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Classic Scandinavian Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Dux, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern walnut lounge chair by DUX / Sweden, amazing sculptural walnut curved
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Odense, DK
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine. Handcrafted in Sweden. Great
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Bent Teak Lounge Chair, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored Bent Teak Lounge Chair, an authentic piece of Swedish design from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Swedish Sculptural Dining Chairs in Pine Bo Fjaestad, Sweden 1930s
By Anna Fjaestad
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These rare sculptural studio chairs designed by Bo Fjaestad and manufactured in Arvika Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful Scandinavian modern easy chair in teak manufactured by Dux in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Swedish Mid Century Modern, Sculptural Rocking Chair in Pine, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative rocking chair in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Mid Century Brutalist Sculptural Wooden Chairs Produced in Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of brutalist mid century hand made sculptural chairs in solid wood. In good vintage and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sculptural Carved Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Swedish, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by Swedish cabinetmaker. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Carved Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Swedish, 1968
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by Swedish cabinetmaker Göran Jalking
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Carved Wabi Sabi Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural rustic stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Pine, Bouclé

Swedish 1960s Pitch Pine Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful set of Swedish chairs in beautiful pitch pine with a striking grain pattern and amazing
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish 1960s Pitch Pine Chairs
Swedish 1960s Pitch Pine Chairs
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A charming primitive early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian armchair. Great Patina and organic
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Solid pine sculptural chair by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn
By Furusnickarn AB, Gilbert Marklund
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Rare architectural chair designed by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB, Sweden in 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural and Organic Easy Chair in the Manner of G.A Berg Produced in Sweden
By G.A. Berg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair in the manner of G.A Berg. Produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Lena Larsson, Made by Nesto, a Mid Century Ebonised Rocker with Sculptural Arms
By Nesto, Lena Larsson
Located in London, GB
Lena Larsson, manufactured by Nesto. A Mid Century Modern Swedish Grandessa rocking armchair with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech

Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Sigfrid Ljungqvist wing chair for Mobelfabrik, Sweden, 1950 This rare chair was manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Yngve Ekström Circle Lounge Chair Swedese, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculptural lounge chair model Circle designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden 1960
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual primitive and sculptural early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art chair. Ca 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Chairs

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Pine

Extremely rare Bo Fjaestad pine chairs, Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s
By Anna Fjaestad
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
These sculptural dining chairs was produced by Bo Fjaestad in the 1930s and produced by Arvika
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Lillemor Mannerheim, High-Back "Mona" Chairs, 6 Pcs, Nesto, Scandinavian Modern
By Nesto, Lillemor Mannerheim, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mannerheim in the 1960s for NESTO, Nässjö Stolfabrik Sweden. The chairs are all in original color, patina
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge chairs. We love the sculptural dramatic wood arms on these chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 30.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
Bruno Mathsson 'Mina' Chairs for Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
An incredible pair of ‘Mina’ lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Beech

"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two armchairs and two side chairs with stunning sculptural backs by David Rosèn for Nordiska
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry, Upholstery

Sigfrid Ljungqvist Wing Shaped Chair, Petrol Blue Fabric and Beech, Sweden, 1958
By AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare chair was manufactured by Sigfrid Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik in Habo, Sweden. The chair was
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Sculptural Space Age Vintage Blue Lounge Chair Etcetera Jan Ekselius, 1970s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Vienna, AT
Sweden. An amazing curved sculptural and freestanding lounge chair model Etcetera by Jan Ekselius 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Wool

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Black lacquered hardwood lounge chairs by Edmond J. Spence c1955. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
By Alvar Aalto, Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A particularly fine 1940s birch bentwood rocking chair by Swedish designer Gustaf Axel Berg. An
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
1940s Swedish Rocking Chair by Gustaf Axel Berg
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 29.14 in
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This chair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s. Gifted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Elm

