Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort, and great function. The chair features five positions of recline accommodating eve...
Birch, Upholstery
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This dining chair takes exquisite inspiration from Danish design and Portuguese heritage through the most modern of production methods to bring you a timeless yet ultra-modern crafte...
Birch, Wool
$1,238 / item
Sedia Quadra Dining Chair by Edoardo Lietti Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sedia Quadra Dining Chair by Edoardo Lietti Studio Unique Piece Dimensions: D 62 x W 48 x H 67 cm. Materials: Birch plywood. Weight: 9 kg. The chair is a flatpack that can be easily...
Birch, Plywood
Mademoiselle Rocking Chair Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mademoiselle rocking chair, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956 for Artek, is an iconic piece of furniture that exudes elegance and simplicity. It is made of lacquered black bi...
Birch
Erik Buch 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 8 1960s mid century modern Blue
By Erik Buch
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare set of 8 1960s dining chairs designed by Erich Buch for Nova Stolefabrik Superb find - these are very unusual pieces and in good structural condition with teak colour wood...
Birch
Dining Chairs #75 by Niels O. Møller, Mid Century Design by J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 50 × 45 × 77 × 44 cm (19.7 × 17.7 × 30.3 × 17.3 in) (Width × Depth × Height, Seat height) Exceptional set of four dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and p...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
$5,135 / set
Set of four chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 chairs model CH-30 by Hans Wegner with birch wood frame and teak backrest. The seat is upholstered and lined with light-colored fabric. Good conditions. Potrebbe presentare...
Fabric, Birch, Teak
Set of 10 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #71 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 49 × 49 × 79 × 46 cm (19.3" × 19.3" × 31.1" × 18.1") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Exceptional and rare set of ten dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møll...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Set of 6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #71 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 49 × 49 × 79 × 46 cm (19.3" × 19.3" × 31.1" × 18.1") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Exceptional and rare set of six dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møll...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #83 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 47 × 45 × 74 × 44 cm (18.5" × 17.7" × 29.1" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Original set of four Model 83 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and man...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Oak wood Dining Chair model 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Original dining chair by Niels O. Møller, produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Designed in 1954, Model 75 is a compact, elegant side chair with a gently curved backrest, ...
Papercord, Birch, Oak
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of eight Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 2
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Measures: Height: 29.53 in. (75 cm) Width: 19.69 in. (50 cm) Depth: 18.51 in. (47 cm) This beautiful set of danish dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller in the 1950s was manuf...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chair model 80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Original dining chair designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in the early 1960s. The Model 80 is one of Møller’s few designs featuring upholst...
Papercord, Birch, Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 2
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: approx. 22 × 19.7 × 29.5 × 17.3 in (Width × Depth × Height, Seat height) Original pair of dining chairs by Niels O. Møller, produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denma...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 4
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of four Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L....
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #77 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 6
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This authentic set of six Danish dining chairs was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. ...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Model 77: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" Dimensions Model 57 (with armrests): approx. 22.8" × 20.1" × 29.9" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This original s...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs #57&77 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller, Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Model 77: 19.7" × 18.5" × 29.5" × 17.3" Dimensions Model 57 (with armrests): approx. 22.8" × 20.1" × 29.9" × 17.3" (Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height) This original s...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs #80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller, Set of 8
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 48x50x78x44cm (width x depth x height x seat height) This beautiful set of danish dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller in the late 1960s was manufactured by J.L. ...
Birch, Teak, Faux Leather
Magnus Olesen 8000 Series Dining Set by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, 7pcs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lutz, FL
Exceptionally Clean Complete Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen 7pc Dining Set. Bent birch wood frames, black table top and seats. Set includes dining table in remark...
Laminate, Birch
Scandinavian Designer Dining Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
An Iconic Design that express the talented Nordic Design using Green Technology. The unique arms of the chair embrace the whole piece, The minimalistic creased lines and the functio...
Birch
Rare Model 62 Oak Armchair by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 56 × 52 × 78 × 44 cm (22.0" × 20.5" × 30.7" × 17.3") Width × Depth × Height × Seat Height Front armrest height: approx. 67 cm (26.4") Exceptionally rare armchair designe...
Papercord, Birch, Teak
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Curved Birch Arms, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1930s, defined by their elegant proportions and beautifully sculpted curved armrests. Crafted with bent birch arms and legs, the de...
Fabric, Birch
$2,299Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-Century Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
The Egg Chair is an iconic mid-century modern seating piece designed by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Denmark.
Stainless Steel
$12,000 / set
Set of 4 Danish Empire Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 lovely Danish chairs with light birch inlays in back and front frieze.
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Pair of Clam Chairs, Denmark, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, rare pair of "Clam" lounge chairs or armchairs in ivory bouclé, Denmark, 1944.
Bouclé, Birch
Scandinavian Designer Stool Bar Chair
Located in Paris, FR
This bar chair is following the design of our dinning chairs. Its minimalistic crisp lines and functional form are inspired by the new Nordic design. This chair is made of sustainab...
Birch, Wool
$1,800 / set
pair of chairs by J. RISOM
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in france
Birch
Arnold Madsen Rare Pair of Ivory Sheepskin Shearling Clam Chairs 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Created in Denmark in 1944, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted birch armrests and solid birch club-shaped legs, and have been meticulously restored and newly upholstered in luxu...
Bouclé, Birch
2 mid 20th century chairs by Otto Schulz for Boet
By Boet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a single and armchair by Otto Schulz circa 1940. Made in birch which has been stained. Scrolled shaped arms with barley twist supports. Each standing on barley twist ...
Fabric, Birch
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