Purple Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Iconic 'Heart Cone' Chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, 1958
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic ‘Heart Cone’ chair designed by Verner Panton in 1958. This is an original early example produced by Plus Linje in Denmark during the 1950s-60s. This means the foam inside is n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 2x Avail
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though two are available. Each chair is uphol...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
President Lounge Chair by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1970s
By Steen Ostergaard, Poul Cadovius
Located in Haderslev, DK
Iconic lounge chair from the 1970s by Steen Ostergaard for Poul Cadovius.
The model is called President lounge chair.
It has been fully restored with new back and seat cushion...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Fiberglass
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Orange Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This light, elegant chair, The Orange was designed in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Thanks to its classic expression, The Orange chair will complement eith...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
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Located in Porto, PT
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Spectacular 8 Piece Milo Baughman Style Cube Sectional Sofa Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular 8-piece Milo Baughman style cube sectional sofa. We love this super clean tan velvet sectional in remarkable original condition-shows only minor signs of age. During the ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Ello Queen Size Floating Bed System in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Our most liked and saved piece, 1970 designed "Moods" illuminated floating platform bed with nightstands and headboard unit designed by O. B. Solie for Ello Furniture Mfg. Co. clad i...
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
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Stainless Steel
H 50.25 in W 112 in D 92.5 in
Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegantely shaped double bed model GE 701 designed by Hans Wegner in the 1960s and produced by Getama. The headboard is made of woven cane and has floating side tables with black gla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Cane, Teak
H 30.32 in W 87.41 in D 74.81 in
Paul McCobb Directional MCM Sectional Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Fabric
By Paul McCobb, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury sectional sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Velvet Fabric
This sofa measures: 136 wide x 73 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 30 in W 136 in D 73 in
Vintage Modular Brown 1970s Sofa Living Room Suite, Germany
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful vintage brown 1970s modular sofa from Germany.
The fabric is a brown velours in good condition.
It consists 6 elements.
6 Seating elements
1 corner cushions
4 normal c...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Large Brunati Leather Sofa in Typical 80s Color
By Brunati
Located in Schagen, NL
Great large leather sofa in Salmon-Pink Pastel and typical 1980s color. The sofa remains in good condition with some slight differences in color and other wear consisting with age an...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
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Leather
Rare Sculptual Form 'MBR 03' Coffee Table by Michel Boyer for Rouve, Paris, 1968
By Rouve, Michel Boyer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful minimalist sculptural form ' MBR 03' coffee table designed in 1968 by French master designer Michel Boyer for Rouve, Paris. Michel Boyer designed a small series of 'MBR' wh...
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Vintage 1960s French Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color.
Beautifully organic and flowy, our SHADOWS coffee table set is inspired by the varying colors and shapes ...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
LIQUEFY Coffee Tables Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia
By Patricia Urquiola, Glas Italia
Located in Macherio, IT
High and low oval-shaped tables in tempered extra light glass, with faded and irregular decoration which takes on the color and veins of marble.
The surprising image changing effect...
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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Capiz Shell Lotus Ball Chandelier Pendant Light Germany, 1960s
By Rausch, Verner Panton
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Capiz shell Lotus ball chandelier pendant light Germany, 1960s
It requires 1 x E27 standard bulbs with 100W max each.
A light bulb is not included. It is possible to instal...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
NEW Artifort Pink F978 Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt in STOCK
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in New York, NY
polished chrome base.
synthetic white shell
upholstered: ohmann kol p
F978 lounge chair by Artifort makes a gorgeous statement piece in a modern living room. The angled seat and b...
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2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
White & Newton Dressing Table Vanity in Afromosia and Teak, 1960s
By White & Newton
Located in London, GB
1960s dressing table by White & Newton of Portsmouth.
A scarcely seen model featuring contrasting teak and afromosia timbers, contoured drawers with recessed handles, and solid afro...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa 1963 for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production.
With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Fabric
Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. In 1968 he received the Amer...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fiberglass
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Danish Modern Arne Vodder Easy Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Set of two Danish modern easy chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Danish manufacturer Sibast Møbler. These comfortable, solid teak chairs feature a typical organic Arne Vodder design ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
Beautiful Danish modern wingback lounge chair in new grey tweed upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Finn Juhl BO98 Bovirke Vintage Danish Modern Teak Easy Chair
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Model BO98.
