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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Pair of 1920s chamber armchairs, Italian manufacture
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of low armchairs made of ebonized larch wood with distinctive and precious hexagonal inlays on the backrest and along the arms. Italian-made, built in the 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Armchair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and leather Danish armchair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sturdy solid wood frame with stunning grain patterning on the sculpted frame. Comfort without an imposing footprint!...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Beige Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, beige / sand, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. F...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1950s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian design - Danish or Swedish. Reupholstered armchair in quality furniture fabric - white/light grey. Renewed oak, brass springs in the seat are retained. Manufactur...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Moder...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Moder...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish "model 61" armchair by Villy Schou Andersen, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Moder...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Danish Oak Easy Chair with Black Stained Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern, also known as Scandinavian Modern, is a design movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1940s to 1960s. It originated in Denmark but quic...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Alvar Aalto Armchair model 402, 1950's Stamped:Aalto Design made in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Model 402 lounge chair with reupholstered off-white cream fabric.
One of Aalto's notable creations is the "Model 402 Armchair...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
1960s Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored armchairs in rosewood with excellent woodwork that are evidence of Good Design and craftsmanship.
The chairs feature a solid rosewood construction with Erik...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage solid pine Diana safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The "Diana" safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea is known for its simple and functional design. Crafted with a combination of pine wood and thick canvas, the chair offers a blend o...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Pair of Danish Modern Style Armchairs
Located in Denton, TX
Very comfortable curved back solid teak dining / armchairs in the style of Danish modern.
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Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Black Leather Tufted 'Pernilla' Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Swedish Modern ‘Pernilla’ armchair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s. This armchair features a dramatic, organic-form bent beech wood frame in a honey finish with win...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s, Danish wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture man...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Wood + Camel Leather 'Colonial' Armchairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of Danish Modern ‘Colonial’ armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These armchairs feature slim mahogany frames in a polished burgundy finish, camel toned l...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Black Leather Armchairs with Footstool by Both Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Danish black leather armchairs with matching footstool designed by Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl in 1984. These Scandinavian Modern armchairs feature sculptural, wingback frames...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fireside Chair, Adolf Loos for Thonet, Austria, 1930s
By Adolf Loos
Located in London, GB
A fireside chair with woven leather designed by Adolf Loos and Heinrich Kulka and manufactured by Thonet in Austria during the early 1930s.
As one of the leading advocates of Modern...
Category
1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Trienna Safari Armchairs by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Budapest, HU
Classic from Sweden in the 1960s.
Completely renovated. The original leather was irreparably damaged so we have replaced the seat with new, light brown leather. All works are done by...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Vintage pine wood armchair, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage pine wood armchair with a well designed interlocking frame and reupholstered cushions in white bouclé for a cosy and warm look.
1960s - Denmark
Dimensions
Height: 85cm
Widt...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Model Karuselli/ Carousel Armchair, Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi Oy, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model Karuselli (Carousel) armchair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi Oy, 1970s. Chrome steel and fiberglass frame, original leather upholstery. Good vintage conditi...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Cognac Leather Swivel FK Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful cognac leather lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
This so called Bird Chair with matte chrome plated tripod base is in excellent condition.
Mark...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with quality velvet like -fabric. Metal details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age an...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Armchair in Teak and Leather by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frame with original rush seat.
Well designed tall back and elegant and...
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Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage Arts & Crafts Solid Teak Carved Wood Slatted Spindled Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Solid teak arm chair. Features a square form with slatted back and sides. Back is flared with two carved florets.
Dimensions:
26" x 25" x 34.5"h, seat
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Carl Malmsten Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren, pair of easy chairs, fabric, mahogany, Tranås, Sweden, 1987
Pair of wonderful chairs that are very well designed by Carl Malmsten. The armchairs a...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton-wool furniture fabric. Beech legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Faux Shearling Chair 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage Scandinavian armchair with a new faux sheepskin upholstery. Stable and comfy due to its wide seat.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1960s
Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of danish armchair, curved multi-ply beech and black leather
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of armchairs produced by Stouby in Denmark. Curved multi-ply beech and black leather, early 20th century edition in perfect condition. Lightweight, they are easy to move. The h...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Armchair 004 by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
Good condition with minor signs of usage.
