A Unique Chieftain

“Chieftain Chair”. Easy chair with frame of elm wood. Seat, armrests and back upholstered with later, patinated natural leather, back fitted with buttons. Upholstered by Ivan Schlechter. Designed 1949. This example made approx. 1965–72 by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, stamped by maker.

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Interior Crafts Chair

Interior Crafts chair marked by the manufacturer, Interior Crafts. This chair is an unlicensed reproduction in connection with a brand refresh of the men’s clothing store chain, Structure in the USA.

From a Queens, NY estate . - Dimensions: 39"w x 29.5"d x 37.5"h

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Phillips Chieftain Chair

mportant and early 'Chieftain' armchair, model no. FJ 49 A

Bangkok teak, leather
92.6 x 104 x 87 cm. (36 1/2 x 40 7/8 x 34 1/4 in.)
Executed by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Denmark. Underside impressed NIELS VODDER CABINETMAKER/COPENHAGEN DENMARK/DESIGN: FINN JUHL. Designed 1949, produced circa 1955.

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1972 Chieftain Chair

“Chieftain Chair”. A teak easy chair. Seat, armrests and back upholstered with original, patinated natural leather. Back fitted with buttons. Designed 1949. This example made approx. 1970 by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, stamped by maker.

Provenance: Acquired 1972 by present owner's parents from Danske Snedker Mester Møbler (Danish Cabinetmaker Furniture) in Copenhagen. On sale for DKK 2500 kr. Copy of original invoice included.

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