Vintage Mahogany Senator High Back Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for Cado, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish mid-century modern high-back lounge chair is a must for those seeking that classic Scandinavian design.
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,623Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Fabric and Walnut, 1950s Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
White; Fabric; Wingback Chair; Ottoman; Danish Design; 1950s; Walnut; Wood; Scandinavia; Scandinavian Design; Empire; Pouf; Lounge Chair; Upholstery; Stylish 1950s high back lounge...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,592Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Shearling Chairs by Alfred Christensen, Denmark circa 1950
By Alfred Christensen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A pair of Danish Modern high-backed lounge chairs by Danish designer, Alfred Christensen, newly recovered in natural honey colored sheepskin, with curved arms.
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Modern Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen Hyg Lounge Chair, Maroon Wool
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Legs: Natural oak. Style: Danish Modern Design: Simon Legald Model: Hyg lounge chair high.
Steel
1-2-3 High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare 'System 123' chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in blue velvet. Beautiful curvy and cantilevered design. Originally designed in 1973. Good condition. 1970s - Denmark ...
Velvet
Set of Six High-Back Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs Scandinavian, c. 1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six comfortable high-back dining chairs expertly handcrafted of rich Brazilian rosewood with dynamic grains and robust joinery. The design features ergonomically contoured bac...
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen Blue Hyg Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Legs: Natural oak. Style: Danish Modern Design: Simon Legald Model: Hyg lounge chair high.
Steel
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Off Chair High 4L by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
This item is made to order and produced according to your specific choices of fabric and color. Seat: rigid PU foam and full upholstery - Divina MD 813 with a steel reinforcement s...
Textile
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Cuban mahogany armchair, retaining the original upholstery.
Leather
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame with expressive bent laminated curved arms and vintage blue upholstery. Made in Denm...
Teak, Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik Teak High Back Dining Chairs (Set of 4)
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Handcrafted in solid teak with refined joinery and elegantly flared ladder backs offering excellent comfort and support. N...
Teak
$1,106Sale Price|19% Off
Vintage Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Wood and Monstera Leaf Pattern Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high rocking chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four High Oxford dining chairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Metal
Hans Wegner for Getama High-back in Black Leather
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish high back lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
1 of 8 Danish Teak wood Chairs by Johannes Andersen Uldum Møbelfabrik 1960s
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Hannover, DE
Nice high back vintage chair by Danish designer Johannes Andersen.
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Swan Chair, New
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous mid-century modern new Swan swivel lounge chair in red leather. The beautiful Swan chair is a landmark of mid-century modern design, created by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Fabricius and Kastholm Tarmac High Back Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm tarmac High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kast...
Aluminum, Steel
Fabricius and Kastholm White High Back Desk Chairs (2) Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm 2x White High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964 (seat height 19") Two pieces available, priced per chair. Beautiful set of swiveling high back de...
Steel
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
Fabricius and Kastholm Black High Back Bird Desk Chair Swivel Base FK 6725, 1964- Original midcentury black leather desk chair (seat height 19") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen...
Aluminum, Steel
Dark Blue High Back Bird Desk Chairs (5) by Fabricius and Kastholm FK 6725, 1964
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Vienna, AT
4x Original vintage dark blackish blue leather desk chairs (seat height 19.29") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, mid century. We have different ...
Steel, Aluminum
$2,400 / item
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern high back lounge chair, Denmark. Featuring sculptural teak arms with a relaxing pitch high back make this a striking reading chair.
Upholstery, Teak
Eight Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast High-back Rosewood in Black Leather
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight (8) Model 422 high-back dining chairs in rosewood with vertical spindle backs, designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
$20,870 / set
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s.
Sheepskin, Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
Sheepskin, Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
Sheepskin, Wood
Lovely Suite of Six circa 1860 Dutch Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Dutch circa 1860 Ladder back rush seat dining chairs. A very good looking and well-made suite, the timber is a...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Brown Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very high quality Danish pair of chairs with great Patina all around.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century modern Leather Low Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very high quality Danish pair of chairs with great Patina.
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
$2,437Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century modern Leather Lounge chairs by Erik Jorgensen
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leather show amazing patina with signs of use and age. Very high quality Danish pair of chairs with great Patina.
Leather, Wood, Plywood
$1,980Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century modern Cognac Leather Low Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very high quality Danish pair of chairs with great Patina.
Leather, Lacquer
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Bentwood Black Leather Lounge chairs
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very high quality Danish pair of chairs. Pick up available in Brooklyn NY or Kingston NY or message me for a custom Shipping quote.
Leather, Beech
Danish High Back Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Danish high back leather lounge chair in well-aged red leather with down cushions and teak legs.
Leather, Teak
1970s, Danish lounge chair, high, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker ...
Velvet, Ash
Danish Modern Teak Dining Set with Six High-Back Chairs, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Why We Love It: • Designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s • Includes teak extension dining table with two leaves • Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed • Sculptu...
Teak
Nanna Ditzel Teak High Chair Stool, Danish 1960s with Label
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nanna Ditzel teak childs high chair/stool, Danish mid-20th Century, in solid teak with adjustable foot rest and removable safety bar.
Teak
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nanna Ditzel teak Childs high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern. Solid teak wood.
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Gustav Thams.
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Gustav Thams
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Mid-Century Teak High Back Lounge Chair by Gustav Thams.
Upholstery, Teak
$927Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Mahogany Writing Desk and High Chair by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Praha, CZ
A sophisticated mahogany writing bureau and architectural high chair suite designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen in Denmark during the 1980s.
Mahogany, Fabric, Textile, Wood
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Set with Eight High-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The set is completed by eight accompanying high-back chairs with elegant vertical slat backs, newly upholstered in a sophisticated neutral fabric.
Wood, Rosewood
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Danish High Back Pine and Wicker Tage Poulsen Mid-century Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish High-back Wicker and Rattan brutalist armchair by the Danish architect Tage Poulsen.
Rattan, Pine
Nanna Ditzel Child's High Chair Stool
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nanna Ditzel teak child's high chair stool Danish Mid-Century Modern. Solid teak wood.
Teak
Spectacular Pair of Adrian Pearsall High Back Chairs Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model #2056-c high back chairs. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a iced turquoise woven Kravet fabric. They measure 54't x 30.5"...
Upholstery, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen High back Lounge Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen Lounge chair of rosewood Original upholstery, patinated nature leather. Model Capella, made by N. Eilersen.
Leather, Rosewood
Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair.
Oak, Sheepskin
Pair of Kristian Vedel High-Back Modus Lounge Chairs
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kristian Vedel Modus lounge chairs. The sling-like sculpted back and armrests form to the body. Gorgeous Brazilian rosewood frames are in excellent condition with a striking ...
Leather, Fabric, Felt, Upholstery, Rosewood
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant Scandinavian Modern armchair / side chair designed by Kaare Klint featuring Cuban mahogany and the original natural leather upholstery. Made in Denmark by Rud Rasmussen ci...
Mahogany, Leather
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely detailed armchair mahogany that retains its original striated horsehair fabric, leather welting and patinated brass tacks.
Brass
2008 Arne Jacobsen Oxford High-Back Dining or Desk Chair in Cream Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each chair measures 23.5 inches deep, 24 inches wide, and 50 inches high.
Aluminum
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.
Velvet, Beech
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