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Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Albert Haberer Cherry Wood Chairs for Hermann Fleiner, Germany 1950s
By Hermann Fleiner, Albert Haberer
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Arts and Crafts chairs is a version of the perhaps most well-known model of German designer, Albert Haberer. The spindle ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Danish Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Twisted Cord Trimming, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As this elegant three-seater sofa shows, the style is characterized by clarity in design and extremely high quality in craftsmanship and choice of materials.
Thanks to its subtle but pronounced curves, this sofa is inherently elegant while also keeping the warmth and cosiness that is often associated with mid-century Danish design. The standout visual element is the scalloped back that echoes the legacy of Art Deco that had a lasting influence on the Nordic countries as well. Many of the well-known Danish architects felt the urge to try their hands at “Nordic Art...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period, while material and cabinetmaking-wise being a true Swedish Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this sofa is exceptionally cosy and elegant, a statement piece that is also referred to as a conversation sofa...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style.
Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress)
194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress)
About the designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ernst Martin Dettinger Set of "6057" Ash Chairs, Germany 1950s
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of model “6057” dates to 1955, and shows the design heritage of the Bauhaus with unmistakeable mid-century modern touches.
While the appearance of these chairs may seem uncluttered and simple at first glance, they subtly show the influential design schools, the Werkbund design and crafts association, and the Bauhaus legacy, illustrating the interconnections between design and contemporary history, everyday culture and the global political context in divided Germany. A (semi-)official encouraged/forced acceptance of a “gute Form” took place in Germany, which, in both the west and the east, was widely, although not exclusively, understood as a continuation of the reduced, rationalized, ornament free forms of inter-War Functionalist Modernism. These chairs are good examples of this with a streamlined, modernist look. Each of the six chairs is made of quality ash wood with a beautiful grain and colour. The subtly angular structure features straight and curved edges, combining the organicity of traditional craftsmanship and the architectural know-how of mid-century furniture designers, such as Ernst Martin Dettinger. The design is in the vein of the iconic Windsor chair as the backs are constructed of slender spindles that are socketed into the solid wooden seats. The thicker spindles extending downward form the legs, and those extending upward form the backs. The masterfully sculpted and symmetrically arranged individual spindles undeniably define the overall look, but the seats and tapered legs are just as appealing. The seats are upholstered in a soft fabric enhancing the sitting and visual comfort as well.
The design of this set of six offers plenty visually with a striking construction and personality. The details, such as the joinery and woodworking reveal the high quality craftsmanship of the manufacturer, Lucas Schnaidt...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a certain “Malmstenesque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves, cosy appearance and in the modern way Carl Malmsten skilfully carried the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design.
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used at the 1939 New York World Fair, when the designer introduced the model “Oskar”. Similarly to that model, Malmsten remained a traditionalist, mainly concerned with comfort regarding the “Stora Furulid...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Chapo "S34" Elm Wood Chair, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Beech Tapered Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The difference between Danish mid-century and other furniture is that there was this partnership between the designer and the cabinetmaker that resulted in ground-breaking creations....
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Beech and Wicker Czechoslovakian Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Less famous than their Western European contemporaries, Czechoslovakian prolific creators were no less talented. They were asked not to design artistically but to create furniture fo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Butaque Colonial Chairs, Indonesia Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
These chairs are aesthetically arresting and design-wise, a mixture of the iconic butaque chair and Indonesian colonial planter chairs. The butaque, a Colonial-era hybrid of Spanish ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, or “...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
This free-standing sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst workin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kurt Østervig Walnut Dining Chair, Denmark 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Utrecht, NL
Walnut chair by Danish designer Kurt Østervig, manufactured by Brande Mobelindustri Denmark in the 1950s.
This chair, like his 57a lounge chairs, is one of Østervig’s most famous ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
European Oak Panelled Box Chair in Sheepskin, Europe, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While dating from the 1940s, this chair has an entirely unique look that cannot be pinned to a single era or even style movement. This is the charm of this chair as well, as it can b...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship which is especially true of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautif...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design and classic shapes. This streamlined three-seater sofa not only possesses all these v...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Small Wood and Wicker Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the past decades, small-scale furniture pieces were created for various purposes, and have become sought-after works again in the 21st century. This solid wood and wicker chai...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
“Orchidée” Lounge Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1968
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This large fiberglass lounge chair, the “Orchidée” was one of the Cadestin models that were ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum. The design dates to 1968 and was manufactured by Airborne International.
This chair stands out both in terms of size, as well as its design. While the fiberglass base provides a modern look, the upholstered seat, back and armrests give the chair a cosy feel. With the folding top of the seat and armrests, the chair resembles the shape of an orchid flower, which is where the model’s name derives from.
The chair has been reupholstered in a cognac colored full aniline leather, which gives a nice contrast to the white fiberglass base. Thanks to its impressive size and soft fabric, this chair is perfect for lounging while also adding an eye-catching visual element to any space. Among the models Cadestin designed for the Center Georges Pompidou, the Orchid is one of the most outstanding pieces.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Some minor scratches on the fiberglass base. Recently reupholstered in premium aniline leather.
