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Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Armchair

Scandinanvian Modern Armchairs Beech & Sheepskin Ove Boldt / Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Scandinanvian Modern Armchairs Beech & Sheepskin Ove Boldt / Fritz Hansen, 1940s

Scandinanvian Modern Armchairs Beech & Sheepskin Ove Boldt / Fritz Hansen, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Ove Boldt

Located in Odense, DK

Set of Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair "Model 1638" by Danish architect Ove Boldt in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s

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 good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen FH 1669 easy chair, 1940s
Fritz Hansen FH 1669 easy chair, 1940s

Fritz Hansen FH 1669 easy chair, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A sculptural Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669. NOTE: Available as this single chair, as a pair and with the matching sofa, model 1669A. Designed in the early 1940s and made by...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Pair of Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Pair of Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1940s

Fritz Hansen Model 1669 Pair of Easy Chairs, Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of Model 1669 easy chairs produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in the 1940s. Founded in 1872, Fritz Hansen has long been synonymous with exceptional Danish craftsmanshi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen

Lounge Chair " The Swan" Model 3320 By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Introduce an iconic masterpiece to your decor with "The Swan," model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured at Fritz Hansen. This armchair represents a harmonious combinati...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s, Danish design by Alf Svensson, genuine sheepskin, reupholstered.
1960s, Danish design by Alf Svensson, genuine sheepskin, reupholstered.

1960s, Danish design by Alf Svensson, genuine sheepskin, reupholstered.

By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson

Located in Tarm, 82

Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen in about 1965-70s. Renovated/reupholstered by professional upholsterer, craftsman.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash

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Pair of Iconic Midcentury Danish Armchairs Designed by Fritz Hansen
Pair of Iconic Midcentury Danish Armchairs Designed by Fritz Hansen

Pair of Iconic Midcentury Danish Armchairs Designed by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of iconic midcentury Danish armchairs designed by Fritz Hansen, newly upholstered in luxurious natural sheepskin fur.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Fritz Hansen - Sheepskin armchair, c1940s Armchair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Rarely seen model 1664 lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The leg...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 31.11 in W 29.93 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair attributed to Fritz Hansen and produced in Denmark, between 1940-1955. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London works...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair attributed to Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark between 1940-1955. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London workshop ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair. The legs are stained beech wood and the chair has b...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Soren Hansen Armchair in Beech and Sheepskin Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Soren Hansen Armchair in Beech and Sheepskin Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s

Soren Hansen Armchair in Beech and Sheepskin Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century armchair model "8001" in beech designed by Søren Hansen and produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Early Danish Wingback Lounge Armchair in Grey Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Early Danish Wingback Lounge Armchair in Grey Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1940s

Early Danish Wingback Lounge Armchair in Grey Sheepskin by Fritz Hansen, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and Danish mid century high wingback armchair attributed to the iconic model "1672" produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen armchairs with sheepskin circa 1940 Denmark
Pair of Fritz Hansen armchairs with sheepskin circa 1940 Denmark

Pair of Fritz Hansen armchairs with sheepskin circa 1940 Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of elm armchairs with sheepskin cushions Fritz Hansen Denmark Circa 1940 Beautifull vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs

By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of 1940s vintage wing chairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian Sorensen & Co. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been reupholstere...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs

By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of 1940s vintage wing chairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian Sorensen & Co. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been reupholstere...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930
Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930

Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930

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H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930

By Fritz Hansen

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of armchairs Fritz Hansen Denmark circa 1930 in stained ash.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash

Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930
Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930

Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930

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H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen Armchairs, Denmark, circa 1930

By Fritz Hansen

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of armchairs Fritz Hansen Denmark circa 1930 in stained ash.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash

Fritz Hansen "1669" Easy Arm Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Fritz Hansen "1669" Easy Arm Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s

Fritz Hansen "1669" Easy Arm Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare easy armchair model "1669" produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Fritz Hansen "1669" Arm Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Fritz Hansen "1669" Arm Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s

Fritz Hansen "1669" Arm Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare armchair model "1669" by Fritz Hansen produced in the 1940s in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen in Faux Sheepskin
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen in Faux Sheepskin

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen in Faux Sheepskin

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish modern lounge chair, designed by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1940s. It is believed to be constructed of ash and has recently been reupholstered in faux sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Ash

Fritz Hansen Wingback Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Fritz Hansen Wingback Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1940s

Fritz Hansen Wingback Easy Chair Model 1672 in Sheepskin and Oak, Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and excellent example of Fritz Hansen's classic 1672 "wingback" easychair from the 1940s. The chair has recently been professionally restored and upholstered in a creamy white s...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Sheepskin Armchair
Sheepskin Armchair

Sheepskin Armchair

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H 37 in W 32 in

Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Culver City, CA

In the style of Fritz Hansen.     

