Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Model 301 Easy Chair in Oak and Fabric, 1950s
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Godtfred Petersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Johansson for the Danish manufacturer Godtfred H. Petersen at the turn of 1958/59. The Model 301 is the quintessence of 1950s Danish style – subtle and incredibly comfortable.
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern Sofa by Erik Ostermann and H. Høpner Petersen
By Erik Ostermann, Godtfred Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rarely seen Danish Sofa was designed by Erik Osterman and H. Høpner Petersen for Godtfred Petersen in the late 1950s.
Oak
Ejvind A. Johansson Pair of Easy Chairs
By Godtfred Petersen, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of easy chairs with curved back and oak legs, seat and back with patinated red/brown leather Model 301 Designed 1958 Manufactured by Godtfred H. Petersen.
Leather, Oak
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson
By Godtfred Petersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of easy chairs in original green velvet with legs in teak. Model 301. Maker Godtfred H. Petersen.
Teak
1960s Danish Vintage Desk Chair / Armchair
By Godtfred Petersen
Located in London, GB
This was made in Denmark by Godtfred H Petersen in the 1960s. It is of amazing quality, with a gorgeous sweeping frame and high quality leather upholstery.
Leather, Wood
Danish Chair Designed by Godtfred H. Petersen
Located in Dallas, TX
Red wool side chair on teak legs designed by Godtfred H. Petersen.
Armchairs in Solid Teak by Danish Designer Gotfred H. Petersen
By Godtfred Petersen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Set of six armchairs in solid teak by Gotfred H. Petersen. The chairs are overall in good condition with few signs of age related wear, original upholstery on the seat and back. ...
Teak
Danish Highback Easy Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very classic elegant high back armchair from the early 1950's 1940s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen with open armrests in beautifully carved t...
Wool, Teak
Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around. The frame and a...
Wool, Teak
$1,375Sale Price|50% Off
H 37 in W 30 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs made from oak. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sl...
Wool, Oak
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
1960s, Danish armchair, furniture wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Beige furniture wool, beech wood legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured b...
Wool, Beech
Kurt Østervig Attributed Large Danish Four-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Amazing sofa sleek organic design lines and just the epitome of the best the Danish designers of the 1960s had to offer. Some of these fantastic designs were in many ways the last ho...
Wool, Teak
$4,950
H 28 in W 74.5 in D 31.5 in
Dux Sofa, Upholstered, Mid-20th Century Design, Folke Ohlsson Newly Reuphostered
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Newly Re-upholstered Sofa! Beautiful Size and Scale. 3 Seater but with a small footprint! All new foam and fabric beautifully redone to all it's original des...
Upholstery
Villy Sørensen Easy Chair With Oak Frame, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful wing-back chair: sleek, organic and timeless. These attributes are met with high quality materials and the famous craftsm...
Oak, Sheepskin
$1,570
H 31.11 in W 84.65 in D 31.89 in
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig, 3 seater sofa, model 57, original.
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Møbler. 3 seater sofa, model 57, in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, t...
Velvet, Teak
1950s Danish Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Victoria, BC
A rare and elegant sofa by Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, showcasing the refined proportions and architectural clarity that define his early Danish modern work. The sculptural frame, angled ...
Wood
$4,200
H 29 in W 74 in D 30.5 in
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant three-seat sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in 1955 as Model 5464 for Fritz Hansen. We love the elegant angles of the sofa and the legs combined the slim cushi...
Wool, Teak
$2,050Sale Price|33% Off
H 31.89 in W 74.02 in D 29.14 in
Wonderful Danish Sofa Attributed to Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant oak base. Very light construction.
Oak
$2,676
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Teak Armchair, Danish Design by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, BY
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth) This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model i...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$919
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen, armchair, furniture wool.
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Erhardsen & Andersen. Armchair in original good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original green furniture wool fabric, teak wood....
Wool, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa This sofa measures: 95 wide x 31 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches Fair Vintage Condition - ...
Upholstery
Frits Henningsen 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Fritz Henningsen, born in 1889, operated his own workshop primarily in Copenhagen, overseeing the entire process from design to furniture production. His high-quality furniture, whic...
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 83 in D 30 in
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofas by Georg Thams, Danish Design
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the sofas has a different cushion from the other 8, though it appears to be a close match. ...
Leather, Rosewood
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