$4,207 / set
Set of 6 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Set of six early 20th century Gustavian style dining chairs. Seats have recently been fully upholstered (including webbing, foam etc) and finished in calico. 1920. Seat height: 19.5...
Beech
$2,213Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Fatölj Nr. 755 Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Olof Persons
By Svante Skogh
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Striking Swedish design from the 1950s. Original black lacquered beech frame and re-upholstered with a high quality bouclé fabric.
Bouclé, Beech
Dining Room Chairs Model 8000 By Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4/6/8/10 chairs, model 8000 Series, designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen in beech wood with red fabric made by Magnus Olesen. The chairs have been produced by Magnus Ole...
Fabric, Beech
Midcentury Scandinavian Arne Norell High Back Lounge Chair in Worn Tan Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super stylish and equally comfortable high back lounge chair designed by Swedish design icon, Arne Norell, circa 1970. Perfect for spending hours curled up reading a book or listenin...
Leather, Beech
Rocking Chair Rocker Design by Sven Erik Fryklund by Hagafors
By Sven Erik Fryklund, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A scandinavian rocking chair by Sven Erik Fryklund produced by Hagafors in Sweden. Teak wood and black lacquered beechwood. The armrests are well made and the chair is comfartable....
Beech, Teak, Lacquer
Carl-Ewert Ekström Set of 10 Dining Chairs, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 10 1960s dining chairs designed by CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM for Johansson & Söner. Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condirion with w...
Beech, Birch
$1,718 / set
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940. Good quality set of of Swedish made dining chairs comprising of 2 carver armchairs and 4 single chairs.
Fabric, Beech
Edsbyverken Beechwood Swivel Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking swivel chair features a curved slatted backrest and smooth wooden construction. Crafted in Sweden, it highlights clean Scandinavian lines and organic form. Natural beec...
Beech
Set of four 'Birka' chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Crafted in ash and beech, with elegantly curved backrests and upholstered seats, these chairs embody Hjorth’s balance of functional modernism – a style that today is known as Swedish...
Fabric, Ash, Beech
Swedish 1960s 'Pinnstol' chair - Teak seat and beech frame
Located in Brescia, IT
'Pinnstol' chair produced in Sweden in the 1960s, with teak wood seat and beech frame. Simple, straightforward design typical of the Nordic style of the time. Swedish 'Pinnstol' cha...
Beech, Teak
Art Deco Rustic Beech Freestanding Vintage Armchair or Side Chair Sweden 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage rustic armchair from beech 1920s Sweden. A beautiful freestanding armchair with three legs and triangle like seat with loose green stitched fabric cushion. The r...
Fabric, Beech
Set of 14 lacquered Queen Anne influenced dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 14 lacquered queen anne influenced dining chairs circa 1920. Set comprises of 12 single chairs and 2 carver armchairs. Made in beech and later painted white, this paint has ...
Fabric, Beech, Paint
Set of 12 Napoli dining chairs by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine set of 12 dining chairs designed by david rosen in 1953. Likely to comprise of 2 sets of 6 due to the different fabrics and slightly different wood tones. Designed for Nordisk...
Fabric, Beech
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair, Sahara Sheepskin & Fumed Oak Feet
Located in London, England
A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in the early ...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Limited edition 'Älgskinnsfåtöljen' by Mats Theselius for Källemo, 1991
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lounge chair 'Älgskinnsfåtöljen' or 'The elk leather chair' by designer Mats Theselius and produced by Källemo in Sweden in 1991.
Iron
$7,509 / item
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design - Karu armchair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Midcentury Kontur Set of 2 Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
For maybe Reupholstery: A Set of two Kontur Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden ,1950s. Very stabile , comfortable and ergonomic . These Chairs are in Design and Quality perf...
Upholstery, Beech
$7,509 / item
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Karu Armchair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$15,019 / set
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$9,383 / set
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair & Ottoman
Located in London, England
Reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style paired with matching ottoman. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAI...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, `Small Eve/ Lilla Eva", NK, Scandinavian Modern
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
Wool, Beech
$15,019 / set
Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Karu Lounge Chair: A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Fin...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$15,019 / set
Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair: A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Fin...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$4,197Sale Price / set|29% Off
Eva (High) with Footstool - Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Montclair, NJ
Armchair with footstool, "Eva high" in beech frame and braided saddle made in black leather, neck pillow in black leather.
Leather, Beech
Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3 piece salon suite circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. Each with fan shell backs, piping and button back detail. Richly upholstered in later cre...
Fabric, Beech
$1,198 / item
Kurt Østervig Armchair from the 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Vienna, AT
Kurt Østervig armchair / armchair model 46, construction made of wood, presumably walnut, openwork backrest, seat cushion with striped cover. Height 86 cm, width 52 cm, depth 52 cm. ...
