Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 17

20th Century, Set of 4 "Kotka" Dining Chairs by Tomas Jelinek for IKEA, 1980s

$2,380per set
£1,819.71per set
€2,082.97per set
CA$3,356.09per set
A$3,653.48per set
CHF 1,950.32per set
MX$44,105.85per set
NOK 24,522.81per set
SEK 22,792.34per set
DKK 15,556.75per set

About the Item

This beautiful set of four Kotka dining chairs, designed by Tomas Jelinek for IKEA in the 1980s, exemplifies a period when IKEA focused on natural materials, thoughtful construction, and refined Scandinavian design. Each chair features a reinforced wooden frame for stability and visual presence, with stretched leather cushions on the seat and backrest providing warmth, comfort, and a natural vintage patina. Well-proportioned and functional, these chairs are ideal for a dining area, kitchen, or as stylish accent seating in a modern, minimalist home. These charming chairs will complement many types of interior styles. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home decor. A warm color and patina that pairs well with the minimalist Scandinavian lifestyle. Scandinavian design is characterized by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. Its focus is on simple lines and light spaces.
  • Creator:
    IKEA (Retailer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970-1980
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina. Minor discoloration, leather drying, and surface marks on the wood may be present, consistent with normal use and the chair’s age. Construction remains solid and stable.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686247680132

More From This Seller

View All
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Folkestole J39 Dining Chairs in Oak, FDB Møbler, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
A classic and beautiful vintage set of 6 Børge Mogensen ‘Folkestole’ chairs, crafted in solid patinated oak. The set contains 5 chairs and one high stool. Produced by FDB Møbler, m...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of 6 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine with a fine carved backrest. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s, made in the style of Carl Malmsten. These...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Ängåsen Pine Dining Chairs by Ferdinand Lundquist, Sweden, 1940s
By Ferdinand Lundquist, Axel Einar Hjorth, Åby Möbler
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four Swedish pine chairs is an early mid-century model "Ängåsen" designed by Ferdinand Lundquist and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Gothenburg. A classic example of 1930s...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Pine

Set of 4 Chairs Thema in Pine by Yngve Ekström, Swedese, Swedish Modern, 1954.
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four "Thema" dining chairs, designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in 1954, showcases the elegance of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. Crafted in Sweden, each chair...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 8 Chairs in Oak Hessian, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural set of eight Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by architect Henning Kjærnulf and produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark during the 1960s. Kjærnulf combi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap

You May Also Like

Midcentury dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s, set of four
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of four #3238 dining chairs by Børge Mogensen. Made from oak and leather with accentuated white seams and buckles in the back. A great design, comfortable to be seated in. Nice p...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Set of Four Chairs, Attrb. Huonekalutehdas Korhonen, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four chairs, attributed to Huonekalutehdas Korhonen, Finland, 1940s. Birch. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold together as a set.
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D Seat Height: 17.25” 
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Roland Wilhelmsson, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 dining chairs in pine designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Scandinavian Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Scandinavian dining chairs with paper cord seats. Beautiful, quality dining chairs with eye for detail and craftsmanship. Original ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Danish Modern Dining Chairs attributed to Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Dining Chairs, attributed to Borge Mogensen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are believed to be constructed of teak frames with woven rope seats. They have been cleaned and ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood