$967 / item
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Lounge Chair "Kengu", Design Oddvin Rykken for Ryco Rikken & Co., 1960s
By Rybo Rykken, Oddvin Rykken
Located in taranto, IT
Lounge chair "kengu", produced by Ryco Rikken & co. designed by Oddvin Rykken (... on other sites
Leather, Palisander
$1,350
H 39 in W 32 in D 34 in
Rybo Rykken Mid Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rybo Rykken Mid Century Modern Rosewood Leather Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Item features bent
Leather, Rosewood
$3,024
H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Norwegian Kengu sofa made by the Rybo Rykken manufacture, whose designers are Elsa & Nordahl
Leather, Teak
$918
H 40.95 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Kengu Leather Lounge Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim Rybo Rykken, Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable
Leather, Wood
$1,173
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
1970s, Norwegian design, armchair model "Kengu", leather, bent wood.
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Armchair model "Kengu". Original black leather with patina, bent wood
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
$1,173
H 40.95 in W 26.38 in D 33.86 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Erde & Nordhal Solheim, lounge chair, model "Kengu".
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Erde & Nordhal Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Lounge chair, model "Kengu
Leather, Bentwood
$774Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
1970s, Norwegian design, Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim.
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Kengu Siesta Chairs, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, Norway
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Porto, PT
These amazingly confortable chairs were fully re-conditioned. The bent plywood legs have been darkned to a matte black finish and re-upholstered in mediteranean blue leather. Dime...
Leather, Plywood
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Swinging Kengu armchair designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian manufacturer Rykken
Leather
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Swinging Kengu armchair designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian manufacturer Rykken
Leather
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 54.34 in D 27.56 in
Kengu Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken, Brown Leather, Scandinavian
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Kengu Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken, Brown Leather, Scandinavian Chocolate brown Kengu
Leather
Kengu Pirate Brown Leather Chair Pair, Norway
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Notteroy, NO
. Although Pirate were drawn simultaneously with Kengu, was not realized until 1973. When asked Rykken with
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 29 in W 30 in D 29 in
Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken Kengu Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Comfortable Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken Kengu Scandinavian modern lounge chair with bent
Leather, Rosewood
Kengu Armchair with Ottoman by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage Kengu lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken and Co
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Leather Kengu Armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage leather Kengu armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 37.01 in W 66.93 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Teak, Leather Kengu Sofa Set by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful and rare Kengu sofa set designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for the Norwegian firm Rybo
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 38.98 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather Kengu armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather Kengu chairs by Elsa and Nordahl
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Leather Kengu Chair and Stool by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage leather Kengu chair and stool by Elsa and Nordahl
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Kengu Leather Chair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for O.P. Rykken & Co., 1970s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Praha, CZ
in 1967, and the producer was O.P. Rykken & Co. Although Pirate were drawn simultaneously with Kengu
Bentwood
Kengu Leather Ottoman Rykken Norway 1960s
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dark brown Kengu ottoman designed from the designers Elsa und Nordahl Solheim in the 60s for the
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 32.68 in
Kengu Leather Lounge Chair by Elsa&Nordahl solheim for Rybo Rykken
By Oddvin Rykken
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This kengu comes in black leather with a teak wooden frame. The leather is in perfect condition
Leather
Kengu Ottoman for Rykken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Light brown Kengu ottoman designed from the designers Elsa und Nordahl Solheim in the 1960s for the
Leather
Sold
H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Norwegian Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Solheim for Rykken, 1970s
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
for Rykken in Norway. This cantilever chair "Kengu" features a swung laminated teak wood frame and
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Kengu Lounge Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1976
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Bucharest, RO
This Norwegian easy chair it's designed by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken Furniture & Co
Leather, Beech
Kengu Chair by Elsa&Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Light brown Kengu armchair designed from the designers Elsa und Nordahl Solheim in the 1960s for
Leather
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Chocolate brown Kengu armchair designed from the designers Elsa und Nordahl Solheim in the 1960s
Leather
Sold
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 29.14 in
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordhal Solheim, Rykken, Scandinavian modern Black leather
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Kengu Chair by Elsa & Nordhal Solheim, Rykken, Scandinavian modern Black leather Black Kengu high
Leather
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Set of Six Rosewood 'Kengu' Easychairs and Table in by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six rosewood / palisander easychairs and table by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Leather, Glass, Rosewood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Kengu Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Elsa Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co, 1970s
By Rybo Rykken
Located in Bucharest, RO
Good vintage condition with no notable damage to frame. No rips holes or stains on seat pad leather. Seat sling also good undamaged condition. Signs of age and use as expected for ea...
Leather, Rosewood
$9,498
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Recliner Lounge Chair circa 1970
By Wendell Castle, Ekornes
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique reclining cantilevered lounge chair made of bent wood. This chair also swivels 360'. Green leather has some age. Leave as is or recover to your liking.
Leather, Wood
$9,450 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Lavanche Side Table by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Lavanche side table by Marmi Serafini Special Edition Materials: Marble. Dimensions: D 40 x H 50 cm The Lavanche side table, designed by Piotr Dabrowa for Serafini, is a cont...
Marble
$965Sale Price|44% Off
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Finisch Dahlqvist A.B. Brown Leather Vintage Retro Lounge or Armchair
By OY BJ Dahlqvist
Located in Markington, GB
This Finisch Dahlqvist A.B wood frame chair is in mint condition, leather is in mint condition as well, this Classic Finisch chair are the antiques of the future and look great in an...
Bentwood, Leather
Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) Dim...
Bouclé, Maple
$822Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$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
$10,800 / set
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A high sculptural look that's modern with curvy plush all over cushioning is what you'll get with this ménage à trois set of swivel chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall paired along ...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$471Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
Birch, Mahogany
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
Harvey Probber Style Chaise Lounge, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning mid century modern chaise lounge newly upholstered in Kravet velvet. A piece most likely by Harvey Probber, although we have been unable to confirm. The frame is in very...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
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