Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table or end table designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wood
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Paradiset" sofa was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in the late 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Fabric, Beech
Lounge Chair "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for NK
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lounge chair model "Stora Eva" designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1958.
Wool, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish mid century armchair model "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist from the "Triva" series produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s.
Velvet, Beech
Mid 20th Century Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Easy Chairs.
Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish and early mid century sculptural "Stora Eva" armchair with dark stained beech wooden legs with an original beige velvet fabric by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced by ...
Velvet, Beech
Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, 1960
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful armchairs "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with elaborately crafted walnut frame and loose, tufted, geometrically textured, sand colored cushion...
Upholstery, Walnut
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" armchair Sweden 1960
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Paris, IDF
Lounge chair model "Stora Eva" designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1958.
Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden.
Fabric, Beech
Swedish rattan Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish rattan chair. Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist 1950's
Iron
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist, Scandinavia Modern Armchair, material: walnut
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skå, SE
Introducing the Skrindan armchair by renowned designer Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. This remarkable piece combines exquisite craftsmanship with timeless elegance, making it a must-have ...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Large Three-Seat 'Paradise' Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Babworth, Retford
A large three-seat 'Paradise' sofa in its original pink mohair velvet upholstery. Designed for Nordiska Kompaniet. Sweden, circa 1960s.
Mohair, Velvet, Birch
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern sofa Skrindan by Kerstin Hörling Holmqvist, Material: Walnut
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your living room to new heights of style and comfort with the Skrindan sofa, a testament to Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist's unparalleled design expertise.
Fabric, Walnut
Living Room Set "Paradiset" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Living room set 'Paradiset', in fabric and wood, by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1958.
Velvet, Bog Wood
Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sofa "Skrindan"
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with elaborately crafted walnut frame and loose, tufted, camel colored thick leather cush...
Leather, Walnut
Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Serving Cart, 1963
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning wooden serving cart by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist model "574-003" "Triva-Familje-serie" for AB Nordiska Kompaniets Verkstäder, 1963 with elaborately crafted wooden medallion i...
Walnut
Sold
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in
Large "Eva" Easy Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK)
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large "Eva" Easy Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK).
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 31.89 in
Large Adam and Stool by Kerstin Horlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK)
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Adam and Stool by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniets Verkstäder, NK Sweden, 1950's.
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of "Skrindan" armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE, Sweden
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.08 in W 72.45 in D 33.47 in
Sheepskin 3-Seat Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Model "Paradiset"
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 3-seat sofa model Paradiset by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Sweden. The organic shapes are significant for this (female) designer's designs during this era.
Sheepskin
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs "Stora Eva" ‘Big Eve’ by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skanninge, SE
Lounge chair model Stora Eva designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) Stockholm in 1958.
Beech
Sold
H 31.89 in W 61.42 in D 21.66 in
Kerstin Horlin Holmqvist Daybed Chaise Longue 1950's for NK Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Daybed / chaise longue attributed to Kersten Horlin Holmquist for NK Sweden. Recently reupholstered in a velvet fabric and in very good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 42.52 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Lounge Chair "Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet No.2
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Kraal" easy chair designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK during the 1950s.
Metal
Sold
H 37.8 in W 27.17 in D 33.08 in
'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
A design classic lounge chair model “stora Kraal” designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), in Nyköping, Sweden during the 1950s (Design ...
Steel
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H 37.8 in W 27.17 in D 33.08 in
'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
A true design classic lounge chair model “stora Kraal” designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), in Nyköping, Sweden during the 1950s (De...
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Lounge Chair "Lilla Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Lilla Kraal" easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1950s.
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in
Carl Malmsten, Rare "Widemar" Side Chairs, Birch, Grey Fabric, Sweden, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
Other Scandinavian designers of the period include Kaare Klint, Josef Frank, Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist, Ole Wanscher, and Hans Wegner.
Fabric, Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist Armchair ”Stora Eva”
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Kramfors, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist armchair named "Stora Eva".
"Garden of Eden" Chaise Longue by Kerstin Hörlin-holmqvist
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning “Garden of Eden” chaise longue by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, upholstered in eggshell white velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chairs "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By OPE, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A pair of lounge chairs Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at OPE (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri) high quality furniture’s. Green original lacqu...
Fabric
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H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Lounge Chairs "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By OPE, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A pair of lounge chairs Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at OPE (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri) high quality furniture’s. Green original lacqu...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 75.99 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Modern Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By OPE, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare three seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at OPE (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri) high quality furniture’s. Green original lacquer ...
Fabric, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in
Chairs Pair of 1960s Lounge Swedish Skrindan by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of lounge chairs made by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1960s in Sweden. Upholstered in an off white wool fabric with piping details.
Wood
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H 42.52 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Lounge Chair "Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Kraal" easy chair designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK during the 1950s.
Metal
Sold
H 27.5 in W 99 in D 34 in
Curved Swedish Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare curved Swedish three-seat sofa attributed to Kerstin Horlin Holmqvist ‘Holmquist’ sofa, 1950s.
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 36.62 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist 'Holmqvist' Paradiset Sofa, Sweden, 1964
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kerstin Horlin Holmquist is a Swedish designer. This sofa was made for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1950's. This was part of her Paradise design. This is the larger version. It features...
Lambskin, Teak
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H 34.26 in W 72.05 in D 31.5 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist 'Holmqvist' Paradiset Sofa, Sweden, 1964
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (Holmquist) Paradiset sofa for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden. One owner since it was bought new in 1964. Original green velvet fabric. In good vin...
Fabric, Beech
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