Danish Midcentury Easy Chair with Teak Armrests, 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around.
Wool, Teak
Kurt Olsen Easy Chair Model.215
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Stylish armchair model 215 with a very edgy form designed by Danish designer Kurt Olsen in the 1950s, combining rough, coarse-grained solid oak with a stable backrest and seat.
Fabric, Oak
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H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Danish Green Velvet Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1952
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Easy chair by Danish designer Kurt Olsen from the early 1950s.
Velvet, Oak
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H 31 in W 27 in D 33 in
'Penguin' Easy Chair by Kurt Olsen in Teak & Wool for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of Kurt Olsen’s celebrated ‘Penguin’ chair in original boiled wool upholstery and sculpted teak—excellent vintage condition. Stunning construction featuring floating...
Wool, Teak
Kurt Olsen high-back easy chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Olsen designed highback easy chair newly upholstered in high-quality wool textile with leather buttons.
Teak, Wool
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H 31 in W 27.25 in D 33 in
'Penguin' Easy Chair Attributed to Kurt Olsen for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Dallas, TX
This Danish lounge chair designed by Kurt Olsen for Gloastrup Møbelfabrik has an elegant, sculptural quality and light feel. The floating armrest and slightly tapered legs have been ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in L 31.5 in
Easy Chairs Designed by Kurt Olsen for Glostrup Furniture Factory, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Easy chairs in teak and newly upholstered in grey hallingdal wool designed by Kurt Olsen for Glostrup furniture factory in the 1950s.
Wool, Teak
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H 32.88 in W 26.58 in D 29.93 in
Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1954
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Model 215” easy chair was designed by Danish designer and architect Kurt Olsen, and unifies some of the best characteristics of mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship.
Fabric, Wood
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H 32.88 in W 26.58 in D 29.93 in
Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of “Model 215” easy chairs were designed by Danish designer and architect Kurt Olsen, and unifies some of the best characteristics of mid-century Danish design and craftsma...
Fabric, Wood
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H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Kurt Olsen Easy Chair Model 211 Produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair model 211 designed by Kurt Olsen. Produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Kurt Olsen Style Easy Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and smaller size cocktail or easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around.
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury Kurt Olsen Style Easy Chair 1950's
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice light and versatile easy chair in the style of Kurt Olsen. Great for a smaller room where space is an issue and you may want to be able to move the chair around.
Wool, Beech
Kurt Olsen #215 Slagelse Vintage Danish Modern Teak Easy Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- model #215 - designed circa. 1955 - manufactured by Slagelse Møbelfabrik - solid teak wood frame - new pale blue Kvadrat Steelcut wool upholstery with contrasting sand coloured...
Teak, Wool
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H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of Kurt Olsen Armchairs / Easy Chairs for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Danish
By Kurt Olsen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This delightful pair of whimsical Danish modern teak lounge chairs are a more petite profile, yet superbly comfortable. The playful teak armrests give them amazing character. Designe...
Upholstery, Teak
$3,250
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 29.5 in
Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved mahogany stained beech. Nice low el...
Wool, Beech
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs made from oak. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sl...
Wool, Oak
$5,454 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
H 28 in W 83 in D 30 in
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated architectural lounge chair, after the iconic Risom big chair. The chair has a large upholstered seat which is set in a solid walnut frame. The chair will need ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,800
H 30 in W 64.5 in D 30 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
Wool, Teak
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Hardwood, Teak
Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful early example, freshly reupholstered in finest quality wool fabric, as closely as possible to the original color scheme of two shades of grey.
Wool, Teak
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
By Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made several customs pieces along...
Wool, Mahogany
Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
Sheepskin, Beech
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