Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950' Lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten. The iconic "Farmor" (Grandmother) model, was designed in the 1950s and produced by O.H.
Upholstery, Birch
$6,500
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 32.49 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The plump seat, patterned fabric, and button tufting further add to the warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or Grandm...
Fabric, Wood
$18,000 / set
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of 'Farmor' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956.
Sheepskin, Wood
$6,500
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The plump seat and button tufting further add to the warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or Grandmother armchair to exp...
Fabric, Wood
$12,500 / set
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The plump seats and button tufting further add to the warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted these Farmor or Grandmother armchairs to ...
Fabric, Wood
$9,000
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956.
Sheepskin, Wood
$9,118 / set
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Grey Lambswool, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic and timeless armchair, the "Farmor" (Grandmother) model, designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1950s and produced by O.H.
Lambskin, Leather, Pine
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of these series was dedicated to the family home, and included the “Hemmakväll” sofa (other items in the same series are also recognisable Malmsten pieces, such as “Farmor” and “...
Fabric, Pine
Sold
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Armchair / Loungechair with Ottoman - Carl Malmsten - "Farmor" - Sheepskin
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning armchair with ottoman of model "Farmor / Grandma", designed by Carl Malmsten at O.H Sjögren in Sweden in the 1950s.
Sheepskin
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. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden.
Beech
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Mid Century Armchair in Sheepskin Produced in Sweden 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century armchair model "Farmor / Grandmother" by Carl Malmsten in beech and newly upholstered dark grey sheepskin with a matching leather head cushion.
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Carl Malmsten armchairs in sheepskin Sweden circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and confortable pair of Carl Malmsten « Farmor » newly upholstered in sheepskin Produced by O.H.
Sheepskin, Fruitwood
20th Century Farmor Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Farmor lounge chair in the style of Carl Malmsten from Sweden, circa 1960.
Birch
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Lounge Chair Scandinavian Midcentury
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and manufactured by O.
Wool
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Lounge Chair Scandinavian Midcentury
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and manufactured by O.
Wool
Sold
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 25 in
20th Century Swedish Sjögren Pair of Farmor Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
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
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
20th c. pair armchairs 'Farmor' in Dedar fabric by Carl Malmsten for O.H.Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Eindhoven, NL
'Farmor' was one of the armchairs in a series with names of members of the family. - Source 'Carl Malmsten'
Fabric, Oak, Pine
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
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Farmor' lounge chair, in fabric and wood by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s.
Upholstery, Wood
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' armchair for O.H. Sjogren Sweden 1957
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Paris, IDF
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden circa 1957 Good condition, upholstered in light pink fabric In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Farmor’ armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten, 1956.
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of high-back Swedish armchairs (model 'Farmor'), designed by Swedish designer and architect Carl Malmsten.
Sheepskin, Wood, Leather
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Midcentury
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and manufactured by O.
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The plump seat and button tufting further add to the warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or Grandmother armchair to e...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Sheepskin Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and manufactured by O.
Sheepskin, Birch
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair model 'Farmor', designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888–1972).
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956.
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956.
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair in honey sheepskin, model “Farmor”, designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and manufactured by O.H.
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Sold
H 39.97 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956, for Paul
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
The plump seat and button tufting further add to the warm feeling of the design, while keeping it stylish and modern. Carl Malmsten wanted this Farmor or Grandmother armchair to exp...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of these series was dedicated to the family home, and included the “Hemmakväll” sofa (other items in the same series are also recognisable Malmsten pieces, such as “Farmor” and “...
Fabric, Pine
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Carl Malmsten's much sought-after "Farmor" sofa is a 1930's modernist twist on the traditional rococco sofa.
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Chairs, circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of "Farmor" armchairs designed circa 1950 by Carl Malmsten (1888-1972), Malmsten was the most prolific Swedish furniture designer of the twentieth century with a career spanning...
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Chairs, circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of "Farmor" armchairs designed, circa 1950 by Carl Malmsten (1888-1972), Malmsten was the most prolific Swedish furniture designer of the 20th century with a career spanning mor...
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Modernist "Farmor" chairs by renowned designer Karl Malmsten, upholstered in gold silk.
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of Swedish Modernist "Farmor" chairs by renowned designer Carl Malmsten, upholstered in creme colored velvet.
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Farmor" lounge chair designed in 1956 and produced by O.
Fabric, Birch
$3,315
H 27.56 in Dm 10.63 in
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp with Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
The structure is composed of black lacquered metal with brass elements forming a delicate, rhythmic cage around the diffuser. The central body in satin opaline glass softly diffuses ...
Metal, Brass
$18,300 / set
H 32.09 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, black leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of six. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceived with two v...
Leather, Beech
$6,212
H 44 in W 90 in D 88 in
King Size Bed Upholstered in Ivory Fabric with Walnut Finish, Elbow Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Elbow King size bed by Uultis in walnut finish with ivory twill weave fabric. Introducing the Elbow King Bed by Uultis, a perfect fusion of charm and sophistication that transfor...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$6,712 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,362 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$5,327 / item
H 39.77 in Dm 20.48 in
Tulip 520 Organic Minimal Belgian LInen & Brass Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
Tulip 520 Pendant, handmade to order, is a 21sst century organic modern timeless design. Tulip 520 is inspired by nature with a modern geometric reference to both the Gothic and Art...
Copper, Brass
$7,500 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 14.18 in
Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Brass
$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
$6,726 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,465 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Carl Malmsten, a prominent furniture designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism, enjoyed immense popularity for his shapely sofas and armchairs in luscious color palettes. Malmsten believed that light — much like our eyes and bodies — doesn’t like to bump into sharp objects. Smooth edges, on the other hand, are kinder to the eye and and to our touch, and allow light to softly bounce off surfaces. Malmsten felt that if his furniture didn’t “serve well” in the home, it had no business being there.
Malmsten’s career essentially began in 1915, when his submissions for a competition to furnish the new Stockholm City Hall were first- and second-place prize winners. In the 1920s, his profile soared. He won a prize at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — and quickly became one of the most sought-after designers of commercial seating in Sweden.
Malmsten was soon contracted to design chairs, tables and other furniture for the Stockholm Concert Hall, the Swedish Institute in Rome and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. His famous Art Nouveau-influenced Stadshusstolen chair, designed for Stockholm City Hall in 1916, is a highlight of the city’s recently opened Museum of Furniture Studies. Malmsten expanded into interior design and created a luxurious, well-appointed living room in the palace of then-Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his bride, Crown Princess Louise.
In the 1930s, Malmsten clashed with critics when he voiced his opposition to functionalism. Like Danish modernist Kaare Klint, he favored using quality local materials and prized traditional craftsmanship. Malmsten’s furniture draws on graceful neoclassical influences, and he said that extreme functionalism contributed to “sterile” interiors — while the curving contours of his work may share ground with furniture designed by Alvar Aalto or Bruno Mathsson, Malmsten differed with Bauhaus eminences and some Scandinavian modernists on their prioritization of functionalism.
For an exhibition in 1956 at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, Malmsten designed furniture that was intended for mass production — and his striking designs began to make their way into middle-class Swedish homes owing to Malmsten’s partnerships with manufacturers such as O.H. Sjögren. Until then, he had built his pieces at the school he founded in the 1930s or had them made by artisans at several small local workshops.
Malmsten founded a number of schools for design and collaborated with other designers who shared his philosophy of “hand and mind in creative collaboration.” These included the esteemed textile artist Märta Måås Fjetterström, whose pieces he included in exhibits and even his own home.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Malmsten seating, tables, cabinets and more.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.