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Fritz Hansen Boucle Armchair

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 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

Vintage Swivel Armchair in Style of 'Swan' Chair by Arne Jacobsen, White Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Zagreb, HR
quality 1980s or 1990s European production, shape and dimensions following the Fritz Hansen production
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautiful wingback chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
both the shape of the armchair, and the bouclé upholstery. Quality craftsmanship was of optimum
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Custom Made Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
luxurious cotton-wool blend off-white bouclé fabric and feature oiled solid walnut legs. The 54 chair is
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Custom Made Boucle Armchairs
Pair of Custom Made Boucle Armchairs
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
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
Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Bristol, GB
Fritz Hansen in the 1970's. Newly upholstered in contrasting grey bouclé.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
loose cushions that have been recently reupholstered in a premium bouclé fabric. Both cushions feature
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“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

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

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This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
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Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the
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Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchair
H 81 in W 78 in L 81 in
Pair of armchairs by Fritz Hansen 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brescia, IT
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Pair of armchairs by Fritz Hansen 1940s
Pair of armchairs by Fritz Hansen 1940s
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in
Set of Five Armchairs by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1943
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
also represents the success of Fritz Hansen’s experiments with new materials and new manufacturing
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Wing chair model FH 1672, produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1940s. This armchair, with voluptuous
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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

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Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
Fritz Hansen Wing Chair Model FH 1672
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
A pair of easychairs Denmark 1940 Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
A solid and impressive pair of easy chairs in oak in light boucle circa 1940 attributed to Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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A pair of easychairs Denmark 1940 Fritz Hansen
A pair of easychairs Denmark 1940 Fritz Hansen
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Fritz Hansen Armchair, circa 1940s Pair of armchairs by Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in
Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Boucle Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
Fritz Hansen style armchair Armchair, 1954 Armchair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Boucle Armchair
Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Boucle Armchair
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in L 28.75 in
Arne Jacobsen 3300 Lounge Chairs Fritz Hansen 1956
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1956. These chairs were originally designed by Jacobsen for the SAS Air Terminal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fritz Hansen circa 1940s Armchair in Bouclé Fabric
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt Armchair for Fritz Hansen Denmark, circa 1940s. A wing-back armchair produced by
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By Frederik Sieck
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Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair
By FDB Møbler, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
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Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair
Vintage Danish 1950s Boucle Armchair
H 29.14 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Elmwood Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Denmark, 1948
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Gustav Bertelsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
. During this time, the pair created designs for Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik. In
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Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Seal Chairs forr Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white boucle. Each chair has Danish Control decal and Fritz Hansen paper label. Bought from original
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1950s Danish Armchair in Boucle, Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s Danish armchair attributed to Fritz Hansen. Newly upholstered in a wool blend
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Boucle 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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Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Boucle 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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Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the
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Bouclé, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchair
H 31.11 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Velvet Armchairs for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
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Armchair "Model 1755" by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
was manufactured by the Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1940s. This elegant chair has a refined
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Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark between 1940-1960. This model is a
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Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Boucle Armchairs
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Fritz Hansen style 1950s Boucle Armchair
By FDB Møbler, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Fritz Hansen Style Armchair Armchair, 1954 Armchair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fritz Hansen style 1950s Boucle Armchair
Fritz Hansen style 1950s Boucle Armchair
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 26.78 in
Peter Hvidt Pair of Boucle Armchairs and Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
A suite consisting of 2x Peter Hvidt vintage armchairs and 1x Cabinetmaker curved sofa, both
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Boucle Armchair
By FDB Møbler, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
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Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Boucle Armchair
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Boucle Armchair
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
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By Fritz Hansen
Located in East Hampton, NY
by Fritz Hansen.
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'Swan' Chairs in Bouclé by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed and Dated 1969
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Fritz Hansen in newly reupholstered boucle would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian
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Aluminum

Pair of Lounge Chairs Armchair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Axel Einar Hjorth, Ole Wanscher
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Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1940s. This elegant chair has a refined and slender appearance
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Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
1940s in the manner of Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen or Frits Henningsen. The legs are walnut-stained
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Frits Henningsen
Located in London, GB
1940s in the manner of Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen or Frits Henningsen. The legs are walnut-stained
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Pierre Frey Bouclé, Ejner Larsen, Bender Madsen
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchair was included in the Fritz Hansen collection under model number FH411. The armchair has a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Alpaca

Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen "Portex" Armchairs, Denmark, 1945
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
pair created designs for Fritz Hansen, France & Søn, and Søborg Møbelfabrik. In 1950, the pair designed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Aksel Bender Madsen Armchairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in New London, CT
exhibited in 1949 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen from 1952.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Aksel Bender Madsen Armchairs
Pair of Aksel Bender Madsen Armchairs
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 30 in
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Fritz Hansen Boucle Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fritz hansen boucle armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bouclé, fabric and wood, every fritz hansen boucle armchair was constructed with great care. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage fritz hansen boucle armchair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a fritz hansen boucle armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each fritz hansen boucle armchair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fritz hansen boucle armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler and Hvidt & Mølgaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fritz Hansen Boucle Armchair?

The average selling price for a fritz hansen boucle armchair at 1stDibs is $7,595, while they’re typically $3,950 on the low end and $17,804 for the highest priced.

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