Items Similar to Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
About the Item
The story of the Rex furniture collection begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its design incorporates innovation, functionality and beauty. Niko Kralj stretched the boundaries of bent plywood while maintaining a focus on aesthetics, resulting in an indispensable series of furniture that has stood the test of time: the Rex Collection. The Rex Chair is a key product in this collection, merging ergonomics, comfort and uncompromised folding functionality in a lightweight piece. Rex Chair designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1956.
With over two million chairs produced, the designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have served numerous generations. After the Second World War, traditional production methods gave way to modern inventions and led to a new era of furniture design. As a trained architect and an absolute pioneer in this field, Niko developed truly innovative pieces for the time and became one of the first ever industrial designers. It’s little wonder that fellow professionals are gradually recognising his work, which has been rewarded with permanent displays in design museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak and natural oak.
- Creator:Niko Kralj (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 24.81 in (63 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Contemporary
- Production Type:New & Custom(Re-Edition)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Ljubljana, SI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5741224963412
Niko Kralj
Although now dubbed the King of Slovenian Design, Niko Kralj was for many years one of the great unsung heroes of industrial design.
The late architect and furniture designer Kralj was known for groundbreaking seating and tables that seamlessly blend functionality with an elegant economy of line. He received little recognition outside his own country, despite registering 120-plus patents and models, including those for the Mosquito bar stool — named for its winglike seat and first produced in 2012 — and a number of inventive “foldables,” like the Rex coffee table and Rex daybed for children.
Sleek and space-saving, Kralj's iconic foldable Rex rocking chair was created in 1956 — it epitomizes his sleek and laconic minimalism, conveying a sense of strength and fluidity, both in its pleasingly geometric open form and its gracefully arching folded silhouette. A contemporary version of Kralj’s mid-century masterwork is produced by the Ljubljana-based furniture company Rex Kralj.
Over the course of his career, Kralj also established close ties with such design giants as Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Buckminster Fuller, Olof Pira and Ilmari Tapiovaara, all proponents, like him, of an aesthetic that inhabits the sweet spot between elegant simplicity and pragmatism.
Today, Kralj’s timeless rocking chairs are in the collections of a number of international museums, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Designmuseum Denmark and the National Technical Museum Prague.
Find vintage Niko Kralj furniture on 1stDibs.
Rex Kralj
Rex Kralj was founded in 2012 to honour the design principles of mid-century architect Niko Kralj (1920-2013). The idea for the company was sparked by the type of passion that grabs you when encountering a truly stunning design for the first time. Company founders Žiga Vrhovec and Tomaž Sešlar were inspired by the iconic Rex Chair, designed by the mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj. The two founders were instantly drawn to his work and decided to establish their brand in homage, in both name and style, to Niko and his timeless designs. Rex Kralj is a contraction of Rex, Niko’s most famous design, and Kralj, the designer's last name. Kralj’s vision on design is our compass for developing new products. We believe in the creative freedom to combine technical skills and methods with an authentic, humanistic approach to design that serves people’s needs. Our products embody this tenet, something which we remain focused on when adding new pieces to our collection. We invite designers who match our DNA to work on fresh additions to our portfolio. We work with Mikal Harrsen, Bart Schilder, Tom Fereday.
Customer can choose from:
- Colors: Natural, black
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2021
1stDibs seller since 2021
5 sales on 1stDibs
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- Rex Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern StyleBy Niko KraljLocated in Ljubljana, SIThe story of the Rex furniture collection begins in the 1950s with the Rex foldable chair. Its design incorporates innovation, functionality and beau...Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsOak
- 1960 Wood Dining Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern StyleBy Niko KraljLocated in Ljubljana, SIDesigned at a time when the combination of solid wood and plywood led to an unbeatable type of chair, the 1960 wood chair embodies retro chic and is built to last. The chair is easy ...Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century ModernBy Niko KraljLocated in Ljubljana, SINamed after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito Chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Rex Lounge Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern StyleBy Niko KraljLocated in Ljubljana, SIA chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. To date, over two million Rex lounge chairs have been p...Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Rex Lounge Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern StyleBy Niko KraljLocated in Ljubljana, SIA chair that has served generations and the cornerstone of Rex Kralj’s foldable furniture collection. To date, over two million Rex lounge chairs have been p...Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century ModernBy Niko KraljLocated in Ljubljana, SINamed after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsOak
You May Also Like
- Scandinavian Modern Plywood Dining Chairs, 1970sBy Alvar AaltoLocated in Antwerp, BECrafted from durable beech plywood, these chairs epitomize solidity and style, offering a refined dining experience with a modern flair and distinctive character. Channeling the esse...Category
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsPlywood
- Mid-Century Modern Dining ChairsLocated in Brooklyn, NYSet of four mid-century dining chairs that fold up for storage. Great V shaped back with woven caning. Please confirm location.Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Set of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Oak&Paper CordBy E. Knudsen, K. Knudsen & SonLocated in Warszawa, MazowieckieThis set of four modernist chairs was designed by E. Knudsen and made by the Danish furniture manufacturer K. Knudsen & Søn in 1952. This model was exhibited for the first time at th...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsPapercord, Oak
- Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Dining ChairsLocated in North York, ONSet of 6 Mid-Century Modern black leather dining chairs. Fully restored in an ebonized finish and upholstered in a patterned black leather. Price includes complimentary scheduled ...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- Restored Mid-Century Modern 1960s Mastercraft Solid Wood Dining Chairs SetLocated in Los Angeles, CAEmbrace the timeless beauty of mid-century modern design with our exquisite set of eight Mastercraft dining room chairs, a true embodiment of the 1960s era. These chairs have been sk...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsVelvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
- Four Plywood Dining ChairsLocated in Antwerp, BESet of four dining chairs,1950s. Measures: Height seat 42 cm.Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsWood, Plywood
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Framed Art Room
Modern Oak Dining Room Chairs
Dining Chairs Black New
Black Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Mid Century Oak Dining Chair
Dining Chairs Oak Midcentury
Dining Room Chairs Itsly Mid Century
Oak Frame Midcentury Chairs
Midcentury Dining Chairs After
Mid Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Midcentury Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Modern Plywood Dining Chairs
Oak Danish Modern Dining Chairs
Danish Modern Oak Dining Chairs
Contemporary Black Dining Chairs
Mid Century Oak Danish Dining
Danish Midcentury Oak Dining
Contemporary Designer Dining Chairs