Karen Blixen
1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Armchair with Horsehair Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of Copenhagen
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Chaise Lounge in Schumacher Fabric with Zebra Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
casters for mobility. Paired with a zebra rug trimmed in the same Schumacher fabric, it's Karen Blixen
Category
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Materials
Zebra Hide
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after famous author and adventurer Karen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
1960 - 1970s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard
By Snedkergaarden, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 70.87 in D 19.1 in
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
owned by author and adventurer Karen Blixen in Rungsted, just north of Copenhagen. Looking at this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Wood Credenza or Sideboard Cabinet by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Detroit, MI
adventurer Karen Blixen in Rungsted, just north of Copenhagen. The timeless and elegant design features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Rungstedlund" Mahogany, Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
" armchairs are no exception. They are named after Karen Blixen's estate "Rungstedlund" and were created with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
"Peter Beard: Fifty Years Of Portraits" 1999 BEARD, Peter
By Peter Beard
Located in Bristol, CT
, Francis Bacon, Karen Blixen, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Salvador Dali, and
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20th Century More Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
"Dreamscape" A Timeless Contemporary Abstract Landscape By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish museums, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen.
"Dreamscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"A Slope Of Heather" A Purple And Blue Contemporary Landscape By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Museum of Karen Blixen.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Putty
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 1.58 in
"Italy" A Large Timeless Abstract Landscape By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
the Museum of Karen Blixen.
The Nordic landscapes, abundant with wildflowers and breathtaking ocean
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sky and Sea 1" Extra-Large Contemporary Dark Blue Skyscape By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish museums, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen.
The Nordic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Red Flowers" Large Figurative Orange Pink Floral Painting By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
at prominent Danish museums, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Contemporary Impressionist-Style Orange Floral Painting By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish museums, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen.
The Nordic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Isak Dinesen / Blixen - Bacon / TSAVO - STARVO / brain bit leopard" Mixed Media
By Peter Beard
Located in New York, NY
Ink inscribed photographic collage portrait by celebrated artist Peter Beard of Baroness Karen
Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Glitter, Ink
H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
"The Green One" Extra-Large Contemporary Abstract Landscape By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen.
The Nordic landscapes, abundant with
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
"Purple Sky" A Contemporary Purple Blue Skyscape With Horizon By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen.
The Nordic landscapes, abundant with
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Dreamscape Small" A Green And Pink Abstract Landscape By Susanne Kurdahl
By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish museums, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen.
The Nordic
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Set of four Piet Hein barstools in patinaed leather
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Bohr) moved around. His mother's cousin was the mother of Karen Blixen. (He was descended from his
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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Exceptional Jack Lenor Larsen ~Primavera~ Velvet Playpen Sofa and Ottomans
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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
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Located in New York, NY
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"Karen Blixen - Out of Africa" Tapestry by the Danish Artist Mette Birckner
By Mette Birckner
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Tapestry weaving by the Danish artist Mette Birckner.
Title: "Karen Blixen - Out of Africa
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1990s Danish Modern Tapestries
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Linen, Wool
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Gold Bamboo Earring
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of colonial India and Karen Blixen's Africa, BAMBOO COLLECTION is nature and history turned into fine
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Solid Gold Bamboo Bracelet
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The Finch-Hatton Brothers by David Martin
By David Martin
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lover of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) and was memorably played by Robert Redford in the movie "Out of
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"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen
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Karen Blixen For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the karen blixen you’re looking for. Each karen blixen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using mahogany, wood and animal skin. There are many kinds of the karen blixen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A karen blixen, designed in the mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one karen blixen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Karen Blixen?
A karen blixen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,373, while the lowest priced sells for $1,060 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
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