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Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
horizontal stripe fabric. Folke Ohlsson is a Scandinavian Modern Swedish furniture designer who was born
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

DUX Scandinavian Modern Teak Draw Leaf Extending Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
are limitless. Folke Ohlsson is a Scandinavian modern Swedish furniture designer who was born in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Modern armchair in sheepskin, 1940-50s
By Swedish Furniture Guild
Located in Säffle, SE
Swedish Modern armchair from the mid-century. One of only two ever documented, which make the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Swedish Modern armchair in sheepskin, 1940-50s
Swedish Modern armchair in sheepskin, 1940-50s
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
DUX Swedish Modern Rosewood Club Chairs, Newly Restored
By Dux of Sweden
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Swedish Modern armchairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs By Ray Zimmerman
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Black Swivel Lounge Chairs by Overman Sweden
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super comfy matching pair of lounge chairs made by Overman and produced in Sweden circa 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Overman Sweden Pod Swivel Lounge Chair Armchair, a pair
By Overman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of swivel pod lounge chairs by Overman, Sweden, was designed by Carl Eric Klote
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wool Overman Swivel Chairs, with Casters, Sweden 1960
By Overman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This modern pair of brown wool tweed Pod Swivel Armchairs by Overman, Sweden, have chrome legs and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Classic Scandinavian Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Dux, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Scandinavian Modern walnut lounge chair by DUX / Sweden, amazing sculptural walnut curved
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome Cane White Wall Shelf Unit by DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chrome Cane white wall shelf unit cabinet by DUX of Sweden. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Aluminum, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Swedish Square Coffee Table By DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swedish Square Coffee Table By DUX This gorgeous mid century modern
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Pair of Modern Teak and Brass Side Tables by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Wilton, CT
Everything about this pair of Modern Teak and Brass side tables by Dux of Sweden is subtle
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Round Teak Dining Table by DUX with 2 Leaves
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round dining table. This table is very high quality hand built in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful Scandinavian modern easy chair in teak manufactured by Dux in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1970s Swivel ‘Pod’ Chair by Overman, Sweden
By Overman
Located in Bern, CH
base. Produced by Overman International, Sweden. Light construction with aluminium swivel base.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

1970s Swivel ‘Pod’ Chair by Overman, Sweden
1970s Swivel ‘Pod’ Chair by Overman, Sweden
H 24.81 in W 32.68 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Modern Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare three seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vtg IRE Furniture Skillingaryd Swedish Modern Purple Leather Sling Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage IRE Furniture Skillingaryd Swedish Modern Purple Leather Sling lounge chair. Item features
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Overman Swedish Black Leather and Chrome Swivel Armchair
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century swivel armchair with black leather upholstery and seat cushion supported on a
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Swedish Modern Duxello Wing Back Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Hanover, MA
Duxello wingback lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. This was one of his
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Art Deco Curved Sheepskin / Shearling "Sahara" Lounge Chair Sweden, 1940s
By OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was made in the 1940s Sweden. The curves and structure on this furniture takes
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin

Pair of Scandinavian Chairs by Overman, Sweden, circa 1960
By Overman
Located in CANGAS, ES
Pareja de sillas apilables diseñadas por Svante Schöblom para la firma sueca Overman en la década de los 1960’s. Aunque editadas en varios colores, el diseño en blanco se adapta a cu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Pine

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs. Vintage Upholstery. Sculpted Beech wood frames. Delivery to
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in
Midcentury Modern "USA 75" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and comfortable “USA 75” lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson, with loose greige cushions. Rare rosewood version. Beautifully sculpted armrests and ribbing in the back.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished Armchair, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
by Swedish furniture manufacturer in about 1960. Renovated at Retro Møbler Galleri by professional
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson, a rare pair in rattan accompanied by a footstool for DUX. This ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955. The chair given that
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “Swedish Modern” was quickly established as a reinterpretation of the Modern style during
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
H 31.89 in W 74.81 in D 37.8 in
Set of 4 High Back Swivel Dining Chairs by Overman Sweden
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 4 sculpted high back swivel dining chairs by Overman of Sweden. Extremely comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Serving trolley, anonymous, for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Serving trolley, anonymous, for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Rattan and bamboo. H: 78 cm W: 48 cm L: 91
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair od Bedside Tables by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of bedside tables , side tables manufactured by DUX in Sweden during the 1960s. The tables
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Brass

Pair od Bedside Tables by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Pair od Bedside Tables by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in
Rya Rug by Mairanne Richter for Wahlbecks, Linkoping, Sweden
By FLP Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
manufactured by VDN - Varufakta / Wahlbecks - Linkoping, Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of iconic TeVe-chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industrier, Sweden mid-1900s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Faux Fur

