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Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
By Magnus Stephensen, La Maison Pierre Frey, Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S
Located in The Hague, NL
A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart Chair'. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1953
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning lounge chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark 1953. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Poul Kjaerholm 1953 Molded Aluminum Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Very important molded aluminum chair designed in 1953 by Poul Kjaerholm. This chair was owned by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Kjaerholm 1953 Molded Aluminum Chair
Poul Kjaerholm 1953 Molded Aluminum Chair
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern IB Kofod Larsen Selig Penguin Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
. These chairs were designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s. They have been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Hans J Wegner, Valet Chair, Model JH540 in Teak and Oak, Designed 1953, Stamped
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Johannes Hansen, 1953. Underside impressed with manufacturer’s mark: JOHANNES HANSEN/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Erik Ole Jørgensen Model 'BO631' Suede Easy Chairs for Bovirke, 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Coronado, CA
A fabulous pair of easy chairs designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen and produced by Bovirke in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Hans Wegner Fh4103 “Heart” Dining Chairs, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hampstead, QC
Denmark. Manufactured in 1953, these iconic chairs are made of oak (frame and backrest) and teak (seat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak & Blue Fabric Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist office chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer GETAMA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Valet Chair Model 540 Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Valet chair model 540 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Jansen, Denmark, 1953. Teak, oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig, Teakwood & Oak, 1958
By Kurt Østervig, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage highback lounge chair from 1958 by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Oak Chairs by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four chairs was designed by Hans J. Wegner for the Danish manufacturer Getama Gedsted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak Dining Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wilmington, DE
Danish Modern teak dining chairs, designed circa 1953 by Peter Hvidt. These chairs are unique and have
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early 'Bachelor' Chair with Ottomon by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1953
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Bachelor’ chair with a rare matching ottoman designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sibast No. 8 Set of Five Danish Chairs
By Sibast
Located in Austin, TX
Set of five Danish Sibast No. 8 chairs. Each features a spindle back and original vinyl upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Sibast No. 8 Set of Five Danish Chairs
Sibast No. 8 Set of Five Danish Chairs
H 28.375 in W 20.375 in D 21.75 in
BO-360 lounge chair and Footstool by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare offered lounge chair and footstool, model BO-360 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Bovirke Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish design Helge Sibast no.6 oak dining chairs
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in VENLO, LI
This unique set of 6 vintage Danish design oa dining chairs were designed by Helge Sibast in 1953
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Early Pair of Oak 'GE-290' Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1953
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Straight from Denmark comes this original pair of lounge chairs designed in 1953 by the master
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Erik Ole Jørgensen Easy Chair Model BO 361 Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model BO 361 designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 8 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Grete Jalk, Midcentury 4 Rosewood and Leather Chairs P Jeppesens Denmark
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant massive rosewood and black leather chairs by female designer Grete Jalk. Produced in the 60
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Three Heart chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH 4103, circa 1953 Denmark. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
Hans Wegner Heart Dining Chairs FH 4103
H 28.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950, and was one of a handful of designers who helped define and popularize the "Danish Modern" design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 2 Restored 'Penguin' Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
produced by Selig in 1953 these now iconic Danish Modern chairs are the epitome of Danish Modern Design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Rare Pair of AV-53 Easychairs by Arne Vodder 1953
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of model AV-53 by Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter Copenhagen. Designed in 1953. With legs in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl’s Japan series is one of his most sought after furniture, its design (1953) was based on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Set 4 FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1953 by Hans Wegner, and are not only beautiful, they’re also practical - three legged chairs never
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Bentwood and Leather Penguin Chair Circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
An original "Penguin" lounge chair upholstered in leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish lounge chairs "FD 145" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "FD 145" designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful early pair of GE-290 'Easy Chairs' by the prominent Danish designer Hans J. Wegner for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
Hans Wegner Model GE-290 Easy Chairs
H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953 This distinct design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9. Originally attributed to Nanna Ditzel, recent scholarship
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9
Arnold Madsen, Lounge chair, model MS-9
H 36.5 in W 34.5 in D 36 in
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
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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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
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

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
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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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
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 3 Wood + Woven Papercord Dining Chairs by Kurt Østervig, Denmark 1960s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 Danish wood and woven papercord dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poul Kjaerholm Aluminium Chair Competetition drawing poster 1953 Danish Design
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
1953, the Danish Upholsterers'Guild sponsored a competetion for new types of upholstered chairs, and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Nanna Ditzel Easy Chairs Model Ap 26 Produced by Ap-Stolen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model AP 26 designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the Danish Modern School, he designed a number of items for furniture producers, including Bramin
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Denmark in 1953. It was produced by France & Daverkosen Denmark. This solid oak FD-144 Easy Chair by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP 19 & Ottoman AP 29 in Leather
By Anker Pedersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans J. Wegner for Anker Pedersen model AP19 Papa bear lounge chair and ottoman, 1953, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE 290A High Back Lounge Chair, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back lounge chair GE290A by Hans J Wegner for GETAMA, solid oak frame with nice
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

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Wood

Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This gorgeous piece of mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in London, GB
underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark". Originally designed in 1953. With later fabric-covered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic Valet chair designed by Hans Wegner. Crafted in teak and oakwood with seat that swings
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Brass

Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Valet Chair by Hans J. Wegner
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s classic and most
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair
H 38.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s Classic and most
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Oak
H 38.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s Classic and most
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Oak
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 31 in
Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
. Madsens in Denmark in 1953. Patinated, oiled ok frames with seats upholstered in aniline cognac brown
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Hans Wegner W2 Dining Chairs
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
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Danish Modern Chairs 1953 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish modern chairs 1953 you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish modern chairs 1953 was constructed with great care. There are 31 variations of the antique or vintage Danish modern chairs 1953 you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish modern chairs 1953, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish modern chairs 1953, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish modern chairs 1953 over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner and France & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Modern Chairs 1953?

The average selling price for a Danish modern chairs 1953 at 1stDibs is $5,241, while they’re typically $1,654 on the low end and $48,957 for the highest priced.

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