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Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud, Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red Chair in Cuban Mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' in Cuban mahogany, Niger leather and brass nails. Executed by Rud
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud. Rasmussen, 1930s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Red chair. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. A set of 10 Kaare Klint Red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Patinated Leather, Brass Nails and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of mahogany, seat and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Red Chair, Rud Rasmussen, Original Niger Leather and Mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen - Scandinavian Modern A beautiful Kaare Klint 'Red Chair' or
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profiled legs of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Red Chair for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern design The iconic "The Red Chair" by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original
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Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Kaare Klint Red Chairs in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Early model "Red" chairs model 3758 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen c1930s with original
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Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint 'Red Armchair' in Dark Brown Leather and Dark Oak Frame, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint model no. 3758A. 'Red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Le Klint & Holmegaard Blown Glass Table Lamp Denmark by Esben Klint, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
glass model was handmade at Holmegaard Glassworks, Copenhagen in the 1970s for Le Klint. Red glass with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in walnut. Upholstered with Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Early Kaare Klint Armchair, 1930, in Cuban Mahogany and Nigerian Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Kaare Klint 'Red chair' with frame of Cuban mahogany and original patinated Nigerian leather
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
design. Several decades after their creation, iconic works such as Klint’s Red Chair Series, sofas and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Ash

Dining Table Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
perfectly matches Klint's "Red Chairs". The table is in excellent condition with only minor signs of use
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” or “Red” chair in black leather with nail head trim. Designed in 927 by Kaare Klint
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 21.75 in
Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
This is the 1960s 'Safari' chair for Red Rasmussen by Danish designer Kaare Klint, which he
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Kaare Klint three-seat sofa in original leather on a Cuban mahogany frame and produced by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
H 36 in W 76 in D 31 in
Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930. Oak
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model no 3758A / ‘The red chair’ designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Pair of Red Chairs for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of red chairs in mahogany, black horsehair and brass nails. Version of the chair
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Barcelona Dining Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” chair aka a “Red” chair. Designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint for the lecture hall of the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint the "Red Chair" for Rud Rasmussen Model 3758
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mahogany frame covered in Indian red leather designed by Kaare Klint in 1927 for the lecture hall
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Red Leather and Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely stunning pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated red oxhide and solid ash
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

'The Propeller Stool’ Model 8783 Designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Propeller Stool’ model 8783 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Cabinetmakers, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Ash

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen The set made
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

2020 Carl Hansen KK39490 Small RED Chair by Kaare Klint in Tan Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK39490 Small "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
This reupholstered Kaare Klint 4118 sofa is the centrepiece of our recent collaboration with Marthe
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
Marthe Armitage X Sigmar, Kaare Klint 4118 Sofa
H 35.83 in W 51.78 in D 29.53 in
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint. A three-seat sofa with mahogany legs, seat, sides and back with blue-, red- and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint freestanding three-seat sofa on eight-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
H 33.86 in W 78.35 in D 31.89 in
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint three seat sofa with eight legs of Mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Wool

Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Three-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1960s Danish Sculpted Sofa by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
original red, navy and beige striped wool fabric. Designed in the 1940s and manufactured in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Ash

2020 KK37580 Dining Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen in Walnut & Leather
By Kaare Klint, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a KK37580 Large "Red Chair" designed by Kaare Klint, produced by Carl Hansen
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Foam, Leather

Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
By Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner and Rud Rasmussen and the chairs do have some resemblance to Kaare Klint's famous "Red
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Danish Modern Red Ceramics Pendants by Jette Hellerøe at Axella Studio, 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
, Denmark. The lamps are made from stoneware and finished in an expressive glossy red glazing. Original red
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stoneware

Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iverseren Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
smooth dark red leather, providing great comfort. The leather has patinated beautifully over time. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

40 Years of Danish Furniture Design 1927-1966 by Greta Jalk (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
through these 40 years and the furniture they created. Names such as Finn Juhl, Kaare Klint, Borge
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Danish Bonbon Cocoon Pendant Light by Lars Eiler Schiøler, 1960s
By Lars Schiøler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
60s. Similar designs surfaced from Le Klint, Heifetz Rotaflex and Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Kaare Klint who's "red chair" obviously has been an inspiration for the young Mogensen when designing
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Dining Chairs in Niger Leather and Mahogany by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
principles that were prevalent during that period of time. The chair shows strong similarities with the 'Red
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelsø 'Apollo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
of the seat. This optical effect is emphasized by the deep red color in combination with the black
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair chair, Edition Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in New York, NY
Kaare Klint "Red Chair" in a rich patinated brown leather fitted with brass nails on a painted oak
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Kaare Klint Red Chair Edition Rud. Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Kaare Klint Red chair with profiled Cuban mahogany frame. Seat and back upholstered in beautifully
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Singapore, SG
“The Red Chair”. Iconic armchair with Cuban mahogany frame. Seat and back upholstered with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
Kaare Klint, The Red Chair
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
KAARE KLINT DINING CHAIR
By Kaare Klint
Located in Chicago, IL
SET OF 6 KK/RR RED OR "BARCELONA" CHAIR
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

KAARE KLINT DINING CHAIR
H 33.25 in W 18.75 in D 16.5 in
Kaare Klint Set of 12 'Red Chairs' Model KK39490, Nigerian Goatskin Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
of Kaare Klint. Also available as a set of 10 or 8. History of the 'Red Chair' The 'Red Chair' was
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Klint Red For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the klint red you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each klint red for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 88 options for an antique or vintage klint red now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer klint red, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each klint red bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Klint Red?

Prices for a klint red start at $700 and top out at $134,000 with the average selling for $6,361.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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