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1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair, leather, teak wood.
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Torbjørn Afdal, "Hunter" chair in original very good condition: no
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Mid-Century Norway Modern Teak & White Boucle Fabric High Lounge Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high lounge chair was manufactured in Norway during the 1960s. The frame is made of teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
1960s Pair of Norwegian Model 563 Lounge Chairs in Teak by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lenestolfabrikk in Norway in the mid-1960s.
Each chair measures 29.75 inches deep, 26.5 inches wide, and 30
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Teak, Fabric
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 29.75 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad + Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Norway, 1960s
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
H 32 in W 17.99 in D 18.5 in
Scandinavian Teak Highback Lounge Chair by Arnt Lande for Stokke, Norway, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Arnt Lande and made in Norway by Stokke Mobler this gorgeous "Combi Star" lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 39.5 in W 26.75 in D 33.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Shearling Chair by Gunnar Sørlie, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
This rare and iconic “Steady” model lounge chair was designed by Norwegian designer Gunnar Sørlie
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Lounge Chair by Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in New York, NY
Rare example, high back lounge chair, made by P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway Westnofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Siesta High-Back Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
Features, Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Rare Lounge Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Tegnekontor, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Haug Snekkeri, Bruksbo
Located in Bergen, NO
An exceptionally rare lounge chair designed by acclaimed Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 27.96 in
Arne Tidemand-Ruud Lounge Chair Model Holmenkollen by Norcraft in Norway
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair model Holmenkollen designed by Arne Tidemand-Ruud. Produced by Norcraft in Norway.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950's
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian modern teak leather safari lounge chair yellow
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thick leather strap armrests and solid teak frame. Chair only. Made in Norway. Located in Brooklyn NYC
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage lounge chair was designed by the Danish designer Fredrik A. Kayser. The frame is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Cube Chair by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated design, great quality construction, period Danish modern teak frame club chair. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
By Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fredrik Kayser Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser sculpted teak lounge chair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair For Hove Mobler, Norway 1957
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
chair a nice characteristic allure. The leather cushions can be completely removed from the teak wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.13 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
B.J. Hansen Lounge Chair in Teak and Black Upholstery
By B.J. Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BJ. Hansen, lounge chair, leatherette, teak, metal, Norway, produced in Sjøholt, 1960s.
This high
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Rastad & Relling Mod. Bambi, Norway
By Finn Juhl, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Berlin, DE
. and produced by Gustav Bahus, Norway in 1954.
Both chairs are made out of teak and cane and are in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Bambi Chair in Teak by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, c. 1960's
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Rolf Rastad, Adolf Relling
Located in Deland, FL
This exceptional Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling is a stunning example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk Klarinett Teak Lounge Chair
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 1950s Scandinavian Modern 'Klarinett' lounge chair by Møre Lenestol Fabrikk A/S. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four '4' Kay Dining Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Architectural lines. Constructed from teak with the original woolen knit fabric. Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and teak wood base as recliner. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Rare Scandinavian solid teak lounge chair By Fredrik Kayser for Vante, 1950
By Lenestolfabrikk AS, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Scandinavian solid teak lounge chair By Fredrik Kayser for Vante , 1950s
Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 26.38 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling, original condition, leather.
By Harald Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Harald Relling. Original very good condition with patina: no smells and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 32.29 in
Reclining High-back Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Arnt Lande for Stokke, Norway
Located in Oakland, CA
Comfortable mid-century Danish high-back reclining lounge chair with a sculpted solid teak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 40 in W 27 in D 35 in
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in
Six 'Bambi' Chairs Rastad & Relling for Gustav Bahus, Cognac Leather Teak, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six dining chairs model 'Bambi' in solid teak and wonderful cognac leather designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
K. Rasmussen Leather and Teak Wingback Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By K. Rasmussen, Peter Wessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
40in H x 28in W x 29in D
Seat height 15.5in
Ottoman 15in H x 22.5in W x 17in D.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furni...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Set of 2 Gustav Bahus Bambi teak chairs by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling, 1960
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A pair of Bambi teak chairs in the rare version with armrests. Both chairs are in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Teak Totem Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice set of four scandinavian modern teak fan back "Totem" dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 3 'Scandia' Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler, 1960
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 chairs from the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattrud in 1957 and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African Teak & Boucle Wool Lounge
By Dokka Mobler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African teak & boucle wool lounge chairs for Dokka
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Teak
H 29 in W 28.25 in D 25.5 in
2 Scandinavian armchairs in Teak and Fabric model Tyrol by Gerhard Berg/Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb low armchairs with a solid teak structure marked by curved armrests and covered in a fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
Arne Tidemand for AS Inventar/ Norcraf 'Holmenkollen' Lounge Chair
By Arne Tidemand Ruud, Norcraft
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne F. Tidemand for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen' lounge chair, leather, teak, Norway, 1959
This easy
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of “Bambi” Danish Modern Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling lounge Chairs
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling Chairs Model Bambi in Teak by Gustav Bahus in Norway
ADOLF RELLING
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Sven Ivar Dysthe Reclining Lounge Chair
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional lounge chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler is a handsome, powerful design
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of “Bambi” Danish Modern Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling lounge Chairs
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling Chairs Model Bambi in Teak by Gustav Bahus in Norway
ADOLF RELLING
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Reupholstered Scandinavian 'Holmenkollen' Lounge Chair by Arne Tideman Ruud
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Berlin, Germany
This low lounge chair was designed by Arne Tidemand Ruud in 1959 and was produced by Norwegian
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Holmenkollen" by Arne Tidemand Ruud
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Karlstad, SE
lounge chair.