Category

20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

50s, Danish Design, Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin
50s, Danish Design, Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin

50s, Danish Design, Karl Schrøder for Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Tarm, 82

50s, Danish design by Karl Schroeder, chair model 1462. Refurbished - reupholstered in quality gray genuine New Zealand sheepskin Wellington. Renewed legs and armrest made of stained...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1930s
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1930s

Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of armchairs in stained beech, reupholstered in lambswool. Manufactured at Fritz Hansen in 1930s. Labeled underneath. Simple and refined design that will combine we...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Style Low Lounge Chair, circa 1940s
Fritz Hansen Style Low Lounge Chair, circa 1940s

Fritz Hansen Style Low Lounge Chair, circa 1940s

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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 26.38 in

Fritz Hansen Style Low Lounge Chair, circa 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair, circa 1940s A lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The chair has been completely reupholstered and cover...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Mid Century Arm Wingback Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Mid Century Arm Wingback Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Mid Century Arm Wingback Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Danish wingback easy armchair in style of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark around 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler

Located in London, England

Pair of 1950s vintage armchairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark by Borge Mogensen's company: FDB Møbler. The legs are stained beechwood and the chairs have been re...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair
Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair

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H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Custom Made 1940s Style Sheepskin Wing Chair

By Fritz Hansen, Christian Sorensen

Located in London, England

Dagmar Design Custom-Made Upholstered Range A custom made wing chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frames are hand-built...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Model 1590, Elm & Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1940s
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Model 1590, Elm & Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1940s

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Model 1590, Elm & Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful example of the iconic Model 1590 lounge chair produced by Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, a reupholstered seat in luxurious shearling lambswool. Crafted in...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Elm

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 31.11 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been comple...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been comple...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 31.11 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been comple...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The legs are stained beechwoo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The legs are stained beechwoo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The legs are stained beechwoo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The legs are stained beechwoo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The legs are stained beechwoo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Rarely seen model 1664 lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back. The leg...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Rarely seen variant of the 1669 lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940-1950s. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen-Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen-Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen-Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in

Fritz Hansen-Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair produced in Denmark, in the 1950s and attributed to Fritz Hansen. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London workshop w...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 33.08 in

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Lounge chair attributed to Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark between 1940-1955. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London workshop ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair with a higher back. The legs are stained beechwood a...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair. The legs are stained beech wood and the chair has b...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. This model is a variant of the iconic 1669 armchair. The legs are stained beech wood and the chair has b...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Rarely seen pair of model 1664 lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Rarely seen pair of model 1664 lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the 1940s-1950s. This model is similar to the iconic 1669 armchair and has a slightly higher back...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

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H 35.83 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, between 1940-1960. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London workshop wi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Model 1669 White Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Easy Chair
Model 1669 White Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Easy Chair

Model 1669 White Sheepskin Fritz Hansen Easy Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

A Fritz Hansen model 1669 easy chair newly reupholstered in sheepskin with original beech legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs from Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs from Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s

Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs from Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of elegant 1930s lounge chair from Fritz Hansen, with clean, stately lines. Upholstered with sheepskin that softens their silhouettes.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chair
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chair

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chair

By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian Sorensen & Co. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been reupholstered in luxu...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chair
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chair

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chair

By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian Sorensen & Co. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been reupholstered in luxu...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Arm Easy Chair in Style Of Fritz Hansen in Oak and Sheepskin, 1940s
Danish Arm Easy Chair in Style Of Fritz Hansen in Oak and Sheepskin, 1940s

Danish Arm Easy Chair in Style Of Fritz Hansen in Oak and Sheepskin, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare 1940s danish armchair in sheepskin with oak feet in style of Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By FDB Møbler, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

1940s vintage armchair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark by FDB Mobler. The legs are stained beech wood and the chair has been reupholstered in luxurious shearling f...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair
Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

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H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in

Fritz Hansen Style 1940s Sheepskin Armchair

By FDB Møbler, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

1940s vintage armchair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark by FDB Mobler. The legs are stained beech wood and the chair has been reupholstered in luxurious shearling f...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s
Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s

Sheepskin Armchair/Lounge Chair from Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant 1930s lounge chair from Fritz Hansen, with clean, stately lines. Upholstered with sheepskin that softens the silhouette.

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High-back Danish armchair in newly upholstered sheepskin, honey colored. Produced in Denmark during the 1940s. Excellent condition.  

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By Fritz Hansen

Located in Brussels, BE

Sheepskin armchair, model 1519 by Fritz Hansen. Wood legs, original sheepskin.

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Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669, circa 1930s. Sculptural chair re-upholstered in beige sheepskin, legs of stained beech. All work carried out as original with filling in orga...

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Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fritz hansen sheepskin armchair available at 1stDibs. A fritz hansen sheepskin armchair — often made from animal skin, sheepskin and wood — can elevate any home. Find 33 options for an antique or vintage fritz hansen sheepskin armchair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the fritz hansen sheepskin armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each fritz hansen sheepskin armchair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fritz hansen sheepskin armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fritz Hansen, Christian Sorensen and FDB Møbler are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Armchair?

The average selling price for a fritz hansen sheepskin armchair at 1stDibs is $8,140, while they’re typically $3,500 on the low end and $29,478 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.