Pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Genarp, SE
A pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter. The chairs have lovely patina and has a nice swing when seated on,
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter, Dark Brown Leather, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Kroken lounge chairs designed by Åke Fribytter, Sweden, 1970s.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken 1960s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare pair of Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken, Sweden, in the 1960s. These elegant armchairs feature sculptural bent beech wood frames pair...
Leather, Wood, Beech
A sculptural set of Kroken “Pigeon” armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural set of Kroken “Pigeon” armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, circa 1970s.
Leather, Bentwood
Åke Fribytter for Nelo "Kroken" Buffalo Black Leather Bentwood Cantilever Chair
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kroken Buffalo Black Leather Blonde Bentwood Cantilever Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s Extra dimensions Seat height: 38cm at front Width of seat: 47cm Depth of seat...
Leather, Rope, Bentwood
Poltrona 'Kroken' di Ake Fribytter Produzione Nelo Möbel anni '70 in pelle nera
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con seduta e schienale in espanso, con rivestimento in pelle e sorretti da struttura in legno curvato.
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Leather, Rosewood
Kroken Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable.
Leather, Wood
Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s. Sturdy beech bentwooden frame with beautifully patinated black leather cushions. Cool cantilevered design It ...
Leather, Bentwood
Nelo Kroken Sofa Åke Fribytter Designer Ledersofa Designersofa Couch in schwarz
By Nelo
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Nelo Kroken Sofa 2x passende Sessel mit Hockern vorhanden Designer: Åke Fribytter Farbe: schwarz Zustand ist sehr gut.
Leather, Wood
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Kroken gray leather bentwood lounge chairs with ottoman Ake Fribytter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kroken gray leather bentwood lounge chairs with (1) ottoman Ake Fribytter.
Leather, Birch
$1,026Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown leather with nice patina. Removable headrest and seat with backrest. Adjustable headre...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Vintage Nelo "Flight High" Swedish Chair by Takashi Okamura Swivel 1970s Design
Located in Buxton, GB
Vintage Nelo "Kroken" Swivel Lounge Chair Ake Fribytter, Sweden 1970s Own a masterpiece of Swedish Mid-Century Modern design.
Leather
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Midcentury Swedish Leather Kroken Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, 1974
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Nyborg, DK
Pair of Swedish lounge chairs, designed by Åke Fribyter for Nelo in 1974, features a structure in painted black beechwood and seats in black padded leather. They have an adjustable h...
Leather
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Swedish Leather Kroken Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, 1974
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Kroken lounge chair was designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
Leather
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
1970s Swedish Design by Åke Fribytter for Nelo, Kroken Lounge Chair. READ PLZ
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Swedish design by Ake Fribyter Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black leather Removable headrest and seat with backrest, adjustable headrest. Manufactured by the S...
Leather, Wood
Nelo Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Frybitter
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Famous lounge chair made by Nelo Kroken and designed by Ake Fribyter in the 1970s. This Kroken chair has the n° 59 of a limited edition of 250 chairs launched for the 25th anniversar...
Leather
“Kroken” Living Room Set by Ake Fribyter for Nelo – 1974
By Ake Fribytter
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Superb black genuine leather lounge set, consisting of two armchairs and a footstool, designed by Ake Fribyter (1922-1998) and manufactured by the Swedish brand Nelo in the 1970s. Th...
Leather, Bentwood
Kroken Leather Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This Kroken leather armchair was designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo in the 1970s. It is in original condition.
'Kroken' Black Leather Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Toronto, CA
Manufactured by the Swedish brand Nelo in the 1970s, Ake Fribytter's 'Kroken' lounge chair is cool and comfortable.
Leather, Wood
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s.
Leather
Armchair "Kroken de Luxe" by Ake Fribytter
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very chic and comfortable armchair designed by Ake Fribytter in 1970.
Kroken Sofa, Roche Bobois Edition, by Ake Fribytter, 1980s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Magnificent Roche Bobois sofa from the 1980s, a masterpiece designed by Ake Fribytter, famously known as the "Kroken" model. Embrace sophistication with its chalk-colored natural lea...
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Leather ‘Kroken’ Lounge Chair Designed by Ake Fribytter, Sweden, 1974
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Athens, Attiki
Cognac leather bentwood rosewood ‘Kroken’ lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter, Sweden 1974.
Leather, Rosewood, Bentwood
1970s Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Surrey, BC
Substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. Designed in 1974, the Kroken lounge chair is known for its comfort as its leather seat is suspended in ...
Leather, Bentwood
Nelo Kroken leather chair with ottoman by Ake Fribytter
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The accompanying ottoman is also in very good condition. The Kroken Chair was designed by Ake Fribytter. Designed in the 1970s, this extraordinary armchair has enjoyed great popu...
Leather
Sold
H 34.38 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
'4' Kroken Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the Kroken Lounge Chair, an exceptional design by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel of Sweden, hailing from the stylish era of the 1970's.
Beech, Leather
Ake Fribytter for Nelo Cognac Leather Rosewood Kroken Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
What's better than a vintage rosewood Kroken chair with original cognac leather and matching ottoman?
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in L 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Vienna, AT
This substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair or lounge chair Mod. Kroken was the design of Ake Fribytter and produced from the Swedish manufacturer Nelo Mobel.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Vienna, AT
This substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair or lounge chair Mod. Kroken was the design of Ake Fribytter and produced from the Swedish manufacturer Nelo Mobel.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1970s, Three Kroken Lounge Chairs by Age Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of three extremely comfortable black lounge / easy chairs, model "Kroken", upholstered with black / dark grey leather designed by Age Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Kroken Teak and Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Naples, IT
Kroken lounge chair designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 34 in W 30 in D 37 in
Kroken Teak and Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kroken lounge chair was designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1970s Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two extremely comfortable black lounge or easy chairs, model "Kroken", upholstered with black and dark grey leather designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
Leather, Bentwood
Kroken Armchairs Nelo Mobel Sweden Vintage, 1970s-1980s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Milano, IT
A set of three armchairs designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel. Bentwood, foam padding, leather upholstery. Manufactured in Sweden, 1970s-1980s.
Leather, Foam
Kroken Lounge Armchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Austin, TX
Kroken lounge arnchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel. Pair of Armchairs, Scandinavian design, of beautifully patinated black leather and lacquered wooden frame. The Kroken armchair...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.7 in W 29.3 in D 37.1 in
Pair Of 1970s Swedish Kroken Armchairs By Ake Fribyter For Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in High Point, NC
This striking pair of 1970s Swedish Kroken armchairs, designed by Åke Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, exemplifies Scandinavian modern design with an emphasis on comfort and sculptural form....
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Kroken Armchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s, set of 2
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of Kroken armchairs designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s. Sturdy beech bentwooden frames with thick leather cushions. Cool cantilevered design 1970s - Sweden...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 35.4 in W 29.1 in D 36.6 in
1970s Swedish Kroken Black Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Ake Fribytter
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather Kroken armchair from Sweden, circa 1970, with accompanying ottoman. A cantilevered black frame supports a seat of black leather. The deep hollow of the seat, low curv...
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s with its matching foot stool. Sturdy beech bentwooden frame with beautifully patinated camel leather cushions. ...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 42.13 in
Poltrona Kroken di Ake Fribyter per Nelo Möbel, Svezia, anni '70
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Poltrona modello "Kronen" prodotta dalla nota azienda svedese Nelo e progettata dal designer Ake Fribyter. Presenta una struttura flessibile curva in faggio con rivestimento in pelle...
Leather, Wood
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