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Pair of Safari Chair « Diana » by Karin Mobring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Karin Mobring Safari chair « Diana » 1970 Leather, linen, Pine 70 x 63 x 60 cm The frame is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Wood

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Ash

Rattan, Linen and Walnut Livingston Wingback Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
dreaming about an African Safari when this chair was conceptualized, so we named it after Dr Livingston
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Safari Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Canvas by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Safari armchair and coordinating ottoman, designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Safari Easychairs in Oak 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair Safari easychairs in solid oak and with linen cushions and fabric. unknown danish designer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Pair of Danish Safari Easychairs in Oak 1960s
Pair of Danish Safari Easychairs in Oak 1960s
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Hans Olsen ”Gazelle” Chair, 1960s Sweden
By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. This chair is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Sune Lindström, Nordiska Kompaniet, Trivia, Safari Chair in Canvas Linen
By Sune Lindström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rare safari-style folding chair, model “Sune” designed by Sune Lindström and produced by Nordiska
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Safari Chairs by Karin Mobring, New Linen + Leather, Sweden, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of "Diana" model safari style sling armchairs by Karin Mobring. Low profile solid pine frames
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Pine

Paolo Mahogany and Canvas Folding Director's Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
loomed canvas. The chair is in the spirit of the classic director's chair meets safari chair style. The
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK
By Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Kramfors, SE
Safari chair by Elias Svedberg for NK – Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. The chair is a part of the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK
Safari Chair by Elias Svedberg for NK
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic original safari chair by professor Kaare Klint. Designed 1927. This version dates to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Canvas, Leather

Gerd Lange Japandi style safari arm-chairs and Table, 1965
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two Safari chairs with table as part of the 'Farmer' series designed by Gerd Lange in 1965
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Canvas, Oak

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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking co...
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2010s American Minimalist Benches

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Fiberglass

Set of 4 Hans Bergström Wall Lamps Model 407, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. very good condition with minor signs of usage and patina. Please note: Listed price is for one (1) lamp.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
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2010s American Modern Night Stands

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Pivot Double Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms Made in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. This listing is for a 41.125" long Rian Cantilever Bench in Walnut with Kraft Danish Cord. The Danish cord has the perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cord, Hardwood

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Custom Made Walnut and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Esko Ottoman A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This example has an oiled walnut frame with seat uphol...
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2010s British Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut

Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Paco Muñoz, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A timeless design that will work for many generations. These modern arm...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Pine

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

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OGK Safari Chair
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1962 by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, this OGK safari chair is portable, light, comfortable, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Linen, Beech, Rope

OGK Safari Chair
OGK Safari Chair
H 32 in W 26 in D 36 in
OGK Safari Chair
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1962 by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen, this OGK safari chair is portable, light, comfortable, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Beech

OGK Safari Chair
OGK Safari Chair
H 32 in W 26 in D 36 in
Danish Safari Directors Chair by Mogens Koch for Interna, 1960
By Mogens Koch, Interna
Located in Stuttgart, DE
High quality build folding safari chair from around the 1960s. These rare to find chairs were
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Karin Mobring "Diana" Safari Chair, Pine and Canvas, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hudson, NY
designer series supporting a recent Expansion out of Sweden. This safari chair was modeled after those used
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Canvas, Pine

70s Safari Canvas Armchair from Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Cool safari chair from the 70s, made by Wilhelm Kienzle. The frame of the chair is made of black
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Canvas, Wood

70s Safari Canvas Armchair from Wilhelm Kienzle
70s Safari Canvas Armchair from Wilhelm Kienzle
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Safari Chair in Linen and Solid Pinewood by Tomas Jelinek for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare 1970s vintage chair, design by Tomas Jelinek for Ikea. Chair frame is made of solid pine wood
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Linen, Pine

Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of old Safari chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark. Designed in 1933, prod. 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Ash, Oak

Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
Pair of old Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Safari Easy Chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two Safari easy chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960s. These chairs feature oak
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Midcentury Farmer Safari Seating Set by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two Farmer Safari chairs and a coffee table designed by Gerd Lange and Produced by Bofinger
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Safari Chairs by Sune Lindström for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Sune Lindström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare pair of safari style folding chairs, model "Sune" designed by Sune Lindström. Produced during
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Karin Mobring 'Diana' Side Chairs, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, compact Danish modern safari chairs by Karin Mobring, Sweden, designed in 1970
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Pine

Karin Mobring 'Diana' Side Chairs, 1970
Karin Mobring 'Diana' Side Chairs, 1970
H 26.5 in W 24.5 in L 26.5 in
Pierre Chapo Rare Set of S10 Armchairs in French Elm, 1964
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two S10 arm / safari chairs in French Elm, combined with beautiful cognac leather and linen
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Elm, Leather

Mid-Century Dining Safari Chair Green, Wood, Leather & Linen, 1970s, Scandinavia
By Frei Otto
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic original 1970s design, in a robust Scandinavian hunting or Safari chair style. Quite
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Wood

