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Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Lovely set of Danish dining chairs after Arne Jacobsen's St. Catherine's chair, designed for St
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
Set of 6 Chairs After Arne Jacobsen
H 32.5 in W 19.25 in D 18 in
Saint Catherine College Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare St. Catherine College chair with the original upholstery. Each of the student rooms at St
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
“Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair for Bernhardt
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 35.44 in W 38.43 in D 35.04 in
Arne Jacobsen Early Edition "Oxford" Chair in Brown Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1966
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
from 1965 builds on a chair Arne Jacobsen designed for St. Catherine’s College (1964) in Oxford in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oxford High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning high back slipper chair was originally designed for professors at St. Catherines
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
of St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Blue upholstery in good condition. Metal star foot base with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
copies of the Director. On 19 May 1748 he married Catherine Redshaw at St George's Chapel, Mayfair and
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Set of 4 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice set of 4 ‘Oxford’ swivel chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for the professors of St
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in GB
19 May 1748 he married Catherine Redshaw at St George's Chapel, Mayfair and they had five sons and
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
projet de Arne Jacobsen à l’étranger a été le St-Catherine’s College d’Oxford de 1964 à 1966, et sa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood coffee table Arne Jacobsen for St. Catherine’s College Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vorst, BE
Hansen under the name "St Catherines”. Only the Oxford chairs have been produced in bigger numbers and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plywood, Rosewood

Eight 1960s High Back Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
classic modernist design was created in the early 1960s for St Catherine's College, Oxford University, for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eight Mid Century Modern Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
high back Oxford chair was originally designed for the dining halls at St. Catherine’s College in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Poplar

Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Later on Arne Jacobsen developed the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

4 x Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Black Vinyl and Aluminium Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
application of ergonomics, the Oxford chairs in the banquet hall at Oxford University’s St. Catherine
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Model 3293c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
been originally designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3293c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3293c Oxford Classic
H 40.5 in W 23.6 in D 30.3 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3273c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
been originally designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3273c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3273c Oxford Classic
H 40.9 in W 23.6 in D 27.1 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3271c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
been originally designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the chair
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3271c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3271c Oxford Classic
H 35.4 in W 23.6 in D 22.4 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
H 40.9 in W 23.6 in D 19.6 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3193c Oxford Classic
H 38.6 in W 20.5 in D 21.3 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The original version of the Oxford™ chair was designed for the professors at St. Catherine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
Arne Jacobsen Model 3173c Oxford Classic
H 40.9 in W 23.6 in D 19.6 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designed for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Later on, Arne Jacobsen developed the
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
designed for the professors at St Catherine’s College in Oxford. The tall back of the chair was a symbol of
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four 'Oxford' Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
at St. Catherine's College in Oxford. Jacobsen was also in charge of the college building itself and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included
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Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Fabric Model 3291 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included
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Vintage 1980s European Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

An Original Labelled Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Cream Leather "Oxford" Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
by Arne Jacobsen as a chair for professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England, the Oxford
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Set 'Oxford' Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fabric upholstery. These chairs were originally design by Jacobsen for the professors at St. Catherine
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Black Leather Model 3273 Oxford Office Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Arne Jacobsen was commissioned to design St. Catherine's College in Oxford in 1963, which included
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs an...

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern High Back Swivel Oxford chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Belmont, MA
for the professors at St. Catherine’s College in Oxford. Later on Arne Jacobsen developed the design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish modern black office chair Oxford by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in MIlano, IT
at St. Catherine's College, Oxford. Present label with logo and serial number engraved on the
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Oxford New Leather, Dated March 1967, Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
for the special commission of the St Catherine college in Oxford. It is made of plywood frame, leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk and Chair in Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines desk and chair in laminated oak by Fritz Hansen The set is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1965 Arne Jacobsen Oak Footstool-Sidetable for Saint Catherine's College
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Arne Jacobsen was the architect and designer of St. Catherines College "new buildings" In the years
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Oak

1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Knebel, DK
that they are in good condition. Arne Jacobsen was the architect and designer of St. Catherines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a chair that converts into library steps. They were first
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Arne Jacobsen by Tobias Faber (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
probably the two most important being the SAS Hotel and St Catherines College in Oxford - both of which
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Arne Jacobsen by Tobias Faber (Book)
Arne Jacobsen by Tobias Faber (Book)
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H 10.25 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
) 2011 Interior design of a chalet, St Martin de Belleville (French Alps) 2010 BSL Gallery
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 96.07 in
Yakisugi Table Basse by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
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2010s French Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Fabric

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 163.78 in D 62.41 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
) 2011 Interior design of a chalet, St Martin de Belleville (French Alps) 2010 BSL Gallery
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 29.93 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Cinna “Market” chair for Petite Friture “Fluid” lamp for Forestier 2012 'Catherine’ armchair
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 107.49 in D 34.61 in
After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture, which has led to the
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one of Raphael's most popular Madonnas. The isolated chair leg is reminiscent of papal furniture
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen St. Catherine Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New London, CT
Made by Fritz Hansen in the early 1060s, these chairs have survived in great condition and have
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Chair and table from St. Catherine's College
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A high back armchair with a matching table in rosewood. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1962 for St
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Chair and table from St. Catherine's College
Chair and table from St. Catherine's College
H 42.13 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Oxford High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Porto, PT
This stunning high back slipper chair was originally designed for professors at St. Catherines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen, Oxford Office Chair, Fritz Hansen, Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Arne Jacobsen designed the original Oxford chair for the professors at St. Catherine's College in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Arne Jacobsen St. Catherines Chairs Rosewood Fabric Purple Fritz Hansen '2'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen St. Catherines chairs (2) with a rosewood frame / base and recovered in a purple
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen St Catherine’s Lounge Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of rare model 4335 high-back lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for St Catherine
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Resin, Foam, Beech, Bentwood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen St. Catherines Highback Chair and Ottoman Set
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Littleton, CO
Arne Jacobsen originally designed this chair and ottoman in the 1960s for St. Catherines college in
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1965 Arne Jacobsen Set of Two Saint Catherines Chairs in Laminated Oak
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
designer of St. Catherines College "new buildings" In the years 1959-64. To this project He made the well
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

1965 Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Chair in Laminated Oak by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
the architect and designer of St. Catherines College "new buildings" In the years 1959-1964. To this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Pair of Chair, Model Oxford, Newly Reupholstered, Danish 1965
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
imagined by Danish Designer Arne Jacobsen in 1965 for St Catherine's College. Swivel version with low
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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St Catherines Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal st catherines chair for your home. A st catherines chair — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage st catherines chair you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect st catherines chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A st catherines chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made st catherines chair over the years, but those crafted by Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a St Catherines Chair?

The average selling price for a st catherines chair at 1stDibs is $3,468, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $44,082 for the highest priced.

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