Dimensions:
35.43 in W x 40.94 in D x 37.79 in H, seat height 15.15 in
90 cm W x 104 cm D x 96 cm H, seat height 38.5 cm
About the designer:
Michel Cadestin was born in France in 1942. He is an interior designer and architect and through his work, he wishes to offer a functional and fun design accessible to the majority.
A prolific designer, he has experienced with diverse forms and materials during his career. His creations are varied as evidenced by the furniture intended for the Center Georges Pompidou, such as the Karate armchair...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Carl Malmsten Upholstered Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country manors and rustic styles. In this spirit, his armchairs are regarded t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
6 Iron and Rattan Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These six Brazilian chairs in iron and rattan, that resemble the work of designers Hauner and Eisler, have a modest and very modernist design that is as elemental as they come. The c...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
“No. 55” Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The shape of this “No. 55” shell chair indicates the design of an architect. Indeed, Arne Hovmand-Olsen was a prolific Danish designer and architect, whose designs centered around th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows the designer’s predilection for traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Rejecting strict f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes.
This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt 'Attr.', The Netherlands, ca 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This chair is full of exceptional features and details that make it a unique example of the creative overflow that defined mid-century modernism in Europe. The sculptural design is paired with the organicity of the material and various forms.
While the design is no short of exceptional solutions, they are also in service of functionality and comfort. This is a chair of extreme comfort, with multiple joinery and construction techniques. It is a little lower than the standard lounge chair, and that is exactly what provides great ergonomics and aesthetics. The seat and back form an obtuse angle which assures the perfect lounging position. The removable cushions upholstered in brown cow hide add even more comfort, while the fabric’s texture stands out nicely against the smooth wooden surfaces. The flowing structure displays beautifully curved lines and rounded edges that are broken by the straight wooden slats on the back. The perfect balance between the fluid and straight lines is typical of Bas van Pelt’s seating designs. The subtle swirl carvings in the front are playful details that further show off the high level of design and craftsmanship.
While the second half of the 20th century saw the takeover of mass production and many - now iconic - futuristic designs, this chair preserves the value and beauty of master craftsmanship and exquisite materials.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair’s cushions have been reupholstered recently in premium cow hide. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
25.19 in W x 313.46 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 23.81 in
64 cm W x 85 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 60.5 cm
About the designer:
Bas Van Pelt (1900 Dordrecht (NL) - 1945 Sandbostel (DE)) was a well-known Dutch interior and furniture designer, known for the clarity and quality of his designs. His works created in the 1930s and 1940s are regarded for their progressive design and quality.
While he is most well-known for his chair designs, van Pelt was also active as an interior designer. He also designed fabrics for window...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
"Little Eva" Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Lilla Eva” models are from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak, Spain 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive set of six oak brutalist chairs, Spain, circa 1970. This set features six exquisitely sculptural and geometrical brutalist chairs. The marks of Brutalism can be observed i...
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Sculptural European Dining Chairs, Europe late 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The artistic flair is apparent with this set of four dining chairs. The design uses elements of geometry to create a unique look based on the natural qualities of wood.
These chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Easy Chair by Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjærholm for Thorald Madsen, Denmark 1952
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Jorgen Hoj, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in 1952 by Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjærholm for Thorald Madsen Cabinetmakers, this easy chair in ash and flag halyard is a true modernist masterpiece.
Removing everything that was not strictly necessary for its shape and function, the designers created a geometrical and transparent work, that is subdued, yet attention drawing at the same time.
The work was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark in 1952, the only time Kjærholm participated in this event. Although the design was daring for its time, it was welcomed as a breath of fresh air at the exhibition. As a reviewer wrote at the time:?
"The most ‘progressive’ interior… was no doubt the one made by architects Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjærholm in collaboration with Thorald Madsen. {…} One has to admit that it provided a refreshing change from the pervading solemnity. It is the duty of all exhibitions...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the honour of making a series of some of his products. Among the first pieces was Farmor, wh...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Mid-Century Two Part Sofa in Black Cow Hide, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique curved sofa consists of two parts and whether the parts are standing next to each other or together, the design is simple and striking.
