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Dux Rocking Lounge Chair

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wool Upholstery Tall Back Rocking Lounge Chair

By Selig, Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern wool upholstery tall back rocking lounge chair.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Blond Wood Danish Modern Slated Back Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery MINT
Blond Wood Danish Modern Slated Back Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery MINT

Blond Wood Danish Modern Slated Back Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery MINT

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

New charcoal fabric removable cushions upholstery Danish Mid-Century Modern rocking lounge chair.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Danish Modern Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery
Danish Modern Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery

Danish Modern Rocking Lounge Chair New Upholstery

By Dux of Sweden, Selig

Located in Rockaway, NJ

New charcoal fabric upholstery Danish Mid-Century Modern rocking lounge chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1960s Red Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden
1960s Red Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden

1960s Red Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX of Sweden

By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Very comfortable swivel chair combined with rocking option designed by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden from the 1960's. This swivel chair in upholstered with the original red fabric ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Folke Ohlsson Rocking Recliner DUX Made in Sweden
Folke Ohlsson Rocking Recliner DUX Made in Sweden

Folke Ohlsson Rocking Recliner DUX Made in Sweden

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Danish modern style recliner, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden, circa 1960s. The chair will rock on the platform, or can be locked into position.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Rocking Chair with Ottoman
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Rocking Chair with Ottoman

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Rocking Chair with Ottoman

By Dux of Sweden, Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak rocking chair with 24 x 18 x 16 ottoman.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Folke Ohlsson Dux High Back Reclining Lounge Chair
Folke Ohlsson Dux High Back Reclining Lounge Chair

Folke Ohlsson Dux High Back Reclining Lounge Chair

Located in Washington, DC

Well made high back lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. High seat back has spring tension allowing for rocking motion and locking reclining positions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining + Rocking Lounge Chair in Leather + Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining + Rocking Lounge Chair in Leather + Walnut

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining + Rocking Lounge Chair in Leather + Walnut

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Decatur, GA

Unique on the market - oversized rocking and reclining lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1950s, Teak and Velours Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
1950s, Teak and Velours Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

1950s, Teak and Velours Rocking Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Midcentury teak lounge chair and ottoman designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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