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Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery
Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery

Pair of Danish Armchairs in Oak, Teak and Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Staten Kontrol Møbler, pair of armchairs, oak, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. Pair of Danish armchairs manufactured by Staten Kontrol Møbler.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

1950s, Danish armchair, original green/beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood.
1950s, Danish armchair, original green/beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood.

1950s, Danish armchair, original green/beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish armchair. Original green and beige furniture wool fabric, oak wood, brass springs in the seat.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair

Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair

By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair Danish armchairs created by the designer Alf Svensson and produced by Dux of Sweden in the 1950s.

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Goat Hair, Wood

1950s, Danish armchair, red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood.
1950s, Danish armchair, red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood.

1950s, Danish armchair, red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish armchair. Original red and light grey furniture wool, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960s Danish Armchair, Restored
1960s Danish Armchair, Restored

1960s Danish Armchair, Restored

$634Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Danish Armchair, Restored

Located in Praha, CZ

- Stained oak skelet - Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Large Danish Armchair in Lambswool
Large Danish Armchair in Lambswool

Large Danish Armchair in Lambswool

Located in London, London

Armchair Newly upholstered in lambswool Deep button and pleated back Generously sized Beech legs Danish 1950s Seat height 42cm

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1960s Erik Kirkegaard Fully Restored Customizable Danish Armchair in Tanned Oak
1960s Erik Kirkegaard Fully Restored Customizable Danish Armchair in Tanned Oak

1960s Erik Kirkegaard Fully Restored Customizable Danish Armchair in Tanned Oak

By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Erik Kirkegaard fully restored customizable Danish armchairs in tanned oak by Høng Stolefabrik The very comfortable chairs were designed in 1956 and feature a simple minimalis...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Oak

1950s Danish Armchair, 2items Available
1950s Danish Armchair, 2items Available

1950s Danish Armchair, 2items Available

$634Sale Price / item|20% Off

1950s Danish Armchair, 2items Available

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signsof use - wooden armrests - heigh of seat 38 cm

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair Model 62 by Niels O. Møller, New Production
Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair Model 62 by Niels O. Møller, New Production

Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair Model 62 by Niels O. Møller, New Production

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Danish armchair model 62 by Niels O. Møller. New production, still handmade in the historical Møllers workshop in Denmark.

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Danish Armchair in Teak, 1960s
Midcentury Danish Armchair in Teak, 1960s

Midcentury Danish Armchair in Teak, 1960s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Lovely lounge chair, fabricated in the 1960s in Denmark. The elegant structure of this comfortable chair is made of solid teak. It has the original skai upholstery. There is j...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood
70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood

70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood

Located in Tarm, 82

Danish desiged vintage lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Danish furniture manufacturer.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut
Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut

Danish Armchair in Original Leather and Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchair, leather and walnut, Denmark, 1940s. This dining chair has incredible sensuous details.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century "Mama and Papa" Danish Armchairs
Mid-Century "Mama and Papa" Danish Armchairs

Mid-Century "Mama and Papa" Danish Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage-modern lounge chairs feature unique Scandinavian Modern design. The teak armrests and hardwood legs add to the mid-century appeal of this matching pair o...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960s Aage Pedersen Danish Armchair for Getama
1960s Aage Pedersen Danish Armchair for Getama

1960s Aage Pedersen Danish Armchair for Getama

By Aage Petersen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Repolished - Sturdy and stable - Original leather pillows - High of seat 40 cm

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Wood

70s, Danish Armchair, Completely Reupholstered, Kvadrat Wool, Leather
70s, Danish Armchair, Completely Reupholstered, Kvadrat Wool, Leather

70s, Danish Armchair, Completely Reupholstered, Kvadrat Wool, Leather

Located in Tarm, 82

Completely renovated-reupholstered unique Danish armchair. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1970.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Armchairs, Teak & Fabric, 1960s, Good Condition
Vintage Danish Armchairs, Teak & Fabric, 1960s, Good Condition

Vintage Danish Armchairs, Teak & Fabric, 1960s, Good Condition

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage armchairs armchairs 1960s Danish period 1960s design unknown Denmark condition good minor signs of wear size 75 x 75 x 75 (h x w x d) seat height 38 cm; details t...

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1960s Danish Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, creamy/white floral fabric.
1950s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, creamy/white floral fabric.

