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6 Mid-Century Danish Beech Dining Chairs by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Seaford, GB
Danish Elbow Chairs by Slagelse Mobelvaerk  Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs – Set of Six  Danish
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1970s, set of 6 Danish dining chairs by Slagelse Møbelværk, original condition.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of 6 Danish dining chairs by Slagelse Møbelværk. Original very good condition: no stains
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Teak

5x Boomerang Dining Chairs Alfred Christensen Slagelse Møbelværk Teak 60s 70s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
5x Boomerang Dining Chairs Alfred Christensen Slagelse Møbelværk Teak 60s 70s Object: 5x chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Model 223 Chair, Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Torino, IT
Model 223 Chair, Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960 Additional information: Country of
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of original Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Møbelværk, Lounge chairs
By Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, DK
Pair of rare loungers designed by Alfred Christensen in the 1940s and produced by Slagelse
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Boomerang Teak Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Model 370 Boomerang Teak Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

1960s, Danish armchair by Slagelse Møbelværk, blend wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair by Slagelse Møbelværk. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Finn Juhl Settee by Slagelse Mobelvaerk BO46, Mid-century Danish
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Oakland, CA
Finn Juhl for Slagelse Møbelværk sculptural frame sofa, designed in 1946. This exceptional sofa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Danish Modern Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kurt Olsen 221 for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Lounge Wingback Chair. Recently recovered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Knud Færch Armchairs Model 358 Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark
By Knud Faerch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 armchairs model 358 designed by Knud Færch. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Modern Beech Armchair by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, this beautifully constructed Danish Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

"Model 214" Armchair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slagelse Møbelvaerk where master joiners A. Andersen and Bohm made a lot of his designs. This armchair is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kurt Olsen “Model 215” Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1954
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
model. In the mid-fifties Kurt Olsen designed for Slagelse Møbelvaerk where master joiners A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of Four Teak and Leather Armchairs by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four model 223 armchairs by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk (1950s, Denmark). Ideal for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchair in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chair, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish lounge chair and sofa 1940 Slagelse Møbelværk upholstered in green mohair
By Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl, Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Danish sofa and lounge chair 1940 Slagelse Møbelværk upholstered in green mohair
By Finn Juhl, Alfred Christensen, Gio Ponti, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in København K, 84
This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Teak Armchair Model 221 by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This 1955 Model 221 armchair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk epitomizes Mid-Century elegance
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Paris, FR
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made Kjellerup Weaver
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk Armchairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, dining chairs, model 223, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s These
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in White "Savak" Wool. Eva
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Armchairs, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Eva and Nils Koppel and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker 'Banana' Sofa Slagelse Møbelværk Attributed, Denmark, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1940s by Danish cabinetmakers, the banana sofa is not only a staple of that era but also finds itself emulated in later trends. The sofa’s alluring organic curves form...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful early example, freshly reupholstered in finest quality wool fabric, as closely as possible to the original color scheme of two shades of grey.
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Vintage 1950s Corsican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair Of Boesen Style Beech & Mohair Chairs By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
, crafted by Slagelse Mobelfabrik in the 1940s, exudes timeless quality. Their classic aesthetic and focus
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Armchair "No. 810" by Arne Vodder for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Göteborg, SE
The armchairs have new padding and newly covered with a dark beige wool fabric from Camira with a strength of 100,000 Martindale. These are very comfortable to sit in and have fanta...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Armchair "No. 810" by Arne Vodder for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
he armchairs have new padding and newly covered with a dark beige wool fabric from Camira with a strength of 100,000 Martindale. These are very comfortable to sit in and have fantas...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kurt Olsen Model-215 Wingback Lounge Chairs for Slagelse Møbelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Knud A. Risager Hansen Model-31 Arm Chair for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

Lounge chair attributed to Viggo Boesen model 107 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Björnlunda, SE
Rarely seen, this original 1940's Slagelse produced high-back edition model 107 lounge chair often
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Oak, Bentwood

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
When Eva and Nils Koppel met, she was studying mathematics, and he was studying engineering. Together they studied architecture and worked in Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furniture pi...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

12 "Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve “Cowhorn” dining chairs by Knud Færch, made from teak with dark cognac leather seats. Beautifully sculpted backrests in a distinct, undulating form.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eva and Nils Koppel met while she was studying at the Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Together they studied architecture and later worked in design icon Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furni...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Solid Oak Sofa by Slagelse Møbelvaaek Denmark 1930s / Rare Offered
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Slagelse Møbelværk sofa in sold oak and brown wool fabric. Produced in 1930s. In
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s, Danish design by Kurt Olsen, armchair model 230, original condition.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Armchair model 230 in original good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen, armchair in original condition.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Armchair in original, very good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Alfred Christensen Boomerang for Slagelse Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 4
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Alfred Christensen dining boomerang chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk. Solid teak wood and original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Alfred Christensen, Lounge Chair in red Hallingdal, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in Lamb Wool, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Alfred Christensen, Lounge chair in boucle, 1940s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
stained beech. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, England
his own company: Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the city of Slagelse, Denmark. This example has been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen c1950s
H 33.47 in W 61.82 in D 33.47 in
1960s, Danish armchair by Alfred Christensen, furniture wool fabric, original.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker Slagelse Møbelværk in about 1960-65s. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish armchair by Alfred Christensen, furniture wool fabric, original.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker Slagelse Møbelværk in about 1960-65s. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa by Alfred Christensen, red furniture wool, original.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker Slagelse Møbelværk in about 1960-65s. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Tarm, 82
and stable construction. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker Slagelse Møbelværk in about 1960-65s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Exceptional Dining Table by Kay Winding, Denmark, 1960's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kai Winding
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exceptional dining table designed by Kai Winding in 1960's for Slagelse Möbelvaerk, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Kurt Olsen Model 223 Teak Armchair
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk in 1955, this model 223 armchair is an understated
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kurt Olsen Model 223 Teak Armchair
Kurt Olsen Model 223 Teak Armchair
H 31 in W 25 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin & Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful set of dining chairs "model 101" made at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chairs 1930-40s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
midcentury. The chair is unmarked but very likely made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk sometime in the 1930-40s. Very
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs by Knud Faerch Produced by Slagelselse, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare set of six dining chairs model 343 designed by Knud Færch and produced by Slagelse Møbelvaerk
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Midcentury Teak Boomerang Chairs #370 by E. Christensen for Slagelse, Set of 6
By Erik Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Breda, Netherlands
by Erik Christensen for Slagelse Møbelvaerk and are made from solid teak. The name and appeal of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Knud Faerch Rosewood Armchair with Leather Seat 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Mobelvaerk in Slagelse, Denmark. The Model 343 armchair is part of a series with the more widely available
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Armchair by Knud Færch
By Knud Faerch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cowhorn chair in teak and oak with black leather seat. Knud Færch / Slagelse Møbelværk.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Armchair by Knud Færch
Armchair by Knud Færch
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish Highback Easy Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

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Slagelse Mobelvaerk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slagelse mobelvaerk for your home. A slagelse mobelvaerk — often made from wood, hardwood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the slagelse mobelvaerk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A slagelse mobelvaerk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Alfred Christensen and Kurt Olsen each produced at least one beautiful slagelse mobelvaerk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Slagelse Mobelvaerk?

A slagelse mobelvaerk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $553 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

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