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Place of Origin: Danish
Vintage Set of 4 Danish Stools
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of 4 Danish stools with nailhead trim and original green upholstery. Could be used separately or together.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
Tubby Tube Counter Stool with Wooden Seat by Faye Toogood
By Please Wait to be Seated, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a recognizable tubular approach, the Tubby Tube stool collection build on the same design language as Faye Toogood’s iconic Spade chair. “Tubby yet ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
Guldhoj Stool of Oak by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Francisco, CA
‘Guldhoj’ Stool of Oak, seat of stretched black leather. Made by Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup,
Model PH-43 (Non-Original Cushion of black leather included). Th...
Category
19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sculpt Stool + Cushion by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpt stool + cushion by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L45 / W45 /H45 cm.
Materials: fiber concrete; cushion: leather.
The desig...
Category
2010s Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Concrete
$1,081 / item
Rare Vintage Metal Stool 1970´s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural unique stool. Made in metal sometime in the 1960-70´s.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Wegner, Teak stained Piano Stool, model AP-30, made by A P Stolen, 1950s
Wegner designed this stool as a variation of his ottoman for the Papa Bear chair, to be slightly higher...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
$4,564 Sale Price
20% Off
The Propeller Stool’ Model 8783 Designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Propeller Stool’ model 8783 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Cabinetmakers,
Denmark, 1930.
Canvas and ash.
Signed.
Kaare Klint was the father of Scandinavian moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Canvas, Ash
PH Snake Stool, Chrome, Leather Extreme Walnut, Leather Upholstery, Visible Tube
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Snake stool is completely true to the original design and the use of chromed steel tubes, however updated for the 21st century to be available wi...
Category
2010s Bauhaus Danish Stools
Materials
Chrome
Piano Stool AP30 by Hans J Wegner for A.P.Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This beautiful Piano stool model AP30 by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen in Copenhagen has been reupholstered in Pierre Frey Alpaca fur fabric, and the teak parts are in superb condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Tubby Tube Stool with Black Frame
Navy Blue Leather Seat by Faye Toogood
By Please Wait to be Seated, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Tubby yet elegant” is the way to describe the TUBBY TUBE stool collection of three heights. A unique composition of bulky round tubes with a wooden seat or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,446 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Midcentury Stool in Oak, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated oak, designed made by a danish cabinetmaker.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Oak
Mocca September Bar Stool by Oxdenmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Mocca September Bar Stool by OxDenmarq
Dimensions: D 38 x W 42 x H 93 cm
Materials: leather, black powder coated steel
Also available: different colors available.
Ox Denmarq is...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
$796 / item
Danish Modern "Gold Hill" Stool in Oak and Brown Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing vintage "Gold Hill" folding stool designed by Cabinetmaker Poul Hundevad, Denmark. This example from the 1960s in the most beautifully patinated oak and leather.
The model st...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. This elegant piece is ch...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Wool
$7,085 Sale Price
20% Off
Dot stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak, Fritz Hansen, 1965.
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vorst, BE
Dot stool 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965.
Nice original state. Labelled and dated 07/1965. Seat in plywood with teak veneer in very nice state....
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner AP-30 Teak Piano Stool c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-30 Piano Stool
Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model is based on the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional cross-bar and...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair Of 2 Dot Stools Upholstered With Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The pair of dot stools upholstered with black leather, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1971, is a stylish and functional addition to any interior space.
Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and designer known for his iconic and innovative furniture designs, and the dot stool is no exception.
The dot stool, also known as the "Series 7 Stool...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Chrome
Stool. Handcarved Oak Sculpture. Contemporary Danish Artisanal
By René Theis
Located in Fredensborg, DK
Handcarved oak sculpture. Contemporary danish artisanal stool. Made by René Theis in curated solid oak. A simple and organic form which is a functional and modestly design. A blend o...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Highland, IN
Kjaerholm's 1961 masterpiece, the PK91 stool made by E. Kold Christensen is the perfect distillation of his aesthetic. A minimalist form combining matte ch...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bar Stools in Beech and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bar stools, designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Great condition.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm.
Materials: Sheepski...
Category
2010s Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Sheepskin
$1,307 / item
Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare foldable stool model PK-91 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
Rud Thygesen Stool for Magnus Olsen, Scandinavian
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Rud Thygesen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish stool designed in 1971 by Rud Thygesen for Magnus Olsen.