Beech
Lena Larsson Model Grandessa Armchair Chair Nesto
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Elegant Grandessa armchair designed by Lena Larsson for Nesto, Sweden. Crafted from black-lacquered birch with the model's distinctive Scandinavian modern design. Featuring a removab...
Beech, Lacquer, Fabric, Birch
Arne Vodder Mid Century Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather by Bovirke Denmark 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Danish mid century wooden lounge chair by Arne Vodder in beech and original and beautifully patinated woven brown leather produced by Bovirke in Denmark, 1950s. In good o...
Leather, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue Early Chair no. 36. Blue Webbing & Beech, 1939
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Bruno Mathsson chaise longue chair no. 36 with adjustable reading tray in elm wood. Dated manufacturer's paper label to the frame. Original blue paper weave webbing,...
Beech, Paper
$3,443Sale Price / set|35% Off
1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...
Beech, Oak
Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Extended lounge chair model "Pernilla 3" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX during the 1970s. Made from laminated birch and beech wood. New upholstery in fur upholstery.
Fur, Beech, Birch, Bentwood
Lounge Chair by Unknown Designer, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant armchair produced in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. The softly sculpted form is defined by its sweeping backrest, rounded arms, and generous proportions, c...
Fabric, Beech
$2,821Sale Price / set|40% Off
18th-Century Pair of Louis XVI Arm Chairs , Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A refined pair of 18th-century Swedish Louis XVI armchairs, elegantly crafted from beech wood and finished in a white painted frame with gilt leaf detailing.
Gold Leaf
Swedish Mid Century Easy Chair "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson Produced 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early Swedish mid century modern easy chair model "Arbetsstolen" in beech wood and original webbing by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Sweden.
Beech
Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A refined pair of “Adam” easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1950s Sweden. The chairs are characterized by their sculptural, fully upholstered ...
Beech, Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
$2,051Sale Price|30% Off
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair by Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature its original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifully complement...
Beech, Oak
$2,051Sale Price|30% Off
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature its original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifully complement...
Beech, Oak
Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Carl Malmsten, Circa 1940-60
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish set of a lounge chair and footstool, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H. Sjögren in good condition. The large Scandinavian reading cha...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Set of 4 Elias Barup Teak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1950s Sweden
By Elias Barup, Gärsnäs Mobler
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of four armchairs designed by Elias Barup for Gärsnäs, 1950s. Armchairs in teak and beech with original upholstery. Very good used condition, with...
Upholstery, Beech, Teak
$2,831Sale Price / set|50% Off
1940s Swedish lounge set, Sofa and Chair , attributed to Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Swedish lounge set from the 1940s, attributed to Carl Malmsten. Featuring the original wool upholstery and traditional spring seat construction, now reinforced with new webbi...
Wool, Beech
$9,960 / set
Sheepskin Sampo Chair & Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Sampo Wing Chair & Ottoman A custom-made wing chair and ottoman developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop o...
Sheepskin, Beech
$16,284 / set
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Co...
Sheepskin, Beech
$16,284 / set
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing Chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Co...
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably produced in Sweden or Norway during the 1960s. Newly reupholstered cushions in Kvadrat fabric.
Beech
$8,173 / item
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo wing chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-know...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$23,544 / set
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair in patinated brown original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good vintag...
Brass
$16,284 / set
Pair of Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing Chair A custom-made pair of wing chairs developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little...
Sheepskin, Beech
$8,142 / item
Sampo Wing Chair in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Co...
Sheepskin, Beech
Alf Svensson 'TeVe' Sheepskin Shearling Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in London, GB
Sweden, c1950s. Beech wood, brass parts, re-upholstered in white sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Beech
$16,284 / set
Pair of Custom Made Sampo Sheepskin Wing Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Sampo Wing Chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known C...
Sheepskin, Beech
'Läckö' Easy Chair by Ingemar Thillmark, 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair model 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark. Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s. Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
Leather, Beech
"Pernilla 3" Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
The first model, called the Grasshopper, was used at Värnamo Hospital in 1931.[3] Edgar Kaufmann Jr., director of the Industrial Design Department at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA),...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech, Birch
$14,126 / set
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original black leather and original fabric. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam chair 1950's
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Uccle, BE
The upholstery is a linen blend, offering a soft touch that complements Hörlin-Holmquist’s aesthetic. The stained, tapered Beech wood legs harmonize beautifully with the sculptural a...
Fabric, Beech
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair & Stool by Dagnmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Sampo Wing Chair & Ottoman A custom-made wing chair and ottoman developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the wo...
Sheepskin, Beech
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.
Brass
Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair & Stool by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Sampo Wing Chair & Ottoman A custom-made wing chair and ottoman developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop o...
Sheepskin, Beech
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with stool. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Signed. Very good v...
Brass
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
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