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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Baroque
1950s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, creamy/white floral fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish reupholstered little armchair. Reupholstered in creamy white flowers fabric. Original springs in the seat are kept. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ma...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi, Finland has a fiberglass seat shell and base. Exclusive manufactured leather upho...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Lamino chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950's
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark
We have a total of four identical armchairs, all listed here on the platform.
Probably made by Illum Wikkelsoe.
Year: 1960...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak High-Back Armchair, Newly Upholstered, 1960s Denmark
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark
We have a total of four identical armchairs, all listed here on the platform.
Probably made by Illum Wikkelsoe.
Year: 1960...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of friar armchairs (frailero). Walnut, leather, etc. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of friar armchairs. Walnut wood, leather, metal. Spain, 17th century.
Armchairs with arms and high backs of the type known as “frailero”, which have leather with studs on the s...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Other
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 "Spanish"/"Jagt spisestolen" dining chairs model 3237 designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Oak with naturally patinated leather seat and back. Very good condition.
Please note: an additional set of 4 matching armchairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Ilmari Tapiovaara Crinolette Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional iconic chair designed by Finnish Master Ilmari Tapiovaara.
A rare example of Scandinavian design. Less than 5000 of these chairs were ever created.
Winner of the Ame...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1970s, pair of Danish lounge chairs, original very good condition, wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, pair of Danish lounge chairs in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, oak wood. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture ma...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Teak Model 223 Arm Chair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 223 Danish arm chair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sculptural solid wood frame with elegant details. Splayed tapering legs with spindle cross bars. Lovely grey wool upholst...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Saint Catherine College Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare St. Catherine College chair with the original upholstery. Each of the student rooms at St. Catherine College in Oxford, Great Britain was furnished ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Armchair Attributed to Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A superb armchair attributed to Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed, Denmark, 1940s. Newly upholstered in a premium, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark
We have a total of four identical armchairs, all listed here on the platform.
Probably made by Illum Wikkelsoe.
Year: 1960...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Newly Upholstered Teak High-Back Armchair, 1960s Denmark
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newly upholstered teak high-back armchair, 1960s Denmark
We have a total of four identical armchairs, all listed here on the platform.
Probably made by Illum Wikkelsoe.
Year: 1960...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather, stained beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather.
Made of solid stained beech.
Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Global shipping available.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1950-60s, Danish design, armchair, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green cotton/wool furniture fabric. Brass springs in the seat, ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Teak Model 223 Arm Chair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 223 Danish arm chair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sculptural solid wood frame with elegant details. Splayed tapering legs with spindle cross bars. Lovely lemon/lime uphols...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
CH-28 Teak and Unika Vaev Easychair by Hans J. Wegner 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Ch-28 „Sawbuck“ easychair / sawbuck chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1951. Prod. 1960s in teak. In good vintage condition, with old Unika Vaev fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1970s, Danish relax chair, original wool upholstery, very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Furniture wool in brown and beige colors. Removable seat cushion, chrome wheels, and legs. Manufac...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 17th century.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with studs on the seat an...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Other
Pair of Swan chairs in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Kiel, SH
A set of two Swan chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958.
upholstered in black leather
early production from the 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original black leather.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s.
Global front door ship...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
'Little Big Chair' Swivel Armchair in Sheepskin Moonlight by Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Little big chair armchair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Sheepskin (09 moonlight)
Made in Italy
Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1960s Wegner Armchair in Patinated Oak and Leather by Johannes Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Hans J. Wegner armchair model 713 in tanned patinated oak and leather made by Johannes Hansen.
The chair is evidence of suprime design...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Teak Model 223 Arm Chair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 223 Danish arm chair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sculptural solid wood frame with elegant details. Splayed tapering legs with spindle cross bars. Lovely grey wool upholst...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Teak Model 223 Arm Chair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 223 Danish arm chair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sculptural solid wood frame with elegant details. Splayed tapering legs with spindle cross bars. Lovely lemon/lime uphols...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Plywood Arm Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Comfortable Danish stackable armchairs in ash with bent plywood seat and back.
Very similar to Fritz Hansen chairs we had in the past, but not marked.
