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1950s reupholstered Pair of Danish armchairs
1950s reupholstered Pair of Danish armchairs

1950s reupholstered Pair of Danish armchairs

Located in London, Lambeth

Stunning pair of Danish armchairs in fine light blue fabric fantastically formed wooden arms with a

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958
Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958

Illum Wikkelsø, Pair of Danish Armchairs, 1958

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Pair of Danish armchairs model N°450 designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1958 and produced by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

1970s, pair of Danish armchairs, reupholstered, furniture wool, teak, oak.
1970s, pair of Danish armchairs, reupholstered, furniture wool, teak, oak.

1970s, pair of Danish armchairs, reupholstered, furniture wool, teak, oak.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, pair of Danish armchairs. New reupholstered, wood renewed. Quality blue furniture wool, teak

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

1960s, pair of Danish armchairs, green furniture wool, ash wood legs.
1960s, pair of Danish armchairs, green furniture wool, ash wood legs.

1960s, pair of Danish armchairs, green furniture wool, ash wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, pair of Danish armchairs. Green furniture wool, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery
Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Staten Kontrol Møbler, pair of armchairs, oak, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. Pair of Danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair of Danish Armchairs Chairs by Johannes Andersen
Pair of Danish Armchairs Chairs by Johannes Andersen

Pair of Danish Armchairs Chairs by Johannes Andersen

By Johannes Andersen

Located in London, GB

A rare and extremely stylish pair of Danish chairs by Johannes Andersen. They were made in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.
Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.

Pair of danish armchairs. Circa 1940. New upholstery.

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful pair of lounge Danish armchairs from the 1940s. Reupholstered with a high quality fabric

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Beech, Reupholstered Lambswool, Jugendstil, 1900s
Pair of Danish Armchairs in Beech, Reupholstered Lambswool, Jugendstil, 1900s

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Beech, Reupholstered Lambswool, Jugendstil, 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

A rare pair of armchairs / lounge chairs in solid beech, reupholstered seat and back in a great

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish Armchairs, Teak, fabric and leather, model Capella Illum Wikkelso
Pair of Danish Armchairs, Teak, fabric and leather, model Capella Illum Wikkelso

Pair of Danish Armchairs, Teak, fabric and leather, model Capella Illum Wikkelso

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian Armchairs model No. 4 Capella. Remarkable woodwork on the armrests which are

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Danish armchairs in solid teak and fabric, model GM5, Svend Aage Eriksen
Pair of Danish armchairs in solid teak and fabric, model GM5, Svend Aage Eriksen

Pair of Danish armchairs in solid teak and fabric, model GM5, Svend Aage Eriksen

By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Two superbly crafted Scandinavian armchairs with a very elegant, slender design. The woodwork is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Armchairs in Teak, 1960s, Set of 4
Danish Armchairs in Teak, 1960s, Set of 4

Danish Armchairs in Teak, 1960s, Set of 4

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

A pair of Danish armchairs crafted in solid teak, dating from the 1960s. The design combines clean

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Georg Kofoed Sculptural Danish Club Chairs in Black Leather
Pair of Georg Kofoed Sculptural Danish Club Chairs in Black Leather

Pair of Georg Kofoed Sculptural Danish Club Chairs in Black Leather

By Georg Kofoed

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of Danish armchairs with rounded, sculptural backs upholstered in the original black leather

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century

Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant pair of Danish armchairs / easy chairs with newer upholstery in a refined, light neutral

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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wool, Linen, Beech

Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Teak & Sage Tweed
Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Teak & Sage Tweed

Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Teak & Sage Tweed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome matching pair of Danish armchair easy chairs. They are completely refurbished and ready

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats
Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats

Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats

Located in Topeka, KS

just the pair of Danish armchairs you’ve been wanting! What are you waiting for? Make them yours

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of armchairs, Denmark 1960
Pair of armchairs, Denmark 1960

Pair of armchairs, Denmark 1960

Located in Torino, IT

Pair of armchairs, Denmark 1960

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs

Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Danish, early 20th century pair of Biedermeier armchairs made during the reign of Christian X (1912

