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Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. These Scandinavian teak
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Teak High-Back Armchair, Newly Upholstered, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark We have a total of four identical
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern High-Back Armchair with Chrome Legs
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the style of Hans Wegner or Arne Jacobsen, this high-back armchair features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Scandinavian High Back Chair in Oak and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back chair, oak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. This high back chair strongly resembles the
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s, Danish High Back Armchair, Original Upholstery, Green Velour
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish high back armchair. Original upholstery in light green velour, very good condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Danish high back black leather armchair with mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in DK
This high back armchair of mahogany was designed by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) back in 1939. It was
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in DK
This highback armchair by a Danish cabinetmaker has a frame of nutwood. It is upholstered with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered high-back armchair, bottle green fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
60s, Danish designed high back armchair. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality bottle green
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

1955-60s, Danish design, high back armchair in floral multicolor fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1955-60s, Danish design. High back armchair in floral multicolor fabric. Original very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s. Good original condition. Recently treated
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather

1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
back. Beautifully carved and arched legs. Rare, high back. Comfortable seat. On the corners the rope is
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Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Raffia, Oak

Bruno Mathsson High Back Armchair Model "Eva" Produced by Karl Mathsson, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare high back midcentury armchair model "Eva" designed by Bruno Mathsson in birch and original
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Paper, Birch

Antique Danish 19th Century Pair of Baroque Carved High Back Armchairs
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of high back armchairs in solid oak. Hand carved by a Danish cabinetmaker in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Romantic Armchairs

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Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Armchair with Headrest
Located in Brescia, IT
appearance consisting of a wooden frame and upholstered seat. This armchair is distinguished by its high
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Armchair with Headrest
Vintage Scandinavian Armchair with Headrest
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
seat. The high back with the buttoned backrest and the refined texture of the bouclé fabric add to the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Lars Israel Wahlman Designed High Back Oak Swedish Arts & Crafts Armchairs
By Lars Israël Wahlman
Located in New York, NY
mythology, folklore, and Scandinavian vernacular styles. The Engelbrekt Church, which is in Stockholm, is
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Oak

High Back Danish Armchair in Solid Oak & Leather Cushion, Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a beautiful high back armchair in solid oak and leather seating from the 1950s. Skillfully
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1960s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, furniture fabric, sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair. Brand new
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Fabric, Teak

Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, mahogany, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s High back chair designed
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Walnut and Black Leather
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, walnut, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s. Rare armchair designed by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1950s, Danish design, restored high-back wingback chair, bottle green, beech
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered high-back wingback chair in quality bottle green furniture
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful armchair: sleek, organic and
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wool, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
like wood. This is especially true for Denmark, and this beautiful high-back chair is a great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Lovely and large Scandinavian Red and Black Wingback Armchair 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
great design with a high back and relaxing armlayers. Soft and fluffy seat and a very good and
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Wool

Tapiovaara "High Back Lounge Chair" for Domus Academy 1948 Signed Keravan Puuteo
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in London, GB
Surprisingly comfortable. The Tapiovaara's couple produced this leather and plywood armchair in
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Plywood

Danish Mid-Century Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Gustav Thams.
By Gustav Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Mid-Century Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Gustav Thams. The designer chair is designed as a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Oak and Leather High Back Lounge Chair, GE-260A, by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
frame supports a striking high back to which the tapered arms are attached with brass fittings. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

20th Century Blue-Grey Danish Single Walnut Armchair, Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Art Deco Danish high back recliner, armchair with a headrest made of hand carved
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Upholstered Hepplewhite Shield-Back Armchairs w Provenance, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of circa 1870s Hepplewhite style 'Shield-Back' armchairs are exquisite. We
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Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Armchairs from Ire Möbel AB
By Ire Mobel 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of rare armchairs was manufactured by Ire Möbel AB in Skillingaryd, Sweden, during the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Algon Low Back Armchair in Pink Boucle Fabric by Luca Nichetto
By Arflex, Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
other version: Armchair with quilted cover, High version armchair
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Arflex Algon Low Back Armchair in Brown Perla Leather by Luca Nichetto
By Arflex, Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
other version: Armchair with quilted cover, High Version
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
mint green fabric. The high back runs all the way from the top to the seat, giving this pair a stately
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elegance, and high-quality craftsmanship of this armchair. ‎Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Easy Chair with Tall Back Upholstered in White Fabric, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair with a high back, beautifully upholstered in white fabric and elegantly resting on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Rosewood

1960s, Danish Design, Armchair, Oak Wood, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s Danish design. Oak wood and furniture wool high back armchair. Original good condition: no
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

1960s, Danish Design, Armchair, Oak Wood, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Oak wood and furniture wool high back armchair in Henning Kjærnulf style
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

A Pair of Werner West Open Armchairs, Circa 1930s
By Werner West
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Finnish elmwood high back open-armchairs designed by Werner West, Circa 1930-40. Produced
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Elm

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
traced in the openness, understated elegance, and high-quality craftsmanship of this pair of armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
blue fabric. The seat and back are both smoothly upholstered and complement the teak frame wonderfully
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Danish Armchair in Teak and Blue Upholstery
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 32.68 in
Vintage reclining armchair and footstool by Alf Svensson
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair with footrest. High-backed armchair designed by Alf Svensson and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Armchair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen teak scoop armchair. Manufactured in Denmark by France and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Teak Upholstered Armchairs with Slat Armrests, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
thus, this pair of beautiful armchairs. Designers in the post-war period focused on simple, well-made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish high back relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Blue
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchairs. The main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchair for Asko, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s, Danish design, armchair in corduroy, ash wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. High back armchair in beige corduroy. Original good condition: no smells and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Ash

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1960s, Danish Vintage Highback Armchair in Cherry-Red Velvet
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage high back chair of Danish design. Made around 1960 by a Danish furniture manufacturer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
"Farmor" armchair model has a frame made of solid pine, a high back with its notable small "crown" and a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Pine, Leather

Set of Four Danish Armchairs in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, armchairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. Set of four Danish armchairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair from the era of Danish Art Deco is a beautiful testimony of the Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

High "Borneo" Chair and Ottoman by Sven Ellekaer for Komfort
By Komfort, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for Komfort Furniture of Denmark. This distinguished high-back version features an integrated matching
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak

1970s, Danish Design, Set of Armchairs, Oak Wood, Wool, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Original unique Danish design from about 1970s, set of high-backed armchair and low-backed armchair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Svante Skogh Armchairs for Seffle Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
proportions, angled back, and the high-quality of the design, the chairs are very comfortable. In Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of danish armchair, curved multi-ply beech and black leather
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of armchairs produced by Stouby in Denmark. Curved multi-ply beech and black leather, early
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

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High Back Scandinavian Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high back Scandinavian armchair for your home. Each high back Scandinavian armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the high back Scandinavian armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A high back Scandinavian armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Kaare Klint each produced at least one beautiful high back Scandinavian armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a High Back Scandinavian Armchair?

Prices for a high back Scandinavian armchair start at $10 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $4,817.

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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.

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