Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair
Razor Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very good original example of this very stylish Lounge chair in nicely patinated Oak with
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Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chair, C1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, England
Henning Kjaernulf - Razor Blade Chair, 1960
Unique lounge chair manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, C1960s
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Henning Kjaernulf - Razorblade Chairs, 1960.
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Razor blade Chair in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lejre, DK
Original razor blade lounge chair in patinated oak and new upholstered sheepskin. Designed by
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Pair of Razor blade Chairs in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of original razor blade lounge chairs in patinated oak and new upholstered sheepskin. Designed
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Oak, Sheepskin
Set of 8 Henning Kjaernulf Oak Dining Chairs – "Razorblade", 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This set of 8 oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf is a quintessential example of Danish mid
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Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction
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Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair in Oak From Denmark, Circa 1960s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair in Oak From Denmark, Circa 1960s. Solid oak from with
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs
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Oak
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Pair of Henning Kjaernulf "Razor" Lounge Chairs, From Denmark, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pair of Henning Kjaernulf "Razor" lounge chairs, from Denmark 1970s. Solid oak construction
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Vintage 1970s European Side Chairs
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Oak
H 38.5 in W 24 in L 38.5 in
Vintage Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chairs, circa, 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chairs, circa, 1960. Solid oak construction with
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Oak Razor Back Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1960s oak lounge chair designed by Kjaernulf, featuring original fabric seats and a razor-shaped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, c1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, England
Henning Kjaernulf - Razor Blade chairs, 1960
Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, C1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, England
Henning Kjaernulf - razor blade chairs, 1960.
Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Henning Kjaernulf Lounge Razor Back Oak Chairs Danish Rustic - a Pair
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Henning Kjaernulf “Razorback” lounge chairs. Original fabric. Imported from Denmark.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Oak Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool “Razor Back” lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, in a rustic meets modernism design. Made of oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Sheepskin, Oak
Set of 8 Razor blade Chairs in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 8 original Razor blade side chairs in patinated oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf and made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Oak, Fabric
Henning Kjærnulf “Razor blade” Armchairs, Set of Two
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning pair of armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Moebelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. The iconic
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Lounge Chair in Oak & Bouclé, Danish Modern 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Rare carved lounge chair in solid oak. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Henry Kjaernulf 'razor blade' chairs in patinated oak, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Sittard, LI
Original pair of 'Razor blade' lounge chairs by Henry Kjaernulf, 1911 - 1975. Produced by EG
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Oak
H 30.32 in W 28.55 in D 26.38 in
Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Lounge Chair, Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Henning Kjaernulf razor blade lounge chair, Denmark, circa 1960. Solid oak construction. Seat
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Pair of Henry Kjaernulf 'Razor Blade' Chairs in Patinated Oak, Denmark, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Sittard, LI
Original pair of 'Razor blade' lounge chairs by Henry Kjaernulf, 1911 - 1975. Produced by Nyrup
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H 29.73 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Oak Midcentury Armchair
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy armchair by Henning Kjaernulf.
Oak frame. re-covered in a thick quality
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Mid-Century Danish Armchair
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy armchair by Henning/Henry Kjaernulf.
Denmark, c1960s.
Stained oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak 'Razorblade' Sheepskin Armchair
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy pair of armchairs by Henning Kjaernulf.
Denmark, c1960s.
Blonde oak, re
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 29.14 in W 27.96 in D 26.38 in
Henning Kjaernulf “Razorblade” Armchair, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Scandinavian modernism remains at the core of the design.
Henning Kjaernulf’s Razorblade chairs are the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Mid-Century Danish Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy armchair by Henning Kjaernulf.
Denmark, circa 1960s.
Stained oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Mid-Century Razorblade Danish Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfy armchair by Henning Kjaernulf.
Denmark, c1960s.
Blonde oak, original
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Materials
Wood
Pair of Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, NL, 1970's
By AWA Holland
Located in Austin, TX
& Wilhelm Almelo Holland) similar chalet styling to the Henning Kjaernulf chairs. Low profile and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, NL, 1970's
By AWA Holland
Located in Austin, TX
& Wilhelm Almelo Holland) similar chalet styling to the Henning Kjaernulf chairs. Low profile and
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H 33 in W 24 in D 28 in
Danish Modern Pair of "Razor Blade" Lounge Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful pair of oak "Razor Blade" armchairs designed by Henning Kjærnulf. The vintage chairs are
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Wool, Oak
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
"Razor Blade" Lounge Chair in oak and new sheepskin seats by Henning Kjærnulf.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in København K, DK
Outstanding and iconic "Razor Blade" Lounge Chair in oak and new sheepskin seats by Henning
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 23.23 in
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool “Razor Back” lounge chair by Henning Kjaernulf, in a rustic meets modernism design. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Oak, Sheepskin
"Razor Blade" Lounge Chair in Sheepskin by Henry Kjærnulf, Scandinavian Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Razor Blade" lounge chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree. Designed in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Razor Blade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf 'Kjaernulf', Denmark, 1960s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb razor blade armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. Oak frame in original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 29.93 in W 26.97 in D 24.61 in
"Razor Blade" Lounge Chair in Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulff, Scandinavian Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Henning Kjærnulff, Denmark. This chair takes its name from the razor blade shaped curved back. The wide
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Henning Kjærnulf ‘Razor Blade’ Armchairs, Set of Two
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning set of two armchairs by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
The
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Razorblade lounge chair reupholstered in honey colored wool
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge Chair designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s - a stunning piece of Danish Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade", Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Lounge Chair designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade", Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Lounge Chair designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Danish Modern 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A rare lounge chair in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 22.45 in
1950s Arm Chair "Razorblade" in Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
in the 1950s by Henning Kjærnulff, Denmark and it takes its name from the razor blade shaped curved
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" A Pair of Armchairs in Oak, Danish Modern 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of lounge chairs in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Oak
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Chair Denmark, 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped solid oak lounge chair designed by Henning Kjaernulf and manufactured by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Arm Lounge Chairs Produced in Denmark 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of "Razorblade" mid century wooden armchairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf / Henning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Oak, Sheepskin
H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
“Razor Blade” Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel, Denmark, 1960s
By Kvaliteetsmøbel, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
, adding more visual interest to the structure.
Henning Kjaernulf’s Razorblade chairs are the designer’s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Wood
H 33.47 in W 25.4 in D 27.37 in
Set of 6 Razorblade Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Henning Kjaernulf’s Razorblade chairs are the designer’s most distinctive designs. This set was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Fabric
H 33.27 in W 19.49 in D 19.69 in
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
.
Unique shapes, such as the razor-shaped backrest of the chair, distinguish Henning Kjaernulf from other
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Oak
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Henning Kjærnulf Razorblade Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Razorblade” lounge chairs, designed by Henning Kjaernulf, combine a strong angular structure
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Upholstery, Oak
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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