Niko Kralj Chairs
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
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + 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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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
Original vintage foldable dining chairs by Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol, 1950
By Niko Kralj, Stoll
Located in Denventer, NL
Original vintage folding beech armchairs/dining table chairs designed in the 1950s by the Slovenian architect Niko Kralj (1920-2013) for Stol. The chairs consist of solid beech seats...
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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Chairs
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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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Mid-century Original Vintage Chair Lupina by Niko Kralj For Stol Kamnik 1960s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Presenting an original designer chair crafted by the renowned Yugoslav designer, Niko Kralj, this piece is an epitome of mid-century design excellence. Produced in Yugoslavia during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
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Metal
Set of 4 Lupina Chairs Design Niko Kralj Per Stol Kamnik, 1960
By Niko Kralj
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four Shall "Lupina" chair, designed in the late 60s by Niko Stalinj for Stol Kamnik
Made of curved plywood on metal frame, with four-spoke base
They measure 86 cm in height,...
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1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century 4455 Dining Chairs by Niko Kralj, Set of 2
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
- Legendary chair from MOMA exhibited Niko Kralj
- Good overall vintage condition
- Packed with love and care.
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1980s Slovenian Vintage Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Black 4455 Dining Chairs by Niko Kralj, Set of 2
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
- Legendary chair from MOMA exhibited Niko Kralj.
- 3 Sets of 2 available, 6 items in total.
- Good overall vintage condition.
- Packed with love and c...
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1980s Slovenian Vintage Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960 Wood Dining Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designed at a time when the combination of solid wood and plywood led to an unbeatable type of chair, the 1960 wood chair embodies retro chic and is built to last. The chair is easy ...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rex Lounge Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. To date, over two million Rex lounge chairs have been p...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
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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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1960 Wood Chair Natural Walnut, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designed at a time when the combination of solid wood and plywood led to an unbeatable type of chair, the 1960 wood chair embodies retro chic and is built to last. The chair is easy ...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
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Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + 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 d...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
4455 Dining Chair with Metal Frame, Solid Oak Backrest and Black Plywood Seat
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The 4455 chair has an airy appearance thanks to the open space between the armrests and seat. With its distinctive formal presence, the 4455 Chair is completely at home in modern arc...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, 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...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960 Wood Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Designed at a time when the combination of solid wood and plywood led to an unbeatable type of chair, the 1960 wood chair embodies retro chic and is built to last. The chair is easy ...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960 Chair in Natural Oak with Metal Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Geometric lines meet smooth curves in the 1960 chair. The fluent curves of the plywood are supported by a square frame, which creates a lightweight chair wi...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960 Chair in Black Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Geometric lines meet smooth curves in the 1960 Chair. The fluent curves of the plywood are supported by a square frame, which creates a lightweight chair wi...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
CC Stool in Natural Oak, solid wood frame and curved seat, height 44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The CC stool is similar in design and finish to the CC table and is a perfect match. Ideal for occasional seating, this item is an elaborate take on a wooden stool. With a solid wood frame and a curved seat, the CC Stool possesses a unique character and also works as a stand-alone piece. Designed by Niko Kralj in year 1954.
The Cross Connection (CC) family offers a unique view of this often unseen area by separating the legs from the elevated top. Stand-alone pieces to admire and enjoy.
With over two million chairs produced, the designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have served numerous generations. After the Second World War, traditional production methods gave way to modern inventions and led to a new era of furniture design. As a trained architect and an absolute pioneer in this field, Niko developed truly innovative pieces for the time and became one of the first ever industrial designers. It’s little wonder that fellow professionals are gradually recognising his work, which has been rewarded with permanent displays in design museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
1960 Chair...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
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Oak
Rex Lounge Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. To date, over two million Rex lounge chairs have been p...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rex Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The story of the Rex furniture collection begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its design incorporates innovation, functionality and beau...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mosquito Dining Chair in Cobalt Blue, Wooden Frame + 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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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Walnut
CC Stool in Natural Walnut, solid wood frame and curved seat, H44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The CC Stool is similar in design and finish to the CC Table and is a perfect match. Ideal for occasional seating, this item is an elaborate take on a wooden ...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The story of the Rex furniture collection begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its design incorporates innovation, functionality and beau...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + 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...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
CC Stool in Black Oak, solid wood frame and curved seat, height 44 cm, D40 cm
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The CC stool is similar in design and finish to the CC table and is a perfect match. Ideal for occasional seating, this item is an elaborate take on a wooden ...
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Chairs Lupina Designed by Niko Kralj, 1970s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Marked by label
- Rare type.
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 Chairs
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Beech, 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 Chairs
Materials
Beech, 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 Chairs
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Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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Niko Kralj chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Niko Kralj chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 9 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 19 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by and Stol Kamnik. Prices for Niko Kralj chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $501 and can go as high as $2,560, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,400.