$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th - Early 19th Century Small Swedish Hall / Side Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
A rustic 18th century Swedish side chair, hand-carved in oak with a refined simplicity typical of early Scandinavian rural design.
Oak
Hunting Chair 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chair model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
Leather, Oak
Hunting Chair 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chair model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
Leather, Oak
$2,206Sale Price / set|35% Off
1940s, Pair Swedish Adjustable Oak Office Chairs With Leather Seats By SMV
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of solid oak Swedish office chairs from the 1940s, manufactured by SMV (Svenska Möbelfabrikerna i Bodafors).
Metal
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Hans Olsen ”Gazelle” Chair, 1960s Sweden
By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This chair is made of oak with a new canvas Swedish quality linen upholstery.
Linen, Oak
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
The chair features a sculptural oak frame, with smooth, rounded edges and a light natural finish that highlights the wood's organic grain.
Lambskin, Oak
18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of Swedish painted Gustavian late c18th side chairs. This desirable model have rounded backs with carved flower detail at the top and rosette corner decoration beneath t...
Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Armchair in Blond Oak and Canvas, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Swedish lounge chair in blond oak and natural canvas, Sweden, 1950s — a timeless example of Scandinavian modern design.
Canvas, Oak
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Øresund Model 537 Oak Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early set of 6 Øresund model 537 dining chairs in oak and rush seats, designed by Børge Mogensen.
Papercord, Oak
Pair of Flamingo Chairs by Thea Leonard for Nässjö Stolfabrik, Sweden, C. 1950s
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of "Flamingo" spindle chairs designed by Thea Leonard for Nässjö Stolfabrik, Sweden, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Oak
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian modern oak Sling corduroy lounge chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern oak Sling corduroy lounge chair. Unusual solid oak sling chair with extra wide wale orange corduroy seat with lower corduroy cushion. Circa 1970's. Dimensions: ...
Aluminum
$2,917 / item
Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak frame and newly upholstered cushions in Hallingdal wool fabric from Kvadrat.
Oak
Swedish Munk tripod armchair in solid oak , 1960’s
Located in Delft, NL
Swedish Munk tripod armchair in solid oak , 1960’s
Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Easy Chairs, Cream Velvet, Sweden, 1940
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of upholstered easy chairs showcases a refined mid-century Scandinavian sensibility. Each chair features a gently tufted backrest, softly rolled arms, and a deep, inviting ...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
The chair features a frame in oak and a leather seat.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Vintage Swedish Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs c1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in London, England
Otto Schultz - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A beautifully proportioned pair of lounge chairs produced in Sweden and attributed to designer Otto Schultz for Boet. This pai...
Sheepskin, Oak
Cairs 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chairs made in Sweden during the end of the 19th century.
Oak
Pair of Trienna Easy Chairs in Oak & Original Leather by Carl-Axel Acking, 1957
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Trienna easy chairs in Oak and original leather by Carl-Axel Acking, 1957.
Oak
Arnold Madsen Oak and Lambskin Rocking Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, extra rare in the rocking version. Vintage original armchair produced in the 40's in Denmark. Ov...
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid century Canvas leather Oak Safari sling lounge chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish modern Oak leather and natural canvas safari lounge chair in the style of Arne Norell.
Brass
Set of 5 Easy Chairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak frame and newly upholstered cushions in wool fabric.
Oak
Swedish Munk Armchairs, Pair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A pair of Swedish Munk armchairs in carved and turned oak, dating from the 1930s–1940s.
Wool, Wood, Oak
Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four Model 537 oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. It has been in production since 1955. These chairs stem from the first production...
Brass
Modern Windsor Chair by Yngve Ekström, Solid Oak, Scandinavian Design
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
A modern interpretation of the Classic Windsor chair form, in solid Oak, made in Sweden. Very clean, original condition newly upholstered with proportions that work well in a variety...
Upholstery, Oak
Easy Chair Model Siesta Produced by JIO Möbler in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair with stool model Siesta by unknown designer. Produced by JIO Möbler in Sweden. Dimensions (W x D x H): 63.5 x 115 x 93 cm, SH: 33 cm. Dimensions stool (W x D x H): ...
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Yngve Ekström Modell Lästo Swedese Cherry Blossom Easy Lounge Chair Oak Set of 2
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Yngve Ekström Modell Lästo easy chair. Produced by Swedese. Sculptured armrests in solid oak wood. The fabric is covered in beautiful cherry blossom mohair. Timless design ...
Brass
Early 20th Century Occasional Swan Neck Single Chair, Swedish
Located in London, GB
This is a very elegant and versatile swan neck chair with a beautiful black curved frame, Swedish circa 1930s. The chair has been newly upholstered in a suede-like washable fabric. ...
Fabric, Oak
Cactus Natural Oak Dining Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cactus Natural Oak Dining Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 67 x W 50 x H 90 cm.
