Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
Danish, 1927-2016
Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.
Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.
Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.
At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.
Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.
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Creator: Arne Wahl Iversen
Arne Wahl Iversen Planter, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Lyon, FR
Planter made of teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
Minor damage on the top (see photos).
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Dux of Sweden, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak pull out secretary desk chest of drawers dresser.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Planter Table by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century planter side table, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, for Vinde Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark circe 1960's. The piece features a bank of three drawers flanked b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Metal
Midcentury Danish Modern Flip Down Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen in Light Teak
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
midcentury Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik in light teak desk Model No. 68. Featuring a flip down front with 2 drawers and organizer slots. Beautiful all wood construction in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Tall Teak Dresser
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive Danish modern, sleek, teak, 10 drawer tall dresser. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, Denmark. This is a very simple yet modern 10 drawer design, the craftsmanship is quite striking, with the manufacturer's label stamped on the back side. Features four shallow top split drawers, two deeper mid sized drawers, and four long and wide bottom drawers. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone, stunning teak grains with attractive inset slit drawers carved out minimal pulls. A clean, simple framed cabinet with thin edges trimmed flush minimalist drawer design with plenty of storage topped with beautiful teak grains on top which has a beautiful light and dark grains, creating a beautiful face, and top, to this mid-century Danish modern tall dresser...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair for Komfort
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair in teak from the 1960s by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in black.
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1960s European Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 Drawer Light Teak Dresser Credenza
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern 8 drawer teak dresser or credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. All drawers clean inside and out as well as slide smoot...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen 1960s Rosewood Carver Chair
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
Arne Wahl Iversen - Carver Chair, circa 1960s.
A modernist desk chair by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen and produced by Glyngøre Stolefabrik, c1960...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Floating Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible Danish Modern floating vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. Features brass insiders which keep it suspended. Table by op opens...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Brass
Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5 wide x 17.75 deep x 29.5 tall.
Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Model 64 Writing Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: Vinde Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 28? deep x 29" tall (to top of desk) 33? tall (...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Danish Rosewood Desk, Model 56 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk with a very elegant sleek design. 2 large and 2 small drawers on the front face with a niche between the 2 small drawers. Particularly graceful cross base wh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen. Small lamp in central part.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
Arne Wahl Iversen Three-Seater Sofa for Komfort
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 3-seater-sofa in teak from the 1960s by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort. The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in black.
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1960s Danish Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1960s Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Model 65
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. Model 65 for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Corpus in teak veneer with four drawers and long legs.
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accomplished design: per...
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1960s Danish Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Oak and Sheepskin, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of charming stools by Danish Designer Arne Wahl-Iversen made in the 1960s. The stools have been reupholstered in long-haired organic sheepskin. The stools are made for storage.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Small side or console table with a rack, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak and oak. Round tapered legs and brass details. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea. Great...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Dresser by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quality teak Danish modern dresser by Arne Wahl Iverson for Falster. Beautifully designed with multiple storage options, curved drawer pulls, dovetai...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Wood, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 17 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 17.25 inc...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rope, Teak
Danish Desk Chair in Elm Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for N. Eilersen, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Elshout, NL
Spotted in the blink of an eye, this is an Eilersen! Design is often attributed to Illum Wikkelsø but it was Arne Wahl Iversen who designed this desk chair, regardless it is instanta...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Leather, Elm
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Sideboard, Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century Danish modern sideboard sculpted in teak by Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, circa 1970s. Scandinavian inspired minimalism at its be...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Armchair GS 700 Arne Wahl Iversen Glyngøre Stolefabrik
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair, GS 700, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik. High quality teak frame with the original cord cover.
