Nelo Kroken
Leather Armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken, Sweden, 1960s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Black leather on wooden frame. Nelo Kroken, Sweden.
Overall good to very good condition, see
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Åke Fribytter for Nelo "Kroken" Buffalo Black Leather Bentwood Cantilever Chair
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Kroken Buffalo Black Leather Blonde Bentwood Cantilever Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Bentwood
H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 34.65 in
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Genarp, SE
A pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter. The chairs have lovely patina and has a nice swing when seated on,
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s Swedish Design by Åke Fribytter for Nelo, Kroken Lounge Chair READ DES
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Swedish design by Ake Fribyter Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s. High-quality solid wood
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Kroken Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 37.01 in
Kroken Loung Armchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Austin, TX
Kroken lounge arnchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel. Pair of Armchairs, Scandinavian design, of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
'4' Kroken Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the Kroken Lounge Chair, an exceptional design by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel of Sweden
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 34.38 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter. Set of two Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Midcentury Ake Fribytter Cognac Leather Nelo Mobel Sewdish Armchairs
By Ake Fribytter
Located in GB
leather Nelo Mobel Kroken vintage armchairs by the genius that was Ake Fribytter
These chairs are just
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 34.45 in W 29.53 in D 38.59 in
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Produced by Skippers Furniture in Denmark during the 1970s, the piece looks similar to the “Kroken” chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains. Black leather, canvas, and bent...
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H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 33.08 in
Kroken Lounge Chair by Christer Blomquist
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Pair Mid-Century Lounge Hunter Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
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solid and stable, black leather in good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains. Brown leather, canvas, and bent...
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H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
Model 924 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler
By Hans Olsen, Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Norwegian lounge chair features rich vintage leather and sculpted arms with a well-constructed rosewood frame. The high back ergonomic design paired with th...
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Lounge Chair by Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in New York, NY
Rare example, high back lounge chair, made by P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway Westnofa. Solid teak frame supports tweed upholstered continuous seat and back. Arm height 20 i...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mies van der Rohe MR10 Black Leather Easy Chair, circa 1960
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the refined simplicity of modern architecture with this stunning MR10 cantilever chair, designed by the renowned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe circa 1930 and crafted by an unknown...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 24.22 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Markington, GB
1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood chair covered in a lovely retro leather
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Post-Modern Norwegian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely shaped Mid-Century Modern style lounge chair features upholstered vinyl swivel chair paired with matching ottoman. Uniquely sculpted in a style similar to mid-century m...
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Swedish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair Attributed to Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Deland, FL
Exceptional bentwood construction. This chair is built for style and for comfort. The bentwood frame supports a distressed black leather seat and headrest. Circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 38.5 in W 29 in D 34 in
A Pair of Mid Century Lounge Folding Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche Bobois.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Lounge Folding Leather Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche Bobois. Circa Early 2000s Feature the original leather upholstery with bent wood frames...
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H 38 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo Sweden
By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Nelo Wave Chairs by Takeshita Okamura & Erik Marquardsen for Nelo of Sweden. Gray and black patina leather chairs with black lacquer wood frames. Good vintage condition. Grea...
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H 30 in W 30 in D 36 in
Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 anni '70 marchiate Gavina
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Set di 4 sedie Cesca B32 progettate da Marcel Breuer nel 1928 e qui riprodotte negli anni '70 da Gavina.
Struttura in tubolare d'acciaio cromato nella configurazione a "cantilever" c...
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P.I. Langlo Mid Century Norwegian Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Countryside, IL
P.I. Langlo Mid Century Norwegian Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 33.75 wide x 31 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 12 (sans seat cushion) and arm height...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fredrik Kayser, Pair of Teak Lounge Chairs, Model 711, Norwegian circa 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Beautiful pair of Norwegian 1960s lounge chairs, model 711, designed by Fredrik A Kayser in 1960 and made by Vatne Lenestolfabrikk. The teak frames have a lovely patina and feature r...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
De Sede DS-718 Chair in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
By Claudio Bellini, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-718 is the successful continuation of the DS-717 by Claudio Bellini. In the dining room as well as in the conference area, this cantilever chair is a welcome change from a con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
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H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
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Nelo Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Frybitter
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Famous lounge chair made by Nelo Kroken and designed by Ake Fribyter in the 1970s. This Kroken
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Kroken Leather Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This Kroken leather armchair was designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo in the 1970s. It is in original
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage Swedish Leather Kroken Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, 1974
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Kroken lounge chair was designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. Due to its
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather
H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 36.23 in
Midcentury Swedish Leather Kroken Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, 1974
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Nyborg, DK
Pair of Swedish lounge chairs, designed by Åke Fribyter for Nelo in 1974, features a structure in
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 33.47 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Nelo Kroken leather chair with ottoman by Ake Fribytter
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The Kroken armchair, in the beautiful black/dark brown color combination, is in good condition for
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Ake Fribytter for Nelo Cognac Leather Rosewood Kroken Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Chattanooga, TN
What's better than a vintage rosewood Kroken chair with original cognac leather and matching
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
H 33 in W 29 in L 33 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Vienna, AT
This substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair or lounge chair Mod. Kroken was the design of Ake
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Vienna, AT
This substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair or lounge chair Mod. Kroken was the design of Ake
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 37.01 in W 29.93 in L 37.01 in
1970s, Three Kroken Lounge Chairs by Age Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of three extremely comfortable black lounge / easy chairs, model "Kroken", upholstered with
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Leather, Bentwood
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H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Kroken Teak and Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Naples, IT
Kroken lounge chair designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Teak
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Kroken Teak and Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kroken lounge chair was designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. This piece is in
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Teak
H 34 in W 30 in D 37 in
1970s Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two extremely comfortable black lounge or easy chairs, model "Kroken", upholstered with
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By Ake Fribytter
Located in Milano, IT
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1970s Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Surrey, BC
Substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. Designed in 1974
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Swedish Kroken Armchairs by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s, set of 2
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Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of Kroken armchairs designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s.
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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
1970s, Black Leather Club Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Kroken", in black and upholstered with black
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H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Belmont, MA
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20th Century Swedish Leather Kroken Cantilever Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern leather Kroken cantilever chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo.
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1970s, Black 'Kroken' Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
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Swedish Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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H 37.01 in W 28.75 in D 36.62 in
'Kroken' Black Leather Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Möbel
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Toronto, CA
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Ake Fribyter “Kroken” Armchair by Nelo, Sweden, 1970
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Porto, PT
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Vintage Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Savona, IT
This Swedish armchair was designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo in the 1970s, and comprises a black
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Kroken Leather Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Savona, IT
Swedish manufacturing armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo in the 1970s.
Structure in
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2 Mid-Century Kroken Leather Chairs & Ottomans by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Mobler
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in London, GB
Nelo Mobler. In excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of previous use.
The price listed is
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H 90 in W 76 in D 95 in
1970's Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Miami, FL
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Kroken de Luxe Lounge Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Porto, PT
Armchair "Kroken de Luxe" by Ake Fribytter.
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Kroken de Luxe Lounge Chair by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
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Located in Porto, PT
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Nelo Kroken For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nelo kroken you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each nelo kroken for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelo kroken — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each nelo kroken bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Nelo Kroken?
The average selling price for a nelo kroken at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $6,614 for the highest priced.
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