Pair of wall-mounted magazine racks attr. Steffen Syrach Larsen
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of wall-mounted magazine racks in rosewood and orange formica. Attr. Steffen Syrach Larsen / Gustav Bertelsen.
Formica, Rosewood
$12,826 / set
Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Lounge Chairs, c1960s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in London, England
Steffen Syrach-Larsen - Lounge Chairs, c1960s A pair of incredibly rare rosewood lounge chairs produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark in the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Elegant Low Table in Rosewood by Steffen Syrach Larsen, 1950s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in rosewood, designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen for cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen.
Rosewood
1960s Fully restored Danish Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Side Chair
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fully restored Danish Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Side Chair Very rare rosewood sidechair designed by Steffen Syrach-Larsen in 1960 and made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertels...
Rosewood
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen Solid Wood Armchairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, solid wood armchair. . Seat and back upholstered with lightly patinated black natural leather.
Hardwood, Leather
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs by Steffen Syrach-Larsen for Børge Jensen
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Borge Jensen
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of incredibly rare teakwood lounge chairs produced by Børge Jensen in Denmark in the 1960s. The frames feature sculptural blade arms and angled back slats. The feather cushion...
Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Solid Rosewood and Woven Cane by Steffan Syrach-Larsen, 1960 Additional Information: Material: Solid rosewood and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Rosewood, Cane
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Set of Seven Steffen Syrach Larsen Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, 1963
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
A large set of seven rosewood carvers designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen in original red wool fabric presented by Gustav Bertelsen at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' guild exhibition at...
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 197.25 in D 20.08 in
Set of Six Steffen Syrach Larsen Rosewood Dining Chairs, Denmark, circa 1965
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
This set of six rosewood dining chairs were designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen and presented by Gustav Bertelsen at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danm...
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Set of Six Steffen Syrach Larsen High-Back Rosewood Carvers, Denmark, circa 1965
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 4, pp. 112–113, 220–221. Designed by Steffen Syrach Larsen, this set of high-back carvers may be unique and made by special order.
Coffee Table with Marble Top
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A coffee table in mahogany with a Porsgrunn marble top. Designed by Steffen Syrach-Larsen in 1966. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark.
Marble, Brass
Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Lounge Chairs, c1960s
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, England
Steffen Syrach-Larsen Lounge chairs, c1960s A pair of incredibly rare rosewood lounge chairs produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark in the 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 7 Solid Wood Carver Chairs, Red Wool Upholstery
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen 7 solid wood carver chairs sold individually.
Hardwood, Wool
Sold
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 16 Solid Wood Chairs, Patinated Leather Upholstery
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
1947 Steffen Syrach-Larsen 16 solid wood chairs sold individually.
Hardwood
Armchair by Steffen Syrach-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair in rosewood with green wool. Maker Gustav Bertelsen. Three pieces in stock.
Rosewood
Lounge Chair by Steffen Syrach-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair in rosewood, reupholstered with blue Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Designed in 1968. Maker Gustav Bertelsen.
Rosewood
Steffen Zyrach Larsen Armchair
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Steffen Zyrach Larsen armchair in rosewood with original black leather. Made by Gustav Bertelsen.
Leather, Rosewood
Steffen Zyrach Larsen Armchair
By Steffen Syrach-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Steffen Zyrach Larsen armchair in rosewood with original black leather. Made by Gustav Bertelsen.
Leather, Rosewood
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Mahogany
$1,200 / set
H 15 in W 14 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Peter Pepper Black and White Wall-Mounted Magazine Holders
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall-mounted magazine holders by Peter Pepper Products of Wilmington, CA (circa 1970s). Composed of a laminate divider (one in black, the other in white) framed by walnut borders. V...
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (1898–1992). A pair of bookcases crafted in solid pine by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, circa 1950–1960. Each cabinet bears the maker’s label on the reverse. The bookcases ...
Pine
$1,550
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Niels Moller Rosewood Dining or Desk Chair Model 78 Woven Papercord Seat
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Rosewood Dining or Desk Chair, designed by Neils Moller, Denmark, circa 1960s. This is the Model 78 chair executed in rosewood and woven papercord.
Rosewood, Papercord, Wood
Set of two modular shelves - Emile Seigneur - France - 1950
By Emile Seigneur, Marcel Gascoin, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of two modular shelves designed by Emile Seigneur, a designer of the French reconstruction era. The two shelves are independent but are shown here stacked on top of each othe...
Oak
Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair 1960s
By Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch Model 343 Armchair Produced in the early 1960s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 armchair is part of a series with the mo...
Leather, Rosewood
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Two Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two bookcases in elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
Elm
Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen Jr., 1960
By Severin Hansen Jr., Nils Thorsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish low sofa table or coffee table in restored Rosewood, in good condition. Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. with a lateral tile insert and blue tile su...
Rosewood, Ceramic
$6,382
H 28.55 in W 46.46 in D 46.46 in
Cortina Dining Table in Beech and Rosewood by Svante Skogh, 1958
By Svante Skogh
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Cortina dining table, designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in 1958, stands as a distinguished example of Scandinavian modernism at its most refined. Marryi...
Beech, Rosewood
$1,500 / set
H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 6.3 in
Pair Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Oregon Pine, Made in Denmark, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid Oregon Pine. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Pine
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern KS Mobler Teak Side Chair, Made In Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Danish Modern Teak Side Chair by KS Mobler – Kai Kristiansen Style Elevate your space with this classic Danish Modern side chair by KS Mobler, designed in the style of ren...
Teak
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Mahogany
$5,744 / set
H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
FD144 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Oak & Teak, 1953
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two FD144 armchairs in designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Daverkosen in 1953. The frame of the armchairs is in oak and teak with the ...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$3,017 / set
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model KK161 Pair of Teak Armchairs for Magnus, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - carefully refurbished - pillows newly upholstered - height of seat 39 cm
Fabric, Teak
$3,080 / set
H 33.47 in W 41.15 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Carl Malmsten “Visingsö” Shelving Units in Pine, Svensk Fur, 1950s
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of Scandinavian shelving units from the “Visingsö” series, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden during the mid-20th century. Each unit features thr...
Pine
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Oak
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Teak
$87,037 / set
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...
Teak
$45,839 / set
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Cane by Bernt Petersen, 1960's
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Cane and Horsehair Upholstery with Leather Piping by Bernt Petersen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, cane and horsehair uphol...
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
$37,716 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model Samsö Produced by OPE in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Samsö designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by OPE in Sweden.
Leather, Rosewood
$16,134 / set
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher Pair of Rosewood Lounge Chair with Fabric Cushions c1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Pair of Senator Lounge Chairs, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal...
Wool, Rosewood
$18,226 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in rosewood. New cushions upholstered in soft grey wool fabric.
Wool, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in Jonkoping, Sweden, circa 1960. Danish master Ib Kofod...
Teak, Fabric, Cotton, Linen
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