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Kandell John

John Kandell Model " Solitar" Armchair in Orange, Sweden, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Solitär", armchair, Källemo, designed 1986, red stained beech, seat upholstered in leather, back height 89 cm, seat height approx. 45 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
By Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shrine for Tibet, The Alice S. Kandell Collection Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Shrine for Tibet: The Alice S. Kandell Collection. Collection of Tibetan Sacred Art Marylin Rhie
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Early 2000s Tibetan Tibetan Books

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Paper

Swedish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair, Patina, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
architects Carl-Axel Acking as well as John Kandell. A beautiful piece from the golden era of Swedish Modern
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Located in Stockholm, SE
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Pair of table lamps, for St Nicolai chapel, by John Kandell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps, designed for St Nicolai chapel in Helsingborg, Sweden, by John Kandell, 1956
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Bookshelf ‘Double Pilaster’ Designed by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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"Solitär" teak cabinet by John Kandell, Källemo, Sweden, 1981
By Källemo
Located in Hägersten, SE
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By David Sjölinder
Located in Hägersten, SE
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By Källemo
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
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Located in Hägersten, SE
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Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in Lund, SE
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Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell
Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell
H 79.53 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kandell john you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A kandell john — often made from wood, oak and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the kandell john you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kandell john bearing Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. John Kandell and David Sjölinder each produced at least one beautiful kandell john that is worth considering.

How Much is a Kandell John?

The average selling price for a kandell john at 1stDibs is $4,913, while they’re typically $2,363 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.