The Holmenkollen chair is a true flagship of Norwegian mid-century design. Its sleek lines
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Gerhard Berg Mama Bear Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce Mama Bear lounge chair, designed by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa. A classic Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman with sculpted teak frames and elegant plush blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
A Rare Mid-Century Scandinavian Egg Chair, Model "Florida" by Vatne
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare Egg Chair, produced by Vatne Møbler in Norway in the 1950s. This model is
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
1970s Scandinavian Pair Lounge Chairs, Lied Mobler Norway, Teak & Leather
By Lied Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of attractive teak and tailored leather cushions lounge chairs are as comfortable as they
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rastad and Relling Bambi Lounge Chair for Gustav Bahus
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Teak, Leather
condition:
This Rastad and Relling bambi lounge chair for Gustav Bahus is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 10 Westnofa "Totem" Chairs by Torstein Nilsen
By Torstein Nilsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible set of 10 teak dining chairs designed by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa Furniture, Norway
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Tidemand-Ruud Lounge Chairs Model 'Holmenkollen' Produced by Norcraft
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chairs model 'Holmenkollen' designed by Arne Tidemand-Ruud. Produced by Norcraft in
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by H.W. Klein for Bramin
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite mid-century teak reclining lounge chair and ottoman, expertly designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Teak
H 39.75 in W 30.5 in D 30.25 in
K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel Wingback Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
By K. Rasmussen, Peter Wessel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful wingback chair is designed by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel from Norway.
It has the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs "Bambi" by Rastad & Relling
By Rolf Rastad
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury dining chairs model "Bambi" by Rolf Rastad for Gustav Bahus, Norway
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Rare 'Model 500' Lounge Chair by by Braathen & Brattrud for Dokka Møbler, 1958
By Hans Brattrud, Dokka Mobler
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
. This chair has a solid ash wood frame with beautiful sculpted armrests in teak and brass joints. Now
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
Set of Four Tønnestav Dining Chairs by Kjell Richardsen for Tynes Møbelfabrikk
By Tynes Møbelfabrik, Kjell Richardsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
manufactured by Tynes Møbelfabrikk in Norway. These chairs had a brief yet notable production run due to a
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six '6' 'Model 9' Dining Chairs by Arne Halvorsen for L. Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Halvorsen
Located in Deland, FL
"Arne Halvorsen Model 9 chair consists of lines and curves reminiscent of design elements used by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
Norwegian Modern Sculpted Teak & Leather Arm Chairs by Gerhard Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Gerhard Berg
Manufacturer: L.K. Hjelle Mobelfabrikk
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
1954s Kjell Hjall and Bjarne Stave Pair of Model Napoli - More Lenestolfabrikk
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Bjarne Stave in 1954 for Möre Lenestolfabrikk, a Norwegian factory founded in 1929.
These chairs were
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Rare Pair of Loungers by Fredrik Kayser, Model No 860 for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare pair of organic chaped lounge chairs, model 860 by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 27.17 in W 32.68 in D 28.75 in
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Norwegian Teak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of Norwegian teak chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Norwegian teak chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Norwegian teak chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Norwegian teak chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Norwegian teak chairs over the years, but those made by Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Fredrik A. Kayser and Gustav Bahus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Norwegian Teak Chairs?
Prices for Norwegian teak chairs start at $325 and top out at $32,233 with the average selling for $3,500.
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