Designed in 1952.
Solid teak frame.
Original Danish wool upholstery.
A rarely seen vintage teak easy chair by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. This sculptural chair features ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Danish Modern lounge chair and ottoman, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, circa 1960s. Original vintage condition, Ready for upholstery, The chair measures 40" H...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Luna Lounge Chair by Odd Knutsen, Black Leather
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Miami, FL
Luna Lounge Chair by Odd Knutsen in black leather. Ready for a new home.
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1990s Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An original Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This model swivels as well as being height adjustable. Upholstery work is at an additional cost. Please inquire.
P...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Swedes "Happy Swing" Lounge Chair in Purple by Roger Persson
By Swedese
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a "Happy Swing" lounge chair designed by Roger Persson for Swedes of Sweden.
This high back lounger has a nice rich Purple fabric that feels to be a wool, all sits o...
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2010s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Hans Wegner, Early Ox Chair with Ottoman, Steel, Fabric, AP Stolen, Denmark 1960
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
An early and rare-version Ox Chair. Designed and produced by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen, 1960s. Vintage fabric.
Provenance: Aarhus Teater, Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 36.62 in L 36.23 in
Danish Midcentury Low Tub Chair, circa 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish tub chair with the design building on 1930s-1940s traditions perfectly capturing the essence of the 1940s post Art Deco period and entering the midcentury style. Comfor...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Rare Arne Jacobsen St. Catherines Chairs Rosewood Fabric Purple Fritz Hansen '2'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen St. Catherines chairs (2) with a rosewood frame / base and recovered in a purple fabric (original). Produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. Very comfortable and ele...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 41.93 in W 25.01 in D 29.14 in
Rare Lounge Chair & Ottoman Pantonova by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design: Verner Panton from 1971
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Model: Pantonova 125T und 126S
Chromed metal frame, upholstery in purple fabric.
Very rare Verner Panton Lounge Chair f...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 22.05 in
Attributed to Mogens Lassen Upholstered Wing Chair / Lounge Chair Blue, 1940s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamburg, HH
Attributed to Mogens Lassen. Upholstered wing chair / lounge chair with curved sides and back, polished wood legs, upholstered in wool.
Literature: Sigvard Bernadotte & Johs Lehm-...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Danish Loungechair, 1970s, Kvadrat Wool by Nina Koppel, Completely Restored
Located in Tarm, DK
Danish retro lounge chair. Chrome base. New reupholstered in quality Kvadrat wool, tonus 3, by Nina Koppel. Completely restrored by professional furniture craftsmen at Retro Møbler G...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Hans Wegner GE260 Oak Chair for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An excellent example of one of Wegners designs for GETAMA in 1950.
Crafted from solid oak throughout with very discreet brass detailing. The chair has recently been reupholstered ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Etcetera Chairs by Jan Ekselius
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Space Age Etcetera Chairs by Swedish designer Jan Ekselius. Truly amazing, dynamic sculpted form. Newly upholstered in a bold magenta Knoll hopsack, and fresh new foam inside...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Postmodern Pair of Scandinavian Erik Jørgensen Memphis Style Lounge Chairs 1990s
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare pair of Postmodern lounge chairs by Danish manufacturer Erik Jørgensen made in 1997.
These very solid and heavy chairs sit on four chrome feet.
They are upholstered with ...
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1990s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
1998, Verner Panton, Purple Phantom Chair/Table
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Purple Phantom. Original Phantom chair/table in plastic including marks and stamps. Multiuse chair, bench, table designed by Verner Panton. By rotating the form you can change its fu...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Low Floor Chaise Lounges, Made in Denmark
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of low chairs with ottomans / floor chaises completely restored and upholstered in a purple / plum / violet Maharam Hallingdale fabric by Nana Ditzl. These modular armless cha...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery
Early Arne Jacobsen 3320 Swan Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Garnerville, NY
Freshly upholstered in Knoll Hourglass fabric. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1966-1968.
