Niko Kralj Armchairs
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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Creator: Niko Kralj
Folding Chair REX By Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Čelinac, BA
Niko Kralj Folding Chair REX 1950s
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Plywood
Niko Kralj Rex folding chair Mid-century , 1950’s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 57,5cmW, 44cmHseat, 81cmH, 63,5cm H arm rest, 41cm D seat, 60cm D total
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Niko Kralj Rex folding chair Mid-century , 1950’s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 56cm W, 43cmD seat, 58cmH arm rest, 74cmH total, 58cmD total
Condition: Good
Material: Wood
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Bentwood
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013). 5 Available.
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industria...
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1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Midcentury Folding Armchair "Rex" Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia, 1960s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical model
- iconic
- indoor and outdoor use
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Wood
Rex Folding Chair by Niko Kralj 1950s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Čelinac, BA
Iconic model of chair "REX" famous Yugoslavian designer Niko Kralj.This model was designed in the 1950s in Sloveni, manufactore Stol Kamnik.
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Plywood
5 Vintage Niko Kralj Folding Plywood Armchairs, Slovenia, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid Century Modern set of 5 Vintage and Ingenious folding "Rex" lounge chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial de...
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1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Lupina by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lupina chair by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik Slovenia 1950s.
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko Kralj. Made of solid beech and bent beech plywood. This lovely pair offers comfortable...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Beech, Bentwood
Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial design.
T...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The Rex 120 is as stylish today as when it was first produced in 1953. This high-end piece of the Rex Collection displays effortless minimalism and airiness. P...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Oak
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Natural Oak Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The Rex 120 is as stylish today as when it was first produced in 1953. This high-end piece of the Rex Collection displays effortless minimalism and airiness. P...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Oak
Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial design.
This chair is in the perman...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Sheepskin
Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik, 1950s, Pair
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designer: Niko Kralj
Manufacturer: Stol Kamnik
Period: 1950’s
Country of Manufacture: Slovenia/Yugoslavia
Attribution Marks: This piece has an attrib...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Pair of Armchairs by Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern pair of vintage armchairs designed by Niko Kralj, which are foldable!
Niko Kralj (1920-2013)
This presented pair of Rex chairs are great design pieces and exhibit...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Beech, Plywood
Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial design.
T...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Folding Armchair Rex by Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern vintage foldable Arm Chair from orange lacquered plywood and beechwood. The Arm Chair is in very good original condition - execut...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Iconic Vintage Folding Rex Lounge Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage folding Rex lounge chair by Niko Kralj (1920-2013).
Niko Kralj is one of the central figures of Slovenian post-war industrial design.
This chair is in the perman...
Category
1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Sheepskin, Wood
"Niko Kralj for Stol "REX Beech Bentwood Folding Armchair, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early single Niko Kralj Stol Rex blonde beech bentwood folding chair. Designed in 1952. Featuring molded beech plywood with contoured back, ergonomic, curved and wide seat and cutout...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Armchairs
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Beech, Plywood
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Niko Kralj armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Niko Kralj armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 17 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs by Niko Kralj were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by and Stol Kamnik. Prices for Niko Kralj armchairs 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 $1,097.