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Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood & Fabric Ottoman
Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood & Fabric Ottoman

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood & Fabric Ottoman

By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in London, England

Manufactured by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Literature: Mobilia Magazine 1962, p.84.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions

Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

Located in London, England

She made significant contributions to the wider Danish Modern movement, not least through her editorial work at Mobilia magazine and later curating the essential tome: "40 Years of D...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions
Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions

Pair of Grete Jalk Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Leather Cushions

By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk

Located in London, England

She made significant contributions to the wider Danish Modern movement, not least through her editorial work at Mobilia magazine and later curating the essential tome: "40 Years of D...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol" Sideboard for Ab Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol" Sideboard for Ab Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol" Sideboard for Ab Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Dimensions: 95.86 in W x 18.51 in D x 28.3 in H 243.5 cm W x 47 cm D x 72 cm H Literature: Mobilia Magazine n°106, May 1964 About the designer: Ib Kofod-Larsen was born in ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen

Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Literature: Catalog of Fritz Hansen, April 1968, page 72. Mobilia Magazine, No. 107-108, June/July 1964. Cataloged as Model 3330.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Dilly Dally Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968 - 2 Available
Italian Dilly Dally Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968 - 2 Available

Italian Dilly Dally Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, 1968 - 2 Available

By Luigi Massoni

Located in Chicago, IL

He also founded Mobile Italiano magazine and later Mobilia, an influential furniture and design association, cementing his role as both creator and commentator within Italy’s design ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

By Morten Olsen & Son

Located in Odense, DK

The chair is extensively documented in design litterature and the important Danish furniture magazine "Mobilia" had a big feature on the innovative chair in 1957 when the chair was i...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa
Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa

Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa

By Grete Jalk

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

She taught at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and served as an editor of the Danish design magazine Mobilia from 1956–62 and 1968–74. In 1974, Jalk curated a traveling design e...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1
Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1

Poul Henningsen, Pair of Foldable Theatre Chairs for the Betty Nansen Theatre, 1

By Poul Henningsen, Andreas Christensen

Located in Uppsala, SE

The chairs were featured in the renowned Danish design magazine Mobilia (no 322) in 1984. The last pictures are taken from that article.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956
Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956

Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Odense, DK

The chair is featured and documented in the 1956 edition of the international design magazine "Mobilia". Arne Hovmand-Olsen had the world in mind, both before and after the 1950s, w...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

J. Ormond Sanderson Straw Valley Pottery Mid-Century Modern Cubist Coffee Table
J. Ormond Sanderson Straw Valley Pottery Mid-Century Modern Cubist Coffee Table

J. Ormond Sanderson Straw Valley Pottery Mid-Century Modern Cubist Coffee Table

By Jesse Ormond Sanderson Jr., Roger Capron

Located in St. Louis, MO

For inspiration, they took a number of design magazines from Europe. “Domus Italian magazine, Mobile Design German magazine, Mobilia, a Danish publication – these were all important ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

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Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son
Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son

Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for France & Son

By Grete Jalk, France & Søn

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

She also edited the Danish magazine Mobilia and compiled a four-volume work on Danish furniture.               

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rosewood and Teak Set of Six Erik Buck Model 310 Dining Chairs, circa 1960
Rosewood and Teak Set of Six Erik Buck Model 310 Dining Chairs, circa 1960

Rosewood and Teak Set of Six Erik Buck Model 310 Dining Chairs, circa 1960

By Christiansen Møbelfabrik, Erik Buch

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

This is a truly gorgeous set of six dining chairs, designed by Erik Buck, ca. 1960 (first mentioned in the Danish design magazine, Mobilia in 1961) - each chair is gently restored an...

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Teak

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman
Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman

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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman

By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Svend Ellekær

Located in London, England

Manufactured by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Literature: Mobilia Magazine 1962, p.84.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Rare 'Model 500' Lounge Chair by by Braathen & Brattrud for Dokka Møbler, 1958
Rare 'Model 500' Lounge Chair by by Braathen & Brattrud for Dokka Møbler, 1958

Rare 'Model 500' Lounge Chair by by Braathen & Brattrud for Dokka Møbler, 1958

By Dokka Mobler, Hans Brattrud

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Now reupholstered with a nice off-white bouclé fabric which matches the elegant frame perfectly. Documented in the Mobilia magazine of 1958 (see picture).