Teak Occasional Chair by Dux / Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
woven linen. Retains the manufactures branded mark to the seat bottom by Dux made in Sweden, a nice
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1970s. Cane, rattan, and teak. Very sturdy and in good original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 17.92 in
Set of 6 Bentwood Teak Charger Plates 18", Made in Sweden, ca. 1960
By Ary Sweden 1
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 6 Bentwood Teak Charger Plates 18", Made in Sweden, ca. 1960 Rare larger 18" size serving
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. This model was later reproduced by IKEA. Svante Schöblom is a Swedish furniture designer. He studied
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1970s. Cane, rattan, and teak. Very sturdy and in good original condition
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of bedside tables by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 17.92 in
Set of 6 Swedish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Kensington, MD
design at any dinner party - Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden attesting to the high degree of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Teak

Pair of Bedside Tables, Anonymous for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
very sturdy and in good original condition. Initially, the Swedish furniture manufacturer DUX
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Cane, Rattan, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak with Woven Shelf Cocktail Table by Dux Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous round 42inch teak cocktail table by Dux with a removable reed woven shelf below, shelf is 20 x 22.5. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, a simple beautiful pie...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

William Hinn, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dresser, Sweden, 1960s
By Urban Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
William Hinn, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dresser, Sweden, 1960s Concave sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, oversized Swedish Modern sofa, in a U-formed design, slightly shorter on one end. Mahogany
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Mahogany

Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Swedish Modern Pine Stool, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
restraint in décor choices, while still managing to make a space feel cosy. The Swedish Modern style is
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Swedish Modern Pine Stool, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Pine Stool, Sweden 1940s
H 17.33 in W 18.12 in D 10.24 in
1960s Maize Yellow Bouclé Fabric Upholstered Swivel Chair By Dux Of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
has been manufactured in the 1960s by the Swedish manufacturer 'Dux of Sweden'. This pod chair is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-century DUX Sweden Dining Chairs c.1960-Set of Four
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
Height 17.5 in. HISTORY Founded in 1926, Swedish furniture maker DUX has been known for quality
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Papercord, Birch, Teak

Swedish Modern travertine coffee table, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern coffee table designed and made in Sweden. Produced between the 1940-50s. Made from
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

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Travertine

Swedish Modern Table Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish mid century table mirror. Made with a mahogany frame with rounded corners, decorated
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass

Swedish Modern Table Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Table Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
H 12.41 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
Swedish Modern Console Table, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Modern console table, made from birch, with a lacquered base. Inlays on the side
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

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Birch

Swedish Modern Console Table, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Modern Console Table, Sweden, 1920s
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror, Sweden Ca 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, scandinavian modern pewter mirror, Sweden ca 1940's. Unknown designer and maker
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Attr. DUX Swedish Mid-Century Nightstands or End Tables
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Swedish mid-century rattan single-drawer nightstands or end tables, attributed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

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Rattan

Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden, Sweden 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare pair of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Model 'Domus'. They
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Dux Mid Century Maria Swedish Elm Beech and Brass Expanding Dining Table
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Countryside, IL
Dux Mid Century Maria Swedish Elm Beech and Brass Expanding Dining Table The expanded table
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
H 34.65 in W 64.57 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Mid-Century DUX Brown Leather Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the pinnacle of Scandinavian luxury with this sumptuous Swedish Mid-Century DUX Brown
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather

1950 Armchair / Lounge Chair With Powder Pink Wool Upholstery By Dux From Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful designed armchair by Dux of Sweden. The armchair is upholstered with powder pink wool
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Pair of DUX Swedish Mid-Century Basket-Woven Mahogany End Tables/Nightstands
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
DUX, the renowned maestros of Swedish mid-century design. With every detail meticulously crafted
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

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Modern Swedish Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of modern Swedish furniture for your home. An item from our selection of modern Swedish furniture — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 23037 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of modern Swedish furniture now, or shop our selection of 698 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of modern Swedish furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of modern Swedish furniture, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of modern Swedish furniture over the years, but those crafted by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Orrefors and Arne Norell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a piece of modern Swedish furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,454.
Questions About Modern Swedish Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Danish and Swedish design share many tenets, including an emphasis on simplicity and functionality. Danish furniture generally expresses these ideas through new industrial technologies, while Swedish products are minimalist and stress clean lines.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The most famous Swedish furniture company is arguably IKEA. Founded in 1943, the company has grown to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world. The brand has more than 450 stores located in more than 60 countries. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The name of the famous Swedish furniture store is IKEA. Ingvar Kamprad launched IKEA in 1943, and originally, it was strictly a mail-order furniture company. IKEA's first store opened in 1948 in Älmhult, Småland. Today, there are more than 450 stores located around the world. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage IKEA furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.