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Richard Nissen Seating

Richard Nissen was born in Denmark in 1928. After graduating in 1943, he began working in the factory. Nissen became operations manager in 1952, and in the 1950s, he decisively changed the profile of the wood products factory in the direction of being a manufacturer of design items. In 1955, he began the production of applied art in collaboration with the sculptor Jens H. Quistgaard, and in 1957 he bought the factory from his father. Nissens Trævarefabrik came to play a major role in the Danish Design wave, and for several years Richard Nissen employed about 220 people In 1970, however, internal divisions arose in DANSK Design, and Richard Nissen interrupted the year after the collaboration and continued on his own.

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Creator: Richard Nissen
Pair “Yin” Chairs by Richard Nissen for Nissens Trævarefabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Nissen, Richard Nissen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rich in Danish design heritage, this chair model captures the spirit of the mid-20th century, combining natural materials with the sleek, functional style that defined the era. The "...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Richard Nissen Seating

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Wood

1960s Richard Nissen “Yin” Pair of China chairs with club legs and leather seat
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A pair of 1960s Richard Nissen “Yin” beech China chairs with club shaped legs, loose seat with black Leather. The armchair is made from an old Chinese principle. The top rail is made...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Richard Nissen Seating

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Rare Jens Harald Quistgaard Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs in Oak
By Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
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Jens Harald Quistgaard for Richard Nissen, set of four dining chairs, oak, suede, Langå, Denmark, 1964 Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) is particularl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Richard Nissen Seating

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Suede, Oak

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Richard Nissen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Nissen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Richard Nissen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Richard Nissen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Erhardsen & Andersen, ESA Denmark, and Georg Thams. Prices for Richard Nissen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $2,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,400.

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