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"Eva" Dining Chair in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, c. 1970s
"Eva" Dining Chair in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, c. 1970s

"Eva" Dining Chair in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, c. 1970s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

By the early 60's Niels Koefoed was owner and operator of Koefoeds Hornslet as well as chief designer creating some of his most iconic models such as the "Eva", "Lis" and "Ingrid" ch...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of  'Ingrid'  Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
Pair of  'Ingrid'  Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX

Pair of 'Ingrid' Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

The 'Ingrid' Lounge Chairs, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in 1969, are iconic mid-century modern pieces known for their sleek Scandinavian design and comfortable, curved wooden ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

Set of Six "Ingrid" Danish Teak Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed
Set of Six "Ingrid" Danish Teak Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed

Set of Six "Ingrid" Danish Teak Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant set of six authentic “Ingrid” dining chairs designed by renowned Danish designer Niels Koefoed and manufactured by Koefoeds Hornslet .

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Shou Sugi Ban Teak Ingrid Armchair Black Leather
Scandinavian Shou Sugi Ban Teak Ingrid Armchair Black Leather

Scandinavian Shou Sugi Ban Teak Ingrid Armchair Black Leather

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Altered INGRID teak and black leather armchair. The teak frame has been scorched and polished, seat has been replaced and recovered with new leather upholstery. W 20.75 x D 20 x H ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6  "Eva" Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960's
Set of 6  "Eva" Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960's

Set of 6 "Eva" Dining Chairs, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960's

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

By the early 60's Niels Koefoed was owner and operator of Koefoeds Hornslet as well as chief designer creating some of his most iconic models such as the "Eva", "Lis" and "Ingrid" ch...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored
Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored

Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of 8 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid teak in an elegant sculptural form includes six side chairs and two armchairs, all w...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Danish Teak ‘Ingrid’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Set of Six Danish Teak ‘Ingrid’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

Set of Six Danish Teak ‘Ingrid’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made set of six Danish teak ‘Ingrid’ dining chairs by Niels Koefoed. They were made in Denmark, they date from the 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

21st Century Ingrid Dining Chair Velvet Wood Made in Portugal by Ottiu
21st Century Ingrid Dining Chair Velvet Wood Made in Portugal by Ottiu

21st Century Ingrid Dining Chair Velvet Wood Made in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

This dining chair is inspired by the natural and unpretentious beauty of one of Hollywood’s brightest movie stars of all time: Ingrid Bergman.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s
Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s

Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

By the early 60's Niels Koefoed was owner and operator of Koefoeds Hornslet as well as chief designer creating some of his most iconic models such as the "Eva", "Lis" and "Ingrid" ch...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Mid Century Danish Modern Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mid Century Danish Modern Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Dining Chairs

Set of Six Mid Century Danish Modern Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Dining Chairs

By Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of Danish Modern Ingrid model dining chairs made by Koefoeds Hornslet circa 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 18.75 wide x 20 deep x 38.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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Red Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Woollen Felt Fabric Made by DUX
Red Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Woollen Felt Fabric Made by DUX

Red Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Woollen Felt Fabric Made by DUX

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales

Fully restored example of the Classic Ingrid chair. This original DUX stamped item has been reupholstered in red Maharam Divina melange 531 felt fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Grey Woolen Felt Fabric, Made by DUX
Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Grey Woolen Felt Fabric, Made by DUX

Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chair in Grey Woolen Felt Fabric, Made by DUX

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales

Fully restored example of the Classic Ingrid chair. This original DUX stamped item has been reupholstered in a Maharam Divina grey woolen felt fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

2 Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Dining Ingrid Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
2 Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Dining Ingrid Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet

2 Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Dining Ingrid Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Norcross, GA

This is a pair of Danish teak dining chairs with arms. Called Ingrid chairs designed in the 1960s by Niels Koefoeds.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Teak Danish ‘Eva’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Kofoeds Hornslet
Set of 6 Teak Danish ‘Eva’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Kofoeds Hornslet

Set of 6 Teak Danish ‘Eva’ Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Kofoeds Hornslet

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Glasgow, GB

Eventually, rosewood was phased out, replaced by cherry. The Eva Chair was part of a series of three dining chairs, the other two being the highly-organically shaped Ingrid Chair (19...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

"Ingrid" Wooden Chair
"Ingrid" Wooden Chair

"Ingrid" Wooden Chair

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in

"Ingrid" Wooden Chair

By Orsi Furniture

Located in Cabiate, IT

Wooden chair with polished chromium-plated detail inlaid on the front and back, polished chromium-plated caps, padded with expanded polyurethane and Dacron, fix seat cushion in leath...

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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bruno Mathssons Ingrid Lounge chairs, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Bruno Mathssons Ingrid Lounge chairs, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of Bruno Mathssons Ingrid Lounge chairs, Sweden, 1970s

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in

Pair of Bruno Mathssons Ingrid Lounge chairs, Sweden, 1970s

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Enschede, Overijssel

Wonderful pair of two lounge chairs Ingrid, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Fläpps Folding Chair, Wild and Free by Ingrid Beddoes 'Print on Both Sides'
Fläpps Folding Chair, Wild and Free by Ingrid Beddoes 'Print on Both Sides'

Fläpps Folding Chair, Wild and Free by Ingrid Beddoes 'Print on Both Sides'

Located in Berlin, BE

This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and his beautiful art-prints make him a fashionable decorative object even when folded. ...

