1930s/40s Dining Chairs in Elm and Leather by Danish Cabinetmaker

Dining chairs, wool, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s An elegant ensemble of chairs, reflecting the design principles associated with Scandinavian Modern design. The chair shows similaritie...

Knud E. Hansen for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik, set of eight dining chairs, leather, elm, Denmark, 1952 A refined set of dining chairs, designed by Danish designer Knud E. Hansen and brought to life by the skilled hands at Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik in Vejen, Denmark. These chairs exemplify timeless Danish design, but it is their history that truly sets them apart. Originally commissioned for the Danish ferry M/F Broen, built in 1952, they once served passengers on the important route between Seeland and Fyn – the main artery connecting Copenhagen with the rest of Denmark. Archival images even show this very chair in the royal private lounge, used during the reign of King Frederik IX. Søren Willadsen wasn’t just a craftsman – he had a rare talent for being exactly where Danish design was happening. With an exceptional eye for quality, he collaborated with some of the great names in mid-century furniture, including Finn Juhl, Jørgen and Nanna Ditzel and Illum Wikkelsø. While these designers are widely recognized, the fact that many of their iconic pieces were made in Willadsen’s workshop in Vejen is a lesser-known part of the story. The chairs exhibit a design that reflects the refinement of 18th-century English-style dining chairs...

Set of eight dining chairs, elm, wool, Denmark, 1960s  This ensemble of eight dining chairs in elm features an upholstered red seat in wool. One distinctive trait of this Danish set...

Dining chairs in teak, Denmark, 1960s These well made Danish dining chairs have a convincing appearance and a construction typical for Danish style furniture...

Rare set of 8 dining chairs designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Cuban mahogany and niger leather with brass rivets Style: midcentury, Scan...

A magnificent set of six Modernist Art Deco dining chairs in style of Charles Dudouyt in original period burgundy Rexine . Carved oak detailing to the back and elegant modernist sabr...

1930s Elm Church dining chair – set of six 1930s Elm Church dining chair – set of six. England has a wonderfully rich heritage for making chairs....