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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Country
Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936
The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mogens Voltele...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Carl Malmsten Armchair in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Occasional Armchair, circa 1950s.
An elegant, classical occasional chair designed by Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. The chair has been reupholstered in Sahco 'Zero' ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Arne Vodder Armchair in teak and aniline leather, Sibast.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Vodder armchair new upholstered with green aniline leather.
Frame in partly solid teak.
Model 422, made by Sibast.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Harlequin Antique Spindle Back Armchairs- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Georgian antique harlequin spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats. Classic old English design where each chair is a little different. Please see pictures.
Armchair, 21 de...
Category
19th Century English Country Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Elm, Oak
Ib Kofod Larsen "Seal" Lounge Armchair, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Seal” armchair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark. Made by OPE, Olof Persson Möbler, Jönköping Sweden. “Sälen”, as is the original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Sälen armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Salen armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA, 1980s. Made of pine and wire frame, this chair is in good overall condition.
Dimensions: 25"x26"x29""x17"seat height
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Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Erik Kirkegaard 1960s Danish Rosewood Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard - Compass Desk Chair, c1960s
A rare and highly sought-after desk chair by Erik Kirkegaard, produced by Hong Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1956. The curved back provi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Carl Malmsten armchair 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin for O.H.Sjögren ca. 1950
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning armchair by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten.
This iconic chair provides great comfort and is of enduring quality.
Back tufted by buttons, elegant arm curves ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
High-back lounge chair manufactured in Denmark ca 1940.
This majestic chair surrounds you with its curved backrest and is just as comfortable as it...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian armchairs 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin by Carl Malmsten
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning pair of armchairs by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten.
These iconic chairs provides great comfort and are of enduring quality.
Back tufted by buttons, elegant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s, Danish design, restored high-back wingback chair, bottle green, beech
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered high-back wingback chair in quality bottle green furniture fabric. Faux leather green buttons. Renewed leg and armrest in beech wood. Brass spring...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans J. Wegner "CH28" Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak, Carl Hansen & Sons, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early production Hans J. Wegner "CH28" lounge chair in patinated oak and dark green vintage upholstery. This example is from the early 1950s and has the most amazing patina and wood ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner, set of six PP68 armchairs, Denmark.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner six armchairs with solid lacquered frame
Original Danish paper cord seats.
Model PP68, made by PP Møbler.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design Corvo Armchair, Brand New
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Corvo guest or desk chair by Bernhardt Design.
Corvo is hand-shaped and sanded from solid American maple and sealed with a natural oil finish.
Features a graceful back that ...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion.
Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Elegant Pair of Scandinavian Senator Easy Chairs by Ole Wanscher in Teak Denmark
Located in Halle, DE
Set of two scandinavian Senator armchairs in teakwood, designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark. Cushions have been reupholstered with fabrics by JAB Anst...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Fabric Carlton Armchair with Ottoman
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Carlton armchair with a footstool was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1963. This is a model with a high backrest. The frame is made of oak wood in a light shade of wood. The high backrest is slightly tilted, which affects the comfort when using it. The armchair with the footrest is upholstered in the original blue-gray fabric with a thicker weave. The set is a perfect example of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era. Original IKEA furniture...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Curved Swedish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs in Grey Sheepskin Produced 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Swedish modern armchairs in style of Otto Schultz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition and newly restored and upholstered in charcoal colored sheepskin.
...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1950s French Country Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 1950s French country armchairs with rush seats.
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Maple
Henning Kjærnulf, Rocking Chair in Oak, Seat in Gotland Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rocking chair in solid oak, seat reupholstered in lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s.
This fine chair will complement ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Set of Thorvald 2Outdoor Armchair/1Side Table-BronzeGreen-Space Copenhagen for&T
Located in Dubai, AE
The Thorvald Collection celebrates outdoor living with sculpted silhouettes and an interplay of light and shadow. It’s a modern take on the lyrical lines of Denmark’s most esteemed n...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs from Jesper Furniture- set of 8
Located in Trenton, NJ
This matching Set of Eight Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchairs by Jesper Furniture is a stunning ensemble that embodies the essence of Danish design excellence. Crafted with precision...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Vintage mid century retro arm chairs
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Very Rare pair of mid century Lazy chairs by M.B & S Ltd Leigh on sea Essex .
The chairs are unique in construction with a floating spring construction to the base and backs , They h...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowtie cross bars and lovely angles. Original black vinyl upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Unrestored item with option to p...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian folk art chair circa 1830-50s
Most likely from Norway.
Beautiful patina with an amazing form and glow.
Made out of birch wood.
Heigth: 66 cm/25.9 inch
Depth: 38 cm/14...
Category
1830s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Elias Svedberg Armchairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the 1940s. The rounded, curved lines and the tufted interior on the back and sid...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Armchair By Sigvard Bernadotte For France & Søn 1970s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair.
Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
A chromed steel frame with woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Swedish Easy Chair by Svante Skogh, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Stockholm, SE
A mahogany easy chair designed by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1950s.
Reupholstered. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Vintage Armchair By Sigvard Bernadotte For France & Søn, 1970s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair.
Designed by renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte and produced by Danish manufacturer France & Son.
A chromed steel frame with woode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set Of 2 Antique Armchairs Made In Oak & With Red Leather From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two antique armchairs from 1930 is a wonderful combination of genuine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With their red leather seats and oak frame, these chairs exude ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition, furniture velour, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, oak wood. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furniture m...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Black Leather USA-75 Armchair by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, early 1960s. Very good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Arm Easy Chairs in Wood & Leather Produced in Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century armchairs model "Eva" in birch wood and original leather by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Sweden, 1973. In good matching and original con...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair". Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Set of 4 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...
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Sven Ellekaer 3 legs Lounge chair and footstool for Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Sven Ellekaer Lounge chair and footstool in rosewood made in Denmark around 1960
This very rare lounge chair was designed by Sven Ellekaer and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfa...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Danish Mid Century Wingback Armchair with Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century high wingback armchair produced by Thorald Madsen Snedkeri in Denmark 1940s. In great condition and fully restored and upholstered in dark mocha colored sheep...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak and Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Kurul Armchair in Oak by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s.
This Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Curule chair in s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE HOWARD & SON'S GEORGE SMITH STYLE BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard & Son's George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown...
Category
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Swedish Leather and Aluminium Lounge Chairs "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of four lounge chairs model "Mondo" by Karl-Erik Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda.
The chairs feature an elegant aluminium frame, supporting thick cushions upholstered in latte-brown le...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition.
Original leather and canvas. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Country French Ladder-Back Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century country French ladder-back arm chair. Robust form, graduated ladder-back rails with charming returns & shaping of the arms. Va...
Category
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Rare Pair of Erik Bertil Karlén Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Completely restored.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, produced 1960.
Seat cushion in black leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Niels Koefoed Armchair, Model "Lis", Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Koefoed armchair made in solid rosewood.
New upholstered in vintage tan aniline leather.
Model Lis, made by Niels Koefoeds Møbelfabrik Hornslet, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Walnut Campaign Safari Chair with Black or Brown Leather or Suede Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari chair is a reference to Danish furniture mid-century design from the 1960s with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s, Danish lounge chair, original, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry-red furniture velour, oak wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s.
Very good condition.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Vintage Scandinavian Armchair in Pine and Fabric 1970s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Scandinavian armchair in natural colours, pine structure and original fabric. Very comfortable.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of lounge chairs in mahogany model PJ 112
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of lounge chairs in mahogany model PJ 112 by Ole Wanscher. Original fabric cushions in medium condition, can be reupholstered on demand. Contact us
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
"Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Skrindan” armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer, Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, she created some of the most famous Swedish models of the era.
The unique stained beech frames are a visual delight, with subtle decorative elements that distinguish this pair from other models of the era. Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created her models with such precision and creativity that still makes them collectible pieces. Thanks to her unique vision, these chairs have unmistakeable backs and sides comprised of symmetrically arranged spindles. As the backs and armrests sit relatively low, the chairs have an open look. The original upholstered, dark green-coloured loose back and seat cushions elevate the visual comfort. The subtle elements of decoration include the tufted buttons on the cushions, the upholstered armrests, and the tapered legs.
OPE Möbler, Jönköping produced the furniture designs of some of Scandinavia’s most renowned designers, such as Ib Kofod-Larsen, Ingemar Thillmark, and of course, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. These Skrindan armchairs are exemplary of Swedish mid-century quality and design to their cores, uniting functionality with an understated, yet interesting and elegant design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has some scratches and marks. The chairs have their original velvet upholstery. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
28.93 in W x 33.07 in D x 31.88 in H; Seat height 16.92 in; Arm height 23.22 in
73.5 cm W x 84 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 43 cm; Arm height 59 cm
About the Designer:
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was born on May 30, 1925 in Arvika, Sweden. She was a Swedish modernist architect and designer. Hörlin-Holmquist graduated from Stockholm’s Konstfack in 1952, and before that she studied and worked in England.
She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test their designs in their own home before completing a project.
"I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but be able to adapt to the environment they end up in..."
Hörlin-Holmquist worked and studied in England from 1946-1947 immediately after the war, where she also studied art history and became fascinated with the classic English upholstered furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leather Armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Black leather on wooden frame. Nelo Kroken, Sweden.
Overall good to very good condition, see pictures.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Scandinavian modern armchairs by Svante Skogh, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant armchairs designed by Svante Skogh and produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Made in beech with original fabric still in good conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas Original Armchairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
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