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Nv 45

Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This exquisite and rare rosewood piece showcases Finn Juhl's highly sought-after design, the NV 45
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
Danish Modern Rosewood Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Finn Juhl NV-45 Teak Armchair for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl all original NV45 armchair. Black leather with it's original black suede seat cushion. Often said the most beautiful chair ever designed and probably Juhl's masterpiece! Ch...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl model NV-45 lounge chair. Teak, fabric. This design first debuted at the 1945 Copenhagan
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV45 Settee by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare Finn Juhl NV 45 designed settee for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Excellent original teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV 45 - Rare easy chair in Rio rosewood (Brazilian rosewood) and new, light 'Savak' wool with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
-morphic style of Finn Juhl's NV-45 masterpiece chair and the elegant, refined minimalism of Ole Wanscher's
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
influenced by the bio-morphic style of Finn Juhl's NV-45 masterpiece chair and the elegant, refined
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Sofa, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
were heavily influenced by the bio-morphic style of Finn Juhl's NV-45 masterpiece chair and the elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rozenburg Earthenware Large Wall Plate, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1898
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
plate with a curved edge, 45 cm diagonal and 5 cm high Marked by Rozenburg with second Year mark 1898
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Earthenware

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Early example of iconic Finn Juhl design. Original finish and wool upholstery. In consideration of serious collectors, this chair is currently untouched, uncleaned, and "stewing in ...
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Finn Juhl, NV Model 45 Chair
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Wall Mounted Cabinet/Console by Finn Juhl for Baker, Teak and Maple
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Short Term Listing Walnut Frame as Is Upholstery Finn Juhl NV 45 Chair
By Finn Juhl
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Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, NV45, teak, blue fabric, Denmark, design 1945, production, 1950s This ‘NV45’ chair by Finn Juhl is executed in teak and blue fabric. The chair is made by...
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By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
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Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
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A very fine example of Finn Juhl's NV 45 arm chair, the graceful lines of it's form create a
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Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of "NV-45" Chairs by Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
timeless NV-45 was originally made by Niels Vodder ("NV-45" signifies "Niels Vodder - 1945"), the Danish
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Pair of "NV-45" Chairs by Finn Juhl
Pair of "NV-45" Chairs by Finn Juhl
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Sculptural NV-45 armchairs in beech by Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
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Nv 45 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nv 45 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each nv 45 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a nv 45 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A nv 45, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one nv 45 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder and Illums Bolighus produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nv 45?

A nv 45 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $29,500, while the lowest priced sells for $2,000 and the highest can go for as much as $92,118.

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