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Viking Chair

Michael Coffey Viking Chair, 1960s
By Michael Coffey
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A very rare "Viking" chair in stacked and laminated walnut by noted craftsman Michael Coffey, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Michael Coffey Viking Chair, 1960s
Michael Coffey Viking Chair, 1960s
$12,500 / item
H 33 in W 18 in D 22 in
One of a Kind Teak Wood Viking Chair
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Known as a Viking chair and a stargazer chair, this simple ancient design is made of two boards
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2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

One of a Kind Teak Wood Viking Chair
One of a Kind Teak Wood Viking Chair
$8,000 / item
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 41.5 in
1960s Eero Aarnio for ASKO Finland Viking Chair in Brown Fabric
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s Viking Armchair, designed by Eero Aarnio for ASKO Finland. The piece was imported
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Original "Harp" Chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
& Larsen in Denmark. Inspired by the arching curves of the bow and stern of a Viking boat, the chair was
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Walnut

Viking Throne by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This Viking throne is a limited edition handmade art piece created from solid teak wood. This piece
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2010s American Tribal Chairs

Materials

Teak

Viking Throne by John Brevard
Viking Throne by John Brevard
$20,000 / item
H 36.1 in W 42 in D 33 in
Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Style Modern Arm Chairs
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
as the "Viking Chair." With sculptural, horseshoe-shaped arms and tapering ash legs, these pieces
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Ash, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Down

Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Style Modern Arm Chairs
Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Style Modern Arm Chairs
$5,900 / set
H 26 in W 37 in D 30 in
Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
resort slated to open in Iceland in 2022. Please note that the chair does not include the leather
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2010s American Tribal Chairs

Materials

Teak

Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard
Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard
$20,000 / item
H 36.1 in W 42 in D 33 in
Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, Lazio
Comfortable and welcoming, with a truly special design, this red armchair from the Viking series
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
$1,801
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
brass hardware. Desk is paired with a matching Viking Oak desk chair with wonderful leather details
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
$999 Sale Price / set
66% Off
H 30.5 in W 41.75 in D 21 in

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Modern Gold and Black Viking Dining Chair in Brass and Natural Fur Cushion
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: The Viking chair was inspired by the Viking era. This piece recreates rustic shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Jørgen Høvelskov Rope and Black Lacquered Wood "Harp" Chair, Denmark, 1960
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Madrid, ES
back in natural rope. Inspired by the arched curves of the bow and stern of a Viking ship, the chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Sculptural Chair, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in San Antonio, TX
. Dimensions: 36"x32"x52"x15" seat height "Jørgen Høvelskov created the "Viking Chair," which was exhibited
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Harp Chair
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Courbevoie, FR
. The chair was first launched by the name Viking Chair but later on, renamed to “The Harp Chair” by the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Ash

Harp Chair
Harp Chair
H 128 in W 105 in D 120 in
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kastrup, DK
curves of the bow and stern of a Viking ship, the chair was originally called the Viking chair when it
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20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

Mid 20th Century Harp chair Jorgen Hovelskov and Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 196
Located in London, GB
a great statement piece in any interior. The Viking Chair was renamed the "Harp Chair," which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

Mid-century Modern Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chairs
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
back in natural rope. Inspired by the arched curves of the bow and stern of a Viking ship, the chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Mid century Jørgen Høvelskov Rope Wood and String Sculpture Harp Chair, Denmark
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Ibiza, Spain
structure complemented by a seat and back made from natural rope. Originally named the Viking chair upon
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Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1968
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
1968. Inspired by the arching curves of the bow and stern of a Viking boat, the chair was initially
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

1970 Pair harp chair by Jørgen Høvelskov for Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandværk.
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
stern of a Viking ship, the chair was originally called the "Viking Chair" when it was first exhibited
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Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Ash

Unusual Pair of Mid Century Style Modern Arm Chairs
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
“Viking Chair”. Upholstered in a textured linen fabric with blue piping and blue accent pillows. Extremely
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Style Armchairs with Natural Linen and Orange Piping
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
“Viking Chair” Upholstered in natural linen with orange piping, and with orange accent pillows. Extremely
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Pair MCM Keyhole Back Orig Red Faux Leather Slipper Chairs Attr Viking Artline
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern red slipper chairs attributed to Viking Artline, a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Maple

