Niko Kralj

Slovene, 1920-2013

Although now dubbed the King of Slovenian Design, Niko Kralj was for many years one of the great unsung heroes of industrial design.

The late architect and furniture designer Kralj was known for groundbreaking seating and tables that seamlessly blend functionality with an elegant economy of line. He received little recognition outside his own country, despite registering 120-plus patents and models, including those for the Mosquito bar stool — named for its winglike seat and first produced in 2012 — and a number of inventive “foldables,” like the Rex coffee table and Rex daybed for children.

Sleek and space-saving, Kralj's iconic foldable Rex rocking chair was created in 1956 — it epitomizes his sleek and laconic minimalism, conveying a sense of strength and fluidity, both in its pleasingly geometric open form and its gracefully arching folded silhouette. A contemporary version of Kralj’s mid-century masterwork is produced by the Ljubljana-based furniture company Rex Kralj.

Over the course of his career, Kralj also established close ties with such design giants as Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Buckminster Fuller, Olof Pira and Ilmari Tapiovaara, all proponents, like him, of an aesthetic that inhabits the sweet spot between elegant simplicity and pragmatism.

Today, Kralj’s timeless rocking chairs are in the collections of a number of international museums, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Designmuseum Denmark and the National Technical Museum Prague.

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Mid-century Original Vintage Chair Lupina by Niko Kralj For Stol Kamnik 1960s

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Mid Century Rex Lounge Armchairs Model 120 Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia 60s

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H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in

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Rex Daybed by Niko Kralj, Birchwood & Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

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H 13.39 in W 51.19 in D 20.08 in

Rex Daybed by Niko Kralj, Birchwood & Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

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Pair of Mid Century Folding Lounge Armchairs Rex Designed by Niko Kralj, 60s

$1,961 / set

H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 25.99 in

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Pair of Mid Century Modern folding armchair. Model Rex Designed by Niko Kralj in the late 50s This model is in the MoMa gallery in NewYork

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Rex Coffee Table in Natural Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$510 / item

H 20.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in

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Located in Ljubljana, SI

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Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$819 / item

H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in

Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

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Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

$1,021 / item

H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in

Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style

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Located in Ljubljana, SI

The frivolous member of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture series. This chair exudes relaxation and comfort, rocking in rhythmic motion at home as well as in working environments. Niko Kralj design from 1956. The story of the Rex Rocking Chair...

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Mosquito Dining Chair in Walnut, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

$878 / item

H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in

Mosquito Dining Chair in Walnut, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern

By Niko Kralj

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Named after its wing-like seat, the mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...

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2026	$365	Side Chairs	Steel, Plywood	1950
2026	$303	Armchairs	Wood	1960
2026	$1,000	Dining Room Sets	Wood	1950/60's

$556

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$303-$1,000

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Niko Kralj furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Niko Kralj furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 25 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 27 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Niko Kralj were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Stol Kamnik, and Saridis. Prices for Niko Kralj furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $2,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $731.