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Scandinavian Mid-Century Pair of Easy Chairs, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs is exemplary of the main ideals of mid-century modernism: the chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Scandinavian Mid-Century Easy Chair by Fredrik Kayser in Teak 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in St-Brais, JU
Rare Easy Chair Model 563, designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne in Norway in the 1950s. Restored
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Easy Chairs in the Manner of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Channel the Danish art of coziness with this classic pair of easy chairs by a master Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Easy Chair with Sheepskin, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
today as mid-century Swedish furniture design. This chair is designed in the typical Scandinavian modern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Swedish White Sheepskin Easy Chair Attributed to Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chair from the mid-20th century attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Yngve Ekström Swedese Lamino Easy Chair 1956
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern "Lamino" easy chair by Yngve Ekstrom Swedese Design made in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
By Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair in rosewood and leather designed by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Ari Easy Chair Arne Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic lounge designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Sweden is crafted from a chromed steel frame and boasts new high quality upholstery in Italian leather by Studio Art. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chair with Flagline Seat & Back, Danish Cabinetmaker
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A unique easy chair made in solid beech. Originally upholstered with canvas but we gave the piece a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva & Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Rare easy chair by Danish architects Eva & Nils Koppel made in the early 1950s and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian Vintage Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal base is detectable for easy transport. Ottoman dimension: H 12.5, D 20, W 23.5 also together chair
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Scandinavian Design Mid Century Danish Teak Chairs Wool Upholstery - Set
By Neils O. Möller, D-Scan
Located in Madison, WI
four solid wood teak Danish chairs. They are highly collectible, iconic, and very stylish Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, Mod. 112 France & Søn Denmark 60s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare easy chairs by Finn Juhl. Teak frame, newly upholstered and covered with fabric from "Kvadrat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs with sculptural frames of stained beechwood, c
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian modern easy chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs and produced by Puunveisto, Finland
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Ash

Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century design history. This model, like many of Malmsten’s “count chairs”, it is a simplified
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Scandia Easy Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Fjordfiesta, 2000s
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
combination, a Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in warm oak was created. Part of the award-winning Scandia
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Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental church seating contest
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2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch, New Product
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 folding chair for a supplemental church seating contest
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs with Lacquered Wood Legs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
changing cultures. These mid-century easy chairs show why. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Utrecht, NL
individualistic easy chairs reflect the mid-century Italian furniture style that was defined by unique design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish mid-century Easy Chair Teak and original Striped Wool, 1950's
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Mid Century Modern Easy Chair in Beech & Green Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
original green fabric. A Classic example Danish mid-century Design. This stunning chair will complement
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden The chair has a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hjelle Mobelfabrik
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and rare scandinavian modern high back easy chair manufactured by Hjelle
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Böja" by Carl-Erik Johansson for Bejra Möbel
By Carl-Erik Johansson, Bejra 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
The "Böja" lounge chair was designed in 1964 by Carl-Erik Johansson for Bejra Mo¨bel AB. It was
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model PP 68 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
"Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chair model PP 68 by Hans Wegner. New production. What is left
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chair in Cowhide, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
in Norway in the 1950s. A Scandinavian version of the Chandigarh easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

Hans J Wegner, CH25 Easy Chair, Carl Hansen & Son, Scandinavian Modern /Mid1900s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic CH25 chair in oak and cord designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Oak

Easy Chair Bu Unknown Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Upholstered easy chair in lambskin with high back and legs in stained beech. From the 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Easy Chair Bu Unknown Maker
Easy Chair Bu Unknown Maker
H 93 in W 80 in D 84 in
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Easy chair in red leather on chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Flemming Lassen Mohair Easy Chair
By Flemming Lassen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Oakland, CA
Flemming Lassen lounge chairs produced by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen, Denmark, 1938, upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair

Flemming Lassen Mohair Easy Chair
Flemming Lassen Mohair Easy Chair
H 28.5 in W 26.25 in D 30 in
Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish high back easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
H 43.31 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Rare mid-century oak easy lounge chairs by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture
By Schiang, Bernt Petersen
Located in Denventer, NL
Special oak lounge armchairs designed by the Dane Bernt Petersen and produced by Schiang Furniture, 1960s. The armchairs have an oak frame with a canvas seat in between. There are t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century "His & Hers" Easy Chairs in the Style of Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Whispering tales from an era gone by, this pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs beckon you to a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Carl-Gustaf Hjort Af Ornäs Trienna Lounge Chair
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in Kramfors, SE
Tuote, Puunveisto Oy Träsnideri AB during the mid 20th century. The chair has a frame in oak with
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
conference chairs are very comfortable in use and can be stacked six on top of each other making them easy to
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wool, Oak, Plywood

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
stamp on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair. GE-260A / GETAMA
H 40.16 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful easy chair is the Danish interpretation of the classic British upholstered seating
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition. There is a maker's medallion on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
Finn Juhl / Easy chair. FD-138 / France & Son
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 26.78 in
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in 足立区, JP
is a maker's stamp on the back of the chair.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
Hans J. Wegner / Easy chair GE-270 / GETAMA
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uccle, BE
This pair of lounge chairs was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
Set Easy Chairs by Magnus Stephensen
By Magnus Stephensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of easy chairs in patinated beech, reupholstered in textile (Bridget Meringue, colour 001
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set Easy Chairs by Magnus Stephensen
Set Easy Chairs by Magnus Stephensen
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
1970s Swedish Easy Chairs by Gote Mobler
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
A Vintage pair of easy chairs by Gote Mobler, model Carmen. These very comfortable mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric

1970s Swedish Easy Chairs by Gote Mobler
1970s Swedish Easy Chairs by Gote Mobler
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV 45 - Rare easy chair in Rio rosewood (Brazilian rosewood) and new, light 'Savak' wool with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
ND 83 Easy Chair by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 83 - easy chair in Dunes grey leather and stained beech. Designed in 1952. Nanna Ditzel / Søren
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

ND 83 Easy Chair by Nanna Ditzel
ND 83 Easy Chair by Nanna Ditzel
H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 26.38 in
Easy chair in black leather by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chair in patinated black leather with legs of rosewood. Cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - easy chair with reddish brown leather on frame of steel. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century easy chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Scandinavian-Modern Swivel Chairs, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of Scandinavian Modern swivel chairs, originating from Sweden and crafted in the
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Wool, Walnut

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in St-Brais, JU
Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
Danish Teak Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of PK 31/1 - easy chairs in black patinated leather on a steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Scimitar easy chairs Steel and Leather, 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Scandinavian Rare pair of easy chairs model Scimitar Produced by Ivan Schlecter in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered lounge chair and foot stool in 'Elegance' aniline leather (colour: Indian Red) on a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 31.89 in W 37.01 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Style Easy Chairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive deep into the world of timeless Scandinavian design with our elegant pair of Oak Easy Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Mid-Century Beech Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech wood Danish lounge chair, circa 1960's. Clean modern solid wood frame. with loose cushions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Mid-Century Beech Lounge Chair
Danish Mid-Century Beech Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 in
Danish Upholstered Easy Chair with Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

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

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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
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Scandinavian Easy Chair Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian easy chair midcentury you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian easy chair midcentury for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian easy chair midcentury, we have 965 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian easy chair midcentury, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Scandinavian easy chair midcentury bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian easy chair midcentury has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Poul Kjærholm are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Easy Chair Midcentury?

Prices for a Scandinavian easy chair midcentury start at $337 and top out at $137,305 with the average selling for $4,585.

Finding the Right seating for You

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