H 26.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.39 in
Sigve Knutson Lost Aluminium Foil Chair, Oslo, 2019
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson, lost aluminium foil chair Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2019 Aluminum Produced for Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: 34 cm x 35 cm x 68 H cm ...
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Sigve Knutson Wood Chair, Shelf Manufactured by Sigve Knutson, Oslo, 2019
By Sigve Knutson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson Wood chair Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2019 Wood, ash Measurements: 43 cm x 50 cm x 80 H cm 16.92 in x 19.68 in x 31.49 H in Edition Unique...
Wood
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 32.29 in
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Tilburg, NL
About Hans Brattrud Hans Brattrud (1933 - 2017) designed the Scandia stackable chair in 1957 as a student project at the National College of Art & Design in Oslo.
Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Scandinavian Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 2000s, Set of 2
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Born in 1933, Hans Brattrud designed the Scandia chair in the 1950s as a student project at the National College of Art & Design in Oslo.
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Country House Armchair, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen country house armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1925 Likely modelled as a slightly-scaled down commission of the 'Oslo' armchair, this chair...
Cotton, Wood
H 36.23 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Four Rosewood Hans Brattrud Chairs, 1970
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four chairs designed by Hans Brattrud, Norway 1970s made by Hove, Oslo.
Rosewood
H 41.74 in W 27.56 in D 37.8 in
Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Chair New Upholstered Leather and Rosewood 1959
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Hans Brattrud (born 1933) designed the Scandia chair in 1957 as a student project at the National College of Art & Design in Oslo.
Leather, Rosewood
H 31.89 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Modern Danish Cognac Leather and Linen Oslo Accent Chair Handmade
By Moanne
Located in Madrid, ES
As you approach the Oslo accent chair, you can't help but be struck by its clean, mid-century modern Danish design.
Brass
H 24 in W 44.5 in D 38.5 in
Gerard Van Den Berg Oslo Chair Lounge Chair
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing buffalo leather bucket lounge chair with heavy blonde frame in good original condition with some signs of wear and scratching consistent with its age and usage. Rare three-se...
Leather, Wood
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in L 21.66 in
Vintage Swivel Chairs by Rudi Verelst, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Only one chair has a small chip to the plywood (see image) These chairs are rare as the more common design of Rudi Verelst are his chrome wire Delta chairs and Oslo chairs. 197...
Chrome
H 30 in W 30 in D 24 in
"Oslo" Silk and Mohair Chair, Custom MLB Design
By Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom Design by MLB. Tufted Silk and Mohair blend. Can me made to order with custom upholstery and dimensions.
Mohair, Silk, Oak
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Oslo Lounge Chairs by Rudi Verelst, 1970s
By Novalux Belgium, Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 'Oslo' lounge chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux.
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Oslo Lounge Chairs by Rudi Verelst, 1970s
By Novalux Belgium, Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 'Oslo' lounge chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux.
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Easy Chairs Oslo by Rudi Verelst for Novalux
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This very nice pair of easy chairs "Oslo" was designed by Rudi Verelst for Novalux Belgium, in the late 1960s.
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Oslo lounge chairs by Rudi Verelst, 1970s
By Novalux Belgium, Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of 'Oslo' lounge chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux.
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Rare Antique Howard & Sons 'Oslo' Childs Country House Armchair, circa 1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A scarcely seen country house child's armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. circa 1925 Likely modelled as a scaled down commission of the 'Oslo' armchair, this chai...
Cotton, Wood
H 29 in W 47 in D 38.5 in
Hans Brattrud "Scandia" Dining Table and Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hans Brattrud (born 1933) designed the Scandia stackable chair in 1957 as a student project at the National College of Art & Design in Oslo.
H 38 in W 17 in D 20 in
Oslo Dining Chair in White Oak in Stock
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In similar fashion the Oslo chair is minimal in form, but built to last with wedged through tenons and solid rift sawn white oak.
Oak
H 23 in W 44 in D 40 in
Gerard Van Den Berg "Oslo" Lounge Chair for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard Van Den Berg "Oslo" lounge chair for Montis with natural buffalo leather bucket seat on a lightly refinished blocky birch frame.
Leather, Wood
H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Set of 4 "Oslo" Chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, Belgium, 1960s
By Rudi Verelst, Novalux Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Four dark grey white “Oslo” chairs available by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1960s.
Aluminum
H 25 in W 42 in D 38 in
Leather and Laminated Wood "Oslo" Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular and rare "Olso" lounge chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis. An impressive, angular, architectural frame of sturdy, laminated birch cradling a single, over...
Birch, Leather
H 36.23 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Hans Brattrud Chairs
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
10 chairs designed by hans Brattrud, Norway 1970's made by Hove, Oslo.
Rosewood
H 92 in W 49 in D 52 in
Hans Brattrud Chairs
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Antwerp, BE
6 chairs designed by hans Brattrud, Norway 1970's made by Hove, Oslo.
Wood
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
H 33.08 in W 59.85 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
Leather, Rattan, Wood
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
H 27 in W 60 in D 23 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
Walnut, Upholstery
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian ...
Leather
H 38.25 in W 33.25 in D 38.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970. Features finely carved walnut, reuph...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
H 21.26 in Dm 39.38 in
Blossom Large Organic Modern Belgian Linen and Brass Pendant by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Blossom Pendant is large, sculptural and dramatic yet it floats like a blossom or a cloud. Its curves soften the space around it, while providing useful and atmospheric light levels....
Brass
H 32.29 in W 19.89 in D 59.06 in
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden,...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 31 in
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 45.67 in D 41.74 in
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 28.75 in
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Meer, VAN
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 in Patinated Cognac Leather, Alfred Kill production, 1960s. This highly rare lounge chair model ‘FK87’ is one of the most remarkable designs by Preben ...
Metal
H 31.54 in W 18.67 in D 22.76 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina '121' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, dining chairs, model ‘121’, walnut, cognac leather, Italy, 1965 Pair of stunning dining chairs by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa....
Leather, Walnut
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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.
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