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6 Mid-Century Danish Beech Dining Chairs by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Seaford, GB
Danish Elbow Chairs by Slagelse Mobelvaerk  Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of Six  Danish
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Boesen Style Beech & Mohair Chairs By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
, crafted by Slagelse Mobelfabrik in the 1940s, exudes timeless quality. Their classic aesthetic and focus
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1970s, set of 6 Danish dining chairs by Slagelse Møbelværk, original condition.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of 6 Danish dining chairs by Slagelse Møbelværk. Original very good condition: no stains
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Teak

Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood

Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful early example, freshly reupholstered in finest quality wool fabric, as closely as possible to the original color scheme of two shades of grey.
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Vintage 1950s Corsican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kurt Olsen Model-215 Wingback Lounge Chairs for Slagelse Møbelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

5x Boomerang Dining Chairs Alfred Christensen Slagelse Møbelværk Teak 60s 70s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
5x Boomerang Dining Chairs Alfred Christensen Slagelse Møbelværk Teak 60s 70s Object: 5x chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

12 "Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve “Cowhorn” dining chairs by Knud Færch, made from teak with dark cognac leather seats
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Footstool in Beech, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a stunning lounge chair with matching footstool from the 1960s, expertly crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Alfred Christensen Boomerang for Slagelse Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Alfred Christensen dining boomerang chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk. Solid teak wood and original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Model 223 Chair, Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Torino, IT
Model 223 Chair, Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960 Additional information: Country of
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of original Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, Lounge chairs
By Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, DK
Pair of rare loungers designed by Alfred Christensen in the 1940s and produced by Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Midcentury Teak Boomerang Chairs #370 by E. Christensen for Slagelse, Set of 6
By Erik Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Breda, Netherlands
by Erik Christensen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk and are made from solid teak. The name and appeal of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1954
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
model. In the mid-fifties Kurt Olsen designed for Slagelse Møbelvaerk where master joiners A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Knud A. Risager Hansen Model-31 Arm Chair for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Danish Modern Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Chair. Recently recovered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chairs 1930-40s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
midcentury. The chair is unmarked but very likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk sometime in the 1930-40s. Very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Beech

Danish Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered in a Rust Red Linen, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless pair of comfortable Danish modern lounge chairs with armrests in solid beech wood and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
this lovely wingback chair - with their organic shapes, architectural structure, and cosy upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This pair of chairs have some of the best characteristics of Danish modern design. The cosy and stylish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchair in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chair, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chairs, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s These
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
oak, legs of stained beech. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
stained beech. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Alfred Christensen Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, this lounge chair was designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Alfred Christensen, Lounge Chair in red Hallingdal, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in Lamb Wool, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Kurt Olsen Highback Lounge Chair in Teak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Wool
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin. Nice slim elegant
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale lounge chair in the style of Fritz Hansen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk and made in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Medium Height Back Easy Chair in Oak Open Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen in Grey Sheepskin
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Danish Modern, Pair of Easy Chairs, Beech & Lambswool, Alfred Christensen, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of easy chairs, crafted by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik in the 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Kurt Olsen Model 221 Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Møbelfabrik Era: 1955 Materials
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant Danish high wingback armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wool, Beech

Set of ten Midcentury "Sawbuck" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten “Sawbuck” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, made from beech with teak backrests and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Beech

Danish 1950's Channel Back Semi Tall Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1950s semi tall channel back lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Elmwood Armrests
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Bridgeport, CT
aware of the maker or Designer of the chair. The base has many similarties to Slagelse Mobelvaerk and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Elm

1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Knebel, DK
Slagelse Møbelfabrik. The very comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boomerang shaped frame in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Made In Teak "Boomerang" By Alfred Christensen From 1960s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
and crafted by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. These chairs are made from solid teak wood and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Ten Danish Kurt Olsen Mid Century Armchairs Chairs in Teak
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Era: 1960s Measurements: 25 wide x
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Red Wool and Ash Armrest ca. 1970
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kn. A. Risager
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the maker they do seem to exhibit some of the same style seen by Kn. A. Risager and Slagelse
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful set of dining chairs "model 101" made at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Niels and Eva Koppel Twelve Fully Restored Customizable Danish Dining Chairs
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s set of twelve fully restored Customizable Niels and Eva Koppel dining chairs by Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Danish Art Deco High Back Lounge Chair Upholstered with Dark Green Velvet, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco high back lounge chair fully upholstered with dark green velvet. Legs of dark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs by Knud Faerch Produced by Slagelselse, Denmark
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of six dining chairs model 343 designed by Knud Færch and produced by Slagelse Møbelvaerk
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl, Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish Art Deco Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair with Floral Velvet 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco comfortable lounge chair from the 1940s fully upholstered with floral pattern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Art Deco Club Chair in Viggo Boesen Style with Floral Velvet 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco comfortable lounge chair from the 1940s fully upholstered with floral pattern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian armchair, desk or occasional accent chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Sculptural teak and oak "Cow horn" chair by Knud Faerch, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Hägersten, SE
”Cow horn" chair designed by Knud Faerch. Produced in Denmark by Slagelse Møbelfabrik during the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair with Amber Shearling and Wooden Armrests
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime lounge chair in the style of Viggo Boesen most likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

20th Century Danish Set of Twelve Vintage Oak Dining Chairs by Nils & Eva Koppel
By Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, known for their chair models with large backs. The side chairs are newly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak, Faux Leather

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940s reupholstered in premium green mohair.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Gio Ponti, Alfred Christensen, Finn Juhl
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

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Slagelse Mobelvaerk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the slagelse mobelvaerk chair you’re looking for. Each slagelse mobelvaerk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect slagelse mobelvaerk chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A slagelse mobelvaerk chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slagelse mobelvaerk chair over the years, but those crafted by Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Alfred Christensen and Kurt Olsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Slagelse Mobelvaerk Chair?

A slagelse mobelvaerk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $539 and the highest can go for as much as $20,918.

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