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Henning Kjaernulf Dining Chairs for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
‎This impressive mid-century dining set of six is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and functionality and pairs it with a di...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960's
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
This classic sideboard has been designed by Henry 'Henning' Kjaernulf, who is known for his famous Brutalist technique and timeless mid-century modern style. Crafted in beautiful oak...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Highback Dining Armchairs in Oak
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henry Kjaernulf Manufacturer: Nyrup Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Twelve Soaped Oak Highback Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henry Kjaernulf Manufacturer: Nyrup Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Pair of sculptural Henry Kjærnulf oak side chairs, Denmark 1960’s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Valby, 84
by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf also known as Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Razorblade Dining Chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Sticker from Nyrup Møbe
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s-1970s (sticker underneath the chairs with Nyrup). Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + New Sheepskin 1970s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture. The chairs are
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with Original Wool, 1970s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture. The chairs are made of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

19th Century
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in København K, DK
Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Seat height 45 cm
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

19th Century
19th Century
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Danish Henning Kjærnulf attr. Long Sideboard of Solid Oak with 4 Doors 1970s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig
Located in Aarhus C, DK
company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furniture, Denmark in the 1970s. The country style sideboard is made of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Mid-Century Henning Kjaernulf Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Henning Kjaernulf chairs made in Nyrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Minor water spots on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Oak

Mid-Century Henning Kjaernulf Side Chairs
Mid-Century Henning Kjaernulf Side Chairs
H 40.25 in W 13.75 in D 20.5 in
Henry Kjærnulf: Sideboard Cabinet
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nyrup Mobelfabrik Model #54; 1 Key Included
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Henry Kjærnulf: Sideboard Cabinet
Henry Kjærnulf: Sideboard Cabinet
H 50 in W 77 in D 29 in
Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" A Pair of Armchairs in Oak, Danish Modern 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of lounge chairs in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Danish Modern 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A rare lounge chair in solid oak, designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin

Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Rectangular Table in Oak, Made in 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural dining table in oak with two extensions. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of 12 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik - ca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs in Oak & Cowhide, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
quality black cowhide. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik - ca 1960s. Model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cowhide, Oak

Razorblade Dining Chairs in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik during the 1960s-1970s. Made in Denmark. The set of nine chairs exudes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Kiel, SH
Razor Blade Chair in Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six Henning Kjaernulf Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Set of Six dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Mobelfabrik. Sculpted Oak frames have a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chair, C1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
Henning Kjaernulf - Razor Blade Chair, 1960 Unique lounge chair manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair, 1960s Danish
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
the 1960s. Crafted from dark oak with original upholstery by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, its unique silhouette
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Nightstands in Oak attributed to Henning Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting a pair of oak bedside tables by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Nightstands in Oak attributed to Henning Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Presenting a pair of oak bedside tables by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Rare Set of Eight Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs in Oak & Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Rubelli, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
chairs were produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark. The set consists of eight chairs made of solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 8 Henning Kjærnulf Dining Chairs, Oak and Ivory Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
. Additional chairs to make a set of 9 or 10 are available upon request. The chairs were produced by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Armchair Reupholstered in Longhaired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
icelandic sheepskin. Attributed to Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Made in the style of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Armchairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Two Armchairs in Oak & Longhaired Icelandic Sheepskin, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
in longhaired icelandic sheepskin. Attributed to Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Set of Six Oak Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
. Manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Original upholstery retained, it is in ok vintage condition but easy to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six Henning Kjaernulf Oak Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
. Manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Original upholstery retained, it is in ok vintage condition but easy to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Oak Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
. Manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Original upholstery retained, it is in ok vintage condition but easy to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six Henning Kjaernulf Oak Mid-Century Dining Chairs (6)
Located in London, GB
. Manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Original upholstery retained, it is in ok vintage condition but easy to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Six "Razorblade" Brutalist Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf (attr.), Denmark ca 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kjaernulf with the distinctive “razorblade” backs. This set was manufactured by the Danish company, Nyrup
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Henry Kjaernulf Razor Blade Oak Dining Chairs for EG Mobler 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Paris, FR
produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark and form a rare variant on Kjærnulf 'Razorblade' series The set
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Round Danish Modern Brutalist Sofa / Coffee Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Danish architect Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. The table's round silhouette exudes a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Round Danish Side Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Danish architect Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. The table's round silhouette exudes a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Side Tables

