Alf Svensson Chairs

This pair of lounge chairs was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s. The model is called "T...

Chair "TeVe" designed in 1953 by Alf Svensson. Manufactured in Malmö, Sweden. Dark stained beech frame with brass details. Reupholstered in white bouclé fabric.

Pair of Alf Svensson for DUX Domus 1 easy chairs. Solid beech dowel legs with spindle backs. Both are signed with DUX metal tag. Beautiful profile. Heavy duty wool fabric cushions in...

Pair of “TeVe” chairs by Alf Svensson Sweden circa 1950 Ebonised wooden Frame with brass details, in original black tweed wool fabric.

Pair of Alf Svensson 'Interiors' model Lounge chairs, Sweden, c. 1960 Reupholstered in Bisson Brunel textile with new cushions.

This “TeVe Stol” or “The TV chair” was designed in 1953, during the most active period of Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. This chair is a piece that is typically designed in the Scandinavian modern style. The chair’s simple and functional design, starting from the wooden frame’s symmetric lines to the visible joints and screws, is highly representative of the principles of Scandinavian midcentury design. The gently spread out legs assure stability and comfort. The wooden frame appears to be firmly holding the back- and seat rest, which is even more apparent thanks to the soft sheepskin upholstery. The sheepskin further highlights the round edges of the seat- and back rest. There are brass details visible on the back, connecting the seat and the frame. While it is a subtle detail, these brass rings give the chair a distinctive, modern edge. Alf Svensson’s design was manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s and as the name suggests, this model’s main objective was functionality. At the same time, as it can be expected from a midcentury Scandinavian design piece, the aesthetic dimension does not fall behind. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been recently reupholstered in premium sheepskin. Dimensions: 24.8 in W x 24.4 in D x 27.95 in H; Seat height 15.55 in 63 cm W x 62 cm D x 71 cm H; Seat height 39.5 cm About the designer: Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson (1929-1992) was particularly active in the 1950s through the 1970s, designing, storage, tables and seating for a variety of influential manufacturers. Information available on Svensson is sparse despite his work spanning through various fields of furniture design. Today, the designer is mainly remembered and sought after for his seating designs. During the 1950s, like many of his Swedish and Scandinavian contemporaries, Svensson utilised traditional materials such as richly grained teak, rosewood and leather to create pieces that were typically designed in the Scandinavian modern style. Examples include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and the Te-Ve Chair (1953) for Ljungs Industrier and the sectional Domus 1 Chair (1955) for Dux, which was originally designed for the H55 exhibition in Helsinborg, Sweden. Svensson also designed tables for Tingströms, lighting for Bergboms, and storage solutions for Bjästa. Svensson’s designs for the Swedish furniture makers Dux and Ljungs Industrier are arguably his most well-known. In particular, his collection of easy chairs and lounge chairs - known as the Form Series - which was designed in the 1960s and 1970s. ~H. Shipping: This TeVe chair...

A set of 3 easy lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson in 1950s for DUX manufacture fabric. These chairs were sold by Artifort in the Netherlands. This is why they are sometimes cred...

A 1959 Alf Svensson designed lounge chair for Fritz Hansen. This chair has been fully reupholstered in red Aldgate fabric. Sculpted Elm frame. The chair has Dual adjustable positions...

Lounge chair with ottoman by Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden, circa 1950s. Both chair and ottoman are newly upholstered in a soft heather gray, Bel...

A 1959 Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen lounge chair. This chair has been fully reupholstered in red Kvadrat fabric. Elm frame with adjustable 2 seating positions. Extremely comfortable an...

A 1959 Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen lounge chair. This chair has been fully reupholstered in Palea Rigato wool by CEC, Milan, Italy. Elm frame with adjustable 2 seating positions. Extr...

This cosy occasional chair is known as a "Fireside" chair, designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, in the 1950s. This model is very similar in design to his famous "TeVe" cha...