Scandinavian armchair signed by Finn Juhl for France & Søn dating from the 1960's. Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1960s Finn Juhl Set of Two Fully Restored Armchairs in Teak and Leather by Cado
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Finn Juhl armchairs in Bangkok teak and black leather designed in 1963 and made by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Armchair Teakwood Danish Design in the Style of Finn Juhl Denmark 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
A captivating armchair offering authentic Danish design in a more than tasteful color composition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Armchair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Brescia, IT
by Finn Juhl in the 1960s. The frame is solid teak wood and the upholstered cushions have the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Armchair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Danish Armchair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
H 29.14 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl model NV 48 armchair for Niels Vodder, with embossed maker's stamp to the rear stretcher
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Armchairs by John Stuart Inc.
By John Stuart Inc., Finn Juhl
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Armchairs by John Stuart Inc. Cicra 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Exquisite Mid Century Danish Spade Chair By Finn Juhl For France & Son In Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Original and authentic Spade Chair in teak wood by the legendary Danish designer Finn Juhl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark Diplomat Model 209 Teak Armchairs 60s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sophisticated pair of modern armchairs designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark. Known as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mahogany Leather 'BO46' Armchair by Finn Juhl, Bovirke Denmark, 1946
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
parchment cover. Fabricated in 1946 by Bovirke Denmark. The BO46 is an example of Finn Juhl’s most
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Antique 1640s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Goatskin, Mahogany

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Danish modern armchairs, teakwood frames and upholstery. Stunning lines, design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of 1960s Bwana Armchairs by Finn Juhl in Black Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in London, London
Pair of Bwana Model 152 armchairs By Finn Juhl For France and Son Teak frames Black
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl, a Danish architect born in 1912, started his own practice in 1945 where he specialized
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Neuss, NW
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen from the 1960s. High-quality frame
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Neuss, NW
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen from the 1960s. High-quality frame
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
 Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Finn Juhl FD-133 Easy Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Easy Chair Model 133 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in 1953, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair for Cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Finn Juhl easy chair with frame of original patinated oak, arms of teak, back and seat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Mid Century Danish Red Diplomat Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Detroit, MI
shade of deep red. Originally designed for the UN, the Finn Juhl Diplomat Armchair features classic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Danish Armchair in Teak and Fabric Model NV 46 by Finn Jhul for Niels Vodder 195
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional Scandinavian armchair. Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces, the NV46 armchair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

A pair of Finn Juhl NV53 easy chairs for Niels Vodder, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of NV-53 teak easy chairs upholstered with blue fabric. Designed 1953, executed and marked
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl NV-45 Teak Armchair for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl all original NV45 armchair. Black leather with it's original black suede seat cushion
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Armchair, Model '109', by Finn Juhl, 1946/56
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Berlin, DE
This armchair was designed in 1946 by Finn Juhl and manufactured in a slight version in 1956 by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Synthetic

Armchair, Model '109', by Finn Juhl, 1946/56
Armchair, Model '109', by Finn Juhl, 1946/56
H 28.15 in W 18.31 in D 21.66 in
Finn Juhl SW96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s.
By Finn Juhl, Søren Willadsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Finn Juhl SW-96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s. Danish modern lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Model 192 Armchair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Finn Juhl Model 192 armchair in teak. Light blue upholstered seat and seat back. Professional
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak armchair 1950s Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak armchair 1950s Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair, 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 22.05 in
Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs, Models 191 & 192, by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son and imported by John Stuart, this handsome set of six dining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Faux Leather

Pair of Diplomat Chair in Teak Wood and Teal Fabric by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Warminster, GB
Armchairs created in 1961 by Finn Juhl, for Danish label France & Son. These are an early version
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Midcentury Chairs by L.K. Hjelle Stol & Møbelfabrikk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning matching pair of accent/armchairs by L.K. Hjelle. They both feature curvaceous
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Teak ‘Capella’ Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
Solmer Vedel, Finn Juhl, Illum Wikkels, and Nana Ditzel. Wikkelso (spelled Wikkels) is a lesser-known
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobson. Once a student of famous furniture designer Finn Juhl at Royal Danish Academy of Fine
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik, pair of armchairs, model 'Ella', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dronten, NL
Desirable armchair model 57 in teak, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
Niels Otto Møller Armchair Model 57
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Sculptural "Cow horn" chairs in teak and oak by Knud Faerch, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Hägersten, SE
organic style in Denmark such as Finn Juhl, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen and Mogens Lassen to name a few
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern "Cowhorn" Armchairs by Knud Færch in Teakwood & Oak, 1960s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
) made a career as a furniture designer in the 1950s and 1960s. A student of Finn Juhl, Færch created
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, and Hans Wegner, for example—Wikkelsø’s designs emphasize formal simplicity and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair and Foot Stool
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Point Richmond, CA
many of his Danish contemporaries (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, and Hans Wegner) Wikkelsø’s designs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

France & Son, Danish Fireside Chairs in Rosewood, 1962
By France & Søn
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
by collaborating with great design names as Peter Hvidt, Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder. The company was
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs in Lelièvre Bouclé, Oak and Teak, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen, Lelièvre Paris
Located in The Hague, NL
era include Arnold Madsen, Finn Juhl, Philip Arctander, Kurt Olsen and Hans Wegner.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
crate included is. Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl, who became his friend and business partner
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
Armchair by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) SW 86 armchair by the Danish designer and architect, Finn Juhl, in oak and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Armchair by Finn Juhl
Armchair by Finn Juhl
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 24.81 in
Finn Juhl Bwana Armchair and Ottoman
By Finn Juhl
Located in Houston, TX
Bwana armchair and ottoman by Finn Juhl (1912-1989). Juhl was an important Danish architect as well
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Bwana Armchair and Ottoman
Finn Juhl Bwana Armchair and Ottoman
H 36 in W 33.25 in D 32 in
Pair of Danish Modern "Spade" Armchairs Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
Two Danish modern "Spade" armchairs designed by Finn Juhl. 1950-1959. Model FD133
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Camperdown, NSW
This incredibly beautiful Finn Juhl chair by Bovirke BO-118 is a true statement. This chair has
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

one Finn Juhl chair by France and Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
one Finn Juhl chair by France and Daverkosen with the France and Daverkosen metal label - ONLY ONE
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

one Finn Juhl chair by France and Daverkosen
one Finn Juhl chair by France and Daverkosen
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Finn Juhl Armchair 192, for France & Sons, 1960's
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in PARIS, FR
Solid teak armchairs with original mustard yellow upholstered seats and wonderfully shaped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Armchair 48 Designed by Finn Juhl and Fabricated by Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in PARIS, FR
. The FJ 48 armchair is characteristic of Finn Juhl’s design due to its sculptural shapes and delicate
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl BO-46 Chairs in Teak and Original Charcoal Wool Seats
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Finn Juhl BO-46 Chairs in Teak and Original Charcoal Wool Seats. Finn Juhl originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of NV46 Chairs by Finn Juhl in Teak with Natural Leather Upholstery
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Pair of NV46 Chairs by Finn Juhl in Teak with Natural Leather Upholstery. "The NV46 chair"–a pair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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