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Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair Model 1644 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1950s highback lounge chair with open armrests in stained beechwood model 1644 by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Covered in Icelandic Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s medium size lounge chair covered in super soft Icelandic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Set of Chairs, Anonymous. for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bent wood and wool. Measures: H 81 cm/ 2' 8 3/8" W 38 cm/ 15" D 48 cm/ 1' 7 3/8" SH 46 cm/ 1' 6 5/8"
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen 1950s Wingback Chair Model 8023 in Teak Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish midcentury wingback chair model 8023 designed by Fritz Hansen and first seen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
number of design cues typical of Fritz Hansen. The chairs is made from stained beech and is of ultra high
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

1950s Fritz Hansen Swivel Adjustable Armchair, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stamped by producer - Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fritz Hansen 1950s Wingback Chair Model 8023 in Teak Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish midcentury wingback chair model 8023 designed by Fritz Hansen and first seen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, c. 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
armchairs by Fritz Hansen features dramatic sculpted beechwood arms in a dark, oaky stain. The substantial
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair in Lambswool Model 1644 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1950s highback lounge chair with open armrests in stained beechwood model 1644 by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1950s Armchair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully proportioned 1950s armchair with a beechwood frame on Mahogany legs. Later re
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech, Mahogany

1950s, Danish Design by Fritz Hansen, Rocking Chair, Kvadrat Furniture Wool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
50s, Danish design by Fritz Hansen. Renovated, reupholstered rocking chair. Upholstered in Kvadrat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen 1950s Wingback Chair Model 8023 in Teak Danish Midcentury
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish midcentury wingback chair model 8023 designed by Fritz Hansen and first seen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Danish 1950s Lounge Chairs in GreyBlue Mohair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chair attributed to Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with their
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Mohair

Pair of Danish 1950s Fritz Hansen Style Channel Back Lounge or Club Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chair attributed in the style of Fritz Hansen. Very elegant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Beech

Danish Midcentury Fritz Hansen Style Lowback Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Up-scale Fritz Hansen style Danish 1950s highback lounge chair with Cuban mahogany accents on
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Danish 1950s Lounge Chairs in Brown Mohair Attributed to Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1940s Danish easy chair attributed to Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with their
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Beech

Danish Modern, Wingback Chair, Oak Wool, Fritz Hansen Style, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Modern wingback chair, reminiscent of Fritz Hansen's iconic style from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair Attributed to Fritz Hansen (V)
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
number of design cues typical of Fritz Hansen. The chairs is made from stained beech and is of ultra high
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Dining Chair "Grand Prix" by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden chair, model: Grand Prix. Stamped: Fritz Hansen. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Fritz Hansen 1950s Danish Wingback Chair Model 8023 with Ottoman in Lambs Wool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fritz Hansen factory in Denmark in the early 1950s. Very elegant set with a slim Silhouette and a strong
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner, for Fritz Hansen, 1950s. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Oak

Søren Hansen for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair 1950s / Restored
By Søren Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Søren Hansen for cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen. Lounge chair c. 1950 in solid beech wood. New
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Fritz Hansen Style 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, FDB Møbler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1950s vintage armchairs in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Denmark by Borge
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognition as well. Fritz Hansen’s cooperation with Arne Jacobsen began back in 1934, and this long-lasting
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Swan Chair, Model 3320, by Arne Jacobsen and by Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Swan chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Folke Ohlsson 1950s Teak Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen Danish Mid-Century
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson in the 1950s for Fritz Hansen. We
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Early 1950s Arne Jacobsen Pot Chairs for Fritz Hansen in new leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic Pot chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. these examples are early with the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Black, Series7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Fritz Hansen 3107 Chair, a masterpiece born
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Plywood

Model Ant Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and metal in black color. Seat height: 43cm. Wear due to time and age of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

"The Ant Chair", Model 3101 by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Fritz Hansen in the late 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Model 3100 "Ant" Chairs by Fritz Hansen Black Wood Steel, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
with three legs and iron hardware underneath with Fritz Hansen "FH" stamp. The Ant chair’s visual
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Danish Chair Model 3117 1950s Red
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
for Fritz Hansen, model #3117, circa 1950s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 18
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Wood

Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Dining Chairs Model Ant for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, first edition of the 1950s. Please note that the chairs are original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Scandinavian Dining Chairs Model Ant for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, first edition of the 1950s. Repainted wooden structure
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

"Seven" Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early version of Arne Jacobsen’s “Seven” office chair, with the original wheel base. Restored
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Bachelor chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of armchairs in white creame fabric with metal frame. Stamped on the back. Seat height: 33 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

1950s Hans Wegner Heart Dining chairs ILLUMS BOLIGHUS and Fritz Hansen
By Illums Bolighus, Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, however interesting enough one chair was manufactured by Fritz Hansen and the other was
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Oak, Teak

"Seven" Office Chair, Model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Hansen in the late 1950s. The chair has been upholstered in cognac colored elegance leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 FH4103 chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 'FH4103' tripod chairs, by the renowned Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen in 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wood, Teak

Series Seven Office Chair, Model 3117, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s. The chair is newly upholstered with dark brown
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Pair of Pot Lounge Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘Pot’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3130 Grand Prix Bentwood Chairs in Teak
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Model 3130 'Grand Prix' chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen dating from 1950s Denmark. These
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Teak

Hammer Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘3103’ desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. This iconic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Midcentury Low Back Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt for Friz Hansen, 1950 s
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant lounge chair by Peter Hvidt made in Denmark around 1950 by Fritz Hansen. Upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Set of 5 ‘Mosquito’ Dining Chairs by A. Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 5 ‘Mosquito’ dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s. These chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 ‘Mosquito’ Dining Chairs by A. Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 4 ‘Mosquito’ dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. These chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Arne Jacobsen Teak Ant Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Iconic Ant chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950s. The Ant chair is a true
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1950 s Fritz Hansen Design Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model 8010
Located in Kastrup, DK
Fritz Hansen Design. Pair of easy chairs, model 8010, by manufacturers Fritz Hansen, 1950's Re
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20th Century Danish Modern Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Modern Danish Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Fritz Hansen. This is an early production from the second half of the 1950s. The chairs have signatures
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Set of Four Chairs, Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four dining room chairs, design Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufactured by Fritz
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Beech

Ax chair by Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Ax chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Teak

Early 1950 s Arne Jacobsen Ant Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Beautiful minimalist design by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This set of 4 very early "ant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Danish Peter Hvidt Attributed Lounge Chairs 1950 s in Olive Mohair
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen around 1950. Still in their original upscale upholstery in dark green
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Lounge Chairs Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Berlin, DE
The lounge chairs are desigend by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Danish Cabinetmaker, Red Damask, Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Fritz Hansen Style, Red Damask, Stained Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s An
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker, Red Damask, Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker, Fritz Hansen Style, Red Damask, Stained Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s An
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Classic Danish 1950s Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Fritz Hansen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

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Fritz Hansen 1950s Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Fritz Hansen 1950s Chair?

Prices for a fritz hansen 1950s chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $319 and can go as high as $36,847, while the average can fetch as much as $4,405.

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