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kurt Østervig Set of Four 1960's Rosewood Dining Chairs for Brande Møbelindustri
Kurt Østervig Set of Four 1960's Rosewood Dining Chairs for Brande Møbelindustri

Kurt Østervig Set of Four 1960's Rosewood Dining Chairs for Brande Møbelindustri

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

We have included images from a 1956 edition of Mobilia Magazine advertising this design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Sven Ellekaer Three-Legged Stools in Teak, Chr. Linneberg, Denmark, 1962
Pair of Sven Ellekaer Three-Legged Stools in Teak, Chr. Linneberg, Denmark, 1962

Pair of Sven Ellekaer Three-Legged Stools in Teak, Chr. Linneberg, Denmark, 1962

By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Sven Ellekaer

Located in The Hague, NL

Literature reference: Mobilia Magazine 1962, p.84.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak, Wenge

Mid-Century 'Trol' Sideboard in Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden 1958
Mid-Century 'Trol' Sideboard in Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden 1958

Mid-Century 'Trol' Sideboard in Rosewood by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Sweden 1958

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik

Located in Utrecht, NL

Please don't hesitate to ask for additional information, photo's and possibilities. Literature: - Mobilia Magazine n°106, may 1964. About the designer: Furniture designer Ib Kofod...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

60s, Danish Design by Kurt Østervig, Armchair, Model 14, Wool, Teak
60s, Danish Design by Kurt Østervig, Armchair, Model 14, Wool, Teak

60s, Danish Design by Kurt Østervig, Armchair, Model 14, Wool, Teak

By Kurt Østervig

Located in Tarm, 82

Lierature: The Danish magazine ’Mobilia’, 1962 No. 82.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn
Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn

Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn

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H 30.75 in W 70 in D 27.5 in

Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn

By Carlo Gahrn, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Littleton, CO

This design is documented in the 1957 edition of the Danish magazine 'Mobilia'.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Teak

1960 Teak Side Tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik
1960 Teak Side Tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik

1960 Teak Side Tables by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik

By Grete Jalk

Located in Surrey, BC

She also edited the Danish magazine Mobilia and compiled a four-volume work on Danish furniture.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Model 51a Oak, Teak & Rattan Armchair for Sibast, Denmark
Arne Vodder Model 51a Oak, Teak & Rattan Armchair for Sibast, Denmark

Arne Vodder Model 51a Oak, Teak & Rattan Armchair for Sibast, Denmark

By Arne Vodder

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

This chair was featured on the front page of the Danish design magazine Mobilia when launched in the early 50’s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

Arne Vodder OS 51a Oak, Teak and Rattan Chair For P Olsen Sibast
Arne Vodder OS 51a Oak, Teak and Rattan Chair For P Olsen Sibast

Arne Vodder OS 51a Oak, Teak and Rattan Chair For P Olsen Sibast

By Arne Vodder

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Penned in the early 1950s and given front cover status for the Danish furniture design magazine Mobilia in 1953 we believe this is one of the most beautiful designs of Danish modern....

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner
The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner

The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner

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H 41.34 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in

The 'Oculus Chair' - CH468 by Hans Wegner

Located in Utrecht, NL

The chair never went into production after it was published in the Danish magazine 'Mobilia' in 1968. CH468 is an extremely comfortable large arm chair providing great support to ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Abstract Lithograph by Danish Arne L. Hansen, 1959  - Signed & Numbered #25/60
Abstract Lithograph by Danish Arne L. Hansen, 1959  - Signed & Numbered #25/60

Abstract Lithograph by Danish Arne L. Hansen, 1959 - Signed & Numbered #25/60

By Arne Lundsteen Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

During the 1960's Arne Hansen's work was used by the important furniture manufacturer France & Son for their advertisement campains in the magazine 'Mobilia' The International Design...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Grete Jalk For Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Cart
Grete Jalk For Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Cart