Nine chairs available, priced i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in stained pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 86 cm / 34" W: 61 cm / 24" D: 56 cm / 22" SH: ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Eco-Armchairs, Blackened Oak, Handwoven Natural Cane, Leather Cushions
Located in London, GB
Pair of Custom-Made Handcrafted Reclining Eco Lounge Chairs FENDRIK by Studio180degree
Shown in Sustainable Solid Natural blackened Oak and Natural Undyed Cane
Noble - Tactile – Ref...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
"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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak Model 223 Arm Chair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 223 Danish arm chair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sculptural solid wood frame with elegant details. Splayed tapering legs with spindle cross bars. Lovely teal upholstery i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesen Armchair in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, armchair, model 'PJ412', teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
Modest pair of dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s. These chairs a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Th. Harlev Set of Six Armchairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 1950s Th. Harlev armchairs made by Farstrup Møbler.
The well designed chairs fit in in well almost anywhere in the house or the office no matter weather it´s as a single ch...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Italian Baroque Style Arm Chair, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Italian baroque style arm chair, 19th Century, with upholstered back and scrolling volute arms above upholstered seat with turned legs.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Teak Model 223 Arm Chair by Kurt Olsen
By Kurt Olsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Model 223 Danish arm chair by Kurt Olsen, circa 1960's. Sculptural solid wood frame with elegant details. Splayed tapering legs with spindle cross bars. Lovely teal upholstery i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Werner West, Side Chair, Bentwood, Finland, 1930s
By Werner West
Located in High Point, NC
A stained bentwood side chair designed by Werner West and produced by Wilhelm Schauman Fanerfabrik AB, Jyväskylä, Finland, 1930s.
Seat height: 17.38”
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Niels O. Møller Armchair in Teak and Brown Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, armchair model 56, teak, wool, Denmark, 1954.
This chair shows subtle lines and beautiful curves in the woodwork. In the highly ref...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
David Rosén "Berga" Armchair in Solid Stained Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century armchair in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced in the 1940s. Good original condition acquired from the original owner tog...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
1950s, Danish design, reupholstered armchair, New Zealand sheepskin, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish design. Reupholstered armchair in quality New Zealand sheepskin Wellington. Renewed oak wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1955s. Reupholstere...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Ilmari Tapiovaara chair with armrest , 1960’s
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Dimensions: 59,5cm W, 88,5cm H, 45cm H seat, 47cm D
Period: 1960’s
Condition: Good
Material: Teak wood
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Chair in Pine, Made in Sweden 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Original condition.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian High Back Chair in Oak and Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back chair, oak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
This high back chair strongly resembles the design vocabulary by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. The unique lines and curves of...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish high back black leather armchair with mahogany frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in DK
This high back armchair of mahogany was designed by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) back in 1939.
It was manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark.
The model is called ‘Nørrevold...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Hand-Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century baroque hand-carved 1750 Venetian walnut armchair.
Straw seat not original.
The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age and this armchair is a remarkable work by ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the most iconic and finest furniture works from Alvar Aalto, the model 42 chair, also known as spring chair, `Pikku Paimio` or Small Paimio in english. It is regarded as an i...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940.
Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional proportions and design.
They have been reupholstered i...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Lounge Chair in Leather by Ole Wanscher, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in patinated leather designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for A.J. Iversen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Valmazan Folding Safari Chair in the Style of Mogens Koch Mk-16
By Mogens Koch, Valmazan
Located in Oakland, CA
Folding campaign / Safari chair in the style of Mogen Koch's Mk-16, in black leather with a oak frame and brass accent hardware, a very well piece of furniture. Thick stitched leathe...
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1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Erik Kirkegaard Rosewood + Black Leather Armchair
Located in Springfield, OR
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1950s, Scandinavian design, wood armchair, ash wood, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian highback armchair in ash and oak wood. Original good condition: no smells and no stains, stiff construction.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
Danish Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic set is being a wonderful example of Scandinavian design from the Midcentury period. The seat and backrest a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Rare armchair 'CH-34' by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare oak and leather armchair model 'CH-34' designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, 1960s.
Made in solid oak with tapered legs. Original black leather upholstery. Great original patina.
Makers mark on bottom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s, Danish relax chair, original upholstery, good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair in original good condition. No smells and no stains, small abrasion of the fabric on the lower back part. Honey colour, cotton/wool fabric. Brass springs in...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Oak
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