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Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Hudson, NY
from Slagelse Møbelværk no. 4401, 1944.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful early example, freshly reupholstered in finest quality wool fabric, as closely as possible to the original color scheme of two shades of grey.
Category

Vintage 1950s Corsican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern lounge chair "model no. 58" in patinated oak made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kurt Olsen Model-215 Wingback Lounge Chairs for Slagelse Møbelvaerk
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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

Fabric, Wood, Teak

"Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight “Cowhorn” dining chairs by Knud Færch, made from teak with dark cognac leather seats
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

5x Boomerang Dining Chairs Alfred Christensen Slagelse Møbelværk Teak 60s 70s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
5x Boomerang Dining Chairs Alfred Christensen Slagelse Møbelværk Teak 60s 70s Object: 5x chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Footstool in Beech, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a stunning lounge chair with matching footstool from the 1960s, expertly crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming Danish easy chair from the early 1940's by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. We are unaware
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Slagelse Mobelfabrik
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish modern dining chairs by Slagelse, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved slatted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Alfred Christensen Boomerang for Slagelse Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Alfred Christensen dining boomerang chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk. Solid teak wood and original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk Teak Lounge Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Springfield, OR
This beautifully designed and stately presence chair was designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Four Dining Chairs, Model Boomerang, Alfred Christensen, Teak, Slagelse Møbelfab
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
manufactured by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. The chairs are made of solid teak with a seat of green
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish 1940s Channel Back Low Easy Chairs with Open Armrests by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic pair of elegant Danish low back armchairs from the 1940s by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The style
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Manner of Viggo Boesen Lounge Chairs by Slagelse, c. 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Viggo Boesen and masterfully realized by Slagelse in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1954
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
model. In the mid-fifties Kurt Olsen designed for Slagelse Møbelvaerk where master joiners A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak "Cow Horn" Chair by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Faerch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A teak "Cow Horn" chair by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk. Beautiful patina on the wood.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Danish Modern Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Chair. Recently recovered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Niels and Eva Koppel Twelve Danish Dining Chairs by Slagelse Møbelfabrik
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Niels and Eva Koppel twelve Danish dining chairs by Slagelse Møbelfabrik Rare set of 12
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chairs 1930-40s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
midcentury. The chair is unmarked but very likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk sometime in the 1930-40s. Very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chair 1930-40s (pair available)
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
midcentury. The chair is unmarked but very likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk sometime in the 1930-40s. Very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Boomerang Teak Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Model 370 Boomerang Teak Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish 1940s Banana Style Curved Tub Club Chair with Channel Back in Red Mohair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This supercool 1940s Danish curved club chair is actually a match to the Danish curved or banana
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

2 Teak Boomerang Dining Chairs by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Hannover, DE
2 vintage midcentury chairs designed by Alfred Christensen for manufacturer Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Boomerang Dining Chairs by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
Set 4 vintage midcentury chairs designed by Alfred Christensen for manufacturer Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
this lovely wingback chair - with their organic shapes, architectural structure, and cosy upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchair in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chair, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chairs, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking low profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 29.75 in
Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking high profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
H 38.5 in W 26.75 in D 29.75 in
Kurt Olsen Danish Rosewood Black Leather Bear Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury lounge chair designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Model 221. Rare rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Pair 1940s Spindleback Lounge Chairs by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
lacquered beech wood designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. These type of chairs have
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Slagelse Møbelværk. Danish modern chair and ottoman. rosewood frame, Off white leather chair and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish 1940s Alfred Christensen Highback Chair with Open Wood Armrests
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish lowback easy armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Large Scale Channel Back Club or Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime large scale lounge chair in the style of Fritz Hansen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk and made in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of 1940's Viggo Boesen Attributed Danish Lounge Chairs in Beech
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime pair of lounge chairs made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk of Denmark in the 1940s with the design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant Danish high wingback armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alfred Christensen High Back Easy Chair in Beech with Open Armrests 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish High back lounge chair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Mahogany by Alfred Christensen Denmark 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Kurt Olsen Model 221 Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Møbelfabrik Era: 1955 Materials
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kurt Olsen Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair in Teak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Møbler Era: 1950s Materials: Teak
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Wood on Armrests
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant pair of Danish lounge chairs from the late 1940s to early 1950s. The chairs have coil
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen (Attributed) Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Dimensions: 28 wide x 23 deep x 37 tall.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Alfred Christensen Set of Six 'Boomerang' Chairs in Teak
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk, set of six dining chairs model 370, teak, leatherette
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair in Shearling
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1950's Channel Back Semi Tall Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1950s semi tall channel back lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

4x Danish Teak Boomerang Chairs by Alfred Christensen, 1950s restored
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in St-Brais, JU
Slagelse Møbelværk. They feature a boomerang shape with an organic back rest and legs made of solid teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Alfred Christensen Set of 4 Dining Chairs model 'Boomerang', Denmark 1960
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 boomerang dining chairs designed by Alfred Christensen and produced by Slagelse in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Elmwood Armrests
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
aware of the maker or Designer of the chair. The base has many similarties to Slagelse Mobelvaerk and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Elm

Alfred Christensen Danish Teak "Boomerang" Chairs Set of 4
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant set of Danish dining chairs, featuring a teak frame. Seen from the side, the seat's frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 370 By Alfred Christensen From 1950s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk. The chairs are constructed of teak wood, which gives them both strength
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Armchairs, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niles Koppell, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Eva and Nils Koppel and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Set of Ten Danish Kurt Olsen Mid Century Armchairs Chairs in Teak
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Era: 1960s Measurements: 25 wide x
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful set of dining chairs "model 101" made at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

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Slagelse Mobelvaerk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the slagelse mobelvaerk chair you’re looking for. Each slagelse mobelvaerk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect slagelse mobelvaerk chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A slagelse mobelvaerk chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slagelse mobelvaerk chair over the years, but those crafted by Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Alfred Christensen and Kurt Olsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Slagelse Mobelvaerk Chair?

A slagelse mobelvaerk chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $539 and the highest can go for as much as $20,918.

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