Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Fraser, MI
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair. Sculpted Beech frame. Unrestored.
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Brass
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Fraser, MI
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair. Sculpted Beech frame. Unrestored.
Brass
$1,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 62 in D 22 in
Vintage Sculptural Walnut Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern coffee table in walnut designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This classic piece features a warm natural wood grain pattern and raised sculpted edges. Supporti...
Walnut
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Designed by Folke Ohlsson. Single drawer teak nightstands Made in circa 1960 in Sweden. Labeled underneath. 24.5" x 18.5"...
Teak
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 36 in
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the first being the very forward thinking d...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,621Sale Price|40% Off
H 18 in W 27 in D 66 in
Swedish Mid Century Rosewood Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish Mid Century modernist coffee table made from rosewood with inlay two-tone top by Folke Ohlsson. This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the co...
Wood, Rosewood
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, rare midcentury lounge / armchair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson. Acquired from the estate of a midcentury Architect in Anchorage Alaska! Many items from this collection are Scan...
Fabric, Wood
$3,600Sale Price|38% Off
H 28.5 in W 95.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen is need of new upholstery and we want to leave it up to you to choose the fab...
Maple
Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft four-seat dux leather sofa by Folke Ohlsson Sweden, 1960s Danish modern sofa upholstered in tan and black grass cloth Black leather detachable cushions Tapered wood legs ...
Leather
Scandinavian Modern stool from Folke Ohlsson "Dux"
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the iconic Scandinavian Modern stool designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. This teak masterpiece epitomizes the essence of mid-century design, seamlessly blen...
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Ljungs Industrier 1954
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Skå, SE
Experience the epitome of Scandinavian Modern design with the Folke Ohlsson Sofa Scania, a luxurious blend of sophisticated aesthetics and exceptional comfort. Crafted with exquisite...
Beech
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Folke Ohlsson made for Ljung Industrier 1954
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Skå, SE
Discover the enchanting allure of Scandinavian Modern design with the Folke Ohlsson Armchair Scania - a true embodiment of timeless elegance and comfort. Crafted with meticulous atte...
Beech
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in
Folke Ohlsson DUX Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchair Patterned Upholstery
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A Folke Ohlsson DUX Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern armchair patterned upholstery. Elegant and timeless designed High backed Mid-Century Modern armchair by renowned designer Folke Oh...
Textile, Teak
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Rio Rosewood Side Table "Colorado" by Folke Ohlsson for Tingströms, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Tingströms
Located in Riga, Latvia
Rare Rio rosewood. This side or lamp table is available only for Europe delivery.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 27.17 in D 37.01 in
High Back Recliner in Original Fabric, Designed by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Adjustable high back recliner with original fabric, designed by Folke Ohlsson, manufactured by DUX, Sweden, circa 1960s. Unrestored item, please note slight tear on the buttoned b...
Upholstery, Walnut
Teak Living Room Set by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Pieces in this line are rare enough, but a complete set is unthinkable. A sectional sofa consisting of left and right teak seating elements separated by a low teak table with cane sh...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair Frame
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nice original finish Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors Scissor form lounge chair. Selling a single chair without cushion or upholstery. Leaving that decision to the next client. Missing one...
Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Dux Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman - Teak Bracket Back
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare bracket back version of the Profil chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden. All new full grain veg tanned saddle tone leather. New foam, straps and batting. Solid old growth te...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
"Frisco" Teak Side Table by Folke Ohlsson, Bra Bohag, Tingströms, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Tingströms
Located in Karis, Nyland
Freestanding teak bedside / side table model "Frisco" designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Tingströms in Sweden in 1960s. Good vintage condition, with some signs of usage
Teak
Sold
H 39 in W 28 in D 35 in
MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chairs and Adjustable Ottomans C.1960
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of refurbished Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak reclining lounge chairs with adjustable ottomans. There are 8 reclining positions for the chairs and 2 sizes for the...
Fabric, Teak
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H 30 in W 26 in D 32 in
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Scissor Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux. These feature solid teak framing with charcoal grey tweed cushions. Very good ready to use condition. Sta...
Fabric, Teak
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H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Large Scandinavian Teak Armchair with Ottomans by Folke Ohlsson for Westnofa 196
By Folke Ohlsson, Westnofa Furniture
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional armchairs each available with its own footrest. A clever metal system allows the chairs to recline and offers great comfort with a slight rocking effect. Each armchair h...
