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Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Leather Lounge Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
The Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Leather Lounge Chair is a Danish masterpiece of mid-century design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tove Kindt-Larsen Tulip Rattan Lounge Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Shakopee, MN
Tove Kindt-Larsen in the 1940s and is very feminine in its expression. The lounge chair is handmade
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Easychair by Tove Kindt Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kindt Larsen / R. Wengler
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Easychair by Tove Kindt Larsen
Easychair by Tove Kindt Larsen
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in
Modernist Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Modernist Oak Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Teak Frame + Leather Cushions Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
We are pleased to offer this special chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen with a teak frame as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chairs
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen lounge chairs.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Kindt Larsen Teak Lounge Chairs 116 for France and Son
By France & Søn, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Kindt Larsen. These chairs, designed in the 1950s and made in Denmark, are crafted from solid teak. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern teak side chair / dining chair designed by by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
H 28.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.5 in
Lounge Chair in Bamboo by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Robert Wengler, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking lounge chair in bamboo designed by Maa. Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for R. Wengler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen "Model 125" Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low, Danish lounge chair by husband-and-wife design team Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Upholstery

”Fireplace Chair" with Matching Stool in Teak by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Fireplace chair with ottoman in teak and new wool fabric, designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model FD-117
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-Century easy chair by Danish designer duo Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Teak and Oak, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare design classic by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, Thorald Madsens, Denmark, 1950s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, produced by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair by Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood dining chair and leather chair by famed Danish designers Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Pair of 'Fireside' Armchairs in Original Leather
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, pair of lounge chairs 'Fireplace', teak, leather
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Leatherette and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
strong resemblances to the Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen’ chair for Gustav Bertelsen & Co designed in 1958
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Rare Kindt-Larsen Gustav Bertelsen Teak Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Winnipeg, CA
Rare Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen teak armchair for Gustav Bertelsen with brand new leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rare Kindt-Larsen Gustav Bertelsen Teak Chair
Rare Kindt-Larsen Gustav Bertelsen Teak Chair
H 29.25 in W 24.25 in D 22.5 in
Lounge Chair by Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak framed armchair with a dramatically angled triangular back and arms, retaining its original burnt orange wool upholstery. Measures: 22" arm height.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Teak & Leather Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very comfortable guest chair in teak with a black leather seat. Manufactured by Gustav Bertelsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Daverkosen, pair of chairs, 'FD 116', oak, teak, fabric
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Easy Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen / Gustav Bertelsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chair with stained legs and reupholstered in Fiord col. 991.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Easy chair in black leather by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chair in patinated black leather with legs of rosewood. Cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Easy Chairs by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen.
By Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chairs in green wool with mahogany frame. Maker Gustav Bertelsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Customizable Gubi Grace Rattan Lounge Chair Designed by Tove Kindt Larsen
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, organic and harmonious compendium of curves, the Grace chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen leads
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2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Mahogany Dining Table & Set of Six Chairs, Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
by Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen, c. 1935. This is a particularly interesting example of a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Dining Room Sets

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Linen, Mahogany

Tove & Edvard Kind-Larsen Rare Six Dining Chairs for Thorald Madsen, 1960
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Hudson, NY
Kind- Larsen in 1960 first time exhibit at the Guild Exhibition each chair marked with metal tag
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Ib Kofod-Larsen and Edvard Kindt-Larsen. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Tove Kindt-Larsen Pair R. Wengler Bamboo Lounge Chairs Denmark Launched 1937
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tove Kindt-Larsen (1906-94) pair of vintage bamboo easy chairs model Tulip launched in 1937. These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Modern Tove Edvard Kindt Larsen Model FD510 Teak Table
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Edvard Kindt-Larsen and manufactured by France & Daverkosen. A solid teak rectangular table top with a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen 1950s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen 1950s. Danish Mid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen for Thorald Madsens Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Countryside, IL
Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen for Thorald Madsens Mid Century Danish Teak Desk This desk measures
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Easy Chairs with Stool by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set consisting of two easy chairs and ottoman in patinated black leather and teak frames. Rare set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
teak, new upholstery in light fabric by Tove Kindt-Larsen. Very fine condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
H 84 in W 65 in D 75 in
Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Teak Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kindt Larsen.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Kofoed, 1961
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Wool

6 Kai Kristainsen Model 31 Solid Oak Danish Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
striped wool designed by Tove Kindt Larsen in the 1960's. High-quality construction. Professionally
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish modern 1960 armchair by master cabinet maker Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in København K, 84
Mogensen, Grete Jalk, Kindt Larsen and Bender Madsen. About vegetal leather: VEGETAL is the epitome of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
Tove Kindt Larsen. A rare piece in wonderful all original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kindt Larsen. The designer Finn Juhl was desperate to find a way to machine teak his favourite timber on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Lounge Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking lounge chair in bamboo designed by Maa. Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for R. Wengler
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Lounge Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Lounge Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Group of “Fireplace Chairs” with Footstool by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Group of “Fireplace Chairs” with Footstool by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. About the chair: This
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Leather by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1960. Made by master cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen, Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen armchair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare armchair made and designed by Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen for France & Daverkosen. We also
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen armchair
Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen armchair
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Rare Armchair by Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Deco era Danish armchair in walnut wood designed by Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen. We do
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Armchair by Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Rare Armchair by Edvard Kindt-Larsen
H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France and Daverkosen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Armchair, model 189, was designed in 1959 by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, manufactured by France and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Armchair France and Son Danish 1950's
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A superb quality teak framed armchair or desk chair designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of "Mix" Armchairs in Mahogany by Kaare Klint with Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Kaare Klint, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
was the joint efforts of Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, who had made the working drawing of the chair
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Swivel Stool with Backrest In Rosewood by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Brussels, BE
black leather upholstery by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Produced by master cabinetmaker Thorald
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of "Mix" Chairs in Nigerian Goatskin with Brass Nailheads by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
so he credited his pupil at the Academy, Edvard Kindt-Larsen with his collaboration on the chair
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early "Mix" Easy Chair in Original Niger Upholstery and Mahogany by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Kindt-Larsen with his collaboration on the chair. Kindt-Larsen, who graduated from the Academy in 1927
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Leather, Mahogany

Danish Design, Madsen and Schubell MS 68, Swivel Lounge Chair, Tiltable Back
By Nielaus, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Tarm, DK
SAVAK designed by Tove Kindt Larsen. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer - Nielaus Møbler
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Chair #116
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by France & Son, all original, frame can be sold without cushions for $1,200; dimensions include cushions
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, PVC

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Chair #116
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Chair #116
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Award winning Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chair with even harder to find ottoman! This
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak, Upholstery

Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen "Fireplace" Chair
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen "Fireplace" chair designed in 1939 and produced by Gustav Bertelsen.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Chair by Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
with leather welting and brass hardware. Designed by Edward and Tove Kindt-Larsen — Made by Thorald
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

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Kindt Larsen Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kindt larsen chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every kindt larsen chair was constructed with great care. There are 153 variations of the antique or vintage kindt larsen chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the kindt larsen chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right kindt larsen chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made kindt larsen chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen and Gustav Bertelsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kindt Larsen Chair?

Prices for a kindt larsen chair start at $894 and top out at $112,000 with the average selling for $4,822.

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