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Fred Lowen

Mid-century Fler Armchairs by Fred Lowen
By Fred Lowen
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Danish Teak Fler Armchairs by Fred Lowen – 1960s Design Elevate your living space with
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Vintage 1960s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Mid-century Fler Armchairs by Fred Lowen
Mid-century Fler Armchairs by Fred Lowen
$2,050 / set
H 77 in W 44 in D 47 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Fred Lowen, TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture. Curved, bent-ply teak rails are
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Vintage 1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
$4,183 / item
H 32.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
Teak & Smoked Glass 1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa End Table
By TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking example of 1970s modern design emerges from the Australian studio of Fred Lowen in
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Smoked Glass, Teak

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FLER 'KARINGA' Daybed
Located in Auckland, AUK
' Daybed designed by FRED LOWEN. In good original condition. [Matching armchairs in my other listings
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Vintage 1970s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

FLER 'KARINGA' Daybed
FLER 'KARINGA' Daybed
H 32.29 in W 77.56 in D 32.68 in
Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Tessa T4 lounge designed for Tessa Furniture by Fred Lowen. Bent ply Teak frames with a suspended
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
Mid-century Fred Lowen Tessa Leather Armchair
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 35.83 in
Fler Narvik Armchair Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
A stunning set of two armchairs by the iconic Fred Lowen, for Fler furniture, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Fred Lowen, TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer, Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
particular T4 set is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture. Curved, bent
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rope, Teak

1970's Australian gold Tessa three seater lounge
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Australian 1970's Tessa Lounge designed by Fred Lowen. The Tasmanian Blackwood arms have been
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Tessa Midcentury Swivel Chairs W Footstool
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970s Tessa T1s designed by Fred Lowen. Wood frames have been Stripped and refinished. Leather has
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Tessa Furniture T8 Mid-Century Chairs
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
Fred Lowen designed the T8 range of lounge furniture for Tessa in 1976. It was based on the
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plywood

Pair of Tessa Furniture T8 Mid-Century Chairs
Pair of Tessa Furniture T8 Mid-Century Chairs
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Australian Leather Tessa Swivel Chair
By Fred Lowen
Located in LYON, FR
1970’s Tessa T1 swivel chair. Blackwood frame with fleshy leather cushions. Wood has been completely sanded and refinished. Leather has had some small paint touchups. Located in Wol...
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Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Fler Narvik Set of 2 Armchairs Designed by Fred Lowen, 1960s
By Fler Narvik
Located in The Hague, NL
A stunning set of two armchairs by the iconic Fred Lowen, for Fler furniture, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Sculptural Teak Lounge Chairs by Fred Lowen
By Fred Lowen, Fler Narvik
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of sculptural teak Danish Modern style lounge chairs designed by Fred Lowen for Fler Narvic
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Vintage 1960s Australian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

'FRED LOWEN' Mid Century Dining Table in Mint Condition
By Fred Lowen
Located in Auckland, AUK
notice. Still a good mid century furniture, with beautiful design and fine craftworks. Fred Lowen
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

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Wood

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Neutral Abstract, Muted Colours, Signed Oil Painting By French artist 'Jean Briant', 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Signed verso Oil painting on can...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mid-Century Solid Pine Daybed by Ate Van Apeldoorn with New Canvas Mattress
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Brass/Silk - of the Showroom Wiener Werkstätte Wall Light Jugendstil, Edition
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Finding the Right Seating for You

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