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Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Razor Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very good original example of this very stylish Lounge chair in nicely patinated Oak with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Razor Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
Razor Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in
"Razor Blade" Lounge Chair in oak and new sheepskin seats by Henning Kjærnulf.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in København K, DK
Outstanding and iconic "Razor Blade" Lounge Chair in oak and new sheepskin seats by Henning
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, 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

Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade", Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Lounge Chair designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 2 Easy Chairs 'Paperknife' or ‘Model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
from 1955. These ‘model 121’s’ are also called the ‘Paper knife’ chairs because of their razor sharp
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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 Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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

Pair of Custom Lacquered and Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
", Depth 27", seat H. 19" Condition: There is a razor thin 2” tear to one seat cushion front. Otherwise the
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Pair of Modern Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Club Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Piero Lissoni, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Pre Owned Piero Lissoni for Knoll Divina Club Lounge Chair in Black Leather. Clean lines and
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Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Mid-Century Danish Armchair
Located in London, GB
sheepskins or shearling which equally looks amazing. Nicknamed the razor blade chairs after their back
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Wood

Pierre Paulin Life and Work Book by Nadine Descendre
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Vintage Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Razor Lounge Chairs, circa, 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
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Vintage Pair of Henning Kjaernulf "Razor" Lounge Chairs, From Denmark, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pair of Henning Kjaernulf "Razor" lounge chairs, from Denmark 1970s. Solid oak construction
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Vintage 1970s European Side Chairs

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Oak Razor Back Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Berlin, DE
A 1960s oak lounge chair designed by Kjaernulf, featuring original fabric seats and a razor-shaped
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Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Lounge Chair, Denmark, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Henning Kjaernulf razor blade lounge chair, Denmark, circa 1960. Solid oak construction. Seat
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Henning Kjaernulf Lounge Razor Back Oak Chairs Danish Rustic - a Pair
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, c1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
Henning Kjaernulf - Razor Blade chairs, 1960 Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, C1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
Henning Kjaernulf - razor blade chairs, 1960. Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup
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By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 8 original Razor blade side chairs in patinated oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf and made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Henning Kjærnulf “Razor blade” Armchairs, Set of Two
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Rotterdam, NL
“razor blade” shaped back rest give these chairs an unusual but striking appearance. The chairs provide a
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool “Razor Back” lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, in a rustic meets modernism design. Made of oak
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By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Rare carved lounge chair in solid oak. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
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Kai Kristiansen 'Paperknife' Easy Chair for Magnus Oleson, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
121’ also called the ‘Paper knife’ chair because of it’s razor sharp lines, is executed in teak with
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By AWA Holland
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Set of Four Brutalist Oak Fireside Chairs by Dittmann & Co for AWA, NL, 1970's
By AWA Holland
Located in Austin, TX
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By Henning Kjærnulf
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white boucle by Chase Erwin. Nicknamed the razor blade chairs after their back that resembles one
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By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
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Razor Blade Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf 'Kjaernulf', Denmark, 1960s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
A superb razor blade armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. Oak frame in original condition
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Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
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H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, "Razorblade", Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Lounge Chair designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s is a stunning piece of Danish Modern
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1950s Arm Chair "Razorblade" in Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
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Vintage arm chair in solid patinated Scandinavian oak tree and sheepskin. This model was designed
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Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Chair Denmark, 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped solid oak lounge chair designed by Henning Kjaernulf and manufactured by Nyrup
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Pair of Henning Kjaernulf Razor Blade Arm Lounge Chairs Produced in Denmark 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of "Razorblade" mid century wooden armchairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf / Henning Kjærnulf in solid stained oak (dark brown) produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel Denmark, 1960s...
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Set of 6 Razorblade Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark, 1960s
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other Danish midcentury designers. In light of how sought after his dining sets and lounge chairs are
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“Razor Blade” Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmöbel, Denmark, 1960s
By Kvaliteetsmøbel, Henning Kjærnulf
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Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage Razor Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
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Razor Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the razor lounge chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A razor lounge chair — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer razor lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A razor lounge chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made razor lounge chair over the years, but those crafted by Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Razor Lounge Chair?

The average selling price for a razor lounge chair at 1stDibs is $5,600, while they’re typically $1,268 on the low end and $9,773 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

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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.