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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowties cross bars and lovely angels. Original black vinyl upholstery with minor wear and tear.
Unrestored item with option to ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Art Deco armchair, France, circa 1925
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Art Deco armchair, France, circa 1925
Original “chenille”/thick velvet fabric.
Beech wood structure.
In good condition.
Dimensions:
height 74 cm
width 70 cm
depth 64 cm
Seat dime...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Slid mahogany stained beechwood. Very elegant design that fits superbly into a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Deauville Airborne armchair in tweed
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair "Deauville" by Pierre Gautier Delaye for Airborne in the 60s. Armchairs reupholstered in tweed fabric, and chromed metal legs. Very good condition with some traces of use on...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paire de fauteuils scandinaves vintage Poul Volther J72 en chêne, 1960
By Poul Volther
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de fauteuils scandinaves en chêne signés Poul Volther pour FDB dans les années 60
Modèle J72
en très bon état
tissu refait à neuf
dimensions : hauteur 84 cm x largeur 66 cm x...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Pair of Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure mohair fabric with a feather cushion solid oak feet. Also available in COM. Handmade in England. Fa...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Mohair
Swedish Mid Century Armchair in Leather & Walnut in style of Arne Norell, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in thick, patinated, well preserved buffalo leather and walnut in style of Arne Norell produced in Sweden 1950s. Good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 9...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut & Cream Leather Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
This is a stylish antique pair of Art Deco armchairs in burr walnut and walnut that have been upholstered in a luxurious cream leather with cream leather piping, circa 1920 in date
...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler.
This rarely seen model was in production for only a few yers in the early ’70s...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek.
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
New u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak
Bjørn Wiinblad, Set of 4 Chairs, Nässjö Stolefabrik, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of 4 vintage beauties by Danish Artist Björn Wiinblad, made for Nässjö Stolefabrik in Sweden in the 1950s. A collectible set, red painted w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Seagrass
Two Art Deco H-227 Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic armchairs designed by J. Halabala in the art deco style, made around 1930. Seats and backrests upholstered in a pleasant fabric The whole rests on straight legs, and bent wood...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fast shi...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Art Deco Club Chair, Sweden 1920s, Reupholstered in Wool by Hodsoll McKenzie
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Scenographic Art Deco armchair, Sweden 1920s, entirely renovated and reupholstered in Hodsoll McKenzie brown wool. Legs in oak
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 Armchairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels Otto Møller, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Sca...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Restored Art Deco Walnut Jewelry Box, Rotating Watch Case, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Walnut Jewelry Box/Rotating Watch Case.
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Walnut
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
1960s, Danish relax chair with footstool, very good condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair with a footstool. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
English Art Deco Armchair C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Armchair C.1930
Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet.
England, C.1930.
D67cm
H89cm
W70cm
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Henrik Tengler Armchairs, Model Chairman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henrik Tengler armchairs in steel and backrest of mahogany.
Upholstered with original red leather.
Made by Hansen & Sørensen.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindrich Halabala Bouclé Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s.
Excellent restored with seat springs upholstered with noblis creme boucé fabric.
Another fabric and wood finish on...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s.
Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Pair of Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushions.
Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1940s Pair of Restored Beech Art Deco Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- armrests 65 cm
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Lirio Contemporary Accent Chair in Cream Leather and Beige Boucle Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide. Solid wood struct...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of eight armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
These dining chairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple beautiful features. The ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Armchair by Bengt Ruda for NK
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1950s red Nordic armchair.
This characterful armchair is wrapped in a vibrant shade of red. The black-colored wooden frame emphasizes the contrast and gives the armchair a ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leather armchair by Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish rosewood vintage armchair by designer Arne Vodder (1926-2009) for Sibast Furniture, 1960s. Very good overall condition.
DV81
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Werner West Wingback Chair, Wilhelm Schauman, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Wingback chair, designed by Werner West, manufactured by Wilhelm Schauman, 1930s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Orsetto 012- fabric. Good vintage condit...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
1950s, Danish highback armchair, original upholstery, green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish armchair in original good condition: no smells. Light olive green furniture velour. Laqiered teak wood. Double-sided seat cushion. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
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 plywood and featuring audacious sculpted backs bent to the perfect angel for maximum support this now iconic set of "GP" chairs is the epitome of utilitarian design. Designed and crafted in the late 1960's by Jens Risom Designs, consequently the zenith of Risom's career and subsequent fame, this set of Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a true American gem.
Jens Risom is widely considered to be a pioneer in introducing Danish modern furniture to the United States through early work with the Knoll company and to a greater extent through his own company, which thrived in the 1950s and ’60s. Born in Denmark in 1916, Risom emigrated to the U.S. where he teamed up with Hans Knoll to start a decades-long collaboration between the two icons. Risom served in World War II under Gen. George Patton and upon his return to the civilian world he founded his own company, Jens Risom Design, in 1946.
