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Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare example of a teak side chair with a bent wood back designed by Kofod Larsen and made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Bentwood

Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chairs in solid teak. New upholstered with brandy coloured aniline
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chairs, Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 27.96 in
Set of Four Teak Dining Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Ib Kofod Larsen. Four chairs with teak backrest, oak frame, seats upholstered in wool. Traces of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Cloud Master Reclinner Chair 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Ib Kofod Larsen "Cloud Master" recliner chair. Designed in 1954 and produced by Carlo Garhn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Teak and walnut 'Penguin' chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kleinburg, ON
This chair is a rare and original example of one of the most iconic designs by the Danish architect
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, Afromosia Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Chairs, circa 1960. A pair of Afromosia African teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Teak

Vintage Teak and Cowhide Lounge Chair by Larsen and Madsen for Pontoppidan
By Ejner Larsen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Easy/lounge chair by Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen. Teak and upholstered in a single cowhide
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Afromosia Teak Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

IB Kofod Larsen lounge chair Christensen & Larsen Denmark 1953
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-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

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s These elegant teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s Six Modern Teak Dining Chairs Kofod Larsen Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs IB Kofod Larsen Denmark 1960s Denmark Maker stamped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

1970s Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair Styled After Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century teak lounge chair styled after Ib Kofod Larsen in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Littleton, CO
An exquisite original vintage all-wood edition of Ib Kofod-Larsen's classic 'Penguin' chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen Set Of 4 teak Dining Chairs Model 74, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Praha, CZ
carefully refurbished newly upholstered.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, set of four armchairs, teak, beige fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1950s These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin chair for Christiansen and Larsen Denmark 1955
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ib Kofod-Larsen design Chair produced by Christiansen & Larsen . Designed in the early 1950s by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

2x Mid-Century Teak Easy Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen 1960s Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Made in Denmark during the 1950's. This is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish modern teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kindt Larsen Teak Lounge Chairs 116 for France and Son
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Kindt Larsen. These chairs, designed in the 1950s and made in Denmark, are crafted from solid teak. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern teak side chair / dining chair designed by by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
H 28.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.5 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen U-56 Elizabeth Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
-Larsen for cabinet makers Christensen & Larsen. Later nicknamed the Elizabeth chair after Queen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak & Leather Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak & Beech Wood Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
with this stunning Penguin chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. It's not just a chair; it's a conversation starter
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Teak

Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Leather & Teak Chair for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Early Ib Kofod Larsen Easychair Model 4346 in Teak
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Ib Kofod Larsen easychair, model 4346 in teak and creme fabric. Very early production with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair in Afrormosia Teak for OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen high back seal chair in Afrormosia teak and in bright red Maharam Halliingdal for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful, stately design by Kofod-Larsen is Classic Danish modern. The teak frame has
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
H 39 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Original Ib Kofod Larsen Seal Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An original 1960s Ib Kofod Larsen Salen "Seal" chair produced by either Illums Bolighus or OPE of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Soren Willadsen, set of six dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chair
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen lounge chair in solid tea. Original upholstery of black saddle leather
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chair
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
"Seal" Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE. Features a fully restored teak frame
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

”Fireplace Chair" with Matching Stool in Teak by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Fireplace chair with ottoman in teak and new wool fabric, designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Candidate Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A pair of Afromosia African teak 'Kandidaten', (Candidate), lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Teak Frame + Leather Cushions Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Kensington, MD
We are pleased to offer this special chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen with a teak frame as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair for OPE, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen design "Seal" chair for OPE, Denmark. Very good condition teak frame and newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair for OPE, Denmark
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Chair for OPE, Denmark
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Mid Century Spear Teak Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig, c1960
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen, designed for the esteemed Selig brand in the 1960s. These spear chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Selig in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cane, Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig
H 27.96 in W 28.55 in D 27.56 in
Exceptionally Rare, Possibly Unique Ib Kofod-Larsen Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. The only chair that is known to exist. Made by Christensen and Larsen. A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Side Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Kofod Larsen Side Chair Above average vintage condition and structurally
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

A Set of Low Kofod Larsen Penguin Chairs With An Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four pieces-3 lounge chairs and an ottoman by Kofod Larsen. Made in Denmark, ca
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four '501' Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ib Kofod Larsen set of two easy chair in teak with black leather. Model 'Holte'. Maker Oluf Persson
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 26.78 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Teak and Oak, 1960s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare design classic by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Ib Kofod Larsen Selig Denmark Danish Teak Armchair Floating Seat Restored
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare and beautifully restored Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig Danish Teak Armchair with a floating
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Solid teak frame with a curved high back, angled seat and high quality leather cushions make for an
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ejner Larsen, Axel Bender Madsen, Rare Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, 1951 Denmark
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge chair designed by Ejner Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, in a very rare execution with
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ejner Larsen and A. Bender Madsen Danish Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak lounge armchair and footstool/ottoman, circa mid-1950s. Designed by Ejner Larsen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak and Leather Chair
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen dining chairs made with teak frame and black leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Low Slung Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low slung Danish modern lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chair is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Modernist Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Model FD-117
By France & Søn, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-Century easy chair by Danish designer duo Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Made in Denmark by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Elizabeth Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model U-56
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of iconic teak and leather 'Elizabeth Chairs' by Ib Kofod-Larsen. These incredibly rare and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original upholstery with some signs of use - The wooden parts have been repolished.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & A. Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan in
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted 1960s Danish chair in bent teal with a sled base and reupholstered cushions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

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Larsen Teak Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the larsen teak chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every larsen teak chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer larsen teak chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each larsen teak chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made larsen teak chair over the years, but those crafted by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig and Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Larsen Teak Chair?

Prices for a larsen teak chair start at $1 and top out at $104,400 with the average selling for $4,943.

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