Measures: 29" wide x 32" high x 20" deep x 16" seat height.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Peacock Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Iconic peacock chair by Verner Panton.
Very pop lounge chair.
Collection piece.
This reissue from Habitat dates from 1980s, they were reissued in limited numbers and discontinued ...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Ekstrem' Lounge Chairs Byterje Ekström, Norway, 1980s
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of blue 'Ekstrem' lounge chairs by the Norwegian designer Terje Ekström. The model is from the year 1972, the chair was in production at Stokke Mobler since the 1980s. The fabri...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs by Fritz Hansen for Knoll Studio
By Arne Jacobsen, Knoll
Located in Bridport, CT
Pair of Arne Jacobsen swan chairs by Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark and distributed by Knoll Studio. Original blue fabric upholstery in good condition. One chair shows fading of fabri...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Scandinavian Egg Chair in the Style of Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the style of Arne Jacobsen's classic egg chair! Bought from the original owners who self-imported in the late 1960s. Newly upholstered in a bright purple hopsack. Aluminium base w...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hans J Wegner Lounge Chair, Model AP 16
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans J Wegner design oak and teak lounge chair, model AP 16 stolen, Denmark. Perfectly refinished and newly upholstered.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
1950s Easy Chairs Attributed to Alf Svensson
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare pair of easy chairs produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Most likely designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Ljungs Industrier. Black lacquered metal frame with grey wool uphol...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Fleming Lassen "The Tired Man" Chair, Designed 1935, Denmark
By By Lassen 1, Flemming Lassen
Located in Hudson, NY
The iconic design for The Copenhagen Cabinet makers’ Guild Competition in 1935 by Flemming Lassen who stated that sitting in his chair should be ”as warm and safe as a polar bear cub...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame, original sprung cushions reupholstered in blue Bute tweed wool fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Edited by Fritz Hansen from 1968
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
The swan chair was originally designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the Grand hotel in Copenhagen, the SAS Royal hotel. For interior decoration, Arne Jacobsen brought together horizo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Easy Chair
By Sigurd Resell, Poltrona Frau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Falcon sling lounge chair, c. 1970. Designed by Sigurd Ressell (1920-2010), multi-part bent wood frame holding suspended seat cushion of original buttoned blue leather by Poltrona Fr...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Modern Arne Jacobson Egg Chair in Royal Purple Danish Divina Wool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Arne Jacobsen designed egg chair for the SAS hotel in Copenhagen is an incredible take on the classic wingback. Newly upholstered in royal purple Danish divina wool. This w...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Hans Olsen Club Chair, Rosewood
By Hans Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Upholstered Club Chair by Hans Olsen
This Rosewood Danish Arm Chair is in excellent condition. The raw silk fabric could use a dry-cleaning, but then I think you are...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Johannes Hansen Danish Lounge Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian Mid-Century upholstered lounge chairs in original blue wool fabric. Designed by Børge Mogensen and Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Solid wood frame with hand tied sprin...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Finn Juhl early pair of "Spade Chairs" in rosewood with blue mohair upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl early pair of "Spade Chairs" in rosewood with blue mohair upholstery.
The Spade Chair: (Model FD133)" a pair.
Produced by France & Søn.
Designed 1954; these chairs are ver...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Rosewood
H 27 in W 28.75 in D 27 in
Stunning Pair of Mid Century Modern Royal Blue Danish Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent pair of Danish or Italian Lounge chairs reupholstered in Divina by Kvadrat Fabric. A slight curved back and rolled arms gives the chairs a visual edge. Chairs are of a ver...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Modernist Luxe Lounge Chair in the Manner of Arne Jacobson
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modernist Luxe Lounge Chair in the Manner of Arne Jacobson in Sapphire Mohair with Swivel Chrome Base
Modernist
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
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Purple Scandinavian Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of purple scandinavian lounge chairs available for sale. Each of these unique purple scandinavian lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wool. Purple scandinavian lounge chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Purple scandinavian lounge chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Purple scandinavian lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much are Purple Scandinavian Lounge Chairs?
Prices for purple scandinavian lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, purple scandinavian lounge chairs begin at $2,225 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,249.
Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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