Jens Risom Design produced a long line of accomplished pieces that ended up in such places as the Oval Office and his "Risom Lounge Chair" is a part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Throughout his life, Risom stayed true to the fundamental Danish approach to modernism, with its emphasis on traditional values and the human necessity for warmth, beauty and simplicity.
Perfect for office, studio or home settings alike this impressive GP chair set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, American Mid-Century Modern chair set...
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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair of 1940s Chairs in Lambskind with Mahogany Legs, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of chairs from the 1940s new upholstered with lambskin.
Curvy legs made of solid mahogany.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi armchair exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard
1980s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Classic 80s design. Brown/red furniture velour, plastic legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
1960s, Danish armchair in solid oak wood, reupholstered, KVADRAT furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in solid waxed oak wood. New reupholstered in quality KVADRAT furniture wool Hallingdal. Wood renewed. Made by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1960s. Re...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Poltrona scandinava rivestita in similpelle
Located in Brescia, IT
Sedia con braccioli in teak ed ecopelle originale vintage anni ‘60.
Realizzata con una pregiata struttura in teak, le gambe coniche conferiscono un tocco distintivo e contemporaneo....
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of mid century Scandinavian style armchairs, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This beautiful pair of mid century armchairs were produced probably in the 1960´s. It features a beech wood structure and removable cushions in original upholstery. The chairs are f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1970s, Danish highback armchair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Olive green furniture wool, genuine sheepskin neck pillow...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Unique Art Deco armchairs, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique Art Deco armchairs custom made in France in 1930s. Construction made of walnut wood. Renovated and repholstered in our workshop with high quality geometric material.
Very good...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Armchair Model 213 In Teak And Imitation Leather/Skai Designed By Th Harlev For
Located in Bunnik, NL
Armchair model 213 in teak and imitation leather/skai designed by Th Harlev for Farstrup Møbler in 1958. The chair is in very good original condition. A beautiful example of Scandina...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Original Art Deco Satin Birch Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made pair of original Art Deco Satin Birch armchairs. They were made in Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s.
They have a very bold and beautiful d...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Carl-Axel Acking "Trienna" Armchair in Oak & Cow Hide Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "Trienna" armchair by Carl-Axel Acking produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s. The oak frame is in great condition with a nice matching and unique cowhide...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara Set of Six ‘Domus’ Dining Chairs in Black Stained Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara, set of six armchairs, stained teak, metal, Finland, 1953
This is a wonderful set of early ‘Domus’ armchairs by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. Executed in a b...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the desig...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Styled Art Deco Z Sitting Chairs (B)
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two sculptural chromed framed sitting chairs in the design manner of Gilbert Rohde's Z chairs . Upholstered in a satin black soft and smooth leatherette fabric which makes t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Smoker Armchairs in Light Blue Velour, The Netherlands ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the heart of Dutch design innovation during the 1930s emerged these exquisite embodiments of the fusion between Dutch modernism and the opulent Art Deco style. These angular armch...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arm chairs in elm by Arne Wahl Iversen, by cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Niels Eilersen during the 1950s. Made from solid elm with beautiful grain and structure and seats w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Finn Juhl for Bovirke Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, armchair model BO-59 ‘Westermanns Kaminstol’, teak, fabric, Denmark, design circa 1946, production 1950s
Static armchair designed by Danish designer Finn Juhl...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
A French Art Deco Desk, Side Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco oak desk or side chair. Handsome French Art Deco oak desk chair. This stunning desk chair or office chair has a distressed leather seat and would look great with a Fr...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Ash and Papercord Armchair, Denmark 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Ash and Papercord armchair, Denmark 1940s
The details on this chair are very special. Please take a look at the round shaped back rest. So well made. The condition is considered to ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Ash
1960s, Danish reclining chair, velour, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish reclining chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Very comfortable, big chair, g...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Art Deco Armchairs, A Set Of 2
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful set of 2 fully restored Art Deco armchairs. The upholstery was restored with a high quality green velvet fabric. The chairs provide a very comfortable seating.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Ernst Kühn Unique Pair of Highback Chairs in Rosewood, 1935
By Normina, Ernst Kühn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of highback armchairs designed by danish architect Ernst Kühn, 1935.
Newly reupholstered in fabric. The rosewood has been refinished.
This is a unique pair of chairs that was ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art-Deco Pair Armchairs in Original Floral Upholstery, Praque 1930
These large Art Deco armchairs were crafted in Prague during the 1930s and still feature their original flor...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Art Deco Armchair, 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Fabric, Wood
Seat height is 42cm
Good Original Condition
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Scandinavian Modern shell chair by IB Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare shell chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in Denmark during the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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