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Karen Blixen

Karen Blixen Vase
Karen Blixen Vase

Karen Blixen Vase

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

Mouth blown and handmade Venetian Glassware Made in Murano Echoing the familial ties between Karen Blixen and Akua Objects, the Blixen vase embodies her poetic essence and adventuro...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Karen Blixen Vase Large
Karen Blixen Vase Large

Karen Blixen Vase Large

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

Mouth blown and handmade Venetian Glassware Made in Murano Echoing the familial ties between Karen Blixen and Akua Objects, the Blixen vase embodies her poetic essence and adventuro...

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Armchair with Horsehair Upholstery
1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Armchair with Horsehair Upholstery

1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Armchair with Horsehair Upholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The armchair is part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of Copenh...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Do not touch, Photography, Limited Edition, animal, Kenya

Do not touch, Photography, Limited Edition, animal, Kenya

By JJK

Located in München, BY

Do not touch Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A stuffed lion's head in Karen Blixen's house. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Do not touch, Photography, Limited Edition, animal, Kenya

Do not touch, Photography, Limited Edition, animal, Kenya

By JJK

Located in München, BY

Do not touch Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A stuffed lion's head in Karen Blixen's house. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Do not touch, Photography, Limited Edition, animal, Kenya

Do not touch, Photography, Limited Edition, animal, Kenya

By JJK

Located in München, BY

Do not touch Edition of 25 signed and numbered by the artist A stuffed lion's head in Karen Blixen's house. JJK is a pseudonym for one of the world's most successful photo artists.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after famous author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted no...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard
1960s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard

1960s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard

By Ole Wanscher, Snedkergaarden

Located in Knebel, DK

Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard The elegant and spacious sideboard with it's minimalistic yet exquisite luxury expression is part of the Rungstedlu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Restored Expandable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen
1960s Ole Wanscher Restored Expandable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen

1960s Ole Wanscher Restored Expandable Mahogany Dining Table by P. Jeppesen

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining table is part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after the well known Danish author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Danish Wood Sideboard Cabinet or Credenza by Ole Wanscher
Mid Century Danish Wood Sideboard Cabinet or Credenza by Ole Wanscher

Mid Century Danish Wood Sideboard Cabinet or Credenza by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Detroit, MI

This “Rungstedlund” sideboard from the Rungstedlund dining collection was named after the manor house owned by author and adventurer Karen Blixen in Rungsted, just north of Copenhagen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.
Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.

Frits Henningsen Sofa reupholstered in Dark Blue Worsted Wool. Denmark 1930s.

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in København K, 84

According to family history, the sofa descended through the family of Karen Blixen's cousin's daughter and remained within the family for many years.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

African Mahogany, Wool

Pair Of "Rungstedlund" Chairs Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s
Pair Of "Rungstedlund" Chairs Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

Pair Of "Rungstedlund" Chairs Made In Mahogany By Ole Wanscher From 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The "Rungstedlund" armchairs are no exception. They are named after Karen Blixen's estate "Rungstedlund" and were created with a focus on comfort, elegance, and functionality.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

"Peter Beard: Fifty Years Of Portraits" 1999 BEARD, Peter
"Peter Beard: Fifty Years Of Portraits" 1999 BEARD, Peter

"Peter Beard: Fifty Years Of Portraits" 1999 BEARD, Peter

By Peter Beard

Located in Bristol, CT

A vital chronicler of our times, he has created memorable images of such icons as Picasso, Francis Bacon, Karen Blixen, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Salvad...

Category

20th Century More Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

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"Karen Blixen - Out of Africa" Tapestry by the Danish Artist Mette Birckner
"Karen Blixen - Out of Africa" Tapestry by the Danish Artist Mette Birckner

"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". Handwoven in linen and wool, 1995.

Category

1990s Danish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Linen, Wool

Gold Bamboo Earring

Gold Bamboo Earring

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Inspired by the elegant and iconic lifestyle of colonial India and Karen Blixen's Africa, BAMBOO COLLECTION is nature and history turned into fine jewellery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

By Douglas Kirkland

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

“I have worked with Meryl Streep on many different projects and I have constantly been amazed by her ability to become her character, whether it was Karen Blixen in ‘Out of Africa’ o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Solid Gold Bamboo Bracelet
Solid Gold Bamboo Bracelet

Solid Gold Bamboo Bracelet

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Inspired by the elegant and iconic lifestyle of colonial India and Karen Blixen's Africa, BAMBOO COLLECTION is nature and history turned into fine jewellery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

OLE WANSCHER (Denmark, 1903-1985) 8 chairs, model Rungstedlund, c. 1970.
OLE WANSCHER (Denmark, 1903-1985) 8 chairs, model Rungstedlund, c. 1970.

OLE WANSCHER (Denmark, 1903-1985) 8 chairs, model Rungstedlund, c. 1970.

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in MADRID, ES

Rungstedlund is the former home of the famous Danish writer Karen Blixen (1886-1962). It was the furniture from this house that inspired Ole Wanscher to create the Rungstedlund line ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood

The Finch-Hatton Brothers by David Martin
The Finch-Hatton Brothers by David Martin

The Finch-Hatton Brothers by David Martin

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H 56.5 in W 67 in

The Finch-Hatton Brothers by David Martin

By David Martin

Located in New York, NY

George's descendent Denys Finch-Hatton (son of Henry, the 13th Earl of Winchelsea) was best known as the lover of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) and was memorably played by Robert R...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

ISAK DINESEN (BARONESS KAREN BLIXEN)

ISAK DINESEN (BARONESS KAREN BLIXEN)

By Carl Van Vechten

Located in Portland, ME

ISAK DINESEN (BARONESS KAREN BLIXEN). Original photograph by Carl Van Vechten, 1959 (In the final months of her life).

