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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
Classic Scandinavian Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Dux, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern walnut lounge chair by DUX / Sweden, amazing sculptural walnut curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Maize Yellow Bouclé Fabric Upholstered Swivel Chair By Dux Of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
has been manufactured in the 1960s by the Swedish manufacturer 'Dux of Sweden'. This pod chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful Scandinavian modern easy chair in teak manufactured by Dux in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden Newly Upholstered in a Blu Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
H 37 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery.
Some fading
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
6 Vintage Chairs DUX - Ribbon Back 1960s, Sweden - Dining chairs, Teak, Set of 6
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs made by manufacturer DUX, Sweden in the 1960s.
Model name: Ribbon
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s.
This pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Dux Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, circa 1950
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
2020 brochure.
Designer: Alf Svensson
Manufacturer: DUX
Country: Sweden
Model: lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Genarp, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by de Swedish designer Alf Svensson for Dux. The chairs are reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Dux of Sweden Office Chair in Black Leather and Chrome-plated Steel
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dux of Sweden, office chair, leather, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 41.34 in W 25.99 in D 27.37 in
Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden, Sweden 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Beograd, RS
were designed by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden. Featuring elegant design, made of beech, with dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Easy Chair Walnut "USA 75" Folke Ohlsson, DUX, Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish easy chair made of walnut, designed by Folke Ohlsson and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux, this Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
1950’s Dux Lounge Chair With Vintage “Fern” Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s High back lounge chair by Dux. Vintage upholstery with Ferns. Beech legs. Made in Sweden
We
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969. Excellent condition
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede
3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs
This modernist chair was produced by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Low Swedish Beech Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Charleston, SC
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair manufactured for dux in Sweden, circa 1950s. This danish modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Galaxy Swivel Chair by DUX of Sweden
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Haderslev, DK
Produced in the period from 1970-1979 by Alf Svensson and Yngve Sandström for DUX of Sweden
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Swedish Beech Low Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chesham, GB
A beech lounge chair in original orange fabric by Folke Ohlsson.
Manufacturer - Dux
Designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s.
Iconic lounge chair model Pernilla with
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 36.42 in
Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Forserum, SE
A TeVe lounge chair, designed by the Swedish architect Alf Svensson in 1953 for the manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
1960's Folke Ohlsson for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair for Dux. Mocha Colored Leather Sweden 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair model Pernilla manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 33.08 in
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DUX of Sweden, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Galaxy Chair Designed by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Bronx, NY
A 1970s Galaxy chair designed by Alf Svensson for DUX. This chairs features an upholstered and
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Club Chairs
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
Pair of Sam Larsson DUX Lounge Cantilever Leather Chairs from 1972
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of rare DUX cantilever lounge chairs called `Sesam 2`in black leather and chrome.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Black metal lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden, 1960's
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Alf Svensson for DUX in Sweden in the late 1950's or early 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
“Jetson” Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly recognizable “Jetson” chair designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by DUX in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Scissor Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Pair of Scissor Chairs. Oak frames with slat backs and removable
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Green Lounge Chairs with Steel Frame by DUX Design Team
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of lounge chairs, model Spider, by DUX design team. Designed in 1982. Structure made of chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Highland, IN
This generous lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX is strikingly handsome and remarkably
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Danish Modern Upholstered Armchair Lounge Chairs After DUX in Walnut
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of upholstered lounge chairs from Scandinavia circa 1960s. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 37 in W 28 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Nashville, TN
Lounge chair with a high backrest and thick padded cushions. Features sculpted arm rests and angled
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
Classic Scandinavian Modern by the founder of DUX in the United States– Folke Ohlsson. This lovely
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames.
Delivery to
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Chair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux is an iconic midcentury modern chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of "Galaxy" Easy Chairs by Alf Svensson & Ingvar Sandstrom for DUX Sweden
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Dux of Sweden
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTORM for DUX Sweden
The design is from 1968 when the space race to the moon and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36.62 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Slipper Lounge Chair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson slipper lounge chair for DUX.
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Transforming
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Rubber, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Reclining Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive vintage modern lounge chair features a solid walnut frame, a high backrest, and thick
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic Scandinavian Modern Scissor lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculpted Lounge Chair for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chair designed in Sweden by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden circa 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Walnut
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Bruno Mathsson Dux "Pernilla" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Pair Available
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" lounge chairs with matching ottomans. Made in Sweden by Dux
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40 in W 35.5 in D 33.5 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden
The chair has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Leather Chrome Dining chairs by Sam Larsson for DUX
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
condition. (2) Arm Chairs and (2) Side Chairs. Made in Sweden. Located in NYC.
Chairs Measure 25" wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Lounge Chair by Sam Larsson for Dux, 1972
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern cantilever lounge chair.
Design by Sam Larsson for Dux of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 26.75 in D 28.5 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
H 40 in W 29 in D 33.75 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak & Tweed “Scissor” Lounge Chairs for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
'Pernilla 69' Leather and Beech Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Toronto, CA
The Iconic 'Pernilla' bentwood chair and ottoman - designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Canvas, Beech
Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bruno Mathsson
Manufacturer: Dux
Era: 1960s
Dimensions: 23 wide x 30
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Duxello Lounge Easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in Sherpa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Duxello lounge easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in sherpa. Very comfortable
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 36 in W 28 in D 36 in
Pernilla 69 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1990s, Set of 4
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
The Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottomans, a pinnacle of comfort and style crafted by legendary
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.98 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Teak Occasional Chair by Dux / Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
woven linen. Retains the manufactures branded mark to the seat bottom by Dux made in Sweden, a nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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Dux Swedish Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic dux Swedish chair available at 1stDibs. A dux Swedish chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a dux Swedish chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A dux Swedish chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made dux Swedish chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson and Bruno Mathsson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Dux Swedish Chair?
Prices for a dux Swedish chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $11,117, while the average can fetch as much as $2,895.
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