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1960s European Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
“varie” Teak Bar Cabinet by Arne Wahl Iversen #2
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen
Manufacturer: IKEA
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 17.75? deep x 44.5? tall
Condition:
In excellent original...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Rio Rosewood Secretaire by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Lovely Scandinavian secretary, ideal for small spaces. 2 large drawers on the lower part (with key), on the upper part, two small drawers and an open storage niche. The desk shelf pu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
Danish Reupholstered Sofa by Model No. 35 by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design sofa
Sofa model no. 35 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, manufactured by Komfort, Denmark, 1960. This comfortable sofa with impressiv...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Tall Teak Desk with Four Drawers Mid Century
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic Danish modern cabinetry on this piece, a desk in teak with door that pulls down to reveal a generous work area and cubbies that can store all your needs. Below the desk are t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Secretaire in Palisander Wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Milano, MI
This secretaire in palisander wood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik is a great piece to be placed in a chic and refin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Palisander
60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Arne Wahl Iversen Comfort Danish Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table Arne Wahl Iversen comfort Danish Denmark
Object: coffee table
Manufacturer: Comfort
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
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1970s Danish Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Exquisite mid-century modern desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1970´s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A desk in rosewood veneer designed by Arne W. Iversen and edited by Vinde Mobelfabrik in the 1970s.Top with drawer; compartiment and letter sortens, front with two drawers.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vanity Desk in Teack by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian teak vanity desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, model 64 for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under number RP01076.
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Cabinet by Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome Danish two-drawer cabinet designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik is clad in beautiful, rich rosewood, has a plinth base, a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Model 68 drop front secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s. With beautiful interior drawers and storage dividers. Plenty of storage in the two drawers under...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Lounge Chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen in Green Leather, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Danish lounge chairs by Arne Wahl Iversen in green leather, Denmark 1960s. These armchairs would make an eye-catching addition to any interior such as living room, family ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Leather, Wood
1960's Arne Wahl Iversen Easy Chairs by Komfort, Denmark
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of easy chairs model no. 30 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, manufactured by Komfort, Denmark, 1960. These comfortable chairs have solid teak wooden frames and white upholstered c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Arne Wahl Iversen Model GS60 for Glyngore Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Arne Wahl Iversen Modell GS60 for Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Solid teak wood and bright soft Velour fabric.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak, Papercord
Armchair Lounge Chair by Arne Wahl Iversen Original Design, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchair or lounge chair by Arne Wahl Iversen manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. This very nice object offers an unmistakeable and el...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Rare Danish Saw-Bench Easy Chair in Oak by Arne Wahl Iversen for Sorø, 1957
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare lounge chair - model number 289 - was designed by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen in 1957 and was manufactured by Sorø Stolefabrik. The 'Sawbench' type framing is made fr...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Wool, Oak
Arne Wahl Iversen for Ingemann Hansen Set of Nesting Tables
By Ingemann Hansen, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hanover, MA
Very unique design on this Danish mid-century set of nesting tables by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ingemann Hansen. Two petit tables are suspended from slots on the width rather than lengt...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
60s 70s teak side table with drawer Arne Wahl Iversen Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak side table with drawer Arne Wahl Iversen Denmark
Object: side table
Manufacturer:
Condition: good - vintage
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Width = 70cm
Depth = ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Teak
1960s 1970s Teak Secretary Dresser Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s teak secretary dresser Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik.
Object: Secretary
Manufacturer: Vinde furniture factory
Conditio...
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1970s Danish Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Patinated Indian Red Leather Sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful patinated „Indian Red“ leather sofa. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for own use and been in the family until recently. With teak legs. Denmark 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Danish Rosewood Desk, model 80 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk. Composed of 2 x 2 drawers on the sides and a central drawer (with key), 2 niches at the back. Sober and elegant modernist design with slightly rounded corne...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Rosewood
60s 70s teak side table with drawer Arne Wahl Iversen Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak side table with drawer Arne Wahl Iversen Denmark
Object: side table
Manufacturer:
Condition: good - vintage
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Width = 70cm
Depth = ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Planter Credenza in Rosewood Vinde Mobelfabrik Denmark, 1961
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped small planter table or chest of drawers designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1961. It is made of veneered and solid rosewood and has a very n...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Furniture
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Steel
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