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Rybo Rykken Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original vintage Mid-Century Modern bent rosewood and leather "Kengu" lounge chair with matching
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Leather & Rosewood Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, c1960s
By Arne Norell, Coja Culemborg
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Presenting for sale, an iconic, rare, and highly sought-after mid-century modern armchair designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-century Scandinavian Brown Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
brown leather. These chairs feature double top-stitched cushions in grainy leather and are raised on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs by Vestervig Eriksen for Brdr. Tromborg.
By Brøderna Tromborg, Vestervig Erikson
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
workmanship, characteristic of Danish design from the 60s. Chair frame made rosewood, after a comprehensive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Leather & Rosewood Lounge Chairs Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of leather with rosewood frame lounge chairs by Knut Seater for Vatne Mobler. Beige
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Down

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
high-quality natural leather in a cranberry color. The legs were made of dark noble rosewood. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Leather Sling Chairs by Novo Rumo
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Brazilian rosewood and leather sling dining chairs designed for novo rumo after Jorge Zalsupin
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair in Rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen
By Søren Willadsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chair in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen for Søren Willadsen
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The set of four chairs was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs have an interesting form
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in Rio rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Original cognac
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Rosewood Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 rosewood chairs by Henning Kjærnulf. Seat in original
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
To compose light seats, Tenreiro used thin wooden sticks in some of his chairs. One of these pieces
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of dining chairs in rosewood model "Peter". Original upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
during the 1960s. The frame of the chairs is made of dark brown rosewood. The backrest was slightly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Modernist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish and chic low lounge chair with solid rosewood sides, and back, supporting top grade
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Materials: Leather, rosewood Measurements: 32.3? wide x 29? tall Condition: In excellent original
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of 6 dining chairs in rosewood by Johannes Andersen Modekl 94. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rosewood + Rust Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Germany Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair made in Norway by Westnofa. A rosewood bentwood frame brown
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather
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Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Hans Bratturd Scandia Rosewood Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
A sculptural 1960's "Scandia" lounge chair and footstool in Rio rosewood by Hans Brattrud for
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Kurt Østervig
By Sibast
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of rosewood armchairs upholstered in seat and back with black full-grain leather. Model 414
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Set of Six Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Danish set of six chairs in rosewood by Niels Møller. Original leather. Produced in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs in Rosewood Model 465
By Helge Sibast
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs in rosewood model 465 by Helge Sibast. Original
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Olsen Leather and Rosewood Longue Chair 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hans Olsen Leather and Rosewood Longue Chair Denmark 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Two Rosewood, Black Leather Niels Otto Møller Chairs, Model 78. c1960
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
A set of two rosewood side chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1962, each chair is stamped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Westnofa
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in rosewood by Westnofa, original leather seat
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler black leather and rosewood lounge chair. All original black
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Heavy Rosewood Frame Leather Upholstery Lounge Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice heavy rosewood frame lounge chair.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Rosewood Model Ingrid
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of 4 chairs in rosewood model Ingrid by Niels Koefoed. Original simil
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø, Lounge Chair, Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and rosewood lounge chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Søren Willadsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Rocker Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bentwood rocker in rosewood and black leather by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Very comfy
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jean Gillion Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Tijuca Lounge Chair
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
thick leather cushion supported by an intricately woven string hammock on a solid Brazilian Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Original Georg Eknes Hans Brattrud Scandia Rosewood Swivel Chair MCM
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ An original low back rosewood "Scandia" lounge chair by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Illum Wikkelso Danish Modern 'Capella' Chairs in Rosewood + Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Rosewood, Leather Measurements: 23.75? wide x 27.5? tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood Model N°80
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 6 chairs in rosewood model n°80 by Niels Møller. Original
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 chairs in rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger. Backrest with bars
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 60
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Rosewood Black Leather Danish Dining chairs, 1960s by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of 6 model 301 Danish dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen in solid rosewood. This was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Niels Otto Møller Sculpted Rosewood Dining Arm Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of eight exotic rosewood and vinyl armchairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for T.L. Moller of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Don Shoemaker, 1960s
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern armchair was designed in the 1950s by Don Shoemaker and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cocobolo, Leather, Rosewood

Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs (6 dining chairs and 2 armchairs) by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Faux Leather

Six Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs in Blue Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Mid-century Danish rosewood dining chairs handcrafted with arched frames and dramatic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by H. Vestervig Erik
By Vestervig Erikson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 dining chairs in rosewood by H. Vestervig Eriksen. Original cognac
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

pair of Don Shoemaker rosewood swinger longe chairs mid century modern
Located in Boise, ID
the swinger chairs super unique and beautiful design new leather
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Cocobolo

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs Made by Soro Stolefabrik, set of six
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century set of six elegant dining chairs, including two with armrests, crafted from rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Rosewood and Leather Chair
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, This chair was designed in the late '50s. Unilabor was the first
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Solid Rosewood Red Leather Lounge Chair
By Arne Norell, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Solid Rosewood frame and red leather cushions. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC Dimensions: H
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rosewood

Wonderful Percival Lafer "S-1" Leather Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather S-1 lounge chair. Lafer's S-1 design features
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood "Modus" Lounge Chair by Kristian Vedel
By Kristian Vedel
Located in San Marcos, CA
rosewood frame with dark brown leather upholstery. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 29" W /25.5" D /26" H
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Olsen Midcentury Danish Rosewood and Red Leather Chairs, Pair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Olsen midcentury Danish Rosewood and Red Leather Chairs - Pair The His chair measures: 29.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kurt Olsen Danish Rosewood Black Leather Bear Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury lounge chair designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Model 221. Rare rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Midcentury Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
rosewood/leather frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The chairs have beautiful details and
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Niels Koefoed "Lis" Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1, Niels Koefoed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

1960s Modern Rosewood Leather Club Chair Brazilian Style of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Club Chair. Elegant wood grain. New cushion in black Faux Leather
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Aluminum

Niels O. Møller Pair of Rosewood Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels O. Møller pair of rosewood chairs, seats leather. Manufactured by J. L. Møller, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Niels O. Møller Pair of Rosewood Chairs
Niels O. Møller Pair of Rosewood Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Slagelse Møbelværk. Danish modern chair and ottoman. rosewood frame, Off white leather chair and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

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Rosewood Leather Mid Century Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rosewood leather mid century chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, every rosewood leather mid century chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rosewood leather mid century chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rosewood leather mid century chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful rosewood leather mid century chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rosewood Leather Mid Century Chair?

Prices for a rosewood leather mid century chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,175.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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.