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Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool, Leather
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive deep into the world of timeless Scandinavian design with our elegant pair of Oak Easy Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ model 4700 easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Canvas Safari Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Canvas safari easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen with loose cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen in Ash and Canvas- a Pair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Safari chairs were designed by Danish designer Kaare Klint who is known as the father of
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Ash
Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by AP Stolen in small numbers and therefore not easy to find. The proportions of this chair are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen ‘New Papa Bear’ Easy Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Although Wegner was a functionalist, he was not a rational dogmatist such as Kaare Klint, of whom he was a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Black Leatherette
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, black leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed easy
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Wood, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Fritz Hansen style easy chairs feature a channeled back, a gorgeous beige genuine sheepskin upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Restored Jens Risom Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
workshop of Kaare Klint in 1935 and joined Ernst Kuhn`s architectural office in 1938, where he designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
work of Illum Wikkelsø. The organically shaped easy chair has excellent comfort, which is emphasized by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Vorst, BE
gives a contemporary touch to the Classic design of this Scandinavian easy chair.
Early production
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Hans J Wegner 'Ch25' Chair in Walnut, Oil & Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Papercord, Wood
H 28.7 in W 27.9 in D 28.7 in
Hans J Wegner 'CH25' Chair in Oak, Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood, Oak
H 28.7 in W 27.9 in D 28.7 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This is a beautiful Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed model “FD 144” easy chair, made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 25.4 in D 28.55 in
Rare Palle Suenson Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen, Sheepskin, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Child's Chair by Architect Kristian Vedel, Denmark, 1956
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
multi chair was influenced by Kaare Klint and the principles of simplicity and functionality of Bauhaus
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Jens Risom Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
other Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honor tradition in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Svegards Makaryd, Mid-Century Modern, Accent Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern easy / lounge chairs, Sweden, 1960s.
Unique organic form Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 29 in
Fritz Hansen 1669 Armchair, Brown Sheepskin, Denmark 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITZ HANSEN & MID-CENTURY MODERN
A beautiful Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669, 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 31.11 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Arne Jacobsen Sofa Produced by Cabinetmaker Otto Meyer in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
of the furnishing for a library room for Fergo. It consisted of a pair of easy chairs with an
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Danish Jens Risom Teak Glass Bar Cart
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Scandinavian designers such as Josef Frank and Kaare Klint, Risom continued to honour tradition in modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Teak
Set of two armchairs from Ole Wanscher in mahogany, cane and leather Denmark 60s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
student of Kaare Klint, and later followed in his footsteps as Professor at the Furniture School at the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
designer Kaare Klint.
At the age of only 26, Kristiansen opened her own studio and started making
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
H 6.11 in W 35.04 in D 9.85 in
Danish Mid Century Cocktail Cabinet by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Somerton, GB
firms, including Kaare Klint, Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen, Palle Suenson, and Vilhelm Lauritzen and in 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
the guidance of designer Kaare Klint.
At the age of only 26, Kristiansen opened her own studio and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
with an easy chair or be used as a low stool. A green cushion blends nicely with the natural properties
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
guidance of designer Kaare Klint.
At the age of only 26, Kristiansen opened her own studio and started
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stools in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
instance, be paired with an easy chair or be used as a low stool. The green cushion blends nicely with the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 14.77 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 75.4 in D 29.93 in
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
, under the tutorship of the now iconic Kaare Klint. Throughout the 50's and 60's Iversen produced his
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 3-Seat Sofa for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, under the instruction of Kaare Klint. His work, which
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
instruction of Danish master Kaare Klint (1888-1954). Peter Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 31.89 in
EASY CHAIR BY KAARE KLINT
By Kaare Klint
Located in Chicago, IL
KAARE KLINT EASY CHAIR #5313
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Bergere Armchair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Singapore, SG
Really beautiful and elegant Kaare Klint easy chair designed in 1932 and produced by Rud
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Kaare Klint (1888-1954), the man behind classics such as the Safari chair 1937 and the Faaborg
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Early "Mix" Easy Chair in Original Niger Upholstery and Mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Early "Mix" Easy Chair in Original Niger Upholstery and Mahogany by Kaare Klint. Executed by master
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Leather, Mahogany
H 31 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
Illum Wikkelsoe Easy Chair No. 103 in Teak & Leather by Mikael Laursen Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
One of three rare Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsoe for Michael Laursen, Denmark, 1959.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Safari Chairs Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle, Set of Two
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Wohnbedarf Zürich.
The first Danish design safari chair was designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint. Being one of
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Armchair in Cuban Mahogany by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, C.B.Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Kaare Klint on specific projects. It was Wanscher who had surveyed one of the two Chippendale chairs
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
his mentor Kaare Klint, Wanscher was influenced by a variety of sources, from 18th century British
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Senator Sofa in Solid Teak from 1962, Newly Upholstered
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Danish Academy of Fine Arts under famous architect-designer Kaare Klint (1888-1954). Upon graduating
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 31.01 in W 71.01 in D 29.01 in
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Kaare Klint Bergère / Model 4488 Easy Chairs by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bergère / model 4488 easy chairs designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Kaare Klint's Safari Chair produced by Rud Rasmussen Snedkeri in Copenhagen, Denmark. High end
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of safari easy chairs designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Lovely ‘Safari’ Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘Safari’ easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950’s. This chair features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen, Ash and Canvas 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Danish Safari chairs designed by designer Kaare Klint who is known as the father of Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Ash
Kaare Klint safari chair for Rud Rasmussen 1937
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and well known Safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1937. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Klint, Circa 1932
Kaare Klint designed the easy chair with canework, also called " the English Chair
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Armchairs
Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany and Black Leather Model 5313 Chair, Early Production
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
A Cuban mahogany model 5313 easy chair designed by Kaare Klint in 1936 and made by Master
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
Kaare Klint Addition Sofa / Easy Chair Model No 4698 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Addition sofa / easy chair model no 4698 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 27.56 in
Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chair in Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, "Mix" easy chair model no. 4396, Niger leather, mahogany
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in L 31.11 in
1950s Danish High Back Wing Chair Upholstered in Peter Dunham Textiles Fabric
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950s Danish high back wing chair. Restored with new upholstery in Peter Dunham Textiles
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 39 in W 27 in L 39 in
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Kaare Klint Easy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic kaare klint easy chair available at 1stDibs. A kaare klint easy chair — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kaare klint easy chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A kaare klint easy chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one kaare klint easy chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen produced versions that are worth a look.
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