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Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Comfortable Danish Lounge Chair in Bright Fabric Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Bulky Danish lounge chair with floral upholstery. The chair has low armrests and a backrest with two wings that frame the seat. Especially...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Red Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Otto Schulz Easy Chairs Model Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden. Price listed is / chair.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Fabric, Beech

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The simple and refined aesthetic of this pair of chairs stems from Ole Wanscher’s reinvention of classic forms, for which he became a key-player of the Danish mid-century movement. ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Burgundy Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair and ottoman, leather, wood, Denmark, 1940s. Refined and timeless, the classical wingback chair by Frits Henningsen embodies elegance and comfort. Cr...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unusual Pair Lounges 1940's Scandinavia
Located in Hudson, NY
Low back Measures: 29.5”H x 31”W x 32”D Seat H 15.5”.
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Swedish Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Safari Armchair with Sculptural Frame in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari chair, stained beech, leather, metal, Europe, 1940s Robust safari lounge chair covered in original upholstery made of brown leather. The armrests are composed of straps that ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, wingback chair, patinated leather, mahogany and brass, Denmark, 1940s Danish armchair with a classic design, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Niel...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gösta Jonsson Easy Chairs Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.  
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Jan Vaněk Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, pair of lounge chairs, oak, canvas, metal, Czech Republic, 1940s These armchairs by Jan Vaněk are characterized by a construction of sharp lines and cle...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ax Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed Scandinavian Modern lounge chair in a sculptural and innovative armless design. Made of laminated teak and beech, the chair features a ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Carl-Johan Boman Rare Pair of Ivory Velvet Tufted Easy Chairs, Finland, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare pair of ivory velvet easy, lounge or slipper chairs with elegantly curved tufted backs and tapering stained maple legs, Finland, 1940s. These ex...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Gilbert Rohde, Lounge Chair, Chrome Steel, Vinyl, Troy Sunshade Co., USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable, chrome steel and white vinyl lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Troy Sunshade Company, Troy,...
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Clara Porset 'Butaque' Armchair in Original Cognac Leather and Cypress Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, 'Butaque' armchair, leather and cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947. Beautiful lounge chair attrributed to Clara Porset. This chair has an exotic look, due to Porset's combination of Modern design with Mexican craftsmanship. The Butaque chair...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cypress

Otto Schulz Easy Chairs Model Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

American Designer, Armchair, Moulded Plywood, Lacquered Metal, America, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist armchair / side chair. Designed and produced in America, 1940s. Features moulded plywood and lacquered metal. Other designers of the pe...
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper lounge chairs. 1941 Design, Model 2424b solid Bleached mahogany legs reupholstered with great plains cotton fabric.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Elegant Tufted Back Slipper Chairs, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant slipper chairs, tufted backs with gently curving legs, in the manner of Billy Haines, American, 1940's.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather and walnut, Denmark, 1940s. This dining chair has incredible sensuous details. This is for instance visible in the swirling armrests or the tapered and curved legs...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Birch Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and sculptural wingback lounge chair having a cantilevered laminated birch frame and retaining its original handstitched textured linen upholstery.
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Wingback Armchair in Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, beech, beige floral fabric, Europe, 1950s This strong, playful wingback chair is designed with a slightly tilted back in order to provide sitting comfort. The wooden arm...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s Danish Free-Form Easy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish easy chair on solid beach legs with green velour upholstery.
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

French Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak with Woven Canvas Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, oak, canvas, France, 1940s This lounge chair reminds of the style of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946), and is both elegant and sturdy. The clean lines of the oak frame feature...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Canvas

Ejner Larsen / Axel Bender Madsen Easy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan with new white leather upholstery cherry wood legs.
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Carl-Axel Acking Easy Chairs Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair, multicolored pastel fabric, stained beech, Denmark 1930s. This modest yet refined armchair is a classic piece from designer Frits Henningsen. The f...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
Located in Hudson, NY
Easy chair with solid beach arms and legs early design from Alfred Christensen Production catalogue from Slagelse Møbelværk no. 4401, 1944.
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Lacquered mahogany legs with newly reupholstered button tufted seat and back. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & A. Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan in original black leather. Signed with label.
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1940s Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Russel Wright for Old Hickory
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman of chestnut from Russel Wright’s ‘Rustic Modern’ group, part of his American Provincial collection, Manufactured by Old Hickory Furniture ...
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chestnut

Pair of Elegant Slipper Chairs, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant slipper chairs with dark walnut legs, American, 1940s. Refinished and newly upholstered by Lobel Modern.  
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Sculptural and Organic Easy Chair in the Manner of G.A Berg Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair in the manner of G.A Berg. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Black Leather, Brass Nails, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of 1940s modernist lounge chairs. An early example of traditional Danish cabinet making with original black dyed leather upholstery and brass nails framing the back and wooden...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Mahogany Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery. Designed in 1948 by Edward Wormley.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Norwegian 1940s Sheepskin Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cheeky lounge chairs, made in Norway in the 1940s. Rare, neat model with high comfort and a light look. Reupholstered with sheepskin.
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Tapiovaara "High Back Lounge Chair" for Domus Academy 1948 Signed Keravan Puuteo
Located in London, GB
Surprisingly comfortable. The Tapiovaara's couple produced this leather and plywood armchair in 1948 for the Domus Academy Student complex in Helsinki in Finland. It was produced by...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Easy Chair Model Schulz Designed by Otto Schulz Produced by Boet in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Schulz designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Swedish 1940s Easy Chair By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Hudson, NY
Birch sculptural arms and legs with exposed edge upholstered in black linen fabric.
Category

Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Birch

Pair of French Jacques Adnet Oak Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century (1940s) oak high back Armchairs with open spindle design sides and upholstered seat and back (Attributed to JACQUES A...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Broad Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rosewood armchair or lounge chair with the original black leather upholstery.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Art Moderne Geometric Armchairs (Manner of Mies Van Der Rohe)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Moderne (20th Century) chrome cross leg Barcelona style Armchairs with geometric upholstery (Manner of MIES VAN DER ROHE) (PRICED AS Pair)
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French Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Art Moderne Steel Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Moderne (1940/50s) steel campaign Armchairs with brass claw feet and finials on back and arms with black leather seat and back (MAISON JANSEN) (Damaged on one of t...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and beige bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 15.5”
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Clam" Chairs in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Clam” chairs have a beloved design, thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most attractive chairs of Nordic Design. At the same time, these chairs are arguably also the most mysterious piece on the Danish furniture market. The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander. However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed this model in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen. This set has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chairs. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in light sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”. Interestingly, Hans Schubell invented the special connecting piece of this chair, formed from only one piece of wood. The rest of the seat and backrest were glued to this single piece. In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold the leading design of the day. In 1945, the Clam went into serial production as the first model of the new furniture company Madsen & Schubell and many well-known stores soon included Madsen & Schubell in their product range. Illums Bolighus was one of them, as were the Messen department store and the Copenhagen furniture store Nordisk Staal-og-Møbel Central. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence of the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. 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: 26.38 in W x 33.27 in D x 32.28 in H; Seat height 14.96 in; Arm height 22.64 in 67 cm W x 84.5 cm D x 82 cm H; Seat height 38 cm; Arm height 57.5 cm About the designer: Henry Hans Schubell...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height is 15”
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Ocher Yellow Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, wood, Italy, 1940s These exquisite pair of lounge chairs of Italian origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1940s. With its imposing ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Fully restored including refinishing, addressing of wormholes, reupholstered in brand ne...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Model No. 1105 Armchair by Ewald Holtkamp
Located in New York, NY
"Model No. 1105" armchair in laminated maple plywood and maple with canvas webbing. Designed by Ewald Holtkamp for Artek-Pascoe, USA, 1940.
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American Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple, Plywood

Danish Designer, Organic Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic wood and green fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. 15.5" seat height Condition: Vintage fabric in fair ...
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European Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of lounge chairs attributed to Italian design icon Paolo Buffa, are a true testame...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. 14" seat height
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Moulded Bamboo, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A velvet and moulded bamboo lounge chair designed and produced by an American Designer, USA, 1940s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a staple piece on lists detailing the most important Swedish furniture models of all time. This lounge chair exud...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Wood

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Brown Velvet, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, c. 1940s.  
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair with Footstool, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Before the war, “Swedish Modern” was a word which had a clear-cut definition in design terms. It was style-forming and came about through the determined aesthetic to raise the standard of the Swedish home and to improve the taste for a better quality of design. It is an inheritance coming from a rich tradition of beauty loving people who were courageous enough to break away from the swaddling clothes of the past to entertain new forms for living. In general, qualities of Swedish modern furniture include simple clean lines without excess decoration, made with mostly light-coloured woods, in this case, birch. This set has an understated, elegant look that is harmonious and well-balanced. The peculiar looking lounge chair has an elongated silhouette, with gentle, rounded edges and warmth expressed through the design. The long seat together with the footstool assures an exceptional lounging experience. The arms curve outwards, and the back has button tufting which are the main purely decorative elements of the design. Besides the seat, the bent back legs are the main distinguishing elements, serving a functional role. The thread running through Scandinavian design is functionalism, which is the most evident in the sturdy frame and the footstool, which further elongates the chair’s seat visually. At the same time, the half circle shape also serves a purely aesthetic role, enhanced by the buttons that also tie it together with the chair. The tapered birch legs assure stability and along with the bouclé upholstery, add to the overall modern, elegant look. Moving into the machine age, life became somewhat easier, and functionalism evolved into also meeting the emotional needs of people. This gave Swedish functionalism a more natural and humanistic side, which is evident when looking at this set. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair and stool have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Dimensions: Lounge Chair 27.95 in W x 38.58 in D x 36.81 in H; Seat height 17.71 in; Arm height 23.62 in 71 cm W x 98 cm D x 93.5 cm H; Seat height 45 cm; Arm height 60 cm. Footstool 26.37 in W x 19.29 in D x 14.96 in H 67 cm W x 49 cm D x 38 cm H. Shipping: This lounge chair with...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Easy Chairs Attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén Produced by Firma Rumsinteriör
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén. Produced by Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Easy Chairs in the Manner of Otto Schulz Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs in the manner of Otto Schulz. Produced in Sweden.
Category

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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