Category

1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen
"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen

"Rungstedlund" Dining Room Set by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The diningroom set was originally a design for Karen Blixen / Isak Dinesen's estate Rungstedlund.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Ole Wanscher Sideboard
Mid-Century Ole Wanscher Sideboard

Mid-Century Ole Wanscher Sideboard

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H 32.68 in W 70.87 in

Mid-Century Ole Wanscher Sideboard

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A gorgeous Danish midcentury mahogany Rungstedlund sideboard is part of a dining room set, and was designed for the dining room on Rungstedlund, named after author and adventurer Kar...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Ralph Lauren Wicker Wingback Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
Vintage Ralph Lauren Wicker Wingback Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair

Vintage Ralph Lauren Wicker Wingback Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A deep seat, these chairs offer the best for relaxing. Buy them before Karen Blixen does. Measures: 32.5" W x 36" D x 39" H x 20.5" seat height.

Category

Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Chaise Lounge in Schumacher Fabric with Zebra Rug
Chaise Lounge in Schumacher Fabric with Zebra Rug

Chaise Lounge in Schumacher Fabric with Zebra Rug

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Paired with a zebra rug trimmed in the same Schumacher fabric, it's Karen Blixen elegance meets 90s Laura Ashley chic.

Category

20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Zebra Hide

Mahogany Dining Chairs, Rungstedlund Series by Ole Wanscher, 1950s, Set of 6
Mahogany Dining Chairs, Rungstedlund Series by Ole Wanscher, 1950s, Set of 6

Mahogany Dining Chairs, Rungstedlund Series by Ole Wanscher, 1950s, Set of 6

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions: 47x50x80x 44cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) Danish design Dining Chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Karen Blixen’s childhood home in Rungstedlund. This set ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Six Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Six Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Six Dining Chairs Model Rungstedlund

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Can be changed on demand + €120/chair Rungstedlund is the former home of the famous Danish writer Karen Blixen (1886-1962), where she was born and died.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of armchairs Model Rungstedlund
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of armchairs Model Rungstedlund

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of armchairs Model Rungstedlund

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Can be changed on demand + €120/chair Rungstedlund is the former home of the famous Danish writer Karen Blixen (1886-1962), where she was born and died.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Style Walnut Campaign Chair
Victorian Style Walnut Campaign Chair

Victorian Style Walnut Campaign Chair

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H 39 in W 23.5 in D 26 in

Victorian Style Walnut Campaign Chair

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Straight out of Karen Blixen's Kenyan farmhouse :) So charming, so beautiful, this chair is the perfect accent decorative piece in any room.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Zebra Hide

Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Inc. Re-upholstery
Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Inc. Re-upholstery

Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Inc. Re-upholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs and 2 Armchairs in Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs and 2 Armchairs in Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs and 2 Armchairs in Rosewood

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Rungstedlund is the former home of the famous Danish writer Karen Blixen (1886-1962), where she was born and died.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany

Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Rungstedlund Series Sideboard in Mahogany

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Produced by Poul Jeppesens Furniture in St Heddinge, Denmark, during the 1960's and 1970's, the Rungstedlund dining collection was named after the manor house owned by author and adv...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany Model Rungstelund
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany Model Rungstelund

Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany Model Rungstelund

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Rungstedlund is the former home of the famous Danish writer Karen Blixen (1886-1962), where she was born and died.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Table Rungstedlund by Ole Wanscher
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Table Rungstedlund by Ole Wanscher

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Table Rungstedlund by Ole Wanscher

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The Rungstedlund series is a furniture that Wanscher designed to the dining room Karen Blixen, the author of book Out of Africa. The name of the series comes from the town where the ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

"Yellow Sky" Soft Contemporary Abstract Skyscape By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden
"Yellow Sky" Soft Contemporary Abstract Skyscape By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden

"Yellow Sky" Soft Contemporary Abstract Skyscape By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden

By Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Notably, Susanne’s delicate handmade paper florals are presented at prominent Danish museums, including The Hirschsprung Collection and the Museum of Karen Blixen. The Nordic landsc...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Dining Table and Chairs
Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Dining Table and Chairs

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Dining Table and Chairs

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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Ole Wanscher Rungstedlund Dining Table and Chairs

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The gorgeous Danish midcentury mahogany Rungstedlund table and chairs, is part of a dining room set, and was designed for the dining room on Rungstedlund, named after author and adve...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen
Danish Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

Danish Rungstedlund Mahogany Sideboard by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen

Located in Norwalk, CT

It was designed for the dining room set called Rungstedlund, named after author and adventurer Karen Blixens manor house in Rungsted, north of Copenhagen, called Rungstedlund.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs
Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs

Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

Ole Wanscher Set of Eight Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The dining chairs are part of the Rungstedlund dining furniture series designed by Ole Wanscher and named after author and adventurer Karen Blixen's manor house in Rungsted north of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood Hills

Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood Hills

By George Barris

Located in New York, NY

Lawrence, and she was apparently friendly with several writers including Carson McCullers, Karen Blixen, and Truman Capote. George Sanders, who starred with Marilyn in All About Eve...

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

18th Century Louis XV Two-Piece Duchesse Brisee in Cowhide and Zebra Hide
18th Century Louis XV Two-Piece Duchesse Brisee in Cowhide and Zebra Hide

18th Century Louis XV Two-Piece Duchesse Brisee in Cowhide and Zebra Hide

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

This dramatic and beautiful two-piece caned daybed looks as though it once had a home in Karen Blixen’s Kenyan farmhouse. We handcrafted custom cowhide and zebra hide cushions and pi...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Cowhide, Zebra Hide

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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.