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Vintage Danish Embassy Chairs by Otto Larsen for Søborg Mobler
By Otto Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Danish teak lounge chairs makes a beautiful Mid-Century addition to any
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage 1958 Set 6 Pia Chairs by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen Woven Seats
By Royal Persiennen, Poul Cadovius
Located in Basel, BS
Pia Chair, Set of 6, Original first edition by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen 1958 model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Rope, Teak

Unique Danish maple chair bench with long woven canvas seat
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in DK
This unique chair bench by Jørgen Gammelgaard (1938-1991) was made as a prototype for The Royal
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
13.18 in 57.5 cm W 62.5 cm D 80.5 cm H; Seat height 33.5 cm Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Color Beat, Cado, Five Stacking Chairs, 1970s Denmark, by Sten Østergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Copenhagen - Cado, five stacking dining chairs from 1970s Denmark. Designed by Sten Østergaard, furniture
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Plastic

Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare pair of Mahogany, Niger Leather and Woven Cane Chairs, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
pair of chairs attributed to Kaare Klint and Rigmor Andersen, Denmark 1930s. The chairs are made of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark, 1953. Teak, oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High back wingchair designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Fredericia in Denmark, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lean Back Lounge Chair Mosaic Teak, Royal Blue, Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Lean back lounge chair mosaic teak royal blue spicy brown by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 68 x W 78 x
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair Mosaic Solid Smoked Oak Royal Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr. Olsen lounge chair mosaic solid smoked oak royal blue by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D81 x W79 x H
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

Verner Panton Peacock Lounge Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark Midcentury
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
used separately and hung from the ceiling. The chair has 7 removable original seat cushions upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Danish Sigvard Bernadotte Desk Chair For France & Son
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
. Bernadotte was a member of the Swedish royal family and industrial designer who worked in multiple
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Teak

Danish Peacock Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Plus-Linje, 1960s
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
studied at Odense Technical College before enrolling in the Architecture Department at the Royal Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jamestown Royal Vintage Lounge Chair in the manner of Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
very nice. Designer and Manufacturer is unknown. Has Danish modern influence. In the manner of Kofod
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This lounge chair is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master. Both
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Cognac Leather “Egg” Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Initially designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958, the Egg chair has become one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern chairs are stamped, "Danish Overseas Furniture AIS." A
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Stylish set of eight high-back dining chairs designed by Svend A Madsen for Moreddi ,1960, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Nanna Ditzel Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Iconic pair of comfortable lounge chairs designed by Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in collaboration
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kay Fisker “Canton” Woven Wicker Lounge Chair for Robert Wengler, Denmark 1950s
By Kay Fisker, Robert Wengler
Located in Utrecht, NL
became the most skilful wicker-maker in Denmark. This chair is marked by his brand, R. Wengler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Cane

1960s Four Fully Restored Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Six fully restored danish rosewood dining chairs custom upholstery. Set of four Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Lounge Chair 118 in Teak & Bouclé by Grete Jalk for France & Son, Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Vorst, BE
Grete Jalk Lounge chair model 118 in Teak. Manufactured by France & Son in Denmark, probably in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates furniture Lawrence Peabody Danish
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in 1957. Later that year, the chair was displayed at the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dining Chairs Model 203 by Arne Vodder for France & Son Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vodder trained as a cabinetmaker and architect. He studied under Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of
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2010s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fully Restored Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs Inc, Custom Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored Danish dining chairs inc. reupholstery designed by Erik Buch in 1949. The chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. 1958. Original leather
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The beautiful Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is an everlasting Danish design masterpiece, like a
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
most iconic chairs of the past 100 years. The son of a cobbler, Wegner brought Danish design to the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

1960's Six Fully Restored Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
Royal Nubuck and a few Kvadrat luxury fabrics are available for an additional cost. Danish Industrial
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
entrance or bedroom. Designer's Biography Kristina Dam graduated from The Royal Danish School of
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Sculptural Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
furniture designer. She holds a Master of Arts in Architecture and Design from The Royal Danish Academy of
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fir, Oak

Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
furniture designer. She holds a Master of Arts in Architecture and Design from The Royal Danish Academy of
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fir

Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
furniture designer. She holds a Master of Arts in Architecture and Design from The Royal Danish Academy of
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fir

Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. The Reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces. The chair is
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers’ Guild
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
H 34.65 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Contemporary Chair 'FF Cantilever' Nubuck Leather, Chrome Legs
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, FR
FF Cantilever, chair Design: Friends & Founders Upholstery available in a wide range of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers’ Guild
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
H 34.65 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in
Set of Six (6) Model Mk 310 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning set of six Model Mk 310 Dining Chairs by the renowned Danish designer Arne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood, Teak

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
but effective chair designs. Jacobsen was admitted to the Architecture School at the Royal Danish
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Swan"Chair 2005
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 28.75 in
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
Moonlight Sheepskin WNG Chairs by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr WNG chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 60 x D 50 x H 76 cm Materials: Oak, Textile
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
BUTE/Storr WNG Chair by Mazo Design
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculous mix of ancient
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Bute/Storr Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm Materials: Oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Bute/Storr Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Bute/Storr Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
BUTE/Storr TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm Materials: Oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
BUTE/Storr TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
Moonlight Sheepskin Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Sheepskin TMBO lounge chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Dedar/Linear Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
DEDAR/Linear TMBO Lounge Chair by Mazo Design Dimensions: W 90 x D 68.5 x H 87 cm Materials: Oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Dedar/Linear Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Dedar/Linear Tmbo Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 26.97 in
Set of 4 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 two stripe chair by Derya Arpac. Dimensions: W 38 x D 45 x H 85 cm. Materials: oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fir

Set of 4 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Set of 4 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 two stripe chair by Derya Arpac Dimensions: W 38 x D 45 x H 85 cm Materials: Oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fir

Set of 2 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Set of 2 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 two stripe chair by Derya Arpac. Dimensions: W 38 x D 45 x H 85 cm. Materials: oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fir

Set of 2 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
Set of 2 Two Stripe Chair by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Two Stripe Chairs by Derya Arpac
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 two stripe chairs by Derya Arpac Dimensions: W 38 x D 45 x H 85 cm Materials: oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fir

Set of 2 Two Stripe Chairs by Derya Arpac
Set of 2 Two Stripe Chairs by Derya Arpac
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
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Royal Danish Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic royal Danish chair available at 1stDibs. A royal Danish chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the royal Danish chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A royal Danish chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful royal Danish chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Royal Danish Chair?

A royal Danish chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,625, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $11,750.

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