$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK, Scandinavian Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households.
Wool, Beech
Pair of "Stora Eva" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Stora Eva” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradiset Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in the 1950s by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time at ...
Wood, Fabric
Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A refined pair of “Adam” easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1950s Sweden.
Beech, Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Danish Modern Lounge Chair Upholstered in Faux Sheepskin
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish modern lounge chair upholstered in faux sheepskin fabric, attributed to Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist, Denmark, circa 1950s. It has been completely restored, with the le...
Upholstery, Beech, Wood
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern, a set of six chairs, model Charlotte, black lacqured wood
By Asko, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of six chairs, model Charlotte designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for ASKO Finland, 1970s.
Wood
Midcentury Modern Big Adam Lounge Chairs NK, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two lounge chairs with elegant and sensual forms was named “Big Adam” and was a series "Paradise" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet).
Fabric
Lounge Chairs by Illums Bolighus Danish Art Weaving, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Illums Bolighus, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Odense, DK
Unknown designer but sometimes ascribed to Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. The chairs are made from stained beech and have been reupholstered and hand sewn in chunky "Mcnu...
Wool, Beech
Sculptural Italian rattan lounge chair
Located in BE
Rare Italian lounge chair from the 1970s, produced in a very small series and reminiscent in spirit of the work of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, though not by the designer herself.
Metal
Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in The Hague, NL
The design was produced by Stockholm’s high end department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), who manufactured and retailed furniture designs by a number of renowned Swedish Modern desig...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Set of Ten Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs, Hardwood, Sweden, 1930
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Design and Furniture From the 1920s to the 1960s, NK established its own design and production workshop: the renowned NK Möbelverkstäderna in Nyköping, where prominent Swedis...
Hardwood
Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in The Hague, NL
The design was produced by Stockholm’s high end department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), who manufactured and retailed furniture designs by a number of renowned Swedish Modern desig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Snygg Caramel Leather Lounge Chair by BJÖRK STUDIO
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvy button-tufted tub lounge chair inspired by, and in homage to, the curvaceously biomorphic Swedish designs of Kirsten Horlin-Holmqvist (sometimes written as “Holmquist”) of the ...
Leather, Maple
Hanging Wicker Rattan Jai Alai Style Basket Scoop Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is priced for (1) chair with 50" hanging chain. We have (2) chairs available and they are an exact match. We can provide a custom shipping quote if you desire both. ...
Metal
Coffee table, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan coffee table with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching sofa and armchairs also available.
Metal
$6,445 / set
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + chairs also available.
Metal
$9,960 / set
Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rattan armchairs with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + sofa also available.
Metal
$5,859 / set
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original leather straps.
Steel
Wicker Radar Lounge Chairs and Pedestal Tables Set, Mid-Century USA
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for all (4) pieces as a group. A rare matching quartet from the mid-century era: two radar-style wicker lounge chairs paired with two hourglass pedestal side table...
Metal
Decorative Art 1959/1960
By Berndt Friberg, Tapio Wirkkala, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Features work by Ercole Barovier, Rut Bryk, Lucienne Day, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Charles and Ray Eames, Martin Eisler, Marcello Fantoni, Berndt Friberg, Poul Henningsen, Robert Herit...
Paper
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