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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Brown
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs by Kjærnulf for Vejle Møbelfabrik 1960s
Set of four dining chairs in teak designed by Danish architect Henning/Hen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Six Erik Buch Refinished Dining Chairs in Solid Teak, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch Refinished dining chairs in solid teak, custom upholstery
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality mat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Model 316
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs model 316 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark.
These chairs feature a teak frame with cognac-colored aniline leather sea...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 4 Oak Dining Room Chairs Attributed to Bovenkamp, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A nice set of oak dining chairs with new green upholstery.
We think it is a design by the Dutch midcentury furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, since the oak frame and the shape of ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs.
Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark".
Originally designed in 1953.
Wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather, Denmark, designed in 1950
The chair model ‘C23’ features sophisticated details that characterize Wegner’s well-known designs. Per example, note the wood joints in shape of a crucifix that highlight the backrest. As one of the first exclusively for Carl Hansen designed chairs, the ‘C23’ surprises the user until today with a combination of Danish elegance and comfort.
Hans Wegner (1914-2007) is one of the most prolific furniture designers of the world. Wegner was born in 1914 in Denmark and began his apprenticeship with Danish master cabinetmaker H.F. Stahlberg when he was fourteen years old. Afterwards, he moved to Copenhagen and attended the School of Arts and Crafts between 1936 and 1938. In 1938, he was approached by the architects and designers Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Erik Buch Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of six dining chairs model OD-49 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage organic dining chairs or chairs from teak designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Moolgard Nielsenfor Søborg Mobler DK, circa 1956.
These wonderful dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: dark smoked oak
Fabric: Spectrum / Noir Leather Mineral 30160
Wood type...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in cognac boucle and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Lovely set of four dining chairs designed by Bertil Fridhagen for the Danish manufacturer Bodafors in the...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
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Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen Teak Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs Denmark, 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 6 Johannes Andersen made by Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik Teak Danish Modern Diningroom Chairs, Denmark.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch furniture designed a lot of award wining midcentury furniture. The Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort and accessibility. Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs and tables show the influence of the Shaker Style and Englisch pieces of the 18th century.
Koch was born in Copenhagen and attended the Royal Danisch Academy of fine Arts. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to Kaare Klint, an important figure in Danish modernism who was responsible for establishing the furniture design program at Koch’s alma mater. Klint favored historical styles and inspired Koch to view furniture design as an evolutionary process built on the traditions of the past. Over the course of their partnership, in the late 1920s, Koch began creating modular bookcases.
In 1932, Rud Rasmussen began to produce Koch designs. An early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Wooden Armchair with Cord Webbing, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Danish; Scandinavia; Scandinavian Design; Denmark; Wooden Armchair; Cord Webbing; 1960s;
Scandinavian armchair featuring a wooden frame with the backrest and seat in cord webbing...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Set of 6 x "Mikado - chairs" by Foersom & Hiort -Lorenzen for Frederica
Located in Kiel, SH
a set of six sculptural chairs by Foersom & Hiort_Lorenenzen for Fredericia
in used condition. Some chairs have small spots on it.
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Children Chairs, Stephan Gip and Herbert Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern pair of chairs for children, Stephan Gip and Herbert Andersson in BA-series, for Gärsnäs, Sweden, 1961. The "Skrivrit" is a Classic chi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Cord Woven Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Solid wood frame in oak with woven organic cord seat and back.
Made in Denmark in 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
1960s Erik Buch Fully Restored Armchairs in Rosewood, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Erik Buch fully restored armchairs in rosewood with excellent woodwork that are evidence of Good Design and craftsmanship.
The chairs feature a solid rosewood construction with Erik...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 42 dining chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk. This stunning chair has aged beautifully and the original velvet upholstery and wood finish has the perfect patina.
Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the original velour upholstery in combination with the stunning Scandinavian oakwood legs and arms create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space.
While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic status in the canon of Scandinavian modern furniture, Hans J. Wegner's "Wishbone chair" ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s
Located in Kiel, SH
Bentwood Model 234 Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1920s in used condition with signs of use and age.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the 1960s and is executed in solid ash. Nice patina to the wood, and left unrestored. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Ash
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dinning Chairs for Fredericia Furniture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen set of six chairs of oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Skandinavian Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of four of mid-century dining chairs by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the 1950s by O.D. Mobler. This is a true design classic which features a sturdy wooden...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Conferece armchair by Dyrlum
By Dyrlund
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning set of four armchairs is an actual work of art. Designed in the early ’70s by the renowned Danish cabinet maker Dyrlum, these chairs epitomise sophistication and style....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Karl Erik Ekselius JOC Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC.