Midcentury Romweber Viking Oak Carved Green Leather Executive Office Desk Chair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Romweber (R-14361) Viking Oak Swivel Chair, circa 1974. Features a carved oak frame with a slight
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Natural Linen with Blue Piping Armchair
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Called the “Viking Chair,” this unique Mid-Century Modern style armchair will be a fabulous
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Leather Dining Poker Game Pub Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Romweber Viking Oak collection side dining chairs. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
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Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair with Natural Linen and Orange Piping
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Called the “Viking Chair,” this Mid-Century Modern style armchair is extremely comfortable and will
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Romweber Viking Oak Leather Back Captains Armchair, Set of 4
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
in the bottom reading " Viking oak Batesville, Indiana " These chairs are a rare find as the
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20th Century Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Folk Art Red Nautical Martime Viking Clipper Ship Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art nautical maritime design side chair featuring a hand painted Viking Clipper ship
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

4 Vintage Romweber Viking Carved Oak Leather Dining Poker Game Pub Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Four vintage Romweber Viking Oak collection side dining chairs. Made of quartersawn oak featuring
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Late 20th Century Gothic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

4 Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Green Leather Barrel Back Game Card Bank Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"4 Romweber (R-14332) Viking Oak Bank chairs in Nordic Finish, circa 1974. Features a carved oak
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Romweber Viking Oak Red Upholstered Library Club Lounge armchair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Romweber viking oak lounge chair #14620, Nordic finish, circa 1960s. Made from solid oak with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Viking by Frau Norway Club Chair Armchairs, 1970
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, Lazio
Comfortable and welcoming, with a truly special design, this red armchair from the Viking series
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Viking Oak Executive Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Excellent vintage executive desk and chair in the Classic Viking Oak style by the Romweber
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Vintage 1970s Desks

Materials

Oak

Romweber Viking Oak & Vinyl Top Poker Table with Barrel Chairs, a Set of 5 Pcs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Plainview, NY
An impressive and rare Romweber Viking oak poker game table and matching chairs. The table features
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20th Century American Rustic Game Tables

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair was initially named the Viking Chair when exhibited for the first time in 1963. Afterward, because
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Original Jørgen Høvelskov "Harp" Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair was initially named the Viking Chair when exhibited for the first time in 1963. Afterward, because
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Sigurd Ressell for Vatne 'Viking' Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair in Leather
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Astoria, NY
Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 'Viking' lounge chair with Poltrona
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Barrel Back Swivel Desk Chair Paisley Fabric
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Romweber (R-18290) Viking Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1980s. Features a barrel back design with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Viking Oak Executive Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Excellent vintage executive desk and chair in the Classic Viking Oak style by the Romweber
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Vintage 1970s Desks

Materials

Oak

Michael Coffey “Viking Chair”
By Michael Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Coffey “Viking Chair” in Handcrafted exotic African Mozambique wood. Coffey produced only
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Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Michael Coffey “Viking Chair”
Michael Coffey “Viking Chair”
H 35 in W 19 in D 25 in
Michael Coffey "Viking Chair"
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A beautiful handcrafted chair made form African Mozambique wood. Coffey produced only 12 of
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Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Michael Coffey "Viking Chair"
Michael Coffey "Viking Chair"
H 35 in W 19 in D 25 in
Viking Chair by Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Fossano, IT
chair with ottoman bentwood frame in walnut, seat and back in black leather mod. Viking- Poltrona
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Viking Chair by Poltrona Frau
Viking Chair by Poltrona Frau
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in London, GB
Harp chair, originally named "Viking Chair" designed by Jorgen Hovelskov in 1968, sculptural object
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Rope

1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
1960s Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
H 51.19 in W 33.08 in D 42.13 in
Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Norwegian Viking Lounge Chair Jim Myrstad Brunstad Møbelfabrikk 1973
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Foam, Beech

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kingston, NY
Amazing sculptural chair by Danish designer Jorgen Hovelskov. Inspired by Viking ships, the chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov
H 50.5 in W 41 in D 36.5 in
Harp Chair
Located in New York, NY
Originally named the "Viking Chair" by designer Jorgen Hovelskov, this 1968 design example has its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Harp Chair
Harp Chair
H 53 in W 41 in D 40 in
Høvelskov Harp Chair
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
for the Harp chair. The chair was originally named Viking chair, because the base was shaped after de
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Høvelskov Harp Chair
Høvelskov Harp Chair
H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in

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Viking Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the viking chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A viking chair — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage viking chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the viking chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A viking chair, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one viking chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bessa, John Brevard and Falegnameria Helmut Santifaller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Viking Chair?

Prices for a viking chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,675.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Viking Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Viking chair consists of just two pieces, a large board that gets used as a backrest, and another smaller board that slides through the backrest and acts as a seat. The angle of the Viking chair allows you to sit comfortably and lean back while relaxing. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Viking chairs.