Fabric, Teak
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H 31 in W 17 in D 15 in
Mid-century Folke Palsson Model J77 "Farmhouse" Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
By Folke Ohlsson, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of six mid-century Teak Model J77 farmhouse dining chairs. With simple construction and uncomplicated design, this set of dining chairs is timeless, fitting in from rust...
Teak
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H 34 in W 34 in D 38 in
Mid-century Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair c.1950-1960-Reupholsterd Maharam Fabric
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Folke Ohlsson for DUX Sweden lounge chair with Teak and brass base. Reupholstered in Maharam fabric. CREATOR Designer by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. DA...
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Teak Wood Frame
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Astoria, NY
Manufactured by DUX in the 1960s. The chair has a sleek and classic designwith a modern appearence. The ottoman is adjustable. Recently upholstered in a black chenille fabric with un...
Chenille, Teak
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H 36 in W 28 in D 36 in
Scandinavian Modern Duxello Lounge Easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in Sherpa
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Duxello lounge easy Chair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson in sherpa. Very comfortable Easy Loung chair with Black Lacquered hardwood arms and Newly Upholstered in White ...
Wool, Hardwood, Lacquer
Folke Ohllson for Dux Danish Modern Four Seat Sofa, Circa 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Peabody, MA
Four seat sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, circa 1960s. As a young Swedish designer, Ohlsson was sent by Dux to California in the early 1950s to establish a factory there to produce fu...
Upholstery, Teak
Folke Ohlsson For Dux Reclining Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's walnut reclining chair with matching ottoman designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Sweden, newly restored and reupholstered in Donghia fabric, with minor wear and patina ...
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern three seat sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Wonderful sleek silhouette. Upholstered by the previous owners in a cream microsuede.
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern coffee table in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This classic piece features a warm natural grain pattern and raised sculpted edges. Supporting base...
Teak
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H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Scissor Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors
By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Scissors armchair set of two was designed by Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors in 1962. It has a scissor oak frame with eight slats on the backrest. The loose ...
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury set of 6 teak dining chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Very beautiful designed and crafted set of dining chairs with elegant curved backs. The set has all new woo...
Teak
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H 27.96 in W 74.61 in D 31.11 in
1960s Midcentury Swedish 3-Seat Oak and Grey Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors
By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Beautiful example of a 1960s midcentury Swedish three-seat oak sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, as part of the Monterey series. The sofa is heat branded with the Bodafors...
Fabric, Oak
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H 20.67 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Senator' Teak Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson for Tingströms
By Folke Ohlsson, Tingströms
Located in Karis, Nyland
Big midcentury teak coffee table by Folke Ohlsson for Tingströms, Sweden, makers mark stamped underneath. Beautifully crafted and excellent vintage condition. Legs will be dismoun...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 74.02 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury Danish 3-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Midcentury design - Midcentury 3-seat sofa - Manufactured in Denmark - Designed by Folke Ohlsson - Made by Fritz Hansen for DUX - Featuring a wool / tweed upholstery.
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Vintage Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very attractive Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with the rare adjustable ottoman, it was designed by Folke Ohlsson for production by DUX in the 1960s. The sleek sculpting of the wo...
Upholstery, Wood
Folke Ohlsson Teak Credenza and Shelving Cabinet for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak credenza and removable shelving cabinet designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden, circa 1960s.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Footrest in Teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful footrest by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, in teak and fabric. Minor blemishes to the wood - nicks, etc. This has not been refinished. Please see pictures.
Fabric, Teak
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 padded cushions. Sleek design with sculpted arm rests and angled legs conveniently re...
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Original Upholstery Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking rare bicolor upholstered armchair, comes with its original two tone fabric and headrest , solid construction from a non smoker home, no tears or smells, this unique chair ha...
Upholstery, Birch
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Danish Style Four-Seat Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Folke Ohlsson for DUX four-seat sofa.
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 38 in W 34 in D 36 in
3 Piece Set of Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chairs and Ottoman *SATURDAY SALE
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional set of complementary upholstered Folke Ohlsson pieces for DUX, comprised of one lounge chair and one rocker with matching ottoman. All three pieces exhibit sculptur...
