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Material: Teak
Danish Vintage CH-23 Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic Danish vintage CH-23 chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. This was made in Denmark, it is an early production and dates from the 1950’s.
The quality is super...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Teak
Midcentury Schaukelstuhl France & Søn Ole Wanscher danish teak
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teakholz Schaukelstuhl von France & Son aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl besticht durch seine minimalistische Formgebung, wurde professi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
Small Perlude Teak Bench by Caroline Voet
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Perlude teak bench by Caroline Voet
Dimensions: 50 x 120 x H 43 cm
Materials: Teak
Also available in oak natural, seating oak black, seating walnut natural.
The Perlude benche...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$5,630 / item
Pierre Jeanneret ‘Student’ Chair, Model No. PJ-SI-25-A
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A Pierre Jeanneret ‘Student’ chair, model no. PJ-SI-25-A, in teak and rattan. Designed for the University of Panjab, Chandigarh, India, c.1958-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Series of 6 Danish chairs, Teak and Skai new, model 418, Arne Vodder for Sibast.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very beautiful Scandinavian dining room chairs. The completely redone seats (straps; foam and fabric) offer great comfort. Sober and very elegant design. Superb manufacturing quality...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$4,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Perfidia_01 Teak Wood, Bronze and Pony Hair Lounge Chair by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
ASM 01 lounge chair by Alejandro Moyano.
Measures : W 22” x H 37” x D 33”
Structure and hardware: Texturized matte black
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado w...
Category
2010s Minimalist Teak Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of Danish modern bar stools feature a teak frame with sled legs. Unique design with high rounded arm rests, an angled backrest, and a black vinyl covered seat. Th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$1,470 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak & Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered in Kvadrat™ Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, and newly reupholstered in Kvadrat™ fabric
Rare pai...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Andrianna Shamaris Low Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak sourced from my private collection to produce this this low chair that can also be used as a side table. The back rest and seat are hand carved from a single piece of ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Chair Series Single-Backed Leather Woven Chair
Located in New York, NY
Premium quality leather with teak frame. Ten available. The price reflects one.
Premium quality leather chair with teak frame. We utilize the finest quality leather for our modern...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Hunting Chair for Luxus Sweden 1954 Wegner Danish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original, very rare 1954 Hunting chair, produced by Luxus in Sweden. The chair was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. This example is in excellent original c...
Category
1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Leather & Teak Chair for Willy Beck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, c.1950s, Denmark. The chair features a solid teak frame and black leather upholstered wide seat and backrest.
D...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Brasilia Dining Chairs from G-Plan, 1960s, Set of 6
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The mid-century dining chairs model Brasilia were manufactured by G-Plan in the UK during the 1960s. Complete restored. The frames are made of teak and the seats have been reupholste...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Model 49 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri .
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This set of four dining room chairs in rosewood and black leather was designed by Erik Buch and made by Odense Mobelfabriek in the 1960s. Chairs feature the new natural leather uphol...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Chair
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single block of teak, hand carved into a solid sculptural chair whilst respecting the natural organic wood. We have a set of four. The price and images reflect the one sh...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
6 Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 6 chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen edited by Soborg Mobelfabrik in the sixties
model 316
Structure in teak, seat in braided straw
Nice patina, original model
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Straw, Teak
Set of 4 "Nesto" Chairs by Nassjo Stolefabrik, Sweden 1960's
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 4 Scandinavian chairs by Nassjo Stolefabrik dating from the 1960's.
"Nesto" model with 7 bars manufactured and designed in Sweden.
In black stained beech and teak seat.
Thes...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Set of 10 Danish Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full set of ten Danish made dining chairs! Warm teak wood frames with cushioned seats. Ladder backs that slope back for comfort.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$4,800 / set
Mid Century Armchairs by Arne Vodder, 1960s, Set of 6
By Arne Vodder
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Set of 6 armchairs designed by Arne Vodder. The teak elements have been cleaned of old surfaces and finished with Danish oil. The upholstery elements have been changed and covered wi...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ash Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Ralph Dining Chair by SNOC
Dimensions: W 62 x D 63 x H 67 cm.
Materials: Teak Wood, Acrylic Rope, Sunbrella Fabric.
Ralph-ash Collection consists of a lounge set, dining table...
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Acrylic
$1,786 / item
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair Rare Model 4325 for Fritz Hansen. The teak wood leg model 4325 is scarce and rarely available. Manufactured on 04/1963. Chair is in excellent vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Organic Scandinavian Modern Vintage Six Brown Teak Dining Chairs Erik Buch 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern Organic six (6) dining chairs or chairs by Erik Buch for O.D.Mobler 1960s Denmark.
A great set of six dining chairs from teak with new covered seat with woolen f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
5x 60s 70s Chairs Dining Chair Danish Design 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
5x 60s 70s chairs dining chair dining chairs Danish design 60s
Object: 5x chair
Manufacturer:
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions...
Category
1970s German Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage chair, T.H Harlev for Farstrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Vintage chair, T.H Harlev for Farstrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Chair Series Single Backed Leather Woven Chair
Located in New York, NY
Premium quality leather with teak frame. Custom teak wood stains and leather available.
Premium Quality Leather Chair with reclaimed teak frame. We utilize the finest quality leathe...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Solid Teak Chair Hand-Carved from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved teak wood chair originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful organic shape with angular legs. The mix of texture...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Teak Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Chair in teak by Jørgen Høj
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chair in teak with patinated wicker. Labelled from the manufacturer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
These elegant teak dining chairs are both stately and modest. The teak frame beautifully complements with the beige upholstery. The back of this piece is slightly bent backwards...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Chair Butterfly nr. 3207 in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Located in Torino, IT
Chair Butterfly nr. 3207 in Teak, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – Denmark
Design Period – 1950
Production Period – 195...
