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.
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model "Tema 1" Beechwood 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 precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model 72-C Teak Lounge Chairs for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
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 precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model-1032 Reclining Chair w/ Ottoman for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 39.50in H x 28.75in W x 33.50in D Seat Height: 17in Ottoman: 16.50in H x 23.50in W x 16.50in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Centur...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Cane & Tweed Lounge Chair for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut-Stained Beechwood, New Cane Backrest, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 firs...
Upholstery, Teak
Folke Ohlsson, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Velvet, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and blue velvet slipper lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX, Sweden, c. 1960s. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions...
Velvet, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair for Duxello, Sweden, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century lounge chair with a wooden base, brass details, and spring cushions, designed by Folke Ohlsson for Duxello in the 1950s. Model name - "Scania". Condition: fully restored...
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is rarely seen and was only made directly for export to the US market. Made from solid w...
Wool, Walnut
Swedish Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The mid-century walnut lounge chairs model 72-C, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden in the 1960s, are a true testament to timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The handcrafte...
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Fulton, CA
Teak Scandinavian Modern high-back reclining lounge chair. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. Circa. 1960. Beautiful original finish and glow to solid teak frame. Structura...
Teak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern lounge chair, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been reupholstered in an ivory color herringbone upholstery. The teak frame has been clean...
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Upholstered "Scania" Armchair By Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional Scandinavian Modern high-back upholstered armchair was designed by the Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson. The lounge chair is part of the "Scania" collection Ohlsson de...
Brass
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
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 ite...
Fabric, Wood
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful, subtle design by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson, this upholstered lounge chair with gently curved lines is supported by a walnut base. In very good original vintage con...
Upholstery, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Recliner and Lounge Chair
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
This recliner doubles as a lounge chair. It has a lever on its right side that adjust the chair. The legs and base are made of solid teak. This chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson f...
Teak
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden. Adjustable recliner for dialed in comfort. New upholstery in Gudbrandsdalens Vadal by Christiane Müller: Gray Norway Wool...
Wool, Teak
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
This generous lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX is strikingly handsome and remarkably comfortable. The walnut base supports the body upholstered in black leatherette. ...
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut recliner was designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden circa 1960s. This fantastic recliner features a walnut frame with gray upholstery. Th...
Fabric, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Highland, IN
Classic Scandinavian Modern by the founder of DUX in the United States– Folke Ohlsson. This lovely lounge chair has a beech frame with sculpted arms that supports loose cushions newl...
Upholstery, Birch
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Fraser, MI
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair. Sculpted Beech frame. Unrestored.
Brass
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been ref...
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century “Profile” Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking example of Scandinavian-American modernism, this “Profile” lounge chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden in the 1950s–60s. The angular solid teak frame supp...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 32.5 wide x 32 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height/chair clear...
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Model 4410 Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Model 4410 lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson produced this striking lounge chair, model 4410, and ottoman for Dan...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Modern “Stanford” Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning Swedish teak lounge chair, designed by the talented Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden in the 1960s, is an exceptional piece that perfectly embodies mid-century modern des...
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson "Stanford" Teak Armchair for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rare "Stanford" High Back Teak Lounge Chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in the 1960s. The "Stanford" model was one of Ohlsson's less common designs. This armchair has a...
Linen, Teak
Swedish Modern Duxello Wing Back Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hanover, MA
Duxello wingback lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. This was one of his early designs, dating to 1955. The wings have such a dramatic profile along with the ti...
Beech
Midcentury Lounge Chair, Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Teak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury teak lounge chair with curved back. This iconic chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX (Model 72-C). It was made in Sweden and dates back to ...
Teak
Pair of Folke Ohlsson Pasedena Chair Teak Frame & Textured Velvet Midcentury
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of lounge chair 'Pasadena' designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX Ljungs Industrier, Sweden. It is a very solid chair with a textured white velvet upholstery an...
Velvet, Teak
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 is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood frame has been restored; however, there may still be small signs of age. We did have to fill some rather deep flaws in the wood. The straps have been replaced with appropriate new straps. And the foam cushions are new and newly upholstered. Please see photos, circa 1950s. Now you can get all your DUX in a row!! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. This is the iconic and beautiful Scissor Lounge Chair. It was designed by Folke Ohlsson for his company DUX, Inc. purportedly in 1949. It is so incredible in its simplicity and when viewed from the side you can see immediately where it got its name. We are very excited about this wonderful chair here at our shop. Its walnut frame has been completely restored and we have replaced all the straps, which were beyond repair, with proper strapping. Plus, we have made new foam cushions and upholstered them in a fabulous black and taupe horizontal stripe fabric. Folke Ohlsson is a Scandinavian Modern Swedish furniture...
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Lounge Chair USA-143 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite mid-century modern lounge chair, expertly designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX in Sweden, dating back to the iconic 1950s. This particular piece, known as mode...
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish "USA 143" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for P Jeppesens
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare "USA 143" chair by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson for Danish makers P Jeppesens. In beech with burgundy leather upholstery, this early 1950s chair is a beautiful example of S...
Brass
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Recently reupholstered in an attractive textured striped fabric. One small bleached spot (size of dime) on back rest ...
Wood
Folke Ohlson Rare Model "Ascot" Oak Armchair a pair by DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare model by Folke Ohlsson, a pair of 'Ascot' armchairs made in light color natural Oak, for DUX Sweden, 1960s. Very comfortable model with a solid oak frame . Upholstered back and...
Oak