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
A vintage Swedish armchair from Nordiska Kompaniet (Model 562-004) made of beech wood with new upholstery.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1940s
Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Bonanza Armchairs, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Mid-20th Century
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two Bonanza armchairs, designed by Esko Pajamies, manufactured by Asko, Mid-20th Century. Oak frame. Reupholstered seats with Ludvig Svensson -fabric. The frame is refinished....
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Alvar Aalto, rare variation of the model 46 for Artek, circa 1960.
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Master Cabinetmaker Lars Møller Dining Chairs in Oak & Leather, Denmark, 1935
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of dining chairs in solid oak and natural leather made by Danish Master Cabinetmaker Lars Møller, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chairs are modern but with a playful expre...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Chair In The Style Of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birch armchair in the style of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s. Birch frame with brass details. Reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina on the frame consis...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1950s, Danish design, armchair in original condition, furniture cotton/ wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Armchair in original, very good condition: no smells and no stains. Yellow furniture cotton/ wool fabric. Beech wood legs and armrests, brass springs in the sea...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1970s, Danish relax chair, original condition, furniture velour, woven fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, woven wool fabric on the seat. Teakwood legs, springs in the s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Teak
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Chrome with Blue Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Manufactured by Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight armchairs, bent plywood teak, oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s.
Set of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba Møbelindu...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of High Back Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A super pair of modern 1940s style high backed armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Fredericia by Space Copenhagen Mustard Yellow Fabric Swoon Lounge Armchair, 2021
Located in London, GB
Designed by Space Copenhagen for Danish furniture manufacturer Fredericia, this Swoon armchair was made in 2021.
Featuring a lacquered walnut frame, the chair has a sculptural silho...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish high back relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat, neck pillow. Manufact...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of J64 Danish Modern Armchairs by Ejvind Johansson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of vintage Ejvind A. Johansson J64 Side chairs for FDB Mobler. Mid 20th century. Windsor-style armchairs with bentwood arms, splats, and legs. FDB logo stamps, brand marks, and...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair and Ottoman in oak, OW149
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair and ottoman original upholstered with premium aniline leather.
Made in oak.
Model OW 149 colonial chair, made by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak
Pair of Safari Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of safari chairs, patinated leather, oak, Europe, 1950s.
This elegant pair of safari chairs features wonderful patinated leather on both the seat, the arms and back. The patin...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chair Produced by Bo-Ex Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Scandinavian mid century arm / easy chair in steel and original black leather by Jørgen Kastholm & Prefen Fabricius produced by Bo-Ex Denmark, 1960s. Original condition with pat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs - newly restored and reupholstered. Clean lines, warm wood, and tapered legs embody the image of Scandinavian modern style. Scandin...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Muslin, Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of 'Läckö' Easy Chairs by Ingemar Thillmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark.
Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s.
Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of 2 Stacking in Oak & Walnut Chairs by Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expansive set of eight stacking "General Purpose" arm chairs designed by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design. Constructed from a mix of solid and molded oak and walnut pl...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Sheepskin Wing Chair attributed to Marta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt (attributed) Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1930s
Iconic wing chair attributed to Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Fin...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Arts & Crafts Rare Pair of Edwin Lutyens Armchairs
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts rare pair of ladder back oak armchairs
With rush seats
By Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens
Circa 1902
Height 98cm Width 61cm Depth 50cm
"Sir Edwin Lutyens was a designer an...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm Danish-style armchairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fa...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green furniture velour. Springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Manufactured by...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Master Cabinetmaker Lars Møller Armchairs in Solid Oak & Leather, Denmark, 1935
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning pair of sculptural armchairs in solid oak and natural leather made by Danish Master Cabinetmaker Lars Møller, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The chairs are modern but with a playf...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
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