Category
20th Century Danish Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$564 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Scandinavian Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Danish
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of four Scandinavian chairs by the famous Danish duo of designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen made in the 50s. Structure in solid teak, seats refurbished to measure in ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Osvaldo Borsani P31 lounge chairs Tecno Italy 1963
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and rare set of 4 P31 chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and made in Italy by Tecno in 1957. The chairs are in good original condition with normal signs of usage and have a wonderfu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chairs by Peter Hvidt
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 6 chairs model 316, designed by Peter Hvidt & Olga Mølgaard - Nielsen. Produced in Denmark between the 1950s and 1960s by Søborg Møbelfabrik.
Elegance and functionality meet...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$7,792 / set
3 Vintage Danish Teak Chair By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Danish teak By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s
Made in Denmark in the 60s
Dimensions:
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Height: 76 cm
Seat Height: 45 cm
p...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
"Elfenbein" Grey Wash Solid Teak Hall Chair by Maximilian Eicke for MaxIDNY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Maximilian Eicke for his brand Max ID NY.
These sculptural hall chairs are made from Solid teak with wire brushed grey wash finish and ...
Category
2010s Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
Side Chair by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a warm-toned undulating laminated teak seat on a chromed steel base.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
Barletta Teak Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Barletta Teak with all
structure in solid teak wood.
With seat cushion in aqua
green finish included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,939 / item
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame with expressive bent laminated curved arms and vintage blue upholstery. Made in Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pierre Jeanneret, 1958 Single Armed Chair
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, Circa 1958
Slatted seat and back, single armed chair in teak.
Provenance: Chandigarh, India.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
Ala Bench by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Ala bench by Atra Design
Dimensions: D 101.2 x W 66.1 x H 69.6 cm
Materials: teak or mahogany wood
Atra Design
We are Atra, a furniture brand produce...
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$11,037 / item
Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six chairs Model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Frame made of teak wood. Completely restored. Wood has b...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Solid reclaimed teak bar stool with recessed area for a foot rest. Shown in 1Hotel South Beach in Miami. The price reflects one. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wo...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$4,500 / item
Light Gray Upholstered Armchair with Padded Arms and Plush Comfort, Kolo Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Kolo armchair by Uultis, with light gray fabric. The Kolo armchair, upholstered in Smoke Blue Plain Weave fabric, offers both elegance and comfort with its serene light gray tone. ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Elegant Midcentury Armchair in Teak and Patinated Leather by N.O Moeller
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in teak and seat in patinated leather designed by N.O Moeller. Model NO56. Made by JL Moeller cabinetmakers of Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Wood Chair or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single reclaimed teak wood block. Both usable and sculptural. This can also be used as a side table. The seat and back are one piece of wood with a...
Category
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Stylish Danish Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stylish desk chair in teak with ladder back and seat reupholstered in vinyl, Denmark 1950's (stamped "Made in Denmark"). Original matching desk sold separately.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
Raw Teak Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair raw teak with all structure in natural teak
in washed finish. Seat and back rest in HDPE
woven resin cord made for outdoor use.
With cushion seat i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Teak
$1,269 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered by Finn Juhl, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Finn Juhl, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Teak, and newly reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV set of 8 dining chairs is designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu. He chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of...
Category
2010s Indian Louis XV Teak Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
Mid Century Scandinavian Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Niels O Moller w/ Rope Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Danish chairs in teak with braided seats made of waxed cardboard cord. The seats are meticulously hand-laced with over 120 meters of natural c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four chairs model 42 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Frame made of teak. Completely restored. Wood has been...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Armchair by Arne Jacobsen Model 3208
Located in San Francisco, CA
Armchair with teak shell and armrests, chromed tubular steel base. Designed in 1970. Produced by Fritz Hansen, year 1970. (Capsule underneath seat stamped 1970). Both first editions ...
Category
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$10,000 / set
"Elfenbein" Oiled Solid Teak Hall Chair Designed by Maximilian Eicke for Max ID
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Maximilian Eicke for his brand Max ID NY.
These sculptural hall chairs are made from Solid teak with oiled finish and high polished stain...
Category
2010s North American Teak Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-51-A Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the elements ensures a balanced composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a sense of coherent design. Both tension and...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Grete Jalk´s Lounge Armchair In Teak Made By France and Søn, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lejre, DK
This Scandinavian Modern period armchair or lounge chair, designed by the renowned Grete Jalk and manufactured for France & Søn in the 1960s in Denmark, exemplifies the epitome of mi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Chair Made In Teak & White Leather Model 31 By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made of teak wood, model 31 from around the 1960s and upholstered in white leather, is a remarkable piece of furniture that represents the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Midcentury Erik Buch Style Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining chairs with soft teak frames and upholstered seat and back. Danish made Mid-Century Modern design.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,800 / set
Mid-Century Dining Chairs in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan, Great Britain.
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This set of six dining chairs was produced by G-Plan in the United Kingdom circa 1960. It was designed by I. Kofod- Larsen. The chairs are made of teak, have ergonomically shaped bac...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
4x 60s 70s Chairs Teak Dining Chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s Chairs teak dining chair Niels O. Möller for J.L. Moller's 60s
Object: 4x chair
Manufacturer: J.L. Mollers
Condition: good
Age:...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Medium Perlude Teak Bench by Caroline Voet
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Perlude teak bench by Caroline Voet.
Dimensions: 50 x 150 x H 43 cm.
Materials: Teak.
Also available in oak natural, seating oak black, seating...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
$6,547 / item
Mid-Century Modern Danish Set of 4 Chairs in Teak Model Eva by Niels Kofoed
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 4 teak chairs modele Eva by Niels Koefoed. Black leather seat.
Category
1960s European Vintage Teak Chairs
Materials
Teak
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