Fabric, Foam, Maple, Teak
Folke Ohlsson DUX Mid-Century Modern Three Seat Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
We are swooning over this Swedish DUX sofa! Its fully reupholstered in Beacon Hill Luxury Epingle "Moon Blue" fabric, for Robert Allen. This DUX sofa boasts comfortable and...
Upholstery
Pair of Folke Ohlsson for DUX “Scissor” Lounge Chairs ***ON SALE
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic and comfortable pair of Mid-Century Modern maple “Scissor” lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Hand-sculpted angular frames with softened edges retain their origina...
Steel
Two Danish "US-175" Chairs in Rosewood by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s "US-175" chairs in Rio rosewood and original light tan leather upholstery by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. The US-175 chair is Folke Ohlsson's most celebrated design. The...
Leather, Rosewood
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak Table and Chairs Set
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak table and chair set with labels on chairs and burnt brand on table. Round table extends to oval with two leaves. Original blue fabric lightly soiled and faded. 45 inches round w...
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak Dining Table
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful Folke Ohlsson for DUX teak dining table with two additional leaves that can expand up to 102" seating eight comfortably. Professionally restored in showroom perfect...
Teak
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H 36 in W 32 in D 36 in
Danish Modern brown leather lounge chair by Dux designed by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking chocolate brown arm chair designed by Folke Ohlson, for DUX of Sweden the chair its completly restored , in leather the legs are refinished in walnut stain the chair its sol...
Folke Ohlsson For Dux Scandinavian Scissor Chair And Ottoman
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern scissor chair and ottoman designed by Folke Ohslson and made by Dux. Teak frames with black leather upholstery. The ottoman measures 24" wide, 18" de...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Halabala Art Deco Armchairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1940s, produced in Czechoslovakia. These highly collectible lounge chairs showcase Halabala’s iconic bent beec...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 35 in D 34 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$5,109 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 * Year: circa...
Wood, Pine
$11,528 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Metal
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,750 / set
H 21.07 in W 19.1 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with one low carved drawer with original bronze pull.
Walnut
$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
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
$1,083 / item
H 118.12 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Mogens Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern Danish style lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a golden brown, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Handmade in E...
Beech, Mohair
Folke Ohlsson pioneered the “knock-down” revolution of furniture, making the innovative flat-pack means of manufacturing and shipping common practice. Credited with playing a significant part in bringing Scandinavian modern forms to the United States, he was an international designer who created attractive pieces that are highly coveted by today’s collectors.
In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). While leading the design team for Studio Ljungs Industrier in his native Malmö, Ohlsson visited the West Coast of the United States in 1950 and opened DUX Inc., to expand the company’s global footprint. DUX put into practice an idea that Ohlsson patented for the so-called “knock-down,” or “KD,” chair, a term referencing easy, flat-pack assembly. It saved DUX space in warehouses and money on transportation and was a concept that would inspire hundreds of subsequent companies — most notably fellow Swedish brand IKEA.
Integrating American upholstery with Swedish knock-down hardware and wooden frames, Ohlsson and DUX revolutionized the furniture industry. The manufacturer consistently worked with brilliant mid-century modern designers — among them Bruno Mathsson, Edward Wormley and Alf Svensson — expanding the brand’s portfolio and establishing credibility as a design source. Today vintage DUX sofas and dining chairs are valuable collector’s items, and the space-saving attributes and efficiency associated with the company’s modular designs continue to influence manufacturers all over the world.
Partly because of the affordability of DUX’s furniture — as well as an understandable affinity for the simplicity, warmth and coziness of Scandinavian modern design — postwar America embraced Ohlsson’s vision. One of Ohlsson’s best-known designs is the Profil lounge chair, built on a teak frame that can rock or recline with the push of a lever, while the wool bouclé upholstery is sumptuous and stylish. Another iconic collection is the clean, minimal Pasadena set of sofas, footstools and armchairs, fashioned from solid walnut with brass sabots.
The Milano Triennale and the “Good Design” exhibition series at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art distinguished Ohlsson with more than 30 awards. In 1964, he was honored with Sweden’s Royal Order of Vasa decoration by King Gustav VI Adolf because of his role in exporting modern Scandinavian aesthetics to America. Ohlsson’s designs were also produced by Bodafors and Fritz Hansen.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Folke Ohlsson seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.