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20th Century Danish Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Danish Vintage Armchairs
Pair of Danish Vintage Armchairs

Pair of Danish Vintage Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage armchairs in birch wood. They were

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Pair of Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An outstanding pair of vintage Danish cabinetmaker armchairs. They were recently imported from

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Danish Vintage Teak Armchairs
Pair of Danish Vintage Teak Armchairs

Pair of Danish Vintage Teak Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A very stylish, comfortable and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage teak armchairs, dating

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Danish Vintage Club Armchairs
Pair of Danish Vintage Club Armchairs

Pair of Danish Vintage Club Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An outstanding pair of Danish vintage club armchairs, dating from the 1940’s. They are of amazing

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

A pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s.
A pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s.

A pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A pair of armchairs from Denmark from the 1960s. Minimalist armchairs with a timeless look will

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Pair Of Danish Mid Century Armchairs, Two, Denmark
Pair Of Danish Mid Century Armchairs, Two, Denmark

Pair Of Danish Mid Century Armchairs, Two, Denmark

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of Mid-Century period armchairs with well-preserved structure, arms, and legs, great

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Danish Modern Windsor Armchairs
Pair of Danish Modern Windsor Armchairs

Pair of Danish Modern Windsor Armchairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Experience the timeless beauty and innovative design of these mid-20th century Danish Modern beech

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1970s Danish Pair of Wooden Armchairs
1970s Danish Pair of Wooden Armchairs

1970s Danish Pair of Wooden Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s Danish pair of wooden armchairs encapsulates the essence of Scandinavian design

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s
Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s

Pair of Upholstered Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

pair of armchairs as well. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Danish Restored Armchairs
1960s Pair of Danish Restored Armchairs

1960s Pair of Danish Restored Armchairs

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Solid Teak Legs

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1970s Pair of Leather Armchairs, Denmark
1970s Pair of Leather Armchairs, Denmark

1970s Pair of Leather Armchairs, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good /very good original condition with minor signs of use.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Danish, Pair of Easy Armchairs
Danish, Pair of Easy Armchairs

Danish, Pair of Easy Armchairs

Located in London, GB

c. 1970's Solid pine Made in Denmark H75 x W67 x D68 cm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Denmark
1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Denmark

1960s Pair of Restored Armchairs, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

- Refinished Beech wood skelet with teak armrests - newly upholstered pillows

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s
Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

These exceptional armchairs are constructed on solid wood frames with mahogany-stained beech legs

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1970s Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs, Denmark
1970s Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs, Denmark

1970s Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

smaller Armchair: 76 x (41) x92 x 84 - high of seat 41 cm

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Danish Modern Style Armchairs
Pair of Danish Modern Style Armchairs

Pair of Danish Modern Style Armchairs

Located in Denton, TX

Very comfortable curved back solid teak dining / armchairs in the style of Danish modern.

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Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Mid Century Modern Rosewood Danish Armchairs
Pair of Mid Century Modern Rosewood Danish Armchairs

Pair of Mid Century Modern Rosewood Danish Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Nice pair of mid-century modern rosewood Danish armchairs from the 1960s. These vintage chairs

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of leather armchairs made in Denmark, 1960s
Pair of leather armchairs made in Denmark, 1960s

Pair of leather armchairs made in Denmark, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of mid century brown leather armchairs with ebonized wooden frames. Very comfy pair of chairs

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Brown Leather Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Danish Mid-Century teak open armchairs with spindled back and brown leather seat and back

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Danish Armchairs by Berga Mobler
Pair of Vintage Danish Armchairs by Berga Mobler

Pair of Vintage Danish Armchairs by Berga Mobler

By Berga Mobler

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and extremely comfortable pair of vintage Danish armchairs by Berga Mobler

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of White Boucle Danish Mid-Century Armchairs
Pair of White Boucle Danish Mid-Century Armchairs

