$5,860
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern Mid Century Daybed Modell 981 DIVA by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle. 1st Edition by the
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
$895
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
1960s Model 351 Dining Arm Chair by Poul Volther for Soro Stolefabrik of Denmark
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Poul Volther
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s vintage Poul Volther dining chair, model 351, produced by Soro
Cord
$2,930 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Danish Teak Dining Chairs By Poul M.Volther for Frem Rojle 1960s, set of 4
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Gaggenau, DE
. Designer / Poul M.Volther original Danish cord Price is for 4 chairs Worldwide shipping available
Cord, Teak
Poul Volther Paper Cord Dining Chairs for Frem Rojle
By Poul Volther
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of two paper cord dining chairs by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle. Very good condition.
Papercord, Teak
Teak & Paper Cord Armchair by Poul Volther, Denmark, 1950s
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Poul Volther
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Armchair model 351 designed by Poul Volther. Manufactured in Denmark by Sorø Stolefabrik in the
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 30.75 in W 18.3 in D 18 in
Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Danish Cord, set of 4
By Poul Volther
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Gorgeous set of dining chairs designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle. In rosewood and Danish cord
Papercord, Rosewood
Four Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Danish Teak Woven Cord Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Four Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Danish teak woven cord dining chairs. We also have an additional
Teak
Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Dining Chairs
By Rojle Frem, Poul Volther
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six sculpted Teak with Danish cord seat dining chairs in very well cared for original
Cord, Teak
Poul Volther for Frem Rojle Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of Eight
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Denton, TX
Set of eight sculpted rosewood with Danish cord seat dining chairs in very well cared for original
Cord, Rosewood
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in
Poul Volther Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Paper Cord Dining Chairs by Frem Røjle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of 8 Scandinavian Modern rosewood and paper cord dining chairs designed by Poul
Papercord, Rosewood
Sold
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Pair Midcentury Teak and Danish Cord Stools by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
By Hans Olsen, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Frem Røjle, Niels Otto Møller, Poul Volther
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarcely seen pair of solid teak + Danish cord stools by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, Denmark circa
Cord, Rush, Teak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$6,212 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
$16,287
H 32.29 in W 106.3 in D 82.68 in
Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen 1950. The design & luxurious feeling of this...
Chrome
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$6,995Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Soaring like a streamlined icon of mid-century modern design, the Adrian Pearsall–style 1709-S platform daybed is a rare marriage of architectural line and functional elegance. With ...
Metal
$5,849
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 31.11 in
Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...
Wool, Teak
Poul Volther Daybed Model Diva 981 for Gemla, Sweden
By Poul Volther, Gemla
Located in Dronten, NL
Very nice sophisticated daybed sofa Model 981 designed by Poul Volther, manufactured by Gemla, Denmark, circa 1960. This sofa is nicknamed 'Diva' and features a sophisticated solid o...
Wool, Oak
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
$595
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair
By Frem Røjle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair with Woven Rope Seat. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 18" W x 17" D x 17" Seat height.
Rope, Teak
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 48 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition with a brigh...
Teak, Chenille
$3,750 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Danish teak dining chairs by Niels O.Moller, 1960s, set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Danish teak dining chairs by Niels O.Moller, 1960s, set of 6 Very good condition. Stable teak wood frame. Refurbished and oiled. The set is in good condition, however...
Fabric, Teak
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