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Hans J. Wegner Ox Chairs, Model AP 46
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ox chairs, model AP 46 by Hans J. Wegner. A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1960. Black leather and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bistro Chair by J&J Kohn with Decorated Seat, circa 1900
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bistro / bar chair produced by the Viennese workshops Jacob & Josef Kohn, one of the best-known
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Primula Chair by George J. Sowden by Post Design Collection/Memphis
By George Sowden
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Primula chair in metal and wood by George J. Sowden by Post Design collection/Memphis Additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Niels Otto Møller "Model 67" Chair for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1944, Niels Otto Møller founded J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, a company that has received
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen Hans J. Wegner 'Ox
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chairs by J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco chairs by J. Halabal from 1940, The possibility of renovation in our studio to
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chairs by J. Halabala
Art Deco Chairs by J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 6 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 8 chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s a Czech
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco 8 chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s a Czech
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco 8 Chairs J. Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model AP-46, Designed 1960, Made by AP Stolen, Copenhagen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1940s (a
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco 4 Chairs J. Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco 4 Chairs J.Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J.Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J.Halabala from 1940s (a
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 4 Chairs J.Halabala .
Art Deco 4 Chairs J.Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Six Chairs J.Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J.Halabala from 1950 we present the chairs by J.Halabala from 1950s (a
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Six Chairs J.Halabala .
Art Deco Six Chairs J.Halabala .
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Four Chairs J. Halabala .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco four chairs by J. Halabala from 1940 we present the chairs by J. Halabala from 1950s (a
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Four Chairs J. Halabala .
Art Deco Four Chairs J. Halabala .
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mission or Arts & Crafts style dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 x J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Papercord Dining Chairs Denmark 1970
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite set of 4 dining chairs by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik - a testament to the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Papercord

Set of Six French Directoire Chaires, signed J-E Coryn, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
41 cm, seat height: 46 cm Description: Beautiful set of provincial French chairs with typical
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Good Qty Av
Located in Hook, Hampshire
beginning of the 20th Century two producers existed J&J Kohn and Mundus. Both produced chairs in various
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Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Mid Century teak dining chairs B Hans J.Frydendal for Boltinge, Set of 6
By Hans Frydendal 1, Boltinge Stolefabrik 1
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Mid Century teak dining chairs By Hans J.Frydendal for Boltinge, 1960s, Set of 6 Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare 19th Century Art Nouveau Set of 8 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, Vienna
Located in Doha, QA
dimensions of arm chairs are given above and the size of the upright chairs is : height 88 cm, width 46 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
& Son’s dining chairs circa 1844-1845 These are a very important and substantial set of chairs, they
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hans J. Wegner Danish 1940s Leather and Oak Model A721 Executive Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Highclere, Newbury
46 – 56cm. This chair is presented in its original condition with, as far as we can tell, the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-18th Century Italian Pair of Armchairs with Leather Covers, Milan circa 1750
Located in Milano, IT
[18.11" to the seat] x 21.65" in deep x 27.55". 104 cm high (46 to the seat) x 55 cm deep x 70 cm
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Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

N.O Moller Chair Vintage Danish Design Green Rosewood, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic chair from the 1960s, Danish design designed by N.O. Moller for J.L. Møllers, model 82
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

J.Hoffmann attr. / J. & J. Kohn / A Set Of 11 Side Chairs / Vienna, around 1907
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
renewed H 100 cm, SH 46 cm, W 42 cm, D 44 cm These chairs are a variation of the pioneering
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century J46 Dining Kitchen Chair by Poul Volther for Fdb, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
during the mid 20th century. FDB Møbler’s J46 chair is a Danish design classic from 1956. The J46
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set Of 2 Scandinavian Zpm Radomsko Spindle Back Dining Chairs 50s 60s
By ZPM Radomsko
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
wooden spindle back dining chairs. In the style of Poul M. Volther for FDB Mobler J46 chair. Combines an
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Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans J. Wegner AP-46 Ox Chair with Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural modern chair with ottoman model AP-46 designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950's Mahieu Bentwood Dark Tan Dining Chairs - Set Of Twelve
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mahieu Bentwood Dark Tan Dining Chairs – Set Of Twelve 1950’s Mahieu Bentwood Dark Tan
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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Flag Halyard Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
J. Wegner's 100 Chairs'. Reproduced and discussed p. 46-47.
Materials

Stainless Steel

1980's Pair of GE46 Butterfly Lounge Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Nijlen, VAN
desginers ever Hans J Wegner. The chairs are also called butterfly chairs or GE-46 chairs. This pair has a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair, Model No. AP-46, New Red Leather, Excellent
By Hans J. Wegner, A. P. Stohlen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hans J. Wegner "Ox" lounge chair, model no. AP-46, 1960s. Red Leather, brushed steel. Manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair, Model PP225 from 2011 PP 225 Flagchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hamburg, HH
traces of wear. Literature: Noritsugu Oda, 'Hans J. Wegner's 100 Chairs'. Reproduced and discussed pp. 46
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern "Scissor" Side Chair in Oak & Sheepskin by Poul Volther, 1957
By Poul Volther
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important side chair designed by Poul Volther in 1957 and executed at cabinetmaker Morten
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Hans Wegner, Ox Chair, Model Ap-46, Designed 1960, Made by Ap Stolen, Copenhagen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
One of the most iconic designs of the 20th century, the Ox Chair by Hans J Wegner is recognised the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Flag Halyard Chair GE225 by Hans Wegner with Wooden Feet, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early model of the Hans Wegner flag halyard chair GE225 with wooden feet for GETAMA, Denmark, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chairs designed by J. Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of chairs designed by J. Halabal from the 1930s, model H-214. The furniture is in very good
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Vintage Dining Chairs by A.J Milne
By Andrew Milne, John Milne
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and very rare set of eight vintage dining chairs by A.J Milne. They were made in
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Vintage Dining Chairs by A.J Milne
Set of Eight Vintage Dining Chairs by A.J Milne
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Niels O. Møller Model 78 Leather Scandinavian Dining Chairs, Denmark 1962
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Antique model 78 dining chairs, 1962. Set of six dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940's Bentwood Debrecen Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Mixed - Set Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
beginning of the 20th Century two producers existed J&J Kohn and Mundus. Both produced chairs in various
Category

Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1960s Niels O. Møller for J. L. Møller Model 78 Rosewood & Leather Dining Chair
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
J. L. Møller Mobelfabrik, Denmark in 1962. The dining chair retains its original leather seat with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner CH30 Chairs in Teak and Oak Set of Five, Denmark, 1950s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner CH30 chairs in teak and oak set of five, Denmark, 1950s The straight forward
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of 6 1960s Danish Niels Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs J. L. Møller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Neils O. Möller
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 1960s Danish solid Rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller. Manufactured by J
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rosewood

Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
manufactured by J. l. Møller in Denmark. The set features 8 chairs of massive teak wood and paper cord seats
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Dining or Side Chair #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Measures: Height: 29.93 in. (76 cm) Width: 19.69 in. (50 cm) Depth: 18.12 in. (46 cm) Seat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Teak

Oak Art Deco Design Chairs by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek 1920s set of2
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Bjuråker, SE
3 sets of 2 available A Beautiful shaped design piece. Oak Art Deco chair by J.A. Muntendam for
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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J46 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic j46 chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every j46 chair was constructed with great care. There are 110 variations of the antique or vintage j46 chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the j46 chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A j46 chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik each produced at least one beautiful j46 chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a J46 Chair?

Prices for a j46 chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $205 and can go as high as $85,136, while the average can fetch as much as $3,624.

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