1950s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, creamy/white floral fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish reupholstered little armchair. Reupholstered in creamy white flowers fabric.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Danish Armchairs Chairs by Johannes Andersen
Pair of Danish Armchairs Chairs by Johannes Andersen

Pair of Danish Armchairs Chairs by Johannes Andersen

By Johannes Andersen

Located in London, GB

A rare and extremely stylish pair of Danish chairs by Johannes Andersen. They were made in Denmark, they date from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, they are beautifully designed w...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen
Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen

Pair of 1950s Danish Armchairs by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in London, London

Pair of lounge chairs By Frits Henningsen Newly upholstered in Baluchi Natural fabric by Designers Guild Measure: seat height 42cm. Denmark 1950s.  

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

1960s Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs in Boucle
1960s Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs in Boucle

1960s Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs in Boucle

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished -Newly upholstered in light pink boucle fabric - high of seat 38 cm

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair
Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair

Jens Risom Style Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair

By Jens Risom

Located in Medina, OH

Beautiful reupholstered "Jens Risom Style" mid-century modern Danish armchair. Reupholstered in an Ivory "Paris Plush" fabric by Greenhouse Fabrics with a Gimp Trim on the back of th...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ejvind A. Johansson High Back Teak Danish Armchair
Ejvind A. Johansson High Back Teak Danish Armchair

Ejvind A. Johansson High Back Teak Danish Armchair

By Ejvind A. Johansson

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960's Mid-Century Modern Danish teak high back armchair designed by Ejvind A.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1940s Set of Eight Danish Armchairs in Stained Beech
1940s Set of Eight Danish Armchairs in Stained Beech

1940s Set of Eight Danish Armchairs in Stained Beech

Located in Knebel, DK

1940s set of eight Danish Mid-Century Modern armchairs in stained beech.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Beech

1960s, Danish armchair by Slagelse Møbelværk, model 157, velour.
1960s, Danish armchair by Slagelse Møbelværk, model 157, velour.

1960s, Danish armchair by Slagelse Møbelværk, model 157, velour.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Slagelse Møbelværk, model 157. Armchair in original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Armchair with Canvas and Leather Straps, 20th Century
Danish Armchair with Canvas and Leather Straps, 20th Century

Danish Armchair with Canvas and Leather Straps, 20th Century

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This Danish-designed armchair from the 20th Century features a distinctive style.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

1970s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
1970s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.

1970s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish club chair. Green furniture velour, ash wood legs. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in abou...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Velvet, Ash

1950s, Danish armchair with footstool, furniture velour, ash wood.
1950s, Danish armchair with footstool, furniture velour, ash wood.

1950s, Danish armchair with footstool, furniture velour, ash wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish handcrafted armchair with footstool. Chair and footstool was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Beech

Rare Danish Armchair in the Style of Kai Kristiansen
Rare Danish Armchair in the Style of Kai Kristiansen

Rare Danish Armchair in the Style of Kai Kristiansen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Vienna, AT

Armchair with solid teak frame, seat and headpiece upholstered. Designed in the early 1970s. In the style of Kai Kristiansen "fire" armchair. Attributed to Hans Hovmand Olsen. Perfec...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Teak

Danish Armchair in Oak and Beige Upholstery
Danish Armchair in Oak and Beige Upholstery

Danish Armchair in Oak and Beige Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Staten Kontrol Møbler, dining chair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. This Danish armchair in solid oak exhibits a restrained geometric clarity characteristic of mid-twentieth-century ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Danish Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
Vintage Danish Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s

Vintage Danish Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

A classic vintage armchair designed by Illum Wikkelsø and crafted by renowned cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen in Denmark during the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Elm

Solid pine Danish armchair by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill
Solid pine Danish armchair by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill

Solid pine Danish armchair by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill

By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Pine wood armchair by the Danish architect Rainer Daumiller, produced by Hirtshals Sawmill during the 1970s.

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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Pine

1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen model 8000/8020, furniture wool.
1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen model 8000/8020, furniture wool.

1960s, Danish armchair by Fritz Hansen model 8000/8020, furniture wool.

