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Armchairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Rare Model 30 Armchair, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare model 30 armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, cotton weaved seat. Good vintage condition, minor patina c...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Birch
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...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair
Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK.
Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Connecti...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932
Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Classic Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With brown traditional top grain Vintage Havana leather, with high classic wingback backrest and boxed cushion seat raised on tapered legs.
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh (Attr.) Wing Back Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, easy chair, fabric, stained wood, Sweden, 1930s.
This lounge chair of Swedish origin ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s, Danish highback relax chair, original upholstery, green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish highback relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green velour, beech legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Dan...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Deep Brown 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
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1950s, Danish vintage chair, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, brass spr...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
Pair of American West Leather Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy. The seat back almost wants to be a wing but is gently angled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The rich deep blue velvet blends perfectly with the polished finish to the legs and the brass nailhead trim details.
Dimensions: 30" W x 26" D x 34" H
Seat - 19" H
Arm - 25" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Rare Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair, Beech and Woven Seagrass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fritz Hansen & Attributed. Frits Schlegel
Scandinavian Modern
A stunning and lounge chair in beech and seagrass made by Danish cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s, design attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, pair of Danish lounge chairs. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech
Six Danish Teak Highback Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Six solid teak dining chairs crafted of solid teak with angled, slatted back rests, which offers comfortable lumbar support. Newly upholstered in blue wool textile seats . The chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
American West Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy. The seat back almost wants to be a wing but is gently angled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1960s, Danish relax chair, original upholstery, green velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green velour, beech legs with brass plugs. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furni...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair, designed by Werner West, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's Orsetto 012- fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear on the frame con...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs in Brown Leather, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of armchairs model "Skrindan" in brown leather, designed by Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist for OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s.
Designed in 1963 by prominent Swedish desi...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of armchairs in honey sheepskin, model "Farmor", designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s.
The iconic "Farmor" or "Grand...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine, Leather
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 66 cm / 26" W: 71 cm / 2...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of "Dymling" armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s. Solid pine wood frame in very good original condition with delightful patina. Structurally sound. Recently...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Arne Norell "Inca" Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original 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
Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood armchair, circa 1960's. Solid frame with lovely grain patterns and sultry angles, Upholstered back provides excellent support and comfort! Original rust colored fabric with ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Armchair 41 "Paimio" by Artek, 1970s
By Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced late 1970s by Artek. Excellent condition, no signs of usage. Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1932, Armchair 41 was created for the interior of a tuberc...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Birch
"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
Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970
These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Berga Mobler Lounge Chair in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchair, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the t...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
Located in Hägersten, SE
designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1959. Made from laminated beech wood and hemp webbing. Custom metal hardware in brass and steel. The table adjusts in h...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. This o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown furniture fabric, beech bent wood. Removable seat cus...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Original vintage armchair with blue fabric
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair from the 1960s of Scandinavian manufacture.
The upholstery and fabric is original and in fair condition.
Good condition. A conservative restoration was done with na...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, velour, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Solid oak wood, furniture green velour. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast, pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
A design by Arne Vodder dating back to the 1960s, crafted in Denmark. The chair embodies a simplistic and understated aesth...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s, Scandinavian design, reupholstered armchair, furniture fabric, sheepskin.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Scandinavian design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back armchair. Brand new upholstery with natural coconut mat. Beige/white fabric, genuine New Zealand sheepskin We...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Fabric, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Armchair with Green Wool, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Armchair with Green Wool, 1960s.
Elegant and sculptural armchair in solid teak with round tapered legs. Seat and curved...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 4283 - China chair in Brazilian rosewood with black patinated leather seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass, Denmark, designed in 1948 and manufactured in the late 1940s
Early designed lounge ch...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Custom Mahogany & Gilded Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous black lacquered accent armchair with gilded geometric design. Custom ivory upholstered seat Add this beautiful piece to any décor. The perfect desk chair or accent in an ent...
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Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Green Leather Arm Lounge Chairs, Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of four vintage classic chairs design that perfectly matches a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa group in a home office or a holiday cottage. The armchair is slender ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Kids Fur Bean Bag Chair, Pink Rose Gold
Located in Dural, AU
From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Lamino chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950's
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Arnold Madsen Clam Rocking Chair, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A rare Clam Rocking Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark or Norway in the 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium, pure alpaca wool fabric....
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Set of Six High Back Armchairs in Teak and Mint Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, teak and mint green fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These Scandinavian teak dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. This set has an elegant teak ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 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...
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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
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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