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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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Light Leather & Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
leather has no damages or cracks. Original cushions. Marked by maker. Kaare Klint’s Safari Chair is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

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

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen’s Snedkerier, with patinated ash
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare safari chair designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian "Safari" Lounge Chairs by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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

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
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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 Vintage aniline leather. Straps
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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 Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Safari Lounge Chairs, Tan Leather, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Kaare Klint Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chairs, Rasmussen Pair of Safari
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 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

2020 KK47000 Safari Lounge Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Tan Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK47000 Safari Lounge Chair designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

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

2021 Carl Hansen KK47000 Safari Chair by Kaare Klint in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a KK47000 Safari Lounge made with an oiled ash wood frame and cognac leather seat. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

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, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Kaare Klint’s KK47000 safari chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Safari Chair, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
Safari Chair, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
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

Kaare Klinkt Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “Safari” lounge chair designed by Kaare Klint, manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage safari chair 1960s Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Safari chair. Beechwood demountable frame. comes with a Canvas upholstery. Good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Vintage safari chair 1960s Denmark
Vintage safari chair 1960s Denmark
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Danish Design Lounge Chair in Patianted Leather by Klint
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
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 KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen, 1960
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful pair of lounge chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s
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20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Wanscher studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the architect and designer Kaare Klint
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Safari Chairs by Ole Wanscher
H 32.5 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak & Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
" chair, that his teacher Kaare Klint made famous in the 1930s. The wood frames are beautifully sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

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

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

Pair French Mid-Century' Modern Neoclassical Armchairs Attr. Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
by Kaare Klint.
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he was taught by Kaare Klint and graduated in 1941. Throughout his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
Danish Patinated Leather Safari Chair, Denmark, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg, a lot of great designers have made versions of this self
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Teak and Leather Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of teak and leather safari chairs by Kaare Klint.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
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

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

Midcentury Safari Chair from Aage Bruun and Son
By Aage Bruun & Son
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Eilersen, Kaare Klint, Ebbe Clemmesen and the others who made their version of a safari chair. It is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Midcentury Safari Chair from Aage Bruun and Son
Midcentury Safari Chair from Aage Bruun and Son
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
"Roorkhee" Campaign / Safari Chair, Green/Black Lacquered Oak Frame
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
, Magistretti’s 905 and Wilhelm Bofinger’s Farmers chair. Kaare Klint barley altered the design of the Roorkhee
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial 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 Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen’s Snedkerier, with patinated ash
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Safari Chair
Kaare Klint Safari Chair
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen's Snedkerier with patinated ash
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Safari Chair
Kaare Klint Safari Chair
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of leather safari chairs with nice patina. Designed by Kaare Klint.
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Pair of Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
Pair of Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 26 in
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
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
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 Safari Chairs by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A rare pair of safari chairs designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Safari Chairs by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A rare pair of safari chairs designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint safari chair by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Safari chair in dark stained ash and cognac brown leather designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

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.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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 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
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
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
Pair of Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of perfectly patinated safari chair in leather. Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1930s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pair of Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
Pair of Safari Chair by Kaare Klint
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
1930s, Kaare Klint Safari Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Red, Rasmussen Denmark. This chair has a very
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Kaare Klint Safari Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kaare klint safari lounge for your home. A kaare klint safari lounge — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a kaare klint safari lounge — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right kaare klint safari lounge, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kaare klint safari lounge over the years, but those crafted by Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kaare Klint Safari Lounge?

Prices for a kaare klint safari lounge can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $330 and can go as high as $9,812, while the average can fetch as much as $3,822.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.