Really nice patina.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Plywood
ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and brass bar stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: oak, brass
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition...
Category
2010s Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Brass
$2,734 / item
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Stool by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1950s
By Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri, Bernt Petersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning rosewood and rattan stool by Bernt Petersen. Beautiful, slender design with sculpted legs and a subtly concave seat.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Rattan, Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Stool from MH Stalmöbler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Schlichter stool from the danish manufacturer mh stalmöbler.
a very functional design. A seating surface of wood at a stable tubular steel frame with 4 legs. The seat from plywood i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Milking Stool in Beech Wood
Located in Søborg, DK
A mid Century milking Stool in beech wood.
With a sculptural and simplistic Scandinavian design and with a carved seat and turned legs.
The stool has been sanded and waxed.
One sm...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Beech
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Danish Pine Stools with Braided Rattan / Wicker in the Seat, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
3 danish stools in pine with squared wicker seat. Ca. 1970s
1 high stool and 2 small stools. Not 3 small stools but two small ones.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Piano Bench, Upholstered Stool with Adjustable Height in White Leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing the world’s first Beautiful Piano Bench. Faced with the challenge of crafting an aesthetically stunning seat to complement the genuinely designed pianos by Poul Henningsen, we set out to create a piece that:
-has a striking and beautiful form
-uses top quality materials
-functions beautifully and incorporates an adjustable seat
-suits both a traditional and a design-case instrument
Our bench is light in appearance, yet strong; soft and supple, yet supportive. The high-quality mechanism of the adjustable-height seat is housed within a completely finished, solid wood case.
Our Piano Bench is highly customizable making it easy to match it to any interior or piano. The materials used are the same as for our PH Pianos...
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Three 1960s Danish Bar Or Kitchen Stools In Rosewood
Leather by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of three OD-61 bar stools, designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Møbelfabrik.
In rosewood and tan leather, this 1960s set has been fully reconditioned throughout.
The footrest an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Hazelnut September Bar Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Hazelnut september bar stool by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 38 x W 42 x H 93 cm
Materials: leather, black powder coated steel
Also available: different colors available.
Ox Denmar...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
$796 / item
2024 GUBI Pouffe in Hallingdal 65, Kvadrat Upholstery 4x Available
By Gubi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are GUBI Pouffes that were produced in Denmark in 2024. The pouffes are comprised of a chipboard frame and they're upholstered in a grey Kvadrat fabr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Fabric
PH Snake Stool Counter - chrome steel tube Black leather upholstery Bar height
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH Snake Stool Counter - Authentic Poul Henningsen Design in Sculptural Scandinavian Craftsmanship
The PH Snake Stool Counter is a rare, iconic design by Poul Henningsen - an elegan...
Category
2010s Bauhaus Danish Stools
Materials
Chrome
Cognac September Bar Stool by Ox Denmarq
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac September Bar Stool by Ox Denmarq
Dimensions: D 38 x W 42 x H 93 cm
Materials: Leather, Black Powder Coated Steel
Also Available: Different colors available,
OX DENMARQ ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
$796 / item
PH Snake Chair Counter - chrome steel tube White leather upholstery Bar height
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH Snake Chair Counter - Authentic Poul Henningsen Design in Sculptural Scandinavian Craftsmanship
The PH Snake Chair Counter is a rare, iconic design by Poul Henningsen - an elegan...
Category
2010s Bauhaus Danish Stools
Materials
Chrome
Stools in Metal and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stools or ottomans, metal, leatherette, Europe, 1960s
A sleek pair of stools made in Europe in the 1960s. This midcentury modern design is a wonderful addition to any interior, due ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Metal
$425 / item
Magnus Olesen Stool by Rud Thygesen
Johnny Sørensen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a Magnus Olesen stool from the 8000 series, designed in 1981 by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen and produced at the Botium factory. The stool, an older model from the 1980s, f...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Beech
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Rosewood
Leather Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Bar Stools in the style of Hans Wegner Mid Century Set of Three
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three Curvaceous Danish Modern Bar Stools, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are constructed of teak frames with woven rush seats. As seen in the photos, the seats have some water st...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Rush, Teak
Stool Made In Teak
Black Leather By Erik Jørgensen, Danish Design From 1960s
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Lejre, DK
This stool, designed by Erik Jørgensen and known as the Corinth, is a fine example of Danish design from around the 1960s. The stool features elegant te...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,231 Sale Price
30% Off
Private re-edition for PRADA of iconic 1960s Inflatable Stool by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Prada, Verpan
Located in Renens, CH
Private re-edition for PRADA of the iconic 1960s Inflatable Stool designed by Verner Panton. Exclusively produced by Verpan for the Spring/Summer PRADA Men’s fashion show, held in Mi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Plastic
Ole Wanscher ‘Egyptian’ Folding stool in Rosewood
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher “Egyptian Stool”. A Brazilian rosewood folding stool. Black leather seat. Manufactured by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Peder Kristensen Model GS60 for Glyngore Danish Teak Stool Footstool
By Glyngøre Stolefabrik, Peder Kristensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Peder Kristensen stool Modell GS60 for Glyngøre Stolefabrik.
Solid teak wood and papercord.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik Stools in Wood and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik stools, beech, leather, Denmark, 1950s
Crafted in the 1950s by Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik, this pair of stools exempli...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set Of 2 Stools Made In Rosewood
Black Leather Seat From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two stools is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. The stools are made of rosewood, which gives them a warm and natural c...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Aldo Bakker
Triangle
Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996.
The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. TriA...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Wood
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen Small Swivel Desk or Side Chair in Teak and Leather
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Thorald Madsen's Snedkeri, swivel tabouret / desk chair, teak, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, 1957
Designed by the Danish design duo Tove and...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Brass
Bar Stools in Rosewood with Cognac Leather by Erik Buch for Dyrlund, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Stunning set of two bar stools designed by Erik Buch and produced by Dyrlund. Crafted from richly grained rosewood and upholstered in warm cognac leather, these stools embody the ele...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and stainless steel bar stool by Lassen.
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials: Oak, stainless steel.
In 1942 Moge...
Category
2010s Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Set of Three Metal Bar Stools with Red Seats
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, set of three bar stools, metal, red fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1970s
Set of three bar stools designed by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. These stools hold ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Metal
Mogens Lassen ML 42 Counter Stool Black Stained Beech Brass for Audo
By Audo, Mogens Lassen
Located in New York, NY
In 1942, Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition held at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art. He took inspiration from the stools used by the shoe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Brass
Leather and Teak Stool
Located in London, GB
This compact leather footstool, is a great piece. With a simplistic design, featuring tapered teak legs with carved round detailing to the top of the frame. As well a rich brown leat...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
2021 CH56 Bar Stool by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Black Oak
Leather
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) CH56 Bar Stools, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The stools are made wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alvar Alto Style European Bentwood Midcentury Lacquered Small Table/Stool
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Westport, CT
Alvar Alto style European lacquered top bentwood leg birch maple color midcentury Small
Side table / stool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stool for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Beech
JH 539 - Stool in oak and wicker by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 539 - Stool in patinated oak with a seat in wicker. Marked by the manufacturer Johannes Hansen and designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Three-legged, curved Stool - Scandinavian design - Reupholstered Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely stool in Scandinavian,Mid-century design, reupholstered with moonlight sheepskin in our own upholstery workshop . The stool is a three legged stool with a rare curved body a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Stool Dot Stacking Teak Chrome 3 legs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen 1955 Vintage
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Exceptional set of four, Mid-Century Modern Dot stools in original condition with teak seats on three chrome legs with the original grey plastic cappings on the feet.
- These dot s...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish Stools
Materials
Chrome
Mogens Lassen ML 42 Stool Natural Oak for Audo
By Mogens Lassen, Audo
Located in New York, NY
In 1942, Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition held at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art. Drawing inspiration from the practical stools tradit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Oak
$1,545 / item
MG102 Kitchen Bar Stool by Malte Gormsen
Located in Geneve, CH
MG102 Kitchen Bar Stool by Malte Gormsen
Dimensions: D 37 x W 43 x H 65 cm.
Materials: Dark Nature oak, blackened metal.
Available in Nature, Raw Nature, Light Nature, Grey Nature, ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Danish Stools
Materials
Metal
$3,055 / item
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