Henry Walter Klein was a Norwegian-born mid-century modern furniture designer. He was born in Oslo in 1919 and studied mathematics and linguistics at the University of Oslo. After graduating, he served in the Norwegian Royal Marines.

In 1949, Klein moved to Denmark to study furniture design at the Tekniske Skile in Frederikberg. There, he trained under the prominent Danish designer and architect Finn Juhl. After finishing school in 1952, Klein returned to Norway to establish his own furniture and interiors business. He became a member of the Norwegian Society of Craftsmen and Designers and in 1959 was awarded the Lunning Prize, an international design award given to young Scandinavian designers from 1951 to 1970.

Klein's furniture is characterized by its clean lines, simple forms, and use of natural materials. He was particularly fond of teak, and many of his pieces feature this wood. Klein's designs are more...

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Henry Klein for Bramin, Denmark, a set of six solid rosewood…

Rosewood Dining Chairs with Ladderback Detailing and Upholstered Seats

Henry Klein for Bramin, Denmark, a set of six solid rosewood model 382 dining chairs, manufactured in the 1960s, with ladderback detailing and wool blend upholstered seats

Egg chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, of Denmark, c1960s, brown…

H.W. Klein Bramin Egg Chair, 1960s

Egg chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, of Denmark, c1960s, brown leather on, rosewood swivel base, height 95 cm

Egg chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, of Denmark, c1960s, brown…

H.W. Klein Egg Chair with Rosewood Base

Egg chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, of Denmark, c1960s, brown leather on, rosewood swivel base, height 95 cm

Pair of swivel armchairs design by H.W. Klein, c.1960s, Danish…

H.W. Klein Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather

Pair of swivel armchairs design by H.W. Klein, c.1960s, Danish brown leather buttoned upholstery mounted on a five star chrome swivel base, height 94 cm

Henry Klein (Norway, 1919 -), a superb sideboard, in handsomely…

Rosewood Sideboard by Henry Klein

Henry Klein (Norway, 1919 -), a superb sideboard, in handsomely figured rosewood manufactured by Bramin of Denmark in the 1960s, 81 x 190.5 x 45 cm

An H W Klein for Bramin dining table and six chairs, Danish, C.…

Danish Mahogany Dining Set with Extendable Table

An H W Klein for Bramin dining table and six chairs, Danish, C. 1960s, the chairs in solid mahogany featuring graceful curved back splats and reupholstered seats. The table repolished with two leaves extending to 266 cm. Unextended table height 72 cm,…

Seven branded costume jewellery necklaces includes Swarovski,…

Designer Costume Necklaces: Swarovski, Anne Klein, Oroton & More

Seven branded costume jewellery necklaces includes Swarovski, Anne Klein and Oroton.

Hw Klien sideboard for Bramin Mobler, central drawers, Denmark,…

Bramin Mobler Danish Sideboard, 1960s

Hw Klien sideboard for Bramin Mobler, central drawers, Denmark, c 1960s

H W Klien armchair, chocolate brown leather on stained oak,…

1960s Danish Leather Armchair by H.W. Klein

H W Klien armchair, chocolate brown leather on stained oak, Denmark, c 1960s

H W Klien armchair, chocolate brown leather on stained oak,…

Danish Oak and Leather Armchair (1960s)

H W Klien armchair, chocolate brown leather on stained oak, Denmark, c 1960s

H W Klein lounge chair & ottoman for Mobler, brown leather on…

Vintage Danish Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by H.W. Klein

H W Klein lounge chair & ottoman for Mobler, brown leather on metal base, Denmark, c 1960s

H W Klein armchair for Bramin, brown stitched leather, Denmark,…

Brown Leather Armchair by H W Klein for Bramin

H W Klein armchair for Bramin, brown stitched leather, Denmark, c 1970s, 90 cm high, 86 cm wide, 88 cm deep

H. W. Klein four seat leather sofa, black leather on rosewood…

1960s Danish Leather Sofa by H.W. Klein

H. W. Klein four seat leather sofa, black leather on rosewood legs, Denmark, c 1960s, 78c cm high, 235 cm wide, 74 cm deep

H. W. Klein for Bramin Denmark, Highboard, glazed two door…

Mid-century Rosewood Highboard by H.W. Klein for Bramin Denmark

H. W. Klein for Bramin Denmark, Highboard, glazed two door cabinet, mid 20th century, rosewood finish, with four adjustable interior shelves, makers label underneath. Height 123 cm. Width 124 cm. Depth 44.8 cm

H.W Klein for Bramin, Denmark, reclining lounge chair and…

Green Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bramin

H.W Klein for Bramin, Denmark, reclining lounge chair and ottoman, with green upholstery raised on tapering legs

Henry Walter Klein, (b. 1919), reclining chaise longue chair,…

Green Leather Chaise Lounge by Henry Klein (1960)

Henry Walter Klein, (b. 1919), reclining chaise longue chair, Denmark c. 1960 second generation upholstery, green leather headrest, footrest and armrest. Height 98 cm. Width 76 cm. Depth 147 cm. Provenance: This chair appears in a set for the movie…

H. W. Klein (Norwegian, born 1919), teak sideboard, circa 1960s,…

Teak Sideboard by H. W. Klein (1960s)

H. W. Klein (Norwegian, born 1919), teak sideboard, circa 1960s, 85 x 224 x 45 cm

Pair of Danish H. W. Klein brown leather armchairs on swivel…

1960s Danish Leather Swivel Armchairs by H.W. Klein

Pair of Danish H. W. Klein brown leather armchairs on swivel bases, circa 1960s

Anne Klein two tone bracelet watch

Anne Klein Two-Tone Bracelet Watch

Anne Klein two tone bracelet watch