The two separate part construction allows for significant versatility; the sofas can be placed close together as an accent piece, or in different parts of a space to tie the aesthetic together. Despite the understated, elegant colours, this model is still an accent piece that stands out thanks to its materials and appearance. The structure relies on an interior frame covered by the upholstered fabric. In contrast to the constructivist models produced by the members of the Bauhaus, this aesthetic is more in favour of a relaxed and welcoming look. The design uses essentially geometric forms that exude warmth by the nature of the materials. The absence of arms and the ergonomic angle at which the seat and back meet creates an impression as if the sofa is opening up, enhancing both the visual and sitting comfort of the design. The crisp lines are ever so softly rounded on the edges adhering to the modernist design idioms, while the wooden lower structure and tapered legs showcase straighter lines. The black cow hide...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, European mid-century designers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s. They combined tradition...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Low Back Armchair with Upholstered Seat, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The modernist movement in Europe found its beginnings in the roots of the Bauhaus and Functionalist movements. Bauhaus design emphasized clean, pure lines, while Functionalism sought...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This wingback design has a rich history and purpose; it is said that they ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Aake Anttila Three-Seater "Susanna" Sofa for Lahden Lepokalusto, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna sofa created by Lahti Lepokaulusto and designed in the 1950s by Aake Anttila. Famous for its suspension and ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Susanna" Lounge Chair by Aake Anttila for Lahden Lepokalusto, Finland 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This wonderful commemoration of Finnish mid-century design is the Susanna lounge chair created by Lahden Lepokalusto and designed in the 1950s by Aake Antilla. Famous for its suspens...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Stained Beech Frame, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort and materiality melded with a desire for Shaker-like clarity. Most notably, the vintage pieces of the 1950s, like thi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs with Wooden Spindle Sides, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like this pair of sculptural armchairs, European cabinetmakers’ seating creations are generally characterized by clarity in design and extremely high quality craftsmanship and choice...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Wooden Stool with Split Seat, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Stools have been steadily increasing in popularity thanks to a number of reasons, the most obvious being their space-saving functionality. Stools can be used in any space to provide an easily moved alternative to more cumbersome furniture. However, thanks to their versatility, they can provide a lot of visual interest.
European mid-century design is generally characterized by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. With its focus is on simple lines and light spaces, this stool is devoid of clutter. Standing on four straight legs, the sole decorative element is the split seat...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Dutch Plywood Chair, the Netherlands, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The uniqueness of this midcentury Dutch chair is beyond question. With a peculiar shape and history, every aspect of this chair is one of a kind. Seriously minimal and highly functio...
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Plywood
“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic “Zeca” armchair was designed by the pioneering Brazilian designer, Jose Zanine Caldas. Made of solid wood, this armchair was named af...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 “Model 193” Dining Chairs by Inger Klingenberg, Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Inger Klingenberg
Located in Utrecht, NL
This fantastic set of 6 teak dining chairs in the Danish Modern style was designed by Inger Klingenberg for France and Son. The chairs feature a striking sculptural design and solid teak construction.
The standout characteristic of these chairs are the curved backrests that are echoed by the unusual curved seats. The seats of the chairs are designed and mounted in such a way that they appear to be floating on the base. The rare shape of the seat was designed with the human body in mind, therefore the chairs are very ergonomic. The solid wood frame is refined and simple, letting the upholstered seat to stand out visually. The Danish furniture maker France & Son was one of the most famous furniture companies in Denmark, and collaborated with the leading Scandinavian designers of the time. This progressive, high-end set of the famous “Model 193...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
“Piumino” Club Chair by De Pas, D’urbino & Lomazzi for Dell’Oca, Italy 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Dell'Oca
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Piumino” chair is an outstanding model by the Milanese architect trio, known world-wide for their enlarged ingenious works.
The shape and sheer si...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Tom Bruinsma Glazed Chairs and Tables, the Netherlands, Ca 1980s
By Tom Bruinsma 1, Mobach
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of four elemental chairs and two tables is a beautiful example of the collaboration between Dutch designer Tom Bruinsma and Mobach Ceramics. These fully glazed ceramic piece...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Danish Wooden Tripod Milking Stool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional design is the evident guiding principle of many Scandinavian pieces from the early mid-century, and there is hardly a better example than this milking stool. In earlier da...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1954
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Model 215” easy chair was designed by Danish designer and architect Kurt Olsen, and unifies some of the best characteristics of mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This beautiful wingback chair is a great representation of the quality and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Model V11 Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
This freestanding sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst working...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This is a beautiful Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed model “FD 144” easy chair, made in Denmark in 1953. It was produced by France & Daverkosen Denmark.
This solid oak FD-144 Easy Chair by the designer duo, has distinctive, wide and imposing bent armrests. The darker teak wood on the armrests and legs emphasises the elegant lines of this chair. The back is supported with a series of slender spindles that stand out as the main design element of this model.
The chair comes with two loose cushions that have been recently reupholstered in a premium bouclé fabric. Both cushions feature button tufting, giving a classic look. This chair is a Danish mid-century piece to its core, uniting functionality with and understated, yet interesting and elegant design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Re-upholstered in premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
25.4 in W x 28.55 in D x 33.08 in H; seat height 16.93 in
64.5 cm W x 72.5 cm D x 84 cm H; seat height 43 cm
About the designer:
Hvidt & Mølgaard were the founders of the Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, creating furniture that was easy to mass-produce and economic to transport.
Danish architect-designer Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen was born in 1907. His formative years were spent in Copenhagen, studying at the Aalborg Technical School and at the Art and Crafts School of the Design Museum. From 1931 until 1934, he continued his studies in furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under the instruction of Kaare Klint. Peter Hvidt was born in Copenhagen in 1916. He studied architecture and cabinetry at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Subsequently, he worked at various design firms before establishing his own studio in 1942. In 1944, Hvidt designed the Portex Chair...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
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