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Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark. The chair shows an
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in faux leather designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

1940's Danish Accent or Armchair in style of Fritz Hansen Natural Maple Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great little accent chair. Solid and sturdy. We love the design with the high seat height and low backrest. Very charming, elegant and versatile with legs in natural maple. Overall v...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stained beech armchair designed by Søren Hansen and made in Denmark in the 1940s. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Armchair Upholstered in Cognac Elegance Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1944
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
summary, the armchair designed by Fritz Hansen in 1944, upholstered in cognac-colored Elegance leather
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Fritz Hansen-Style Beechwood Easy Chairs, c. 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into a world of vintage charm and Danish elegance with this exquisite pair of Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Peter Hvidt 1940s Boucle Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s by master-designer Peter Hvidt. The beech legs have been
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Peter Hvidt 1940s Velvet Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s by master-designer Peter Hvidt. The beech legs have
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Fritz Hansen "1669" Armchair in Dark Brown Leather Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century armchair by Fritz Hansen model "1669" in dark brown patinated leather and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Armchair in Mahogany and Upholstered with Light Blue Fabric by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in mahogany and upholstered with light blue fabric by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in great
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
for Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers, Fritz Hansen. This beautiful high-back
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of chairs in oak and patinated leather, designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Velvet Armchairs for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s by master designer Peter Hvidt. The beech legs have
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Early Fritz Hansen Arm Chair Model 1561, Denmark, 1942
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful original Fritz Hansen arm chair from the 1940s. Original vinyl and brass nails. Ready for
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Midcentury Armchair Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Stained Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
manufactured at Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The chair itself is made in stained beech. The seat is made in black
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
By Christian E. Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
at "Fritz Hansen", Copenhagen in 1940. The chairs are made from red stained beech and is in amazing
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen. A unique sourced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Early Ole Wanscher Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Early Ole Wanscher armchair in stained beech and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, circa late 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
and the patina is just perfect. In the style of Fritz Hansen, Karl Schröder and other Danish furniture
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Seagrass, Pine

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This chair was manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark’s most famous company of the time. Founded in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Elm Wood Bridge Chairs, 1940's-1950's
By Fritz Hansen, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Norwalk, CT
; similar in style to Fritz Hansen's Model 1561 chair.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Elm

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wancher
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
pair of armchairs by Ole Wancher for Fritz Hansen in 1943. Original edition with original uphaolstery
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Armchairs

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Mahogany

1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1940's Fritz Hansen Art Deco Oak Bentwood Armchair with Wool Plaid Upholstery Made in Denmark, No
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Danish Easy Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s
H 38.59 in W 29.14 in D 34.65 in
Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Denmark during the 1940s.  
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in
Fritz Hansen High Back Lounge Chair, Model 1669, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Fritz Hansen high back version of the 1669 lounge armchair. Designed and manufactured by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Windsor Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Palle Suenson for Fritz Hansen, set of four Windsor dining chairs, teak, beech, Denmark, design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Danish Mid-Century, Pair of Curved Club Chairs, Viggo Boesen Style, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare comfortable pair of easy chairs with some beautiful curves. Original fabric with decorative bird motifs, made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. These beautiful ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech, Wood

Pair of Danish 1940s Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Low Back Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Portex Armchair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Scandinavian Modern beech armchair with plywood seat and back. Usually produced by Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Plywood

Danish Mid Century Wingback Armchair with Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Stockholm, SE
/ 38.6" W: 85 cm / 33.5" D: 90 cm / 35.4" SH: 41 cm / 16.15" Similar in style to Fritz Hansen's well
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Medium Back Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish very comfortable medium back armchairs from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansens
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in GB
depicting Lions heads armchair This chair is an absolute classic, designed as a Regency library chair
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Oak and Leather, Danish Modern, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural armchair in oak and leather seat. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s. A
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Pair of Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christensen with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech. Nice slim
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
of Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen or Frits Henningsen. The legs are walnut-stained solid beech wood
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchair
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchair
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen
Located in London, GB
A pair of custom-made armchairs based on the Danish Modern styles of the 1940-50s. These high-end
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

“The Lounge Chair” by Aage Herman Olsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Aage Herman Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
bouclé upholstery the seat and back cushions are covered in. This chair was manufactured by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard Nielsen Lounge Chairs Model 1748
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen lounge chairs / club chairs model 1748 produced through Fritz
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chair in Patinated Ash and White Bouclé, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
of Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Frits Henningsen. A very beautiful, unique and comfortable chair.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Gustav Bertelsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
went into production by Fritz Hansen. The implementation of double bent laminated wood, a technique
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
production by Fritz Hansen. The implementation of double bent laminated wood, a technique normally used to
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940
By Fritz Hansen, Christian E. Hansen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
influential design on future work from Fritz Hansen. In beech with a new cushion in light green wool.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940
Canada Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Iconic Midcentury Danish Armchairs Designed by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, Scandinavian. Pair of iconic midcentury Danish armchairs designed by Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural pair of easy chairs designed by Fritz Hansen at the end of the 1940s. Original ivory
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Birch

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 24.02 in
Fritz Hansen High Back Mohair Lounge Chair Model 1672, Danish Midcentury, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Sought after Fritz Hansen high back lounge chair model 1672 made circa 1942 (see catalog from that
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Hardwood

Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen Windsor Chair, Black, New Painted
By Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Faarevejle, DK
Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen windsor armchair, black, new painted. Beatiful Danish designed chair from
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Søren Hansen “Canada” Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Søren Hansen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This beautiful armchair was designed by Søren Hansen, the grandson of the founder of Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs

Upholstered Armchair by Fritz Hansen 1930's
Located in Paris, FR
Danish furniture manufacturer 1930-1940. Upholstered armchair Fritz Hansen manufacturer of Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Upholstered  Armchair by Fritz Hansen 1930's
Upholstered  Armchair by Fritz Hansen 1930's
H 36.62 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Danish Midcentury Portex Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Woollen Fabric
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denmark, DK
). Design from 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen. The frame is made from beech and has a light-greenish woollen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Lounge Armchair for Fritz Hansen.Model 1748
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Budapest, HU
Fritz Hansen, Denmark. 1940, original upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Metropolitan Chairs by Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
, "The Arts of Denmark", showcasing the most prominent Danish design of the day. Frits Hansen first made
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Teak

Portex Armchairs Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Rare pair of Portex armchairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
, fitted with buttons. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen in 1985
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Cherrywood China Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Fritz Hansen attributed, circa 1940 Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
An extremely comfortable circa 1940 armchair attributed to Fritz Hansen and reupholstery in Italian
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fritz Hansen attributed, circa 1940 Armchair
Fritz Hansen attributed, circa 1940 Armchair
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
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How Much is a Fritz Hansen 1940 Armchair?

Prices for a fritz hansen 1940 armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $387 and can go as high as $31,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,876.

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