Kaare Klint Safari Chair with Undyed Linen Drill and Leather Armrests
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari chair with cushion, ash wood, leather and undyed linen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Wood

1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
In absolute mint condition bamboo / rattan safari chair. The linen / cotton upholstery and
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Cotton Canvas

1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
1950s Beautiful Bamboo Safari Chair
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 24.41 in
Mogens Koch, Set of 2 "MK-16" Safari Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen, Denmark 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 2 "MK-16" foldable chairs, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen. Good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Set of two Safari easy chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960s.
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two Safari easy chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960s. These chairs feature oak
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Pair of Arne Norell Safari Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Sweden, Norell Mobler
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautiful Arne Norell safari sirocco chairs in ashwood and canvas. Made by Norell Möbel
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Erik Wørts Safari Chairs
By Erik Wørts
Located in Dronten, NL
Erik Worts designed Safari chairs, made by Eilersen Furniture, Denmark. Wonderful vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Erik Wørts Safari Chairs
Erik Wørts Safari Chairs
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Midcentury Farstrup Safari Chairs 1970s Denmark
By Farstrup
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful pair of matching midcentury Safari Chairs by Farstrup of Denmark. Very stylish examples
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Birch

Erik Wørts Pair of Safari Chairs with Ottoman
By Erik Worts
Located in Dronten, NL
Erik Wørts designed safari chairs, made by Eilersen Furniture, Denmark. Dark brown stained ash
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Ash, Linen

Erik Wørts Pair of Safari Chairs with Ottoman
Erik Wørts Pair of Safari Chairs with Ottoman
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
1970s Diana Safari Chair by Karin Mobring, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Diana" Safari chair by Karin Mobring for IKEA, 1970's. Beautiful Swedish vintage safari
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Chairs

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Upholstery, Pine, Leather, Canvas, Linen

Kaare Klint's Danish Modern Teak and Leather Portable Safari Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed in 1933. Light weight portable easy chair.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Teak

Pair of Danish Safari Sling Lounge Chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen
By Erik Worts
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Pair of funky orange painted safari sling lounge chairs by Erik Wørts for Niels Eilersen, Denmark
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Leather and Fir Bernstorffsminde Mobelfabrik Armchairs
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in New York, NY
like the subtle bow of the arms. Also, unlike a similar safari chair made by the same cabinetmakers
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Wood

Diana Architectural Easy Chair by Karin Mobring
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Safari style beech armchairs in Linen seats/backs/cushions with leather straps by Karin Mobring for
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Leather, Linen

Easy Chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea, circa 1970
By IKEA
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant and raw, this chair has it all. Easy chair, also named Safari chair, designed by Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Linen, Wood

Wilhelm Kienzle "Safari" Chair, Wohnbedarf
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Cologne, DE
Wilhelm Kienzle "Safari" chair. Execution: Wohnbedarf
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Linen, Leather

Wilhelm Kienzle "Safari" Chair, Wohnbedarf
Wilhelm Kienzle "Safari" Chair, Wohnbedarf
H 35.04 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1950s Wooden Safari Chair by Poul Hundevad
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Kai Winding, Poul Hundevad
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Safari chair, wood, linen fabric, leather by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s. Classic reduced design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Wood

1950s Wooden Safari Chair by Poul Hundevad
1950s Wooden Safari Chair by Poul Hundevad
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Canvas and Teak Portable Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Carl Hansen, Denmark
Located in Hudson, NY
This chair is completely mobile and collapsable. Made to be taken apart and put back together
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Raw Linen, Teak

Safari Chair in Linen by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Basel, CH
A very classical safari chair made in Switzerland, designed by Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf AG
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Linen

Safari Chair in Linen by Wilhelm Kienzle
Safari Chair in Linen by Wilhelm Kienzle
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
1960s Pair of Danish Safari Chairs
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Pair of Danish safari chairs manufactured by Bernstoffminde Mobelfarik. Frames of beech, seat and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Beech

1960s Pair of Danish Safari Chairs
1960s Pair of Danish Safari Chairs
H 28.8 in W 27.4 in D 23 in
Oatmeal Linen Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Model KK47000 safari chair in ash and natural oatmeal linen by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Model KK47000 safari chair in ash and linen upholstery by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Linen, Ash

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, Denmark, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
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Safari Chair Linen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic safari chair linen available at 1stDibs. A safari chair linen — often made from wood, fabric and linen — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage safari chair linen you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect safari chair linen — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each safari chair linen bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made safari chair linen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mogens Koch, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) and Bofinger are consistently popular.

How Much is a Safari Chair Linen?

Prices for a safari chair linen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $6,883, while the average can fetch as much as $3,145.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Safari Chair Linen
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1933, Kaare Klint created the safari stool for noted furniture retailer Carl Hansen and Son. This chair was inspired by an officer’s chair Klint saw in a travel guide. It was one of the first DIY pieces of furniture that came unassembled but was easily put together without tools. Shop a collection of Carl Hansen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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