Niko Kralj Side 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

Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather

$2,008 / item

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...

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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

$2,800 / set

H 23.75 in W 32.5 in D 33 in

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980

By Knoll, Charles Pfister

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Knoll Pfister Black Leather Lounge Chair, 1980. Original black leather.

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Leather

Contemporary Mexican Easy Chair in Walnut Wood and Natural Leather Seat

$2,422 / item

H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in

Contemporary Mexican Easy Chair in Walnut Wood and Natural Leather Seat

By Laura Noriega

Located in Guadalajara, Jal.

The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...

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2010s Mexican Minimalist Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter

$1,295

H 27 in W 26.25 in D 32.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter

By Viko Baumritter

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.58 in W 30 in D 28 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Wayne, NJ

Lovely chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig. It features stunning sculpted arms new Removable / Washable Cushion cover. The webbing is in good condition. The Selig emblem is pr...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Walnut

Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA

$6,790 / item

H 33 in W 24 in D 34 in

Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA

By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Line lounge chair was designed in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American who trained at Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and then immigrated to Mexico to become one of the most successful and sought after furniture designers of the 20th century. The Line chair has a distinctly Latin American flavor with its curved legs whilst honoring the international style...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Danish Lounge Chair in Patinated Niger Leather, 1940s

$4,200

H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in

Danish Lounge Chair in Patinated Niger Leather, 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish side chair in patinated Niger leather and mahogany. Designed and made in Denmark, great original condition.

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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery

$5,645 / item

H 29.1 in W 36.2 in D 32.6 in

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen & Son. The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Rosewood

Hans J. Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair, Oak Frame, Green Leather, 1950s

$5,500

H 33 in W 28 in D 29.5 in

Hans J. Wegner AP-16 Lounge Chair, Oak Frame, Green Leather, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

AP-16 lounge chair by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair features a newly refinished oak frame with dark green leather upholstery. The backrest sits high with a s...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Harvey Probber Leather Lounge Chair, Stainless Steel Chrome Frame, 1960s, USA

$4,000

H 26.25 in W 28 in D 29 in

Harvey Probber Leather Lounge Chair, Stainless Steel Chrome Frame, 1960s, USA

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cantilevered Harvey Probber leather lounge chair c.1960s, USA. The leather chair features a stainless steel chrome frame and tufted seat back. Dimensions 28" width x 29" depth x 26....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Barrel Back Bent Wood Dining Lounge Chairs New Upholstery

$4,800

H 18 in W 21 in D 23 in

Set of 4 Barrel Back Bent Wood Dining Lounge Chairs New Upholstery

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans Werner style newly upholstered lounge chairs. Tapered legs with sloping arms features.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Mario Bellini Cab Lounge Chair by Cassina, Leather & Steel, 1970s

$5,000 / item

H 31 in W 27 in D 24.25 in

Mario Bellini Cab Lounge Chair by Cassina, Leather & Steel, 1970s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The seat has a rounded...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair with leather upholstery in Black orbrown Leather

$3,380 / item

H 29 in W 18 in D 20 in

Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair with leather upholstery in Black orbrown Leather

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Ballard, CA

A tailored side chair inspired by the Bauhaus movement of the 1920s. This elegant chair has a futuristic Minimalist flair. It features refined tapered legs with detailed upholstery. ...

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2010s American Modern Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Previously Available Items

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Niko Kralj, Steel & Plywood, 1950

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H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Niko Kralj, Steel & Plywood, 1950

By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Industrial look desk chair from 1950s. Comfortable to sit in and rest a bit. Proves to be a design classic. Beautiful vintage patina.

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Steel

1950s Rex Folding Plywood Chairs, Set of 4

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H 34 in W 30 in D 22 in

1950s Rex Folding Plywood Chairs, Set of 4

By Niko Kralj

Located in High Point, NC

This cleverly folded plywood chair, is minimal, practical and functional. World renowned by designers for it's "calm contemporary elegance and a feelin...

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1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Plywood

Set of Three Original Folding Rex Chairs by Niko Krajl ca. 1960s

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Set of Three Original Folding Rex Chairs by Niko Krajl ca. 1960s

By Niko Kralj

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of three mid-century modern "Rex" folding chairs, designed by Niko Krajl in 1952. This vintage set dates to the 1960s, and were made in Slovenia. Recognized by the Designmuseum...

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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Niko Kralj Side Chairs

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Bentwood

Niko Kralj side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Niko Kralj side 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 side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Niko Kralj were created in the mid-century modern style in slovenia during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Niko Kralj side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,836 and can go as high as $1,836, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,836.

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