Pair of “New Berlin” Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 20th Century
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “New Berlin” chairs are among Swedish icon Carl Malmsten’s rarer models.
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Easy Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 easy chairs designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Pine
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy chair stands as an exemplary creation by the Swedish designer and architect, Carl Malmsten.
Fabric, Mahogany
Carl Malmsten Seating Group Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 easy chairs and coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten.
Pine
Carl Malmsten ‘Vår Fru’ Easy Chair by O.H. Sjögren, Sweden
Located in Hammarö, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, the ‘Vår Fru’ easy chair is one of the designer’s most celebrated and enduring creations.
Textile, Walnut
Carl Malmsten "Lillasyster" Easy Chair for OH Sjögren, Sweden 20th Century
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s “Lillasyster” (little sister) easy chair is a stunning representation of the Swedish designer’s craftsmanship and creativity.
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten “Stugan” Armchairs for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
These chairs are in the vein of Swedish modernism, with simplicity and functionality, while also showcasing the subtle details and quality Malmsten is known and appreciated for.
Fabric, Oak
Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten is one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers.
Bouclé, Wood
Sven Staaf Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Linen and Elm, Almgren & Staaf, Sweden 1953
By Almgren & Staaf, La Maison Pierre Frey, Sven Staaf
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare easy chair was designed by Sven Staaf in the early 1950s.
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Elm
Rare Marianne Boman-schleutker for Boman Easy Chair in Pink Velvet and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
The Boman factory's collaborative tradition extended to renowned designers like Carl Malmsten and textile artist Elsa Gullberg from Sweden, as well as Finnish designers Arttu Brummer...
Velvet, Birch
Gunnar Göpert a pair of pine easy chairs Säter, Göperts, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts Industri, Jönköping. Made from solid pine with original blue fabric. The model was sh...
Textile, Pine
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
Pair of 'Husmor' Upholstered Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten, (1888 -1972)
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Babworth, Retford
A pair of 'Husmor' upholstered easy chairs. Designed for O.H. Sjogren Sweden, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Beech
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
1957 Reno Oak Bodafors Swedish Designer Chairs Bertil Fridhagen 12 Chairs
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Bodafors was one of the greatest furniture manufacturing company in Sweden during the 20th century and Carl Malmsten designed many furniture for Bodafors.
Oak
“Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 29.34 in
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Old Berlin” chair is among Swedish icon, Carl Malmsten’s rarer models.
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 26.78 in
1950s Pair of "Lillasyster" Lounge or Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1950s set of two "Lillasyster" (Little sister) lounge or easy chairs by Carl Malmsten from Sweden. Both chairs are upholstered in a Jacquard fabric and in good condition.
Fabric, Beech
Carl Malmsten Easy Chair Produced by Bodafors, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Carl Malmsten easy chair produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
Carl Malmsten Easy Chair by O.H Sjögren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden.
Carl Malmsten Easy Chairs Model Mabulator Produced in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Mabulator designed by Carl Malmsten.
Fabric, Pine
Carl Malmsten Samsas Easy Chair by O.H SjöGren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Samsas designed by Carl Malmsten.
Beech
Carl Malmsten Farmor Easy Chair by O.H Sjögren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Farmor designed by Carl Malmsten.
Beech
Carl Malmsten Samsas easy chair by O.H Sjögren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mid century easy chair model Samsas designed by Carl Malmsten.
Beech
Sold
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 25.6 in
Carl Malmsten Scandinavian modern easy chair 'Gamla Berlin', Sweden ca. 1940
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful lounge or cocktail chair by the famous Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This elegant chair 'Old Berlin' has pretty rounded shape, padded back with tufted buttons. With ligh...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Club Easy Arm Lounge Chair "Samsas" by Carl Malmsten for OH Sjogren, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Easy or lounge chair called "Samsas" designed by Carl Malmsten.
Wool
Sold
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Carl Malmsten "Lillasyster" Easy Chair for OH Sjögren, Sweden 20th Century
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s “Lillasyster” (little sister) easy chair is a stunning representation of the Swedish designer’s craftsmanship and creativity.
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten, Easy Chair, circa 1929
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
Carl Malmsten (1889 Sweden 1972), easy chair, circa 1929, in stained birch with open arms, in original quilted black leather applied to frame with nail heads, origin: Sweden.
Birch, Leather
Carl Malmsten Samsas Easy Chair by O.H. Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Samsas armchair designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H. Sjörgen in Sweden in the 1960s. Professionally cleaned original pink and white striped wool upholstery. Stained beech l...
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
20th Century Swedish Sjögren Pair of Farmor Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of two Farmor easy chairs designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by AB O.H.
Fabric, Birch
Carl Malmsten Samspel Sofa by O.H SjöGren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Samspel designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden.
Beech
Carl Malmsten Hemmakväll Sofa by O.H Sjögren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Hemmakväll designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden.
Beech
Sold
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Swedish 1940s Mid-size Lounge Chairs in the Style of Carl-Johan Boman
By Carl-Johan Boman, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1940s Scandinavian easy chairs in the style of Finnish Design Icon, Carl-Johan Boman. Very elegant with their distinct shape, playful lines and harmonious proportio...
Wool, Elm
Sold
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
20th Century Grey Swedish Sjögren Pair of Farmor Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of two Farmor easy chairs designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by AB O.H.
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Pair of Carl Malmsten Husmor Armchairs O.H Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of Carl Malmsten design 'husmor' armchairs from the 1960s. Ab O.H.Sjogren were personally selected by Carl Malmsten to produce his chairs knowing they had a strong tradi...
Beech
Pair of armchairs attributed to Malmsten and Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hägersten, SE
A collaboration between Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekstrom was initiated during the mid-1950s to produce an easy chair together.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 33.86 in
Carl Malmsten “Visingsö” Armchairs for O. H. Sjögren, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Visingsö chairs are – design-wise- in the vein of Swedish modernism, with simplicity and functionality, while also showcasing the subtle details and quality Malmsten is ...
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Karl-Erik Ekselius - Set of 2 Oak lounge chair by JOC Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Klintehamn, SE
At the moment we have 3 identical chairs. Karl Erik Ekselius was a Swedish furniture designer born in 1914 in Ålesund, Sweden.
Wool, Oak
Karl-Erik Ekselius - Set of 2 Oak lounge chair by JOC Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Klintehamn, SE
At the moment we have 3 identical chairs. Karl Erik Ekselius was a Swedish furniture designer born in 1914 in Ålesund, Sweden.
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Even though Scandinavian design is generally democratic and meant for the masses, pieces were not stripped of all beauty in order to make them as easy to use as possible. The design ...
Bouclé, Wood
Swedish Armchair with Footstool, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set has an understated look that is harmonious and well-balanced. The armchair has a Carl Malmsten-like silhouette, with gentle, rounded edges and a warmth expressed through the...
Fabric, Wood
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