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Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint armchair designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint armchair designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed in 1927 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Six Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Set of Six Kaare Klint Armchairs
Set of Six Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” or “Red” chair in black leather with nail head trim. Designed in 927 by Kaare Klint
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 21.75 in
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in walnut. Upholstered with Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint Armchair Dark Stained Oak and Original Patinated Niger Leather 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT AND RUD RASMUSSEN SNEDKERIER - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A rare Kaare Klint armchair with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Kaare Klint 'Red chair' with frame of Cuban mahogany and original patinated Nigerian leather
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model no 3758A / ‘The red chair’ designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Model 5313, Niger Leather, Scandinavan Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KAARE KLINT & RUD RASMUSSENS SNEDKERIER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A pair of early and rare Kaare Klint
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Barcelona Dining Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” chair aka a “Red” chair. Designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint for the lecture hall of the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm and seat in natural leather. Kaare Klint. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
1950s Pair of Safari Armchairs Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari armchairs from the 50s for Rud Rasmussen Inspired in 1937 by the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
A Model KK47000 Kaare Klint Safari chair produced in Denmark by Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Kaare Klint Safari chair - Rasmussen Edition of canvas and leather. With later canvas.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair". Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion. Designed by Kaare
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion. Designed by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Armchair Model 4488 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair model 4488 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s. Mahogany, ebony
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Ebony, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs Model 3758 a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs model 3758 A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1927
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930. Oak
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in mahogany and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of armchairs in teak and Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Pair of Armchairs for Rud. Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Faaborg Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful example of Kaare Klint's famous Faaborg chair made in Denmark by master cabinetmaker Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Kaare Klint Faaborg Chair
Kaare Klint Faaborg Chair
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushions. Designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Safari Lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Safari lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, Rasmussen, Denmark Pair of Safari Lounge Chairs, in
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Black Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome pair of original mid-century modern safari chairs were designed by Kaare Klint (1888
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Leather Armchairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of Scandinavian Modern dining armchairs designed by Kaare Klint. These chairs feature Cuban
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Safari chair in canvas by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, model KK47000
By Kaare Klint
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The KK47000 Safari Chair is an iconic example of Kaare Klint’s design ideology. Klint effortlessly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Softwood

Pair of Mid Century Campaign Chairs in the style of Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of campaign chairs in teak, leather, canvas and brass inspired by Kaare Klint
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red Chair in Cuban Mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
High Back Barcelona Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint 'Red Armchair' in Dark Brown Leather and Dark Oak Frame, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint model no. 3758A. 'Red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1930s Solid Oak and Leather Armchair Attributed to Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, I.C.A. Jensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak Frame and Leather Chair by Karee Klint (attributed) for I.C.A. Jensen. Denmark, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Uppsala, SE
grandfather of Danish design, Kaare Klint, in 1933 for his long time collaborator Rud Rasmussen. This example
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen The set made
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Kaare Klint Designed Tall Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A Kaare Klint designed tall back armchair. Walnut.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Kaare Klint "Safari" Reclining Armchair and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic black leather Safari chair by Kaare Klint with matching ottoman/footstool. The chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful Norrevold armchair designed by Kaare Klint in 1939 for master cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Classic Safari chair by Kaare Klindt, manufactured by Rud Rasmusen, Denmark. This chair shows
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Set of Original Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Danish Cabinetmaker Oak and Leather
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of armchairs made in the early 20th century by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker in
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20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

safari chair huit denim Kaare Klint special edition
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Safari armchair designed by Kaare Klint is an outstanding example of elegance and functionality
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2010s Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Leather Safari Chair c. 1940s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Wembley, GB
A tan leather and beech safari chair in the manner of Kaare Klint, c. 1940s. Stock ref. #2244 In
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Leather Safari Chair c. 1940s
Leather Safari Chair c. 1940s
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
This is the 1960s 'Safari' chair for Red Rasmussen by Danish designer Kaare Klint, which he
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Danish Modern Armchair in Solid Oak by Cabinetmaker S. Thrane, Denmark, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
furniture design by Kaare Klint. The chair retains its original green wool upholstery in good condition. In
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner and Rud Rasmussen and the chairs do have some resemblance to Kaare Klint's famous "Red
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Scandinavian Oak & Paper Cord Armchairs by Viggo Hardie-Fischer, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint, Sorø Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six church armchairs designed by Viggo Hardie-Fischer, manufactured in Denmark by Sorø
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Danish Design Vintage Leather Armchair in the Manner of Frits Henningsen
By Kaare Klint, Ole Wanscher, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Jacob Kjaer, Frits Henningsen
Located in Oldenburg, NI
, Kaare Klint, Ib Kofod-Larsen or Ole Wanscher. Probably designed and produced in the 1930s or 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ole Wanscher 1954 Rosewood Armchair
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in London, GB
design. He studied under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and later worked at Klint
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Paco Muñoz Riaza Armchair in Leather
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, such as the iconic safari chair by Kaare Klint, Arne Norell and Borge Mogensen, and Spanish friar
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Paco Muñoz Riaza Armchair in Leather
Paco Muñoz Riaza Armchair in Leather
H 28.94 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
safari chair designed by Kaare Klint in 1933. Please note that this item is undergoing a small
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 26.78 in
Paco Muñoz Pair of Riaza Armchairs in Leather
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish modern classics, such as the iconic safari chair by Kaare Klint, Arne Norell and Borge Mogensen
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Paco Muñoz Pair of Riaza Armchairs in Leather
Paco Muñoz Pair of Riaza Armchairs in Leather
H 28.94 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
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Kaare Klint Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kaare klint armchair for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every kaare klint armchair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a kaare klint armchair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A kaare klint armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one kaare klint armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Fredrik A. Kayser produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kaare Klint Armchair?

Prices for a kaare klint armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,950.

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