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Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
DUX Swedish Modern Rosewood Club Chairs, Newly Restored
By Dux of Sweden
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Swedish Modern armchairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
By Ray Zimmerman
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Upholstered Swedish Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
pieces. With a classic look, storied design and solid quality, this Swedish chair shows why the historic
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Swedish master cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.62 in W 36.62 in D 33.08 in
Yngve Ekstrom Classic Modern Lamino Chair Swedish Easy Chair 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chula Vista, CA
modern Swedish design in an elegant organic shape
30 tall x 27.25 w x 28 d Seat 15.75 Arm 20
Easy Low
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Teak
Johannes Andersen "Excellent" Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Utrecht, NL
height 16.14 in; Arm height 19.48 cm 19.48 in
85 cm W x 81 cm D x 75.5 cm H; Seat height 41 cm; Arm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lennart Bender Lounge Chairs for Ulferts AB Tibro, Sweden 1960s
By Lennart Bender
Located in Utrecht, NL
:
32.67 in W x 29.72 in D x 23.62 in H; Seat height 16.14 in; Arm height 19.48 cm
83 cm W x 75.5 cm D x 60
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
body. This “Amiral” lounge chair is anchored in traditional Swedish tradition, with innovative twists
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Upholstered Lounge Chair by Folke Jansson for Wincrantz Skövde, Sweden 1960s
By SM Wincrantz 1, Folke Jansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
39.37 in H; Seat height 17.72 in; Seat depth 19.88 in; Arm height 18.31 in
87 cm W x 87 cm D x 100 cm H
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Alpaca, Wood
H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Vtg IRE Furniture Skillingaryd Swedish Modern Purple Leather Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage IRE Furniture Skillingaryd Swedish Modern Purple Leather Sling lounge chair. Item features
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chair for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The original Sirocco chair was designed by Arne Norell in 1964 and was handmade in Sweden in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
'Pilot’ Easy Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
” chairs was designed by Arne Norell in 1967 and each of them was handmade in Aneby, Sweden in the same
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid Century Modern Leather Chairs. Set of Two
Located in Seattle, WA
Swedish Set of Chairs with Leather Seats and Arm Rests. Silver Chrome Accent. Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 10 Painted Baroque Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
impact how item is viewed.
Arm Chairs: 24.5"w X26.5d X50"H Seat Height: 18.5"
Chairs: 21.5"w X23.5"d X47
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted frame, and castors on
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Made in Sweden by IKEA c 1970/1980's
By IKEA
Located in New York, NY
. Perfect to relax and read, or watch TV etc.
Chair Dimensions:
Total H 38 x Arm H 21.75 x Seat H 17.5 x W
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Maple and Cane Dining Chairs, Newly Reupholstered
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in South Bend, IN
:
Side chairs - 20.75"W x 17"D x 32.25"H. Seat height: 19".
Armchairs - 22.88"W x 17"D x 32.25"H. Arm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Maple
H 32.25 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Pine Mid-Century Arm Dining Chairs attr. to Rainer Daumiller (8)
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in London, GB
A set of eight dining chairs often attributed to Rainer Daumiller.
Sweden, c1970s.
Arm/carver
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 12 Vintage Brown Leather Baroque Style Dining Chairs, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome set of 12 baroque dining chairs (10 side and 2 arm chairs) have a touch of drama
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 36.5 in W 25.75 in D 21.75 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Carl Malmsten Hemmakvall Armchairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
" H x 28"D
16" Seat Height
22.5" Arm Height
19" Inside Seat Width
21" Inside Seat Depth
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
:
27.95 in W x 29.13 in D x 29.13 in H; Seat Height 15.35 in; Arm height 21.25 in
71 cm W x 74 cm D x 74
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Swedish Dining Chairs Attributed to Karl Erik Ekselius in Teak and Cane
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Pasadena, TX
.
Set of 6 chairs
4 side chairs
Measures: 2 arm chairs
Arm chair 23.25? W x 21? D x 33.5? H
Seat H 19
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Arne Norell "Jupiter" Armchairs for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
Dimensions:
33.58 in W x 34.25 in D x 33.46 in H; Seat height 15.74 in cm; Arm height 20.86 in
86 cm W x 87
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
information.
