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1950s Danish Banana Sofa by Slagelse Møbelværk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This early 1950s sofa is by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, made in the manner of Modernist Danish architect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alfred Christensen Easy Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Hudson, NY
from Slagelse Møbelværk no. 4401, 1944.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, armchair.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk. Armchair in floral light fabric
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern lounge chair "model no. 58" in patinated oak made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the late
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk Teak Lounge Chair
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Springfield, OR
This beautifully designed and stately presence chair was designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Finn Juhl Style Settee by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Beech

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

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

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.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

"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 Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
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

Teak "Cow Horn" Chair by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Knud Faerch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A teak "Cow Horn" chair by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk. Beautiful patina on the wood.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Danish Easy Settee with Oak Armrests, 1940s attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming easy style settee from the 1940s attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk. These type
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

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 This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niels Koppel
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

“Model 214” Two-Seater Sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This praises both the design and the execution by Danish manufacturer, Slagelse Møbelværk. Visually
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wood

Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Banana Sofa and Chair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s. Danish Mid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, 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

Slagelse Mobelvaerk Model 188 Loveseat, Denmark 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great form and quality construction in this curvy, modern loveseat. Note kidney shaped seat. Newly upholstered in a stripy cut-velvet in mossy green. Tight back and seat. A nice exam...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Teak Boomerang Dining Chairs by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
Set 4 vintage midcentury chairs designed by Alfred Christensen for manufacturer Slagelse Møbelværk
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Armchairs, Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niles Koppell
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

Mid-Century Sofa by Eva and Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950’s
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Norwalk, CT
-Century Sofa. Brought to life by the visionary minds of Eva and Nils Koppel for the esteemed Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
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

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

"Cowhorn" Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight “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

Armchairs "No. 810" by Arne Vodder for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
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 Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Slagelse Mobelfabrik
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
show Slagelse Mobelvaerk Makers' Mark. Unrestored item, some marks consistent with age, leather/foam
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Trunk "Ph52" by Kaj Winding
By Kaj Winding, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful trunk from the 1960s by Kaj Winding for Slagelse Møbelvaerk A/ S. High-quality corpus in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Wicker, Teak

 1960s Trunk "Ph52" by Kaj Winding
 1960s Trunk "Ph52" by Kaj Winding
H 18.9 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
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

Model 215 Chair by Kurt Olsen, 1954
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in London, GB
Produced by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark. Beautifully patinated oak frame. Reupholstered in Kvadrat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Model 215 Chair by Kurt Olsen, 1954
Model 215 Chair by Kurt Olsen, 1954
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking high profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
Alfred Christensen Highback Lounge Chair, 1950
H 38.5 in W 26.75 in D 29.75 in
Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking low profile, Danish armchair designed by Alfred Christensen, 1950, made at Slagelse
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
Alfred Christensen Lounge Chair, 1950
H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 29.75 in
Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming Danish easy chair from the early 1940's by Slagelse Mobelvaerk. We are unaware
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kurt Olsen Danish Rosewood Black Leather Bear Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury lounge chair designed by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Model 221. Rare rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Exceptional Dining Table by Kay Winding, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Winding, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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

Alfred Kristensen 1940s Pair of Danish Velvet Armchairs
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark in the early 1950s and designed by the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Kurt Olsen Model 223 Teak Armchair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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

5x Alfred Christensen Boomerang 370 Dining Chairs
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Neuss, NW
, manufacturer: Slagelse Møbelvaerk.
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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 Early Midcentury or Art Deco Low Lounge Chair 1930-40s (pair available)
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 Scandinavian 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

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 Modern Golden Velvet Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen, 1950s.
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
shaped sofa designed by Danish architect Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, in the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Slagelse Møbelværk. Danish modern chair and ottoman. rosewood frame, Off white leather chair and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Golden Velvet Lounge Chair by Kurt Olsen, 1950s.
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
chair designed by Danish architect Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, in the 1950s. Rare model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Original sofa in beech by Alfred Christensen, Denmark.
By Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, DK
Rara sofa designed by Alfred Christensen in the 1940s and produced by Slagelse Møbelværk. Restored
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Cow Horn Chair by Knud Færch
By Knud Faerch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 251 - Cow Horn chair in teak and oak with seat in black leather. Knud Færch / Slagelse
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Cow Horn Chair by Knud Færch
Cow Horn Chair by Knud Færch
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
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

Alfred Christensen High Back Easy Chair in Beech with Open Armrests 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish High back lounge chair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Pair of 1940s lounge chairs by Alfred Christensen, Denmark.
By Alfred Christensen
Located in København K, DK
Pair of rare loungers designed by Alfred Christensen in the 1940s and produced by Slagelse
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

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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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