Danish Armchair Beech

Scandinavian Modern Cherry Armchairs

Fritz Hansen 1940

Danish Sheepskin

High Back Danish Chair

Green Velvet Furniture

1940 Danish Furniture

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Slagelse Mobelvaerk

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Leather Armchair by Kaj Gottlob, Denmark, 1937

$5,200

Danish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Set of Two

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of armchairs, upholstered in a light gold corded velvet, made in Denmark, circa 1950. The

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Danish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Set of Two

$1,595 / set

1950s, Danish design, refurbished armchair, geniue sheepskin "Wellington".

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, reupholstered Danish art-deco armchair. Quality Nevotex natural New Zealand sheepskin

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

1950s, Danish design, refurbished armchair, geniue sheepskin "Wellington".

$2,670

1930s Parlor Armchair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark

By Magnus Olesen

Located in Oakland, CA

A classic silhouette armchair from Magnus Oleson circa 1930s. Dark stained Beech frame and striped

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Lacquer

1930s Parlor Armchair by Magnus Oleson, Denmark

$1,500

1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair with footstool, sheepskin.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, completely reupholstered Danish high-back armchair with footstool in quality natural New

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair with footstool, sheepskin.

$3,797 / set

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced in Denmark, between 1940-1960, in the manner of Flemming Lassen. The

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$11,638 / set

1960s, Danish Design, Reupholstered Armchair, Bottle Green Fabric

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Danish designed armchair. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality bottle green furniture

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s, Danish Design, Reupholstered Armchair, Bottle Green Fabric

$1,898

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in fabric designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s

$2,200

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

Pair of lounge chairs produced in Denmark, between 1940-1960, in the manner of Flemming Lassen. The

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs

$10,885 / set

Danish Modern Black Leather Armchair by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in New York, NY

This black leather armchair was designed by Frits Henningsen. Made in the 1960s, it is a Danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Modern Black Leather Armchair by Frits Henningsen

$2,200

1960s, reupholstered Danish armchair, stool, genuine sheepskin "Wellington".

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, completely reupholstered Danish armchair with ottoman. Quality, New Zealand genuine

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Teak

1960s, reupholstered Danish armchair, stool, genuine sheepskin "Wellington".

$3,797 / set

Alfred Kristensen 1940s Pair of Danish Velvet Armchairs

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in London, England

by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark in the early 1950s and designed by the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Alfred Kristensen 1940s Pair of Danish Velvet Armchairs

$10,269 / set

Peter Hvidt Danish 1940s Armchair for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt Mølgaard

Located in London, England

Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1940s. Reupholstered in Melton wool fabric from Abraham

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Peter Hvidt Danish 1940s Armchair for Fritz Hansen

$2,943

Set of Two Danish Armchair, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of two Danish armchair, 1960s. This armchair is in original upholstery and made of stained

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Two Danish Armchair, 1960s

$801 / item

Armchair Stool Model Mh 101 Made In Beech By Mogens Hansen From 1960s

By Mogens Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

The armchair and stool, model MH 101 by Mogens Hansen from around the 1960s, is a masterpiece of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Armchair Stool Model Mh 101 Made In Beech By Mogens Hansen From 1960s

$1,062

1970s, Danish design, wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish design. Wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s, Danish design, wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour.

$1,530

1990s Johannes Foersom Set of Four Stuk Armchairs in Steel and Beech by Paustian

By Paustian, Johannes Foersom

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of four model "Stuk" stackable armchairs designed in 1998 in tube steel, beech, chrome and

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Johannes Foersom Set of Four Stuk Armchairs in Steel and Beech by Paustian

$1,424

1960s, Danish design, armchair in quality furniture wool fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design. Armchair in quality furniture wool fabric. Armrest and legs in beech wood

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish design, armchair in quality furniture wool fabric.

$818

1960s Adjustable Leather Armchair by Genega Mobler, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

Good original condition with minor signa of use sturdy and stable frame made of beech wood

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960s Adjustable Leather Armchair by Genega Mobler, Denmark

$1,162

1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design. Armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool.

$1,613

1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish highback relax armchair. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.