Grete Jalk For Poul Jeppesens Mobelfabrik Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Bar Cart

By Grete Jalk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

She also edited the Danish magazine Mobilia and compiled a four-volume work on Danish furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rosewood

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Nesting Tables, 1970
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Nesting Tables, 1970

Grete Jalk Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Nesting Tables, 1970

By Grete Jalk

Located in Downingtown, PA

Beyond her furniture, she was a respected editor of the design magazine Mobilia and a meticulous historian of Danish furniture.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Daybed by Grete Jalk for Bovirke
Danish Mid Century Modern Daybed by Grete Jalk for Bovirke

Danish Mid Century Modern Daybed by Grete Jalk for Bovirke

By Grete Jalk, Bovirke

Located in Soquel, CA

She also edited the Danish magazine Mobilia and compiled a four-volume work on Danish furniture.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Oak

1960's Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, Grete Jalk For France & Son
1960's Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, Grete Jalk For France & Son

1960's Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, Grete Jalk For France & Son

By Grete Jalk

Located in London, GB

Beyond her design work, Jalk edited the design magazine Mobilia (1956-62 and 1968-74), as well as the encyclopaedic, four-volume book, Forty Years of Danish Furniture Design (1987).

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman
Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman

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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in

Svend Ellekaer 1950s Rosewood Ottoman

By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in London, England

Manufactured by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Literature: Mobilia Magazine 1962, p.84.   

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Pair of Svend Ellekaer 1950s Ottomans
Pair of Svend Ellekaer 1950s Ottomans

Pair of Svend Ellekaer 1950s Ottomans

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H 15.75 in Dm 19.69 in

Pair of Svend Ellekaer 1950s Ottomans

By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik

Located in London, England

Manufactured by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Literature: Mobilia Magazine 1962, p.84.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Rosewood Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1958
Rosewood Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1958

Rosewood Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1958

By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

In excellent condition. Literature: - Mobilia Magazine n°106, may 1964 WORLDWIDE SHIPPING We offer tailor made solutions for the shipping of your items; first class white glove sh...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Verner Panton - Mobilia No.236, March 1975
Verner Panton - Mobilia No.236, March 1975

Verner Panton - Mobilia No.236, March 1975

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H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in

Verner Panton - Mobilia No.236, March 1975

By Verner Panton

Located in CA, CA

First edition, published by Mobilia, Denmark, 1975 This special issue of Mobilia, the influential international design magazine of the 1970s, features a vibrant array of Verner Pa...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Books

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol"Sideboard, Sweden, 1958 [Listing for customer Pauline]
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol"Sideboard, Sweden, 1958 [Listing for customer Pauline]

Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol"Sideboard, Sweden, 1958 [Listing for customer Pauline]

By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Dimensions: 96.07 in W x 18.51 in D x 28.3 in H 244 cm W x 47 cm D x 72 cm H Literature: Mobilia Magazine n°106, may 1964 About the designer: Ib Kofod-Larsen was born in 1921 in De...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Palisander

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s

By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Utrecht, NL

Dimensions: 29.72 in W x 32.87 in D x 30.31 in H; seat height 15.74 in; arm height 24.4 in 75.5 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 77 cm H; seat height 40 cm; arm height 62 cm Literature: Mobi...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Extremely Rare Collection: Mobilia Magazine, 1964-1976
Extremely Rare Collection: Mobilia Magazine, 1964-1976

Extremely Rare Collection: Mobilia Magazine, 1964-1976

Located in Encino, CA

Extremely rare collection of 82 Mobilia Magazine issues, 1964-1976. Mobilia is the most important magazine publication featuring Swedish and Danish furniture design.

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20th Century Danish Books

High Back Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1957
High Back Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1957

High Back Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1957

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H 41.54 in W 35.04 in D 27.56 in

High Back Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1957

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Carlo Gahrn

Located in Munster, NRW

The design is documented 1957 in Danish magazine "Mobilia".

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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