Farmor Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Rīga, LV
Fully restored “Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren: new upholstery in Zimmer+Rohde fabric, wood legs are refinished, new lacquer.
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of 'Farmor' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956.
Sheepskin, Wood
“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
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
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
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
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
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
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 O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
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 O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
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 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.
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 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
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 Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
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
$8,425 / set
H 28.94 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a de...
Fabric, Wood
$32,053 / set
H 34.65 in W 40.56 in D 39.38 in
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model Aulanko, Finland
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model designed for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1939. The chairs are newly refinished an upholstere...
Sheepskin, Ash
Danish Modern Late 1950's Lounge Chair by Georg Thams
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Late 1950's or early 1960's classic danish modern lounge chair on tapered teak legs made from oak. The angled back rest and thick padded seating offer maximum comfort. A sl...
Wool, Oak
Danish Early 1950s Easy Lounge Chair
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic Danish early 1950's Easy style lounge chair. Original grey wool fabric with diamond pattern. Strong presence and generous size....
Wool, Beech
$5,734 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
"Knoll" Armchairs by Jon Brunstad & Arne Velle, Norway 1955 - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of armchairs of model "Knoll" designed by Jon Brunstad/ Arne Velle at Hjalmar Brunstad Fabrikker AS in Norway 1955. They are reupholstered with Sheepskin (moonlight) and is in...
Wood, Sheepskin
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery. Produced by AB Record
Beech
$2,272
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in L 32.29 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas Original Armchair
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchair for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chair is a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristic d...
Fabric, Wood
$5,769
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish and early mid century sculptural "Stora Eva" armchair with dark stained beech wooden legs with an original beige velvet fabric by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced by ...
Velvet, Beech
$2,960
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Finnish Mid-Century Easy Chair in the Style of Carl-Johan Boman, 1950s–1960s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural Finnish mid-century easy chair with softly flowing lines and a generous, enveloping form. The chair features a curved backrest that wraps around the sitter, creating an ...
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair in the style of Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make it very versatile and well...
Beech, Wool
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchair by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage Swedish Samsas armchair by Carl Malmsten. It was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1960’s. This is of exceptional quality and is extremely comfor...
Bouclé, Wood
Elias Svedberg, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in High Point, NC
A striped pink white fabric and wood lounge chair designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consi...
Fabric, Wood
$29,139 / set
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Thorald Madsen Armchairs in Sheepskin and Beech, Denmark, Mid 1930s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was produced by the cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen in Denmark in the mid 1930s. The curved, round shape of the armrests and back gives the design a dist...
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
$2,200
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 38 in
Vintage 'Fortino' High Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Fortino’ high back armchair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. This Swedish design features a connected bentwood beech wood frame. The frame is the most impressive f...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern armchair by Carl Malmsten from Sweden made during the mid 20th century, around 1960 to 1970. The armchair has the sleek lines and minimal design typical to the Sc...
Fabric
$19,500 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 10
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of ten. Designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in 1968, these dining chairs are offered in a ...
Faux Fur
$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 Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
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
$27,973 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Very Rare Pair of Leather and steel Lounge Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Uginox
By Paul Geoffroy, Uginox
Located in Echt, NL
Iconic pair of lounge chairs in excellent condition. Deigned by Paul Geoffroy and manufactured by Uginox in the 1970s in France. Striking design composed of curved stainless steel ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$22,000 / set
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Marco Zanuso "Regent" Armchairs for Arflex, Sage Green Velvet, 1960, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Regent" armchair for Arflex, sage green velvet, Italy, 1960, set of two. The "Regent" armchairs, designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1960s, capture the essence of ...
Velvet
$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
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s. The inviting curv...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
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
$792Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,358 / 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
$652Sale 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
$6,620 / 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
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.