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish high-backed armchair by Fritz Hansen model 8000/8020.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A beautifully proportioned Danish mid-century modern armchair dating from the 1960s, showcasing a sculptural silhouette and a confident sense of style.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Oak

Danish Armchair in Rosewood by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s
Danish Armchair in Rosewood by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s

Danish Armchair in Rosewood by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, 1960s

By Erik Kirkegaard

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Elegant armchair designed by Erik Kirkegaard and produced by Høng Stolefabrik in the 1960s.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1970s Christian Hvidt Set of Two Restored Danish Armchairs in Mahogany
1970s Christian Hvidt Set of Two Restored Danish Armchairs in Mahogany

1970s Christian Hvidt Set of Two Restored Danish Armchairs in Mahogany

By Christian Hvidt, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1970s Christian Hvidt Set of two armchairs in mahogany by Søborg Møbelfabrik. The well crafted chairs with their with the very beautiful and well-executed joints at the armrests wer...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Mahogany

1960s, Danish armchair, original very good condition, furniture wool, solid oak.
1960s, Danish armchair, original very good condition, furniture wool, solid oak.

1960s, Danish armchair, original very good condition, furniture wool, solid oak.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original green furniture wool, solid oak wood, springs in the seat. Manufacture...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish armchairs in teak and skai by Helge Sibast for Sibast 1955.
Danish armchairs in teak and skai by Helge Sibast for Sibast 1955.

Danish armchairs in teak and skai by Helge Sibast for Sibast 1955.

By Helge Sibast, Sibast

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

This is a vintage edition of this iconic armchair by this designer. Four armchairs are available.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish armchairs, end table, rosewood and leather, Vodder/Sibast 1960.
Pair of Danish armchairs, end table, rosewood and leather, Vodder/Sibast 1960.

Pair of Danish armchairs, end table, rosewood and leather, Vodder/Sibast 1960.

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Stunning Scandinavian armchairs for the living room, office, or dining room, very elegant with their seven finely chiseled spindles.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Armchairs by Jens Risom, Teak & Orange
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Armchairs by Jens Risom, Teak & Orange

Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Armchairs by Jens Risom, Teak & Orange

By Jens Risom

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 Danish mid-century dining/conference armchairs with teak wood frames, caned seat backs, and faintly striped orange fabric upholstered seats.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Armchair
Danish Mid-Century Armchair

Danish Mid-Century Armchair

Located in London, England

Mid-Century Danish armchair with solid teak legs and back. Newly coved in beige fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Danish Armchairs, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Pair of Danish Armchairs, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

Pair of Danish Armchairs, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son

Located in New York, NY

Pair of teak wood armchairs with high curved armrests. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. The chairs feature two cushions that have been recovered wit...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Model 1672 Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen in William Morris Fabric
Mid Century Model 1672 Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen in William Morris Fabric

Mid Century Model 1672 Danish Armchair by Fritz Hansen in William Morris Fabric

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, London

A Danish upholstered armchair, model 1672, produced by Fritz Hansen, mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish armchair in leather, steel and teak, Balloon model by Hans Olsen 1960.
Danish armchair in leather, steel and teak, Balloon model by Hans Olsen 1960.

Danish armchair in leather, steel and teak, Balloon model by Hans Olsen 1960.

By Hans Olsen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Stunning Scandinavian armchair in suede leather, black lacquered steel, and teak armrests.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish armchairs in solid teak and fabric, model GM5, Svend Aage Eriksen
Pair of Danish armchairs in solid teak and fabric, model GM5, Svend Aage Eriksen

Pair of Danish armchairs in solid teak and fabric, model GM5, Svend Aage Eriksen

By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

This piece is listed in the Design Museum Denmark under number RP 17675. Designer: Svend Aage Eriksen Manufacturer: Glostrup Origin: Denmark Period: 1960 Condition: Very good Dimens...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s
Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s

Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s

$880Sale Price / item|20% Off

Post-Modern Danish Armchairs, 1980s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Postmodernism; Denmark; 1980s; Dining Chairs; Armchairs; Mid-Century Modern; Modernist Design; Italian Design; Danish Design; Post-modern dining chairs, a perfect blend of eleganc...

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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Metal

Armchair, Denmark, 1960s.
Armchair, Denmark, 1960s.

Armchair, Denmark, 1960s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Danish armchair from the 1960s. A minimalist form with delicately profiled armrests and a profiled backrest for better seating comfort.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Bouclé Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of Danish Modern Bouclé Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Danish Modern Bouclé Upholstered Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

A stylish pair of Danish armchairs featuring soft bouclé upholstery and clean, modern lines.

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1970s Danish Vintage Danish Armchair

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Danish Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage Danish armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage Danish armchair — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage Danish armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage Danish armchair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Ole Wanscher each produced at least one beautiful vintage Danish armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Danish Armchair?

Prices for a vintage Danish armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,951, while the average can fetch as much as $3,211.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.