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Alf Recliner

Stylish Danish Modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Two-Position Reclining Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish Danish modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen 1960s stained teak two-position reclining
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Swedish Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century walnut recliner chair, designed by Alf Svensson for Dux in the 1960s, is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut recliner lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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Alf Svensson Reclining Chair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Baltimore, MD
Alf Svensson for Dux reclining chair. Chair adjusts to two positions. Upholstered in Romo Linera
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Alf Svensson Reclining Chair
Alf Svensson Reclining Chair
H 35 in W 29 in D 36 in
Alf Svensson Kontour Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Alf Svensson
Located in Highland, IN
This 1957 design by Alf Svensson, his "Kontour" chair by DUX, features a sculptural external frame
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Midcentury Reclining Armchair with Tilting Stool by Alf Svenson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century teak reclining chair designed by Alf Svenson. Chair reclines to six different positions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Alf Svensson Teak Recliner with Ottoman for Ljungs Industrier
By Alf Svensson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Alf Svensson Manufacturer: Ljungs Industrier Period/Style: Scandinavian Modern Country
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Alf Svensson Kontour Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Fritz Hansen 1957
By Alf Svensson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alf Svensson, "Kontour" chair in teak, features a sculptural external frame and an adjustable seat
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Highback Reclining Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful Danish modern highback reclining lounge chair was designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Alf Svensson Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Alf Svensson. Manufacturer: DUX. Period/Style: Swedish Modern. Country: Sweden. Date
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Fabric, Walnut, Wood

Alf Svensson Highback Reclining Lounge Chair Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1957
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Highback reclining lounge chair designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Elm

Alf Svensson Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous lounge chair by Alf Svennson for Fritz Hansen, ebonized and upholstered in faux white
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Alf Svensson DUX Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alf Svensson design reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman for DUX furniture, Sweden. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Alf Svensson DUX Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Alf Svensson DUX Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 40.5 in W 24.75 in D 31 in
Kontour reclining lounge chairs by Alf Svensson
Located in Highland, IN
This 1957 design by Alf Svensson, the "Kontour" chair, features a beech frame with sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Mid Century Reclining Lounge Chair by Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Kontour reclining armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux. It has a stained beech frame and has
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Textile

Danish Mid-Century Reclining Highback Lounge Chair Model 4312 by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cool Danish midcentury high back lounge chair designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen in the late
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Alf Svensson Reclining Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous adjustable "Kontour" lounge chair by Alf Svennson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1957
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Alf Svensson Kontour Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
This 1957 design by Alf Svensson, this early "Kontour" chair by DUX, features an oak frame with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage reclining armchair and footstool by Alf Svensson
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair with footrest. High-backed armchair designed by Alf Svensson and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

1950s Velvet and Wood Lounge Recliner Armchairs Alf Svennson Fritz Hansen
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Lounge recliner armchairs Swedish design by Alf Svennson , 1957 Produced by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Alf Svensson Reclining Armchairs
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Completely redone Alf Svensson for Westnofa armchairs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Alf Svensson Reclining Armchairs
Alf Svensson Reclining Armchairs
H 40.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Alf Svensson Reclining Armchair for DUX
By Alf Svensson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden reclining armchair. Brand new upholstery in "Notion Hypnotic" fabric
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Elm

'Contour' Reclining Chair with Ottoman, Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A reclining lounge chair with ottoman in pink velvet. Design by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Alf Svensson Reclining Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Alf Svensson
Located in Sylacauga, AL
High back reclining lounge chair by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen. Refinished frame in Danish oil
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

reclining lounge chairs, pair by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Alf Svensson
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with branded manufacturer's mark to underside of each: [Imported Original DUX Made in Sweden Design Patent Pending].
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Alf Svensson Reclining Walnut Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Chicago, IL
Alf Svensson created such a Classic chair! Designed in the 1950s by Alf Svensson, this exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Midcentury Teak DUX Lounge Chair Recliner by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Marcos, CA
fabrics. The chair reclines in two positions. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 28.75" W, 29" D, 40" H.
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Alf Svensson Designed Beech Reclining Chair for DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alf Svensson for DUX tall back reclining lounge chair with newly refinished (lacquer) beech frame
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Recliner Armchair by Alf Svensson
By Alfe Stevenson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Wood Frame Armchair This awesome chair designed by Alf Svensson is not only
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Wool

Recliner Armchair by Alf Svensson
Recliner Armchair by Alf Svensson
H 34 in W 28 in D 34 in
Teak Recliner Lounge Chair attributed Alf Svensson for DUX, Danish Modern 1960
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Recliner lounge chair attributed to Alf Svensson or Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Denmark, 1960s This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Black Leather Kontur Chairs by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Kontur reclining chairs by Alf Svensson, newly upholstered in black leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Summerville, SC
Mid-Century Modern DUX lounge chair by Alf Svensson. Slight recline, swivels 360 degrees, ergonomic
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Alf Svensson Pair of Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs for Dux
By Alf Svensson
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of reclining lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Dux. Solid beech wood frames and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Alf Svensson Reclining Lounge Chair for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Newly reupholstered Mid-Century Modern Alf Svensson for DUX reclining chair period/style: Swedish
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
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Sculptural ICO Bench Series 54 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
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Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 4410, by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
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Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
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Madsen and Schubell Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut, Denmark 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
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A model MS5 chair and ottoman in a richly grained polished walnut by Henry Schubell for Madsen and Schubell. Denmark, 1950s. In rembarkable condition. Upholstered in chocolate brown ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Reclining Lounge Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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Teak, Fabric

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

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Alf Recliner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alf recliner for your home. Each alf recliner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer alf recliner, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right alf recliner, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one alf recliner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Alf Recliner?

Prices for a alf recliner start at $1,538 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $2,750.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.