'Easy Chair with Matching Stool in Leather and Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The U56 easy chair with matching stool, commonly referred to as the “Elizabeth” model, was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by cabinet...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 17 in W 21 in D 21 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen for G Plan Danish Range Footstool Eames Mid-Century Era
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
There is no doubting the exceptional skill as a designer that Kofod Larsen showed throughout his long and illustrious career with pieces for a range of companies proving increasingly...
Fabric, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Foot Stool Siesta Teak and Black Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Alvesta, SE
Mid-Century Modern stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, produced by OPE Sweden in Scandinavia.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful stool or ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark circa 1960’s.
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 13.78 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stool Model Elizabeth by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare stool model Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stool Model Siesta Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A stool model Siesta designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Stools Model Siesta Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of stools model Siesta designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Easy Chair Model Glimminge by Ope in Sweden
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model Glimminge designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden. Here photographed together with Ib Kofod-Larsen stool model Siesta, sold separ...
Leather, Oak
"Elisabeth" Stool by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Elisabeth" stool by Ib Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen.
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculptural Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking sculptural stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, in collaboration with the Danish / American company Selig, in the 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Leather Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish sculptural stool designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, in collaboration with the Danish / American company Selig, int the 1960s.
Leather, Foam, Beech
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Cognac Leather Stool for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Foam, Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Easy Chair with Stool by Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair with stool model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Leather, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Ottoman for Povl Dinesen
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Povl Dinesen Danish modern Teak ottoman with saddle leather sling. The leather has lots of patina with minor spotting.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Armchairs with Foot Stool Designed by Ib Kofoed-Larsen, Denmark, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs with foot stool “Elizabeth” designed by Ib Kofoed-Larsen for Christiansen and Larsen, Denmark, 1956. Rosewood and original black leather.
Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Candidate Chair and Stool, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Candidate' lounge chair and 'Siesta' ottoman, circa 1960 Burmese teak lounge chair and ottoman produced by OPE, Sweden, circa 1960. New foam cushions covered ...
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Örenäs with Stool Siesta by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Örenäs with stool model Siesta designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Stools, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of teak stools with brass details, newly upholstered in mohair.
Brass
Pair of "Elizabeth" Chairs and Stool in Rosewood by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic "Elizabeth" chairs by Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen, produced in 1956 by Christensen & Larsen.
Leather, Rosewood
$4,531 / set
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made from teak and high quality aniline leather and come fully restored.
Leather, Teak
$2,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood & Brown Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian made designer lounge chair & ottoman set circa 1972. It features rosewood stained solid wood chair frames with chocolate brown leather upholstery. Price includes the set ...
Leather, Wood
$6,690
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Wool
$87,141 / set
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...
Teak
$6,913
H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in
Modus Lounge Chair in Rosewood, by Kristian Solmer Vedel, Denmark 1960s
By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Modus lounge chair with matching ottoman, designed by Kristian Solmer Vedel for the Danish manufacturer Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The set features a beautifully gra...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,195
H 37 in W 33 in D 18 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
Leather
$7,500 / set
H 30 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Leather and Walnut Lounge Chairs by Hans C. Andersen
By Hans C. Andersen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of Danish modern lounge chairs from the 1960s, designed by Hans C. Andersen and imported by Gunnar Schwartz. These exceptional pieces represent the golden age of Scan...
Leather, Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 A rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish architect-designer Ib Kofo...
Leather, Rosewood
Erik Kirkegaard Teak and Leather Armchair Model 43
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine danish teak armchair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik. Seat and backrest in black leather. Original stand.
Leather, Teak
$19,597 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in London, England
Grete Jalk - PJ-65 Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs by Danish designer Grete Jalk from the 1950s that have been carefully restored and have new feather-...
Leather, Rosewood
Afromosia & Leather Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare easy chair model “Sälen” designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s, is a remarkable example of Scandinavian mid-century modern design...
Leather, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish master designer Ib Kofod-Lar...
Leather, Rosewood
$37,703
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Easy chair mode...
Leather, Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Leather, Sweden, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and black leather lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 36.75” H x 31” W x 35” D Seat Height: 15.75”
Leather, Teak
Easy Chair in Leather and Teak by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Sälen easy chair, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden during the 1950s, stands as a compelling example of Scandinavian mid-century furniture that mar...
Leather, Teak
$6,390 / set
H 31.3 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs in Leather & Rosewood by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of armchairs, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark, exemplifies the quiet sophistication and precise craftsmanship that define Danish ...
Leather, Rosewood
$108,635
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
$923,696
H 36.82 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
$178,290
H 32.88 in W 26.97 in D 29.53 in L 32.88 in
NV-45 Easy Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Finn Juhl, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare NV-45 easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl in 1945 and crafted by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, stands as one of the most iconic and sculpturally expressive works in t...
Leather, Rosewood
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