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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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

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 "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

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
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Ash

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
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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
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair with ottoman
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Pair of Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Pair of Safari chairs new upholstered with vintage aniline leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

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, Mid Century Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash Frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in Round Top, TX
Wonderful pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s by Rud Rasmussen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Ash

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, safari chair model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Uppsala, SE
The legendary safari chair in cognac coloured leather on a very dark oak frame designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Pristine Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of safari chairs in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Safari chair in canvas by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, model KK47000
By Kaare Klint
Located in Amstelveen, NL
transformed an historical archetype into a modern, collapsible chair in the 1960's. Kaare Klint’s KK47000
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Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Softwood

Midcentury Danish Design Lounge Chair in Patianted Leather by Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Safari chair in leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers of Denmark in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

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

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
Category

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
Pair of Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s
Category

20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chair for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg a lot of great designers have
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. It greatly resembles Klint’s own Safari chair which was designed in 1933 and was also inspired by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

"Safari" Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
pair of remarkable chairs sits in a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Patinated Leather Safari Chair, Denmark, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of this remarkable chair sis based on a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Antwerp, BE
safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg, many major designers have created
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ sofa or bench model 2222, saddle leather, oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
such as leather and wood. Being trained by Kaare Klint, he was very focussed on the human body and his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Safari chair by Kaare Klint by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Light red leather. Very good condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Brown Canvas Mid-Century Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Kaare Klint Safari chair in ash and chocolate brown canvas by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s. Very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Ash

Vintage Danish Model KK47000 Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Vancouver, BC
his wife had used on their African safari, Kaare Klint set out to transform the portable knockdown
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Pair Bamboo and Rattan Safari Chairs
Located in Alvesta, SE
. Scandinavian modern period. They are like a djungle version of all the famous safari chairs from Kaare Klint
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Style Black Leather Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Kaare Klint style black leather safari chair with carved wooden frame and moveable backrest
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Safari Chair by Rud Rasmussen
H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs, A Pair
By Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of original Kaare Klint safari chairs, manufactured throughout the 1960s. Conceived by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Kaare Klint Safari Chairs, A Pair
Kaare Klint Safari Chairs, A Pair
H 30.3 in W 24.4 in D 24.4 in
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Safari chair in elm and well patinated natural leather designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair, Original Leather, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Bouclé

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Ash

Kaare Klint Safari Chairs Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of safari chairs designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Lounge Chairs in Original Condition from the 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of safari chairs designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen furniture makers of Copenhagen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in L 31.5 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chairs
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chairs original patinated aniline leather. Straps maintained
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chairs
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chairs
H 22.84 in W 22.05 in L 22.84 in
1960s Danish Safari Chair in Tan Leather and Ash by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
The original Danish safari chair by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen. First produced in 1933, this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Safari Chairs and Footstools, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
3 vintage iconic Safari chairs and a footstool with their oridinal fabric designed by Kaare Klint
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash

Pair of "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing “Safari” lounge chairs by Kaare Klint. Oak frame with nicely tapering legs, cognac
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint
Pair of "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
2 Kaare Klint Safari Chairs with Black Leather by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1960s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
A set of two vintage safari chairs by the Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint (1888
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1960s Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Praha, CZ
-Very good condition with minor signs of wear - Leather with minor signs of use
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two (2) Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Deland, FL
Utilitarian, delightfully-aged and absolutely sophisticated this set of two iconic safari chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark. Designed in 1933, prod. 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Oak

Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.05 in
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Kaare Klint Leather Safari Chair 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s available for sale. The range of distinct kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Arne Norell are consistently popular.

How Much are Kaare Klint Leather Safari Chair 1960s?

Prices for kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, kaare klint leather safari chair 1960s begin at $405 and can go as high as $16,835, while the average can fetch as much as $3,130.

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