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Place of Origin: Danish
Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts to create a backrest or can be lowered for flat bench seating....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290A Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290A is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak, Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-284 Lounge Chair, Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284 lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is hand crafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinetmak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Niels Moller rosewood 77 dining chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dublin, IE
Niels Moller 77 dining chairs in rosewood and Olive green wool fabric by de ploeg. Designed in 1959 and produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Odense, Denmark 1960’s. Other fabrics o...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Chairs from Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 4
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Set of four dining chairs produced by Korup Stolefabrik in the Denmark circa 1960. Elegant chairs with an interesting form. The wood teak has been cleaned from the old surface and fi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set Of Four Chairs Model Lis By Niels Koefoed, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four chairs, known as model "Lis" and designed by Niels Koefoed, showcases the timeless elegance of Danish design from around the 1960s. Crafted from teak, these chairs e...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Hunting Chair" is one of Børge Mogensen’s more unusual chairs which he designed in 1950 for the autumn exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild, whose theme that year w...
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chinese Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and early pair of Chinese chairs executed in bleached walnut with atypical inset leather seats having a spare, undulating and elegant form inspired by classical Chinese furnit...
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid- Century Danish Beech Dining Chairs, (set of 4)
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century (Set of 4) dining chairs beech with new upholstery Mongolian fur
These elegant chairs made in the 1960's in Denmark are of a classic modern style and would be a beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Bramin Danish Modern Rosewood + Leather Armchair, 1959
By John Sylvester & Jørgen Matz
Located in Kensington, MD
Excellent and scarce armchair by Jorgen Matz and John Sylvester for Bramin of Denmark. 1959 design. Made of afromasia (in the rosewood family) and leather. Lovely sculpted arms and c...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Hans Wegner GE-501 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A high back lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Of Two Series Seven Chairs Model 3207 In Dark Brown Leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The 7 with armrests and fully upholstered leather is a classic design by Arne Jacobsen. This chair is incredibly versatile and fits perfectly into any dining table, kitchen or office...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Teak & Black Leather, Danish Design 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs from the 1960s is a beautiful example of the elegance and functionality of Danish furniture design. The chairs are made of solid teak wood, which gives...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mocca Stretch Chair by OxDenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca Stretch chair by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 55 x W 47 x H 85 cm
Materials: Leather, Black Powder Coated Steel
Also Available: Different colors available.
OX DENMARQ is a Dan...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gjerløv-Knudsen and Lind Pair of Black Moduline Slipper Chairs
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, pair of moduline chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, 1962.
Modern and beautiful constructed modular easy...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Wegner Century 2000 Lounge Chair, Down Top
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the Century 2000 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
MO Chair, O + M Design
By GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by O + M Design in 2015, this innovative design offers a steel frame with adaptive plastic support. A curved backrest and upholstered seat offer comfort. Stackable. The chai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjaers Natural Oak Principal Chair All Wood for Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaers Natural Oak Principal Chair All Wood of Karakter
Characterised by a simple and honest use of form and material, the Principal Chair is timeless in every aspect. It is ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Black Centro Chair by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Centro Chair by OK Design
Dimensions: D 50 x W 54 x H 83 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated metal, PVC cord.
Available in other colors. Please contact us.
The Centro stool is a col...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench - Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts to create a backrest or can be lowered for flat bench seating....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290S Footstool, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290S footstool is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. This design showcases the natural beauty of the wood g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Tux Footstool, Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1955, the Tux footstool is a wonderful addition to any modern home or office. This piece is hand built a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/2 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/2 is the two-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Oiled Oak and Fabric
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-460 Butterfly Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1977, the 460 “Butterfly” lounge chair is a perfect addition to any modern or contemporary interior. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-1 Bench - Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 1 bench is a versatile piece of furniture. One side adjusts to create a backrest or can be lowered for flat bench seating....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans Wegner GE-240/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1955, the 240/3 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Sculpted “cigar” shaped arms show off the natural beauty of wood grain....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Lounge Chair, Steel
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34 lounge chair features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Ge-290s Footstool, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290S footstool is one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. This design showcases the natural beauty of the wood g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functional ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Stool For Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Stool For Karakter
Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functional and mini...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Brushed Steel
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE 285 2-Seat Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1985, the 285 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and ergonomics. Flawless joinery throughout. The chair is hand bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-34 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1957, the GE 34/3 sofa features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-34 Loveseat, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1957, the GE 34 loveseat features clean, modern lines perfect for any home or office. The chair is hand built at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner GE-370 Armchair, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 370 armchair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at Getama’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" Rocking Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Kofod-Larsen "Penguin" chairs in the rare rocking version. The original wood finish has a beautiful patina.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Scandinavian Modern Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs or Chairs Peter Hvidt Denmark
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-673 Keyhole Rocker in Leather, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 673 “Keyhole” rocking chair showcases the chair’s construction as well as the designer’s creativity toward form and function. The chair is hand b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Erbert Wels Folding Chair, Denmark, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Erbert Wels Folding Chair, Denmark, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – Denmark
Design Period – 1960
Production Period – 1960
Style – Midcentury / Danish design
De...
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ring Chair, Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Leather, Oiled Oak
By GETAMA, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1958, the ring chair is one of the couple’s most elegant and iconic designs. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-501A Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Hans Wegner, the 501A highback lounge chair blends timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted in laminated, bent oak and hand built at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, De...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair with Arms, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1969 by Hans Wegner, the 375A lounge chair pairs clean lines with remarkable craftsmanship. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern home. The chair is handcrafted at GETAMA’s factory in Gedsted, Denmark by skilled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Beech
Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak, Fabric
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Soaped Oak and Leather
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner 1788 Easy Chair, Oiled Oak and Fabric
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hans Wegner designed the sophisticated 1788 armchair in 1963. The lightweight wooden design with interchangeable cushions is ideal for both exclusive public spaces and private homes....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Made In Teak & Grey Fabric By Hans Olsen From 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining chairs, designed by Hans Olsen in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and simplicity of mid-century Danish design. Crafted from teak wood, these chairs feature...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Principal Chair for Karakter
One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, c...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Danish Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
8 Dining Room Chairs Model No 78 Made In Rosewood By Niels O. Møller From 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of eight dining room chairs, model NO 78, meticulously designed by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer N.O. Møller and expertly crafted by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted from rich rosewood, exuding the timeless elegance and sophistication characteristic of mid-century Danish design.
Each chair features a distinctive blue wicker...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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