$2,605 / set
Rare pair of Danish modern fumed oak side chairs
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in DK
This rarely seen pair of side chairs (model 3-1) in slightly fumed oak was designed ca. 1956 by Danish designer Grete Jalk (1920-2006). These examples were executed by Poul Jeppesen,...
Oak
$17,530 / set
Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s.
Leather, Wood
$15,916Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Very Rare Vilhelm Lauritzen Music Chair , Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Oak wood, brass and fabric - Creation date: 1942 Music chair - Model designed for the National Broadcasting House - Copenhagen - good original condition - sturdy and stable - nee...
Brass
$23,600 / set
Pair of Rare Danish Scimitar Lounge Chairs
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Desinged by Preben Fabricius (1931-1984) and Jorgen Kastholm (1931-2007) for Ivan Schlechter, the Scimitar chair was inspired by the shape of Turkish Sword "Scimitar" and ...
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair / Easy chair , 1950s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair / Easy chair , 1950s It is in great condition.
Fabric, Teak
Rare Modern Chair in Teak, Harry Østergaard, Randers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, side/desk chair in teak designed by the influential Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik, crafted in the 1960's in Denmark.
Teak
Rare IB Kofod Larsen Danish Lounge Chair for Selig Denmark (B)
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A lounge chair with sculptural winged arms and very well crafted frame , finished in a dark walnut with brass hardware and upholstered in a oatmeal toned fabric with a bit of lighter...
Upholstery, Wood
Rare IB Kofod Larsen Danish Lounge Chair for Selig Denmark (A)
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A lounge chair with sculptural winged arms and very well crafted frame , finished in a dark walnut with brass hardware and upholstered in a oatmeal toned fabric with a bit of lighter...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Rare Pair 1950s "Farfalla" Designer Danish Bentwood Billund Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Rare pair 1950s " farfalla " designer Danish bentwood side chair are constructed using the traditional moulded plywood form technique.
Walnut
Rare Chair Attributed to Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare side chair attributed to Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelvaerk in stunning original condition.
Teak
Rare Vintage Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen Lounge Saw Safari Chair, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and amazingly original condition chair. This unique, stylish and comfortable, midcentury modern saw chair designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen in Denmark in 1958 is ano...
Wood, Canvas, Rope, Birch
Rare Finn Juhl Model BO59 Fireplace Chair, Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare Finn Juhl Fireplace Chair with original fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rare Danish Lounge Chairs by Lysberg Hansen, 1950s
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of great looking lounge chairs and matching foot stool. Designed and made by Danish Lysberg Hansen and Terp 1950s. Great condition.
Leather, Oak
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s
By Peter Karpf
Located in Egå, DK
Rare Pair of Peter Karpf Prototype Chairs – Denmark, c. late 1960s A rare set of two prototype lounge chairs designed by Peter Karpf, Denmark, circa late 1960s–early 1970s.
Metal
Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado , 1960s
By Cado, Grete Jalk
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century Rare Danish teak lounge chair/ Easy chair by Grete Jalk For Cado , 1960s Design year: 1960s Style: vintage, Danish modern Designed by: Grete Jalk For Cado Matching...
Fabric, Teak
Rare Wingback Armchair, Denmark, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare and regal wingback chair, Denmark, 1940s. Solid oak and striped fabric with some signs of wear and some marks.
Wood
Rare Finn Juhl Model B059 Fireplace Chairs by Bovirke, Denmark 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Wien, AT
Designed by Fill Juhl in 1946 and most likely manufactured in the early 1950s by Bovirke, Denmark. Beautiful sculptural, four-legged construction made of solid teak, legs with cross-...
Fabric, Teak
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK27 easy chair in excellent condition. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen These chairs were only produced for three years, between...
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
Rare Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 12, Denmark, 1961.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and very desirable Kurt Ostervig Model 12 easy chair and ottoman. As comfortable as it is good looking. Large scale especially for a mid century modern design. The original y...
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Pair of Flemming Lassen Highback Lounge Chairs Denmark 1940's
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement...
Wool, Beech
Rare Rattan Lounge Chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen, Wengler, Denmark 1940s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
WENGLER SCANDINAVIAN MODERN DESIGN Small lounge chair / fireplace chair in rattan designed by Danish architect Tove Kindt-Larsen for R.
Rattan
Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in lacquered beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen 1940s.
Seagrass, Beech
$1,459Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Rare Midcentury Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - very good original condition
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Rare 1940s Danish Lounge Slipper Chairs in Green Patinated Leather
By Viggo Boesen
Located in London, London
A striking and rare pair of Danish lounge chairs dating from the 1940s, embodying the sculptural elegance and exceptional craftsmanship of the period.
Leather, Beech
Rare King Fredrik VIl teak chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Munich, DE
This very special chair which functions as a reading chair and writing table, was named after King Frederik VII of Denmark who was known for occasionally sitting backwards on a simil...
Metal, Brass
Rare rosewood chair 'Model 30' by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare dining chair designed by Poul Hundevad in Denmark during the 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Single Rare Solid Rosewood Danish Modern Niels Koefoed Desk Chair
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare accent desk chair.
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Stained Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1940's.
Wool, Teak, Oak
Set of Two '2' Rare Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the visionary Danish craftsman Ib Kofod Larsen in the early 1950's this model chair predates his iconic (and similarly shaped) "Z" chair.
Walnut
Rare pair of Clam chairs by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Ranst, VAN
A rare pair of Clam chairs designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944.
Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
$862Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Midcentury Rare Dining Chairs Bramin, Denmark, 1960s.
