$945 / item
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Lounge Chair "Kengu", Design Oddvin Rykken for Ryco Rikken & Co., 1960s
By Oddvin Rykken, Rybo Rykken
Located in taranto, IT
Lounge chair "kengu", produced by Ryco Rikken & co. designed by Oddvin Rykken (... on other
Leather, Palisander
$1,350
H 39 in W 32 in D 34 in
Rybo Rykken Mid Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rybo Rykken Mid Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Item features bent
Leather, Rosewood
$1,146
H 40.95 in W 26.38 in D 33.86 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Erde & Nordhal Solheim, lounge chair, model "Kengu".
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Erde & Nordhal Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Lounge chair, model "Kengu
Leather, Bentwood
$756Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
1970s, Norwegian design, Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim.
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
$717Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Kengu Leather Lounge Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim Rybo Rykken, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable
Leather, Wood
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
. Jacaranda wood without any bigger scratches. Actually we have other Kengu chairs in stock which fit
Leather, Jacaranda
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Swinging Kengu armchair designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian manufacturer Rykken
Leather
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Swinging Kengu armchair designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian manufacturer Rykken
Leather
Kengu Pirate Brown Leather Chair Pair, Norway
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in Notteroy, NO
Kengu and Pirate brown leather chair pair. The price listed is for the two chairs as they are a
Leather, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Kengu Siesta Chairs, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, Norway
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Porto, PT
These amazingly confortable chairs were fully re-conditioned. The bent plywood legs have been
Leather, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 54.34 in D 27.56 in
Kengu Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken, Brown Leather, Scandinavian
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Kengu Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken, Brown Leather, Scandinavian Chocolate brown Kengu
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Leather Kengu Chair and Stool by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage leather Kengu chair and stool by Elsa and Nordahl
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather Kengu chairs by Elsa and Nordahl
Leather, Teak
Elsa & Nordahl Solheim Kengu lounge chairs, set of 2 - 1960s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Kengu lounge chairs designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co. Beautiful
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29 in W 30 in D 29 in
Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken Kengu Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Comfortable Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken Kengu Scandinavian modern lounge chair with bent
Leather, Rosewood
Elsa & Nordahl Solheim Kengu armchairs, set of 3 - 1960s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Kengu armchairs designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co. Beautiful elegant
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
Retro Leather & Rosewood 'Kengu' Lounge Suite by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim Vintage
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
'Kengu'. It's in green leather upholstery, with a bentwood Rosewood frame. The condition is excellent
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 34.75 in D 32 in
Pair of Norwegian bentwood and leather lounge chairs - Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's Norwegian bentwood and leather lounge chairs attributed to be the Kengu
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Kengu Leather Chair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for O.P. Rykken & Co., 1970s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Praha, CZ
The chairs Kengu and Pirate were designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, directly inspired by
Bentwood
Kengu Armchair with Ottoman by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage Kengu lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken and Co
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 32.68 in
Kengu Leather Lounge Chair by Elsa&Nordahl solheim for Rybo Rykken
By Oddvin Rykken
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This kengu comes in black leather with a teak wooden frame. The leather is in perfect condition
Leather
Sold
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordhal Solheim, Rykken, Scandinavian modern Black leather
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordhal Solheim, Rykken, Scandinavian modern Black leather Black Kengu high
Leather
Kengu Chair by Elsa&Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Light brown Kengu armchair designed from the designers Elsa und Nordahl Solheim in the 1960s for
Leather
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Chocolate brown Kengu armchair designed from the designers Elsa und Nordahl Solheim in the 1960s
Leather
Handsome 1960 Kengu Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Hudson, NY
Rosewood base. Few scuffs but nice vintage condition. New leather. Canvas in great shape. Elsa & Nordahl Solheim designed.Manufactured by Rybo a/s Norway. Ottoman measures 25 in. wi...
Leather, Rosewood, Canvas
Sold
H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Norwegian Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Solheim for Rykken, 1970s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
for Rykken in Norway. This cantilever chair "Kengu" features a swung laminated teak wood frame and
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Kengu Highback Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Norway 1960s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Westmaas, NL
Mid-Century Modern pair of Kengu lounge chairs designed by Elsa Solheim & Nordahl Solheim for
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Kengu Lounge Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1976
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Bucharest, RO
This Norwegian easy chair it's designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken Furniture & Co
Leather, Beech
1960s Cantilever Chair "Kengu" with Low Couch
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Extraordinary cantilever chair "Kengu"with low couch. Design by Elsa & Nordal Solheim
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Elsa Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co, 1970s
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Bucharest, RO
. Measures: Chair W 65, D 60, H 90 cm, seat H 42 cm Ottoman: W 55, D 45, H 50 cm.
Leather, Rosewood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$825
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 33.08 in
Westnofa Siesta Armchair by Ingmar Relling, Leather & Beechwood, 1960
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Siesta armchair in a beautiful, rich chocolate brown with an additional cushion in the headrest and armrests. The leather of the armchair is soft and well-preserved, showing slight...
Leather
$1,650
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...
Leather
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
Chrome
$2,900Sale Price|29% Off
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair in burgundy leather by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring ...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$13,591 / set
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Arne Vodder Dining Chairs Model 203 by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 203 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Brass
$926Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
1970s, Scandinavian Adjustable Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Swedish furniture manufacturer. Refreshed by furniture craftsman. Original upholstery in brown patinated leather, good con...
Steel
$935Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable - Marked by label - Rare type.
Fabric, Wood
Coja Leather Loveaseat Sofa, 1960s
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
Coja Furniture Factory was founded in 1946 in Culemborg in the Netherlands by J.G. De Jongh and a number of colleagues from furniture company Palambus. Coja has built a good reputati...
Leather, Wood
$814Sale Price|40% Off
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in
1960 vintage retro Torbjørn Afdal Brown Leather Sling Armchair
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning Sling Leather Armchair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo A striking mid-century Scandinavian armchair designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Bruksbo in Norway. This elegant...
Leather, Wood
$709Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in
Set of Two Leather Armchairs by IKEA, Sweden, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two leather armchairs, manufactured by IKEA in Sweden, in the 1990's. Made of leather and wood. Repolished, cleaned, used a reviving wood oil. Fully functional.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$36,402 / item
H 23.63 in W 169.3 in D 59.85 in
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$647Sale Price / item|34% Off
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Retro Vintage Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Armchair A striking and unusual Scandinavian armchair designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned Wes...
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
$599Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood chair covered in a lovely retro leather Chair dimensions (approximate), seat height 38cm, back height 94c...
Leather, Bentwood
$7,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional pair of vintage “Pirate” lounge chairs, designed by the acclaimed Norwegian duo Elsa Solheim and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken & Co. in the 1970s. The Solheims were known...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,010
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 25.2 in
Wood and leather Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske 1970
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern wood and leather Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Vestlandske 1970. Siesta model armchair with curved wooden structure without armrests with padded seat c...
Leather, Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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