Dimensions:
Chair 1
28.74 in W x 34.64 in D x 41.33 in H; Seat height 16.14 in; Arm height
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 53 in
Orange Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
"D x 39.5H"; 16.5"H Seat Height; 23"H Arm Height
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Oak Easy Chair by Yngve Ekström Model "Sibbo, " circa 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
Dimensions: 22.75" W x 21" D x 30" H.
Seat Height 13.5".
Arm Height 22.5".
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
:
23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in
59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
H 32.49 in W 23.43 in D 24.41 in
Antique Rococo Arm Chair And Ottoman, Sweden circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
Rococo arm chair and matching ottoman from Sweden circa 1850-70.
Restored, frame is strong/stable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Svante Skogh "Pallas" Lounge Chairs for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of spectacular “Pallas” chairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Pallas" Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular “Pallas” chair by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a rather
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
hailing from 1950s Sweden, this Ib Kofod-Larsen chair is in excellent original condition with no
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 37 in
Olof Ottelin "Munk" Lounge Chair for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland 1960s
By Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Utrecht, NL
H; Seat height 16.93 in; Seat depth 19.29 in; Arm height 20.67 in
82 cm W x 92 cm D x 104.5 cm H
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Rococo Gustavian / Swedish Arm Chairs for him and her. Light greenish. Measures 21"W x 22
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
H 32 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair of Curved Swedish Modern Arm Lounge Chairs in Grey Sheepskin Produced 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved Swedish modern armchairs in style of Otto Schultz produced in Sweden, 1940s. In
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 26.78 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Arm Easy Chairs in Wood & Leather Produced in Sweden, 1970s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Sweden, 1973. In good matching and original condition. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 25.99 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Basel, BS
.
Dimensions:
28.5” W, 22" seat W
32” D, 20" seat D
29” H
21” arm H
16” seat H
Very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
can be removed. Table surface made from ash and birch. the chair has its original webbing in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
what’s contemporary. With a classic look, storied design and solid quality, this Swedish chair is a truly
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Mid Century Armless Easy Chairs in Sheepskin Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century curved armless arm / easy chairs in beech and newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
original condition.
Dimensions: H: 86 cm / 34" W: 61 cm / 24" D: 56 cm / 22" SH: 37 cm / 14.75"
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Pine
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech
Lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 32 in W 22 in D 33 in
Swedish Modern Armchairs with Curling Arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
information.
Dimensions:
31.49 in W x 33.85 in D x 33.46 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 24.4 in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Leather and Wood 'Cadett' Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, Sweden 1960s
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Utrecht, NL
this set of ‘Cadett’ easy chairs, are often inspired by Swedish nature, using materials such as wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
for more information.
Dimensions:
29.72 in W x 32.87 in D x 30.31 in H; seat height 15.74 in; arm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 29.73 in D 32.88 in
Swedish Upholstered Wooden Armchair with Curved Arms, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
; Arm height 22.63 in
67.5 cm W x 77 cm D x 87 cm H; Seat height 40 cm, Arm height 57.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 26.58 in D 30.32 in
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
Dimensions:
25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in
65 cm W x 77 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.91 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Bejra Möbel Tibro Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish ideals. The enveloping backrests dictate the shape of these chairs, as they visually form most of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Skrindan" Armchair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
; Arm height 23.22 in
73.5 cm W x 84 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 43 cm; Arm height 59 cm
About the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1960s Rare Pair of Swedish Side lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Vintage 1960s Pair of Swedish Side lamps in brass and white lacquered metal. The brass arm has
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish armchairs. Vintage pair of Gustavian style painted open-arm chairs with
Category
20th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
Dimensions:
28.74 in W x 28.74 in D x 28.93 in H; Seat Height 15.74 in; Arm height 22.24 in
73 cm W x 73 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century lounge arm chair, circa 1950s. Birch framework, and exaggerated high back. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln Pair of "Condor" Armchairs, Sweden 1960s
By Fredrik Schriever-Abeln
Located in Utrecht, NL
; Seat height 16.53 in; Arm height 21.45 in
64.5 cm W x 77 cm D x 79 cm H; Seat height 42 cm; Arm height
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
H 31.11 in W 25.4 in D 30.32 in
Karin Mobring Natura Pine & Leather Armchair for IKEA, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
x 27.36 in H; Seat height 13.77 in; Arm height 20.67 in
73.5 cm W x 72.5 cm D x 69.5 cm H; Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
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Swedish D Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Swedish d arm chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every Swedish d arm chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish d arm chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish d arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Swedish d arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden and Carl Malmsten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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