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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Jugendstil
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
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
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
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
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
'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
Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking low profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse Mobelvaerk, in dark stained wood and new upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
"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
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
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
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
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”
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Chair in Pine, Made in Sweden 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Arm chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Original condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Pine
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
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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
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...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 Valmazan, Mogens Koch
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Oak
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
Located in Neuss, NW
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen from the 1960s. High-quality frame made of solid teak. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-qua...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Erik Kirkegaard Rosewood + Black Leather Armchair
Located in Springfield, OR
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux 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
Jugendstil armchairs by J&J Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil armchairs by J&J Kohn in original condition with signs of use.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark.
Model number- 146, the cha...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Kurt Østervig Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri, pair of armchairs model 27, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s.
Beautiful pair of dining chairs designed by Kurt Østervig for Brande Møbelindustri...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern White High Teak Armchair from BrödernaAnderssons
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This hight modernist armchair was made by the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Anderssons during the 1960s. The armchair has a rare form with arounded frame made of teak wood. The armre...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with new seat cushions.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Siesta Chairs attributed to Ingmar Relling (2 Pieces)
Located in Budapest, HU
Iconic chairs attributed to Ingmar Relling.
The "SIESTA" design was first drafted in 1965. It grew to be a renowned silhouette of Norwegian furniture design, thanks to the underlyin...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Frits Henningsen: Armchair with carved mahogany frame
Located in London, GB
Armchair with carved mahogany frame. Seat, back and armrests upholstered with light patterned fabric. Stamped 6416. Made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen.
Condition
Normal patina du...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcantar...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Rare Mid-Century Modern Magnus Stephensen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MAGNUS STEPHENSEN & FRITZ HANSEN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful pair of armchairs by Danish architect and designer Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1930s.
The armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Danish Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Forest Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, fabric, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This well-executed Danish pair of armchairs shows an exquisite level of craftsmanship. The chair features a sculpted frame that...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
A pair of Finn Juhl NV53 easy chairs for Niels Vodder, 1953
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of NV-53 teak easy chairs upholstered with blue fabric.
Designed 1953, executed and marked by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark.
Upholstered with new fabric and in overal...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Armchair from Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the Scandinavian Modern imitation leather armchair crafted by the legendary designer Arne Norell. This iconic piece embodies the essence of Scandinavian de...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and niger leather.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, lounge chair, teak and oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Madsen is known for his modest, minimalist designs. This lounge chair has armrests made out of...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Karl Erik Ekselius Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Karl Erik Ekselius, lounge chair, leather, chromed steel, walnut, Sweden, 1960s.
This easy chair is executed in original black leather. The tufted seat and back in combination with ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
NO 56 armchair in oak by Niels O. Møller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NO 56 - Armchair in oak with seat in patinated papercord. Niels O. Møller / J. L Møller.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Sculptural "Cow horn" chairs in teak and oak by Knud Faerch, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of "Cow horn" chairs designed by Knud Faerch. Produced in Denmark by Slagelse Møbelfabrik during the 1950s. Highly figured solid oak bases. Solid teak backrest with beautifully ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak, Teak
Easy chair Penguin, model 107, by Theo Ruth, for Artifort, Netherlands 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Penguin Easy chair designed by Theo Ruth and produced by Artifort in the Netherlands around 1960. This chair was designed as part of a collection, w...
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair", Finn Juhl
Located in Neuss, NW
Model FD 133 "Spade Chair" by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen from the 1960s. High-quality frame made of solid teak. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-qua...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chairs Model 'Kandidaten', 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and black leather cushions. Very good vintage condition.
Produced by OPE, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen "Åre" Easy Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s.
Afromosia, rattan/cane and newly reupholstered cushions in leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
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.
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