Metal
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Hunting Easy Chair Produced by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hunting easy chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Leather, Oak
Carl Malmsten & Yngve Ekström Pair of 'Caryngo' Chairs in Oak and Canvas
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 'Caryngo' armchairs, oak, canvas, Sweden, 1955 These Caryngo lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström features an oak frame and ...
Canvas, Oak
19th Century Set of Six Swedish Vintage Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century set of six Swedish dining chairs, crafted in oak with vintage light brown leather seats and backs.
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Oak and Leather by Nils Roth, 1960s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare Swedish lounge chairs in oak with linen cushions and leather accents, designed by Nils Roth in the 1960s.
Leather, Oak
Viggo Boesen, Highback Chair in Oak & Shearling Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a charming high back lounge chair from the 1950s, crafted in solid oak and thoughtfully reupholstered in a great quality "Oyster" shearling lambskin. Drawing inspiration f...
Lambskin, Oak, Sheepskin
C18th century Swedish rococo original painted carved shell detailed chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely C18th Swedish rococo single chair which is full of original character. It was made in 1760. The chair features carved shell detailing to the front of the seat and back, with...
Oak
Mid-Century Swedish Lounge Chairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a rare pair of lounge chairs, manufactured by JOC Vetlanda in 1968. These chairs are a timeless classic, with a high-quality construction that will last for years to come...
Leather, Oak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Oak and Sheepskin 'Sahara'
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in Oak and 'Sahara' Sheepskin. New, design from 1956. The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most iconic Scandinavian easy chairs. De...
Sheepskin, Oak
Bruno Mathsson Easy Chairs Model Eva Hög by Karl Mathsson AB in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Eva hög designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo, Sweden.
Leather, Oak
Easy Chairs Attributed to Uno Åhrén or Björn Trädgårdh by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs attributed to Uno Åhrén or Björn Trädgårdh. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Fabric, Oak
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
Velvet, Oak
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak by Axel Einar Hjorth, circa 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A six chairs dining set by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1940.
Leather, Oak
Pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert, Sweden, 1950s, mother of pearl inlay
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of chairs attributed to Erik Chambert, Sweden, 1950s.
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Prague, New Town
Produced in Sweden, 1938. Oak, recently upholstered in brown velvet with metal tacks.
Velvet, Oak
Borge Mogensen chairs model 575 for Karl Andersson
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful set of chairs from the 1960's in solid natural oak. The fabric is in excellent condition with a rich texture and a distinctive pattern. 6 chairs available. Price per item.
Fabric, Oak
$1,280Sale Price / set|73% Off
Vintage Set of Four Magistretti Chairs in Silk and Glazed Oak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting set of four vintage Italian dining chairs in the manner of Vico Magistretti with hand-glazed 'Verona Green' oak frames, reupholstered with a lovely textured apricot Itali...
Silk, Oak
Chair 'Sto' by Jonas Bohlin ed. 4/70, 1990s
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, “Sto,” edition 4/70, Jonas Bohlin Design AB, Stockholm. Iron and oak, signed and numbered “STO 4/70 j BoHLiN 1990.
Iron
“Amiral” Armchair by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Kampen, NL
“Amiral” Armchair by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s. A distinguished example of Scandinavian modern design, featuring a sculptural solid wood frame paired with sumptuous ...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Oak Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
The Clam Stool is made using traditional joinery and upholstery methods with a solid wood frame and turned club legs at our workshops in Sweden. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 ...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Swedish Highback Armchairs "Hoffman" by Gunnar Kentemol for Göte Möbler, 1970
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish highback armchairs by Gunnar Kentemol, model "Hoffman" for Göte Möbler, Nässjö, Sweden, 1970. Dark lacquered oak frame with slender legs and burgundy-colored tufted leather u...
Leather, Oak
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair, Sahara Sheepskin & Fumed Oak Feet
Located in London, England
A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in the early ...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$9,800 / set
Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs all original. A spectacular pair of Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs for AB O.H. Sjogren Stoppmobler in Oak. In good original condition complete wi...
Oak
$7,502 / item
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair. A reproduction armchair in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by t...
Sheepskin, Oak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model 480 Lounge Chair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model 480 Lounge Chair Alf. Juul Rasmussen’s Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s An exceptionally rare lounge chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, model 480, produced in t...
Oak
Birte Iversen Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By A. J. Iversen, Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant 1950s small scale lounge chair by Birthe Iversen made in Denmark by A. J. Iversen. The Super elegant lines and silhouette epitomize Birthe Iversen's recognizable style. Very...
Wool, Oak
$7,563 / item
Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Chair, 1940s A new edition of classic armchair from Finland, designed in the 1940s. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finl...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$8,172 / item
Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Chair, 1940s A new edition of classic armchair from Finland, designed in the 1940s. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finl...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$7,563 / item
Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Chair, 1940s A new edition of classic armchair from Finland, designed in the 1940s. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finl...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$11,664 / set
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded ...
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
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