$2,314

1960s, Danish highback armchair by Alfred Christensen, genuine sheepskin.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish high-backed armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Completely

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

1960s, Danish highback armchair by Alfred Christensen, genuine sheepskin.

$3,678

1960s, Danish armchair by Alfred Christensen, furniture wool fabric, original.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair by Alfred Christensen. Red furniture wool fabric, brass springs in the seat

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish armchair by Alfred Christensen, furniture wool fabric, original.

$1,483

1960s, Danish Vintage Lounge Armchair in Cherry-Red Velvet

Located in Tarm, 82

Vintage lounge chair of Danish design. Made about 1960 by a Danish furniture manufacturer. Original

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish Vintage Lounge Armchair in Cherry-Red Velvet

$949

1960s, Danish armchair, original upholstery, light blue velour, good condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair in original light blue velour. No smells and no stains. Beech wood legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish armchair, original upholstery, light blue velour, good condition.

$1,180

1960s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Reupholstered in quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin "Wellington". Brown

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

1960s, Danish armchair, reupholstered, quality New Zealand genuine sheepskin.

$3,524

1960s, Danish vintage highback armchair in green velvet, original condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design. Highback armchair in original good condition: no smells and no stains

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish vintage highback armchair in green velvet, original condition.

$1,186

1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, bech wood

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish armchair in original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. The

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, bech wood

$1,412

Armchair, Model J42, of Black Painted Beech Designed by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair, model J42, of black painted beech designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured FDB. The

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair, Model J42, of Black Painted Beech Designed by Børge Mogensen

$593

Armchair, Model J42, of Black Painted Beech Designed by Børge Mogensen

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair, model J42, of black painted beech designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured FDB. The

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair, Model J42, of Black Painted Beech Designed by Børge Mogensen

$593

Pair of Hepplewhite Style Caned Armchairs-Denmark, c. 1790

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Beautiful matched pair of circa 1790 Danish Hepplewhite style stained beechwood frame arm chairs

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Cane, Upholstery

Pair of Hepplewhite Style Caned Armchairs-Denmark, c. 1790

$3,850

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, armchair.

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Armchair in floral light fabric

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, armchair.

$1,129

Armchair Designed by Eva and Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s

By Eva Niels Koppel

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model designed for Slagelse Mobelverk. Beech, wool and leather. Measures: W 70 cm/ 2' 4" D

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Beech

Armchair Designed by Eva and Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s

$18,097

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Armchair in Red Velvet, Denmark, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Malibu, CA

originally presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1940. Stained beech frame with

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Armchair in Red Velvet, Denmark, 1940s

$11,750

Mid Century Wingback Armchairs with Dark Brown Leather, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, mid century modern wingback arm chairs from Denmark. Vintage dark brown leather with loose

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid Century Wingback Armchairs with Dark Brown Leather, Denmark

$4,150 / set

1955-60s, Danish design, armchair in floral multicolor fabric, original.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950-60s, Danish design. Armchair in floral light fabric. Good condition: no smells and no stains

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1955-60s, Danish design, armchair in floral multicolor fabric, original.

$1,110

Danish Set of Eight Black Leather Armchairs by Kurt Olsen

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kurt Olsen, set of 8 dining chairs, leather and beech, Denmark, 1958. Very comfortable dining

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Set of Eight Black Leather Armchairs by Kurt Olsen

$7,950 / set

1950 s Pair of Danish Leather Armchairs by Sigvard Bernadotte

By France Daverkosen, Sigvard Bernadotte

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very rare pair of vintage Danish armchairs in beech and leather. They were designed

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1950 s Pair of Danish Leather Armchairs by Sigvard Bernadotte

$2,574 / set

Arne Vodder Armchair Model 51 A by Sibast in Denmark

By Arne Vodder

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare armchair model 51 A designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

Arne Vodder Armchair Model 51 A by Sibast in Denmark

$4,746

Mogens Lassen Style Armchair Early Mid-Century Danish Large Highback

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Danish 1940s Mogens Lassen style armchair upholstered in a deep red mohair velvet.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Mogens Lassen Style Armchair Early Mid-Century Danish Large Highback