By Henry W Klein
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - confortable - marked by label
Leather, Teak
Pair of rare Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Lounge Chairs, Solid Teak, Danish Modern
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional and rare pair of original "Elizabeth" lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in 1956 — a landmark design in the canon of Danish Modern ...
Leather, Teak
Rare Danish Oxford Lounge Chair In Leather By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare and elegant "Oxford" lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1965, this chair was manufactured in 2007. It is a rare example of the lounge chair variant -...
Aluminum
$7,105Sale Price / set|40% Off
Very rare set of 'Ring Chairs' by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Denmark 1958
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and iconic design from the 1950s, this set of “Ring Chairs” was designed by Danish designers Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel and produced by the master cabinetmaker Kolds Savvaerk.
Fabric, Teak
Rare Hans J. Wegner Oak Reclining Lounge Chair Model AP71, Denmark 1968
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - Original wool pillows in good original condition - height of eat 43 cm
Oak, Wool
Rare Restored Lounge Chair in Beech by Dan Johnson for Selig, Denmark, c. 1950s
By Selig
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a newly restored high-back angular lounge chair designed by Dan Johnson for Selig and manufactured in Denmark during the mid-1950’s.
Beech
Rare Danish Easy Lounge Chair in Mahogany Attributed to Otto Færge, 1940's
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed large lounge chair. The style is very much that of Otto Færge and true to his style and design proportions that perfectly captures the es...
Beech, Wool
Rare 1940s Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm by Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Elm designed by Søren Hansen, who was a relative and part owner of Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, is a remarkable piece of mid-century furniture that h...
Elm
Rare Set of Four Arne Jacobsen St. Catherine College Chairs, Denmark, 1978
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Catherine College Chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in 1978.
Fabric, Birch
Rare Model 42 Arm Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950's
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Deland, FL
Two inches shorter than was originally designed this particular model is ideal for those of a petite stature or used more as a lounge chair rather than a desk or dining chair. Erik ...
Leather, Teak
Rare Danish Schillers Møbler Teak Lounge Chair with ottomane from the 60s
Located in Bremen, DE
Made in denmark! Original 1960s! A breathtaking and extremely rare Schillers Møbler armchair for your home. The armchair has been extensively restored and is in exceptionally beautif...
Teak
Rare Hans Olsen Bikini Lounge Chair
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and sculptural example of Danish Modern design, this Hans Olsen “Bikini” Chair embodies the playful experimentation and craftsmanship that defined mid-century Scandinavian fur...
Leather, Teak, Plywood
Rainer Daumiller Rare Danish Flex chairs Scandinavian Pine Hirtshals Set of 6
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Dining chairs designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk. Model with flexible back. Solid scandinavian pine wood. Version is lacquered. These chairs are very...
Wood, Pine
Rare Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Modern Teak Søborg 526 chair
By Soborg Mobler, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Teak and cane desk chair by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen offers a sleek and minimalist design while still having a captivating beauty. Made from solid teak wood, woven cane backing, and...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Set of Four Rare Teak PIA Chairs by Poul Cadovius, Girsberger, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Girsberger
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - merket by label
Fabric, Teak
Rare Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Iron & Brass Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of "Dark Horse" chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, produced by Botium, Denmark, circa 1989. These exceptional chairs are iron and brass, showing distress, age and pat...
Brass, Iron
$5,388Sale Price / set|30% Off
Rare set of six Friis & Moltke Dining Chairs in solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1970s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Ystad, SE
Rare set of six Friis & Moltke Dining Chairs in solid Oregon Pine.
Papercord, Pine
Flemming Lassen – Rare Pair of Mahogany Chairs with Cane Backs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Flemming Lassen (Danish, 1902–1984) A rare pair of chairs crafted in Cuban mahogany, featuring French-woven cane backs and seats upholstered in original Niger leather.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Rare Danish foldable deckchair in the style of Hans Olsen from 1950´s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare gem from the 1950s: an exquisite Danish foldable deckchair in the iconic style of Hans Olsen.
Metal
Rare Pair of Danish Easychairs in Teak & Mohair 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare pair of danish easychairs from the late 1950s with round teak legs and mohair-velours fabric. In very good original vintage condition. The shape is reminiscent of Nana Ditzel. P...
Mohair, Teak
Set of Three Rare "Yoga" Chairs by Erik Magnussen, Kevi Denmark, Ca. 1972
By Kevi, Erik Magnussen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of three "Yoga" lounge chairs designed by Erik Magnussen and produced by Kevi, Denmark. Chrome-plated formed tubular steel, painted moulded plywood, plastic foot inserts, origina...
Chrome
Rare Arne Jacobsen Funkis "Novo" Chair Beech & Seagrass, Fritz Hansen, 1935
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and highly collectible early modernist “Novo” chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in 1935.
Seagrass, Beech
$10,500 / set
Rare No. 4325 “Swan” Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, a pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s in excellent, restored condition. These have been fully reupholstered in mohair. The legs retain some age-appropriate patina
Mohair
Inger Klingenberg Rare set of 4 shaped chairs model 193
By Inger Klingenberg
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2047 Inger Klingenberg Rare set of 4 shaped chairs model 193 in wood and fabric. Prod. France & Daverkosen, 1960s. Original manufacturer label.
Fabric
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen. The teak wood leg model 4325 is scarce and rarely available. Manufactured on 04/1963. Chair is in excellent vintage condi...
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Set of Four Danish Pine Chairs in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960ies
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 beautiful dining chairs in pine and paper cord, made in Denmark and produced in the 1960ies. All chairs come in very good original condition and are ready for usage. We ...
Papercord, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Rare Verner Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This rare Verner Panton lounge chair for Fritz Hansen from 1973 is a true collector's item.
Steel
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