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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Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
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...
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...
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. T...
Sheepskin, Wood, 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...
Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
Niko Kralj for Stol "REX" Ergonomic Beech Bentwood Folding Armchair, 1950s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early single Niko Kralj Stol Rex blonde beech bentwood folding chair. Featuring molded beech plywood with contoured back, curved wide seat, detailed with cutouts to seat and back. De...
Beech, Plywood
Early ORIGINAL Rex Lounge Chair in Oak, Solid Frame /Plywood /brass inlay
By Niko Kralj
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early ORIGINAL Rex Lounge Chair in Oak, Solid Frame /Plywood /brass inlay chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. To dat...
Brass
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...
Plywood, Sheepskin, Wood
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...
Sheepskin, Wood, Plywood
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...
Oak
Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
With a square frame holding two shells, the Shell Square Lounge is an interesting blend of striking geometric lines in metal and softly curved plywood. Niko Kralj elevated the Shell Chair to a new level, displaying the infinite possibilities of the shell concept. For the ultimate in luxury and relaxation, the Shell Square Lounge can be upholstered in sumptuous leather or fabric and used in conjunction with the Shell Footstool. Shell Lounge Square designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1956. Niko developed the notion of using two plywood parts in the early 1950s, aiming to create an ergonomic ‘Lupina’ chair that formed a single, basic component. With various shapes, applications and frames, the concept has been used for decades in offices and homes as well as for public seating...
Walnut
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...
Oak
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
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...
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...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...
Fabric, Oak
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 60 in D 23 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
Walnut, Upholstery
$3,500
H 33 in W 28 in D 40 in
Hans Kaufeld Leather and Brushed Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in North York, ON
Original Hans Kaufeld leather and brushed aluminium Mid-Century Modern rocking chair. Completely original in good condition. Measures: W 28”, H ...
Aluminum
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Velvet 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Velvet 1960s An astonishing lounge chair from the late 1960s in solid oak with magnificent floral velvet upholstery. Please note: we do have ...
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Brutalist Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, solid oak, velvet, Europe, 1960s These armchairs combine traditional cabinetmaking principles with a bold modern vocabulary. Executed in solid oak, the chair...
Velvet, Oak
$1,850
H 35 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Gerrit Rietveld Design Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Art Deco Style
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Lounge Chair, originally designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1917, this example is circa 1980s. We do not believe this is a Cassina reedition, more likely it was uniquely made ...
Wood
French Modernist Armchair, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Step into the refined charm of mid-century France with this exquisite French armchair. A masterclass in design and proportion, this piece seamlessly blends functional simplicity with...
Wood, Oak, Fabric, Mohair
Kofod Larsen Style Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen Style Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair This chair measures: 29 wide x 37 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 23 and arm height of 16 inches All pieces of fur...
Upholstery, Wood
$16,700 / set
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 34.26 in
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of 'Petit Repos' lounge chairs, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furn...
Wool, Oak
$1,600
H 43 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron 'Romeo' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Romeo' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which ...
Fabric, Oak
1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Carved Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, solid oak, fabric, brass, Europe, 1950s These armchairs, dating from the 1950s, are made in solid oak and combine a strong wooden construction with generous ...
Brass
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Lounge Armchair Model Rex 120, Designed by Niko Kralj, Slovenia 60s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Lucija, SI
Rex 120 is the first prototype of the iconic Rex chair. Designed by Niko Kralj in the 60s and produced by Stol Kamnik. The chair is in very good condition
Wood, Beech
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Yellow Folding Lounge Armchair, Model Rex, Design by Niko Kralj, 60s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Lucija, SI
The "REX" Chair is a Scandinavian design, inspired wooden chair design that is included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in New York City and was designed by Slovene architect and designer Niko Kralj (1920-2013) in 1952. In 2012, it was given a permanent place in Designmuseum, Denmark, the largest museum of design in Scandinavia. It became a cult object for design lovers around the globe with its calm contemporary elegance and a feeling of floating. It is the most internationally notable Slovenian design...
Beech, Plywood
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H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Red Folding Lounge Armchair, Model Rex, Design by Niko Kralj, 60s
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Lucija, SI
The "REX" Chair is a Scandinavian design, inspired wooden chair design that is included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art MOMA in New York City and was designed by Slovene architect and designer Niko Kralj (1920-2013) in 1952. In 2012, it was given a permanent place in Designmuseum, Denmark, the largest museum of design in Scandinavia. It became a cult object for design lovers around the globe with its calm contemporary elegance and a feeling of floating. It is the most internationally notable Slovenian design...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Vintage Folding Rex Chair by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Beech Bentwood folding chair is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in NY. Features molded plywood with contoured b...
Bentwood
Set of Rex folding chairs by Niko Kralj, 1960s
By Niko Kralj
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century folding chairs set with table designed by Slovenian Niko Kralj in 1952. Great patio or garden set. Easy to fold up to save space whenn ot in use. Part of the per...
Brass
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H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Natural Walnut, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
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...
Walnut
1952, Nico Kralj, Beautiful Wooden Folding Lounge Rex Chair
By Niko Kralj
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Beautiful Kralj Lounge. The Kralj lounge is a beautiful foldable chair. We offer these Kralj Lounge per piece, but there are four in stock. Now you can buy this one. We can send the pictures of the others on request. Each are in a good condition, except for some have some more scratches than the other, some tiny chips that came off (see the detailed images), some tiny stains and 1 chair has another screw than the original screws. (#17) By looking at the shape off the legs and way they are attached you can distinguish them from the Kralj dining chairs. Kralj Dining Chairs are also listed. The Rex...
Plywood
set of 4 Niko Kralj Rex Folding Chairs
By Niko Kralj
Located in Bainbridge, NY
4 vintage Niko Kralj Rex folding Arm Chair Stol 120 molded (plywood) Beech bentwood folding Chairs. Minimalist design with contoured back with cutouts. ...
Plywood