$3,600

1960s Pair of Leather Adjustable Armchairs by Genega Mobler, Denmark

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signa of use - sturdy and stable -frame made of beech wood

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1960s Pair of Leather Adjustable Armchairs by Genega Mobler, Denmark

$2,231 / set

Set of Four Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Set of four armchairs in beech designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Armchairs by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

$4,500 / set

Set of Four Armchairs by Palle Suenson, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Set of four armchairs in teak and beech designed by Palle Suenson and made by cabinetmaker Fritz

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Armchairs by Palle Suenson, Made in Denmark, 1940s

$8,500 / set

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

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Armchair series 8000/8020 in original very good condition: no

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

$1,649

Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair CH 24 of Beech by Carl Hansen A/S Denmark, 1980s

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) wishbone chair model no. CH 24 manufactured by Carl Hansen A/S, Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair CH 24 of Beech by Carl Hansen A/S Denmark, 1980s

$1,180

Pair of Black Midcentury Danish Armchairs / Lounge Chairs, circa 1960

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful pair of black ebonized Danish armchairs where made circa 1960. The base is made out

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Black Midcentury Danish Armchairs / Lounge Chairs, circa 1960

$4,628 / set

1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen, armchair with stool, model 8023.

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. High-backed armchair with ottoman, model 8023. Completely

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Teak

1960s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen, armchair with stool, model 8023.

$3,085 / set

1950s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen, armchair with stool, wool, reupholstered.

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Completely renovated-reupholstered armchair with stool

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1950s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen, armchair with stool, wool, reupholstered.

$2,610 / set

Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of armchairs in stained beech, reupholstered in lambswool. Manufactured at Fritz

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Modern Armchairs, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1930s

$3,800 / set

Danish Modern Armchair Model "J110" by Poul Volther, Red Stained Beechwood, FDB

By FDB Møbler, Poul Volther

Located in Odense, DK

Very rare early production armchair model "J110" by Danish designer Poul Volther made in 1972 by

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Danish Modern Armchair Model "J110" by Poul Volther, Red Stained Beechwood, FDB

$2,076

1960s, Danish Design, Set of 2 Armchairs, Velour, Original Very Good Condition

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design, Set of 2 armchairs. Red velour fabric, no smels. Legs of beech wood. Springs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish Design, Set of 2 Armchairs, Velour, Original Very Good Condition

$1,395

Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in patinated leather designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Beech

Midcentury Armchair in Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s

$1,500

Danish Armchairs in White and Blue Velvet with Wooden Armrests from 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Danish armchairs in white and blue velvet with wooden armrests from 1960s Pair of armchair from

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Armchairs in White and Blue Velvet with Wooden Armrests from 1960s

$2,966 / set

Arnold Madsen Mid Century Armchair "Clam Chair" by Madsen Schubell Denmark 1940s

By Madsen Schubell, Arnold Madsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and iconic armchair model "clam chair" by Arnold Madsen produced by Madsen & Schubell in

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen Mid Century Armchair "Clam Chair" by Madsen Schubell Denmark 1940s

$25,514

60s, Danish design, H.J.Wegner, set of 3 armchairs, refurbished, leather, wood

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Danish design by H.J.Wener, set of 3 pcs completely refurbished, reupholstered armchairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

60s, Danish design, H.J.Wegner, set of 3 armchairs, refurbished, leather, wood

$1,981 / set

Pair of Danish Armchairs by Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen

By Magnus Olesen

Located in London, GB

A pair of beech framed upholstered armchairs designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish Armchairs by Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen

$1,259 / set

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Armchairs, Model 5331 by Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of 8 Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen armchairs model 5331 produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Beech

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Armchairs, Model 5331 by Magnus Olesen, Denmark

$3,560

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Danish Armchair Beech For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish armchair beech you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Danish armchair beech — often made from wood, beech and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 461 options for an antique or vintage Danish armchair beech now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish armchair beech — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Danish armchair beech bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Danish armchair beech that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner and Hvidt Mølgaard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Armchair Beech?

Prices for a Danish armchair beech start at $146 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $4,219.

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.

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