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Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
craftsmanship of the Danish manufacturer, Nyrup Møbelfabrik. The chairs feature seats upholstered in a light
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Set of 6 "Razorblade" Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kvalitetsmobel, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, and Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik. The latter produced the designer’s well-known
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf Set of "Razorblade" Chairs for EG Kvalitetsmöbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
the Danish manufacturers EG Kvalitetsmobel, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, and Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik. The latter
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

"Razorblade" Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kvalitetsmobel, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, and Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik. The latter produced the designer’s well-known
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Henning Kjærnulf Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
designed for the Danish manufacturers EG Møbler, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, and Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik. The latter
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
themselves. Kjaernulf mainly designed for the Danish manufacturers EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vejle Stole Scandinavian Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Topeka, KS
Kvalitesmobel, Nyrup Mobelfabrik, and Veje Stole Mobelfabrik. Famed designer, quality manufacturer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

2 Different Brutalist Oak Razorback Arm Chairs Attributed to Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist razorback throne-like oak armchair designed by prolific Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. One chair has a grey upholstered seat, the other has black gold and red stripes. ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Set of Six "Razorblade" Oak Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive mid-century set of dining chairs is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and function. Kjaernulf’s work reveals...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Coffee Table in Oak, Brutalist Mid-century 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish sewing table, crafted in the 1960s from sturdy oak with a tiled top, showcases solid craftsmanship. Featuring a drawer with storage and an extendable wicker basket, it ad...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Danish Coffee Table in Oak, Brutalist Mid-century 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Danish sewing table, crafted in the 1960s from sturdy oak with a tiled top, showcases solid craftsmanship. Featuring a drawer with storage and an extendable wicker basket, it ad...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Ceramic, Oak

Sculptural low oak sideboard by Henry Kjærnulf 1960’s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Valby, 84
A sculptural low sideboard in solid oak by danish designer Henry Kjærnulf in the 1960’s with lots of space for storage and beautiful decorative door and drawers with beautiful brass ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Danish Henning Kjærnulf Set of 4 Dining Chairs of Solid Oak and Sheepskin, 1970s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Here is a stunning set of 4 Danish vintage dinning room chairs in great country style. They are in the line of Henning Kjærnulf razor blade style chairs The chairs are made by a da...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Carved Oak Sideboard for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1970s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
vision was manifested by A/S Nyrup Møbelfabrik, a Danish manufactory with roots dating back to 1905 and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Set of Razorblade Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Beerse, VAN
Rare set of dining chairs designed by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Brutalist Oak Razor Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Brutalist Razor back oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Sculptural oak book shelf by Henry Kjærnulf Denmark 1960’s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Valby, 84
which he designed for Nyrup Møbelfabrik and Eg Kvalitets Møbler. The Razor blade line of furniture has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Bookcases

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Oak

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
references to the other popular "razor blade" model. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik - ca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak, Lambskin

Set of 10 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Set of 10 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik - ca
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Oval Dining Table in Solid Oak with One Extensions, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Cabinetmaker. Attributed to Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Curved legs and great
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Set of 6 Razor Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
variation on the designer’s iconic “Razorblade” chairs for Nyrup Møbelfabrik. Upholstery has been previously
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Sculptural Oak Chairs by Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1960’s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Valby, 84
upholstery designed by Henry / Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960’s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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Nyrup Mobelfabrik For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nyrup mobelfabrik for your home. A nyrup mobelfabrik — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a nyrup mobelfabrik — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A nyrup mobelfabrik made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made nyrup mobelfabrik has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik and EG Kvaliteet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nyrup Mobelfabrik?

A nyrup mobelfabrik can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,891, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.