$3,750Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 27.96 in
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line
Steel
$7,619 / set
H 25.6 in W 23.23 in D 29.93 in
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model 'Domus' by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Domus designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1950s. Newly reupholstered cushions.
Beech
$1,125
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 30.71 in
Domus Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux / Artifort, Sweden 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Domus Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Artifort, Dux. Made in Sweden
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Domus Armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
'Domus' armchairs in teak and upholstery designed by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1960s. Only one
Teak
Alf Svensson “Domus” Lougnechair Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Forest, BE
Model “Domus” designed by Alf Svensson. Sweden, 1960s, DUX production. A clean and Minimalist chair
Velvet, Beech
Alf Svensson “Domus 1” Lounge Chair for DUX
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair designed by Swedish designer, Alf Svensson, for Dux of Sweden in the 1950’s. A
Fabric, Walnut
Alf Svensson Domus 1 Easy Chairs for DUX, a Pair
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Alf Svensson for DUX Domus 1 easy chairs. Solid beech dowel legs with spindle backs. Both
Wool, Beech
Alf Svensson Easy Chair Model Domus by DUX, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Single Easy Chair Model "Domus 1" designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX in Sweden, 1960s
Beech
Alf Svensson Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman For Domus
By Alf Svensson
Located in South Jordan, UT
Being offered is a stunning Lounge chair with ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Domus, circa
Brass
Easy chair "Domus" by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden 1955
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Torino, IT
Easychair "Domus" by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden 1955
Wood
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H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden, Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Beograd, RS
were designed by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden. Featuring elegant design, made of beech, with dark
Fabric, Beech
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H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Swedish "Domus 1" Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for DUX Minimalist Black
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original pair of "Domus 1" lounge chairs designed by Swedish designer Alf
Fabric, Wood
Alf Svensson “Domus” for Dux Lounge Chairs
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alf Svensson "Domus" for Dux pair of Beech Lounge Chairs. Zen-Like Feel this low riders have a
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Three Alf Svensson Domus Easy Chairs for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1955 for the Helsingborg Expo this is a set of three black lacquered wood framed easy chairs with royal/turquoise/black wool upholstered cushions. The chairs sit low to t...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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H 27.25 in W 21.25 in D 29 in
Pair of Petite Danish Modern Slipper Chairs in Teak and Gray Bouclé
By Alf Svensson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern small-scale teak easy / slipper chairs reminiscent of the Alf Svensson "Domus 1
Teak
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model Domus by DUX, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model "Domus 1" designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX in Sweden, 1960s. Original cushions and
Beech
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model Domus by Dux in Sweden
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of three easy chairs model Domus designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Dux in Sweden.
Fabric, Beech
Alf Svensson Set of 3 Domus Easy Chairs by DUX
By Alf Svensson
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Alf Svensson, 3 Domus easy chair set from Dux. It comes with three easy chairs in
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Pair of "Domus 1" Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Alf Svensson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden. Elegant and classically Scandinavian Modern with simple, blonde
Wood
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H 25.2 in W 22.45 in D 28.35 in
Domus Lounge Chair By Alf Svensson For Dux Sweden Blue Bouclé Mid Century
By Alf Svensson
Located in Cambridge, GB
A superb set of 'Domus 1' lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden. With black frames and blue
Bouclé, Beech
Lounge Chair Domus One by Alf Svensson for DUX, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Beautiful lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX Sweden, 1950s. The frame is made of birchwood and
Fabric, Wood
$11,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Red Lacquered, 1960, Set of 8
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Straw, Wood
$2,730 / item
H 12.63 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Series03 Wall Sconce, "Smoke" Patinated Sculpted Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in a "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. Goatskin parchment shade with accordion-folded face and hand stitched edges. Hand-dyed br...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,086 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
Swedish architect and furniture designer Alf Svensson worked with a range of organic materials that are today commonly associated with Scandinavian modernism, utilizing rosewood, oak and teak in his cabinets, chairs, tables and other furniture, and opting for leather when it came to creating upholstery for his sleek seating. He worked for several manufacturers including String Seffle AB, Bergbom & Co., Nybrofabriken and Nesto but is best known to collectors for the designs he created for DUX.
As creative director at Bergboms, Svensson worked with brass and opaline glass to create a range of lighting. He designed sculptural tripod-style floor lamps with bodies of steam-bent solid teak — a popular material with furniture makers of the mid-20th century — while his hanging ceiling lights featured lacquered metal shades that bring pops of color into living rooms and entryways.
Svensson’s role at the lighting manufacturer, which was founded in 1940 by Efraim Ljung — also the founder of Ljungs Industrier — saw him collaborating with the likes of legendary designers such as Greta Magnusson Grossman and Edward Wormley, a favorite of mid-century modern furniture collectors and the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company.
Svensson also served as the creative director at Ljungs Industrier. In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). In 1950, Folke Ohlsson, then leading Ljungs Industrier’s design team, decamped to the States to explore how he could expand DUX’s business, which at that point included a wide range of furniture. It was during this time, in the postwar era, that American tastemakers really sold the citizenry on the warmth and good craftsmanship that characterizes Scandinavian modern design.
Ohlsson established a DUX office not long after he arrived in California, first in San Francisco and later in Burlingame. Svensson, a chief designer in the Malmö, Sweden, office of Ljungs Industrier, was among the top-tier furniture design talent with which DUX collaborated (a list that included Wormley and Bruno Mathsson). Svensson’s Galaxy chair, a comfortable upholstered swivel seat attributed to a partnership between the designer and Yngvar Sandström that exudes Space Age charm, is highly sought after, and Svensson's relationship with DUX yielded similarly attractive sideboards, lounge chairs and other furnishings that are some of his most celebrated works.
Find vintage Alf Svensson furniture on 1stDibs.
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.