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Kandell John

John Kandell Model " Solitar" Armchair in Orange, Sweden, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Solitär", armchair, Källemo, designed 1986, red stained beech, seat upholstered in leather, back height 89 cm, seat height approx. 45 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
By Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shrine for Tibet, The Alice S. Kandell Collection Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Shrine for Tibet: The Alice S. Kandell Collection. Collection of Tibetan Sacred Art Marylin Rhie
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Early 2000s Tibetan Tibetan Books

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Paper

Swedish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair, Patina, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
architects Carl-Axel Acking as well as John Kandell. A beautiful piece from the golden era of Swedish Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish modern lounge chair features tufted leather upholstery, hardwood swivel base and adjustable reclining seat back. Paired with matching ottoman, this beautiful Scandinavia...
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Located in Odense, DK
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Rare Pierre D´Avesn French Art Deco Acid Etched Table Lamp
By Pierre D'Avesn
Located in Oakland, CA
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Tibetan Bronze Prayer Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
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By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Charles Dudouyt Chair
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H 30.75 in W 23.25 in D 20.75 in
Pair of 19th Century French Mantel Urns, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Courbevoie, FR
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Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
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Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet
H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
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Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s wall bookcase. This simple shelving system consists of a coated metal side frame to which three teak shelves fit. Simple and functional it can be hung in different ro...
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Swedish wood and metal shelving unit
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
6 Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
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Pair of Armchairs by John Kandell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stockholm's City Archives in the 1950s and originate from Kandell's own home.
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Pair of Armchairs by John Kandell
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John Kandell, Rare and Early Swedish Low Sideboard and Nesting Teak Table Set
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Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair, 1985. Mahogany and black lacquer, leather. Directly inspired by
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair
Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair
H 35.44 in W 23.04 in D 21.26 in
Cupboard “Athena”, Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1990
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roughly sawn birch. Measure: H 114 cm/ 45''.  
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Pair of table lamps, for St Nicolai chapel, by John Kandell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps, designed for St Nicolai chapel in Helsingborg, Sweden, by John Kandell, 1956
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Bookshelf ‘Double Pilaster’ Designed by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bookshelf ‘Double Pilaster’ designed by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden, 1990s. Lacquered wood
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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"Solitär" teak cabinet by John Kandell, Källemo, Sweden, 1981
By Källemo
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet model "Solitär" designed by John Kandell. Produced in Sweden by Källemo. Designed in 1981
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956
By David Sjölinder
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp designed by John Kandell. Executed by Cabinetmaker David Sjolinder. Done for the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956
Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Scandinavian Pilaster Oak Bookshelf by John Kandell for Källemo, 1989
By Källemo
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Desk "Fogar" by John Kandell for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare desk model "Fogar" designed by John Kandell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler, circa
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By Carl-Axel Acking, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Stockholm, SE
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H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
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Located in Aspen, CO
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Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell
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H 44 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid birch and Karelian birch. Provenance: High Court for Blekinge and Skåne, Sweden.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s
Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs by John Kandell
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circular dining chairs in oak with black leather seats by British designer John
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20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell
Located in Lund, SE
Cabinet , Gestalt, by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden. Nr. 17/100. Made in massive mahogany wood
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Cabinets

Materials

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Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell
Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell
H 79.53 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kandell john you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A kandell john — often made from wood, oak and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the kandell john you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kandell john bearing Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. John Kandell and David Sjölinder each produced at least one beautiful kandell john that is worth considering.

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