Elegantly carved teak frames with the original light brown fabric.
The original foam was completely deterio...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
4x Skandinavian Dining Chairs by Erik Buch, Denmark 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of four of mid-century dining chairs by Danish Designer Erik Buch. Made in Denmark during the 1950s by O.D. Mobler. This is a true design classic which features a sturdy wooden...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Teak
Set of Eight Oregon Pine Ladder Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Great matching set of 8 Swedish dining chairs in Oregon Pine with twisted seagrass seats in beautiful vintage condition.
Mid-century mo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Arnold Madsen 'Oda' Easy Chair with Stool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 'Oda' lounge chair with ottoman, model 'MS-9', fabric teak, Denmark, circa 1957.
The Oda lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Arnold Madsen (...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Windsor Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A design from the 1930s by Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & sons.Atake traditional British design but with Danish modern sensibility. Lacquered beech frame.
Professional, skilled ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern 1940s Occasional Armchair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A wonderful older Danish modern design that reflects on the more traditional styling. Beech frame with upholstered seat.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Swedish 1970s Pine Ladder back Chairs with Rope woven seats -- Pair
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful pair of Swedish Pine wood 1970s Ladder back rope chairs. The wood grain is fantastic throughout all chairs. The woven rope is beaut...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Rope, Pine
Finnish Vintage Wood Chair Alvar Aalto Model 66, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chair Alvar Aalto model 66 Finnish vintage wood chair, circa 1930
Conception in 1933 for Artek manufacture
Suitable with 1950 or Scandinavian furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid 20th Century Domus Chair Designed By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Finland
Located in Turku, FI
Domus chair was designed by Finnish interior architect and designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. The chair was designed for the Domus Academica student housing complex, located in Hels...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Frode Holm attr. Vanity Chair in New White Boucle
By Frode Holm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and elegant diminutive vanity chair designed by Frode Holm. Executed in new cream bouclé textile, and comfortable supportive foam seat and back, with blonde solid wooden le...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Eight Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 8 dining chairs designed by Neils O. Möller and produced in Denmark circa 1960's. These feature solid rosewood construction with original fabric seat cushions. The ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs set of 4 by Göran Malmvall for AB Karl Andersson & Söner.
They come in a beautifully patinated color and with signs of age and use.
With a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of two Mosquito chairs 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen circa 1969
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
2 chaises Mosquito 3105 par Arne Jacobsen pour Fritz Hansen.
Fabriquées au Danemark en 1969 (cf photos).
Ces chaises étaient à l'origine recouvertes de simili cuir rembourré en mouss...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Metal
(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned for his iconic farmhouse-inspired carved oak...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Rare Hardwood Chairs by Ole Knudsen & Torben Lind for France and Son
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a beautifully crafted set of four chairs in classically Scandinavian Modern style. Designed in 1957 and produce by one of Denmark's most active manufacturers of that time, France and Sons. The quality of the design is matched by the fine workmanship in the making of these chairs, which very rarely come to the market.
Wooden parts totally original, and freshly upholstered to comply with current fire safety...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Six Midcentury Side Chairs in Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six side chairs in patinated leather on a solid beech frame. Made in Denmark in the 1940s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Niels O. Moller Model 57 Rosewood Carver Chair
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Moller
Model 57 chair, 1959
Brazilian rosewood armchair produced by J.L. Moller Møbelfabrik, Denmark in 1959. Stunning Brazilian rosewood...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid teak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Folding Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian folding chairs made in the 60s in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Its structure entirely in teak presents a design with a so...
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1860s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Haga Fors Chairs Scandinavian Style
By Haga Fors
Located in bari, IT
Set of four lacquered chairs, typical Scandinavian production of the 1960s designer Haga Fors (Ilmari Tapiovaara).
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century modern scandinavian chair Folding MK16 by Mogens Koch. New product.
By GETAMA, Mogens Koch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Folding Chair for a supplemental church seating contest, reinterpreting the traditional folding stool by pairing easy fold...
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2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Ten Danish Fully Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs, Inc. Re-Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten Danish fully restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
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