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Kurul Chair

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf Kurul armchair skilled crafted by EG Møbler in Denmark The chair is made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comfortable and "h...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

A pair of iconic chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, often called the “kurulstol” or kurul chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool by Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool by Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool by Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

“Kurul” Armchair by Kjærnulf, Oak & Lisa Larson Textile, Mid Century, 1960s
“Kurul” Armchair by Kjærnulf, Oak & Lisa Larson Textile, Mid Century, 1960s

“Kurul” Armchair by Kjærnulf, Oak & Lisa Larson Textile, Mid Century, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in the distinctive LEO ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Cotton

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in a natural hessian fa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Burlap

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Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Oak Kurul Chair for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf Oak Kurul Chair for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf Oak Kurul Chair for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Kurul chair in solid oak. EG Kvalitetsmøbel Denmark 1960s.
Henning Kjærnulf Kurul chair in solid oak. EG Kvalitetsmøbel Denmark 1960s.

Henning Kjærnulf Kurul chair in solid oak. EG Kvalitetsmøbel Denmark 1960s.

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Ystad, SE

Kurul chair in solid oak. Original green striped upholstery wool in good condition, brass nails.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chair by EG Møbler of Solid Oak + Sheep Skin 1970

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chair and armchair manufactured by EG Møbler in Denmark The chair is made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin which is very comfortable...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Blonde Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjærnulf 'Attributed', Denmark 1960s
Blonde Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjærnulf 'Attributed', Denmark 1960s

Blonde Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjærnulf 'Attributed', Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Utrecht, NL

Designed by Henning Kjærnulf, this model is a version of the so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair. The inspiration for this model is an ancient type of folding chair, originally a fo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Pair of Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

Pair of Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

A pair of Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new sheepskin w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Kurul Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Pair of Kurul Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

Pair of Kurul Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Kurul" Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960's
"Kurul" Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960's

"Kurul" Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960's

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Norwalk, CT

Henning Kjærnulf's iconic Kurul chair is a Modern take on this Classical silhouette, with sculptural curves and clean, pared-down lines which allow the beauty of solid oak to shine t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The collaboration resulted in some of his most iconic and unique furniture series, including the highly collectible "Razorblade" chairs—known for their curved, distinctive backrests—...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Mcm Kurul Style Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Vintage Mcm Kurul Style Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Vintage Mcm Kurul Style Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous set of four vintage MCM chairs. Beautiful Kurul design with beautiful Burl wood grain detail.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kurul Armchair by Henry (Henning) Kjaernulf for EG C. 1960
Kurul Armchair by Henry (Henning) Kjaernulf for EG C. 1960

Kurul Armchair by Henry (Henning) Kjaernulf for EG C. 1960

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Long Island City, NY

Kurul Armchair by Henry (Henning) Kjaernulf for EG with a Quarter-sawn oak frame, newly reupholstered in green mohair.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Lelièvre Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf, Lelièvre Paris

Located in The Hague, NL

This particular model named 'Kurul' was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, reupholstered lounge chair.
1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, reupholstered lounge chair.

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, reupholstered lounge chair.

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel. Lounge chair model "Kurul". Reupholstered in quality natural/nubuck furniture leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Model Kurul Armchair in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
Mid-Century Model Kurul Armchair in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf

Mid-Century Model Kurul Armchair in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A beautifully crafted armchair in solid oak. This chair, known as "Kurul," was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Henning Kjærnulf 'Kjaernulf' Kurul Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Henning Kjærnulf 'Kjaernulf' Kurul Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

Pair of Henning Kjærnulf 'Kjaernulf' Kurul Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb pair of 1960s Kurul chairs by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Mobel, Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Oak Kurul Chairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf Oak Kurul Chairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf Oak Kurul Chairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

For Shana - Single Un-upholstered Kurul Chair, Denmark 1960s
For Shana - Single Un-upholstered Kurul Chair, Denmark 1960s

For Shana - Single Un-upholstered Kurul Chair, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

For Nina - Pair of Sheepskin Kurul Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
For Nina - Pair of Sheepskin Kurul Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf

For Nina - Pair of Sheepskin Kurul Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s

By Kvaliteetsmøbel, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Kurul chair is an ancient folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Oak 'Kurul' Armchair By Henry 'Henning' Kjaernulf Circa 1970's
Danish Oak 'Kurul' Armchair By Henry 'Henning' Kjaernulf Circa 1970's

Danish Oak 'Kurul' Armchair By Henry 'Henning' Kjaernulf Circa 1970's

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Norwalk, CT

Henning Kjærnulf's iconic 'Kurul' chair is a modern take on this classical silhouette, with sculptural curves and clean, pared-down lines which allow the beauty of solid oak to shine...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

A pair of iconic chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, often called the “kurulstol” or kurul chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, chair model "Kurul", sheepskin, oak.
1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, chair model "Kurul", sheepskin, oak.

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, chair model "Kurul", sheepskin, oak.

By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf for Eg Kvalitetsmøbler. Lounge chair model "Kurul". Completely renovated-reupholstered in original quality New Zeland genuine sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Chair Model "Kurul", Sheepskin, Oak
1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Chair Model "Kurul", Sheepskin, Oak

1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Chair Model "Kurul", Sheepskin, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, chair model "Kurul". Reupholstered in quality charocal/brown genuine sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Pair of Chairs Model "Kurul", Skin
1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Pair of Chairs Model "Kurul", Skin

1960s, Danish Design by Henning Kjærnulf, Pair of Chairs Model "Kurul", Skin

By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Henning Kjærnulf, pair of chairs model "Kurul". Reupholstered in quality sheepskin.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

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Kurul Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kurul chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and oak, every kurul chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the kurul chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kurul chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet and Kvaliteetsmøbel each produced at least one beautiful kurul chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Kurul Chair?

The average selling price for a kurul chair at 1stDibs is $3,525, while they’re typically $1,620 on the low end and $6,600 for the highest priced.

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