High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
; 1941 by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden. The chair is in very good and original condition, has always
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Original pair 'Etcetera' lounge chair by Jan Eskelius, Sweden c1970
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
Knoll). Sculptural chair professionally re upholstered
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early edition of the Swedish 'Etcetera' style chair c1970 Re upholstered
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
An early example of the sculptural 'Etcetera' chair by Jan Eskelius. Sweden c1970 Re upholstered
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Lennart Bender Lounge Chairs for Ulferts AB Tibro, Sweden 1960s ‎
By Lennart Bender
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer, Lennart Bender worked for major design companies in Sweden and abroad during the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Mid Century Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair by Scapa Rydaholm, 1970s
By Scapa
Located in Madison, WI
is a Swedish Lounge Chair by Scapa Rydaholm. On the bottom it has a sticker that reads "MADE IN
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Little Eva" Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Swedish ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. This Scandinavian Modern
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arka Oak Chair by Yngve Ekström, by Ab Stolfabriks, Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, sculptural lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström. Simple and stylish Swedish furniture
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of "Lilla Eva" Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Arne Dahlén Lounge Chairs in Green Bouclé and Teak, Sweden, 1960s
By Dahlens Dalum, Arne Dahlén
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Arne Dahlén in the early 1960s. The model was
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Brutalist Stump Chair in Solid Pine, Wabi Sabi Style, Swedish, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A highly decorative and sculptural stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Two (2) Löven Style Lounge Chairs After Arne Norrell, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
A sculptural set of two elegant lounge chairs both designed and crafted with the greatest attention
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Ib Kofod-Larsen High Back Seal Chair in Afrormosia Teak for OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OPE, Sweden, 1960s. Ib Kofod-Larsen's beautiful "Seal" (Sa°len) chair, model 800, with a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs in Birch, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
decorative chair. It can be used as a dining chair or a sculptural desk chair. "There is no style like art
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Birch, Burl

Set of 4 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine with a fine carved heart in the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
By Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Gunnar Myrstrand and manufatured by Källermo in Sweden in the 1960's. This comfortable chair, recently
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Minimal Design 9.5° Chair in Black Stained Ash
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exploring the boundaries between art and design, the 9.5° Chair is a result of studying Plato’s
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Armchairs Chairs a Pair
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining armchairs by Dods Murdick. Item
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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Side Chairs Set of Four
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining side chairs by Dods
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Vintage 1950s American Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Göte Mobler Mid-Century Leather Chairs, circa 1960s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in High Point, NC
A lovely pair of Swedish midcentury lounge chairs by Gote Mobler Nassjo, with labels underneath
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mats Theselius Limited Edition Lounge Chair in Woven Birch Bark
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, beech, birch bark, Sweden
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jan Ekselius Style Postmodern Space Age Accent/ Dining Chair, 1960s
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Basel, BS
This is an absolutely beautiful Postmodern sculptural upholstered accent lounge chairs, Jan
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ode Chair by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Ode chair by Sizar Alexis Signed and Numered Edition of 12 Dimensions: Length 45 x width 55 x
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Ode Chair by Sizar Alexis
Ode Chair by Sizar Alexis
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak "Kolding" Lounge Chair by Erik Wortz
By Erik Wortz
Located in San Marcos, CA
in Sweden in the 1960's. This comfortable chair, recently imported from Europe to California before
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Amazing and Rare Windsor-Type Chairs with Provenance
Located in Örebro, SE
- Merlo Castle just outside Sundsvall in Sweden. Beautiful sculptural shape, unusual model. Merlo
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak "Contour" Lounge Chair by Alf Svenss
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Marcos, CA
and manufactured by Ljungs Industrier in Sweden in the 1960's. This comfortable chair, recently
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Burned Ode Chair by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned ode chair by Sizar Alexis Signed and numered Edition of 12 Dimensions: Length 45 x width
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2010s Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Burned Ode Chair by Sizar Alexis
Burned Ode Chair by Sizar Alexis
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
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Swedish Sculptural Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish sculptural chair for your home. Each Swedish sculptural chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are many kinds of the Swedish sculptural chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish sculptural chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish sculptural chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Folke Ohlsson, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and Dux of Sweden produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swedish Sculptural Chair?

The average selling price for a Swedish sculptural chair at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $519 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

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