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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chairs
Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chairs

Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chairs

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H 30 in W 29 in D 27.25 in

Bruno Mathsson Ingrid Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

4 Bruno Mathsson for Dux 'Ingrid' lounge chairs circa late 1960's. These lounge chairs are done in a milk chocolate brown leather and have bent wood frames made of beech wood.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Twelve "Ingrid" Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Twelve "Ingrid" Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s

Twelve "Ingrid" Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Utrecht, NL

Abandoning ornament in favor of form, Danish designers elevated everyday objects to sculptural status and created pieces that remain relevant in the design landscape today, while sti...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6  "Ingrid" Model Dining Chairs in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960s
Set of 6  "Ingrid" Model Dining Chairs in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960s

Set of 6 "Ingrid" Model Dining Chairs in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a expansive set of six iconic "Ingrid" dining chairs, designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

"Ingrid" Model Dining Chair in Teak by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960s
"Ingrid" Model Dining Chair in Teak by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960s

"Ingrid" Model Dining Chair in Teak by Niels Koefoed, Denmark, c. 1960s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a single and iconic "Ingrid" dining chair, designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet, and crafted in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed
1960s Danish Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

1960s Danish Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

Located in London, GB

This model is called the “Ingrid” chair, and they have a beautiful organic sculptural design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Danish Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed
1960s Danish Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

1960s Danish Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

By Niels Koefoed

Located in London, GB

This model is called the “Ingrid” chair, and they have a beautiful organic sculptural design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed
1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

Located in London, GB

This model is called the “Ingrid” chair, and they have a beautiful organic sculptural design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed
1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

1960s Danish Afromosia Wood and Leather Dining Chairs by Nils Kofoed

Located in London, GB

This model is called the “Ingrid” chair, and they have a beautiful organic sculptural design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

"Chaise aux Caryatides #B" by Ingrid Donat
"Chaise aux Caryatides #B" by Ingrid Donat

"Chaise aux Caryatides #B" by Ingrid Donat

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H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in

"Chaise aux Caryatides #B" by Ingrid Donat

By Ingrid Donat

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A sculptural cast bronze chair with a pair of caryatids at the top of the back. The chair is number 1 from an edition of 8 and is stamped on one of the back legs with the artist's ma...

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Late 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Teak Wood & Fabric Eva Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet
Pair of Teak Wood & Fabric Eva Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet

Pair of Teak Wood & Fabric Eva Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Eventually, the rosewood was withdrawn and replaced with cherry. The Eva chair was part of a series of three dining chairs, the other two of which are the Ingrid chair (1960) and the...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Lis Chairs in Rosewood & Leather by Niels Koefoed
Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Lis Chairs in Rosewood & Leather by Niels Koefoed

Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Lis Chairs in Rosewood & Leather by Niels Koefoed

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Eventually rosewood was phased out and replaced with cherry. The Eva chair was part of a series of three dining chairs, the other two being the Ingrid chair (1960) and the Lis ladder...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish “Ingrid” Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet
Danish “Ingrid” Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet

Danish “Ingrid” Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet

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H 38.25 in W 18.875 in D 20.25 in

Danish “Ingrid” Dining Chairs by Koefoeds Hornslet

By Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six Danish “Ingrid” dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Rosewood Model Ingrid
Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Rosewood Model Ingrid

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Rosewood Model Ingrid

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Danish set of 4 chairs in rosewood model Ingrid by Niels Koefoed.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs for Koefoeds Hornslet
Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs for Koefoeds Hornslet

Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs for Koefoeds Hornslet

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" teak dining chairs for Koefoeds Hornslet.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed
Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed

Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six, Danish modern, rosewood, “Ingrid” dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet consists of four side chairs and two captain armchairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed
Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed

Danish Modern Rosewood "Ingrid" Dining Chairs By Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six, Danish modern, rosewood, “Ingrid” dining chairs by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet consists of four side chairs and two captain armchairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Bruno Mathsson, pair of Ingrid lounge chairs in maroon leather, DUX, 1969
Bruno Mathsson, pair of Ingrid lounge chairs in maroon leather, DUX, 1969

Bruno Mathsson, pair of Ingrid lounge chairs in maroon leather, DUX, 1969

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Uppsala, SE

A pair of lounge chairs, model Ingrid, deigned Bruno Mathsson in 1969 for DUX.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Six Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Dining Chairs in Rosewood
Set of Six Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Dining Chairs in Rosewood

Set of Six Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Dining Chairs in Rosewood

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of six Niels Koefoed dining chairs in rosewood. New upholstered with cognac aniline leather. Made by Koefoeds Møbelfabrik.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoed Ingrid Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoed Ingrid Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoed Ingrid Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoed Ingrid Teak Dining Chairs. Featuring two arm chairs, four side chairs, newly upholstered black vinyl seats, and a b...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoeds "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoeds "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoeds "Ingrid" Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 8

By Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Danish Modern Koefoeds “Ingrid” dining chairs showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that made Danish design world-renowned.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Dining Chairs, Teak, Mid Century Modern Set of 6
Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Dining Chairs, Teak, Mid Century Modern Set of 6

Niels Koefoed "Ingrid" Dining Chairs, Teak, Mid Century Modern Set of 6

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in Raleigh, NC

A stunning sculptural design from Niels Koefoed, Koefoed Hornslet. Elegant sculptural seat back with new shearling sheepskin upholstery. A warm and elegant, ergonomic set. Danish ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

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Ingrid Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ingrid chair available at 1stDibs. Each ingrid chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage ingrid chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ingrid chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ingrid chair bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made ingrid chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet and Koefoeds Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ingrid Chair?

Prices for a ingrid chair start at $970 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $5,000.

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