Pair of White Boucle Danish Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of armchairs, professionally upholstered in white boucle style fabric. Denmark, c1950s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Alfred Christensen armchairs in sheepskin Denmark 1950
Pair of Alfred Christensen armchairs in sheepskin Denmark 1950

Pair of Alfred Christensen armchairs in sheepskin Denmark 1950

By Alfred Christensen

Located in PARIS, FR

A large pair of Alfred Christensen armchairs Denmark circa 1950 Newly upholstered in sheepskin

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

H. Brockmann Petersen Pair of Danish Teak Armchairs, 1950s
H. Brockmann Petersen Pair of Danish Teak Armchairs, 1950s

H. Brockmann Petersen Pair of Danish Teak Armchairs, 1950s

By H. Brockmann-Petersen

Located in Hamburg, PA

A pair of armchairs designed by Danish furniture designer H. Brockmann Petersen (also known as Carl

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Farstrup "Casa" Danish Mid Century Armchairs
Pair of Farstrup "Casa" Danish Mid Century Armchairs

Pair of Farstrup "Casa" Danish Mid Century Armchairs

By Farstrup

Located in New York, NY

Lovely pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern "Casa" Easy chairs by Farstrup. Crafted in solid dark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs Armchairs Denmark, C.1950
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs Armchairs Denmark, C.1950

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs Armchairs Denmark, C.1950

Located in London, GB

A pair of mid-century Danish lounge chairs armchairs C.1960. Constructed in a beech frame and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Armchair by Greta Jalk, Denmark, circa 1950s
Pair of Armchair by Greta Jalk, Denmark, circa 1950s

Pair of Armchair by Greta Jalk, Denmark, circa 1950s

By Grete Jalk

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of Armchair by Greta Jalk, Denmark, circa 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen
Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen

Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in London, London

Pair of lounge chairs By Frits Henningsen Newly upholstered in Baluchi Natural fabric by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Danish Hans Wegner armchairs for Getama GE181
Pair of Danish Hans Wegner armchairs for Getama GE181

Pair of Danish Hans Wegner armchairs for Getama GE181

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of 1950s Scandinavian armchairs by Danish designer Hans Wegner, model "GE181," produced by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Danish armchairs by Ole Wanscher. They were made by P. Jeppesen, they

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder

Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage carver armchairs by Arne Vodder. They are

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Lacquered Walnut Legs, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

materials. This pair of armchairs exudes quality and personality from all angles. Their classic shape is

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Danish leather armchairs by Ole Wanscher. They were made by P. Jeppesen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs in Boucle
1960s Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs in Boucle

1960s Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs in Boucle

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished -Newly upholstered in light pink boucle fabric - high of seat 38 cm

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs
1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs

1980s, Danish Design by Magnus Olesen, Pair of Armchairs

By Magnus Olesen

Located in Tarm, 82

1980s, Danish design by Magnus Olesen, pair of armchairs. Original upholstery in orange-red

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Bentwood

1960's Pair of Danish Vintage Cherry Wood Armchairs
1960's Pair of Danish Vintage Cherry Wood Armchairs

1960's Pair of Danish Vintage Cherry Wood Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An extremely stylish and well made pair of Danish vintage cherry wood armchairs. They were made in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cherry, Bouclé

Pair of Danish 18th Century Neoclassical White Painted Armchairs
Pair of Danish 18th Century Neoclassical White Painted Armchairs

Pair of Danish 18th Century Neoclassical White Painted Armchairs

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

, above fluted turned legs terminating in ball feet. The painting from 1774 is portraying the Danish

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Vintage pair of Danish Brutalist Armchairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of oak armchairs, executed in the unmistakable style of Henning Kjærnulf, commands attention

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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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Pair Of Danish Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair of Danish armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair of Danish armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and animal skin. There are 1586 antique and vintage pair of Danish armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair of Danish armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pair of Danish armchairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Pair of Danish armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Ole Wanscher are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Of Danish Armchairs?

Prices for pair of Danish armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair of Danish armchairs begin at $400 and can go as high as $98,259, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.