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Swedish Armchair, 1940s, New Upholstered with a French Vintage Fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Swedish armchair, 1940s, completely restored and re-upholstered with a French vintage fabric, legs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and exceedingly rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Bouclé, Birch

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Bouclé, Birch

Sheepskin, 1950s Swedish Armchairs
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful period 1950s armchairs upholstered in Scandinavian sheepskin. Very minor wear and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Retro Sheepskin, 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Sheepskin, 1950s Swedish Armchairs
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of 3 Swedish armchairs, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful set of 3 Swedish armchairs in pine, produced 1960s. New leather seats. Very good
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Pine, Leather

Retro Set of 3 Swedish armchairs, 1960s
Set of 3 Swedish armchairs, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Mid-century Pair of Large Swedish Armchairs Newly Upholstered In a Green Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of very comfortable Swedish armchairs circa 1950s/60s. These armchairs boast a generous size
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA C. 1961
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Swedish Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1961. Original ivory white paint some paint missing
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Birch

Swedish Armchairs in Stained Solid Birch, by SFM Bodafors, circa 1930
By Bodafors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of SMF Bodafors. made Swedish armchairs in stained solid birch wood. The chairs’ frames are
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

20th Century Single Swedish Armchair - Vintage Side Chair by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish anonymous armchair with two pillows, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Birch

Solid Pine Armchair by Vemdalia, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare solid pine Swedish armchair produced by Vemdalia during the 1970s. In good vintage and
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Pine

Solid Pine Armchair by Vemdalia, Sweden, 1970s
Solid Pine Armchair by Vemdalia, Sweden, 1970s
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian armchairs, Sweden 1960s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of Swedish armchairs, 1960s, entirely restored and reupholstered in dark brown Dedar velvet
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Bouclé, Velvet, Rosewood

Black Leather USA-75 Armchair by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, early 1960s. Very good condition.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent vintage condition
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Walnut

1960s Pair of Swedish Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish armchairs in black leather and cherry wood. They were recently
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Cherry

1960s Pair of Swedish Leather Armchairs
1960s Pair of Swedish Leather Armchairs
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 31.11 in
High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s. Good original condition. Recently treated
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather

1960s Pair of Swedish Teak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish, comfortable and extremely well made pair of vintage Swedish armchairs. They were
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Bouclé, Teak

1960s Pair of Swedish Teak Armchairs
1960s Pair of Swedish Teak Armchairs
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, produced 1960. Seat cushion in black
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Walnut

'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s
'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s
H 21.66 in W 30.12 in D 31.89 in
Tulip Armchair by Inge Andersson for Bröderna Andersson, 1960
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Armchair were designed by Inge Andersson for the Bröderna Andersson manufacture. The Swedish
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Teak

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent vintage condition
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Teak

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Model Tulip Armchairs by Inge Andersson for Bröderna Andersson, 1960s, Set of 2
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Swedish armchairs was produced in the 1960s. The armchairs are characterized by high-quality materials and
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

1950s Upholstered With Lilac Wool Armchair By Carl Malmsten For O.H. Sjogren.
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Swedish armchair designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren. The chair has been
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Wool, Beech, Oak

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 Retro Swedish 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
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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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Armchair & Stool by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and extremely comfortable 1960’s Swedish vintage armchair & stool by Folks Ohlsson in
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Bouclé, Teak

1970s Swivel ‘Pod’ Chair by Overman, Sweden
By Overman
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s Overman swiveling 'Pod' armchair / club chair. Black leatherette upholstery with a aluminium
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish 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
vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden condition
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1960s Swedish Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden
vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden
H 43.71 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of armchairs in honey sheepskin, model "Farmor", designed by the Swedish designer Carl
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Pine, Leather

Armchair, Sweden, 1985
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
Scandinavian armchair with faux leather upholstery in original condition with patina. Sturdy and
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Armchair, Sweden, 1985
Armchair, Sweden, 1985
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 34.65 in
Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
considered modern design classics. His present 'Stugan' (Cottage or Cabin in Swedish) armchair was designed
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Swedish Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This armchair is a great
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden ca 1950s
Swedish Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden ca 1950s
H 36.03 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Swedish Longue Armchair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Swedish longue armchair 1960 in the manir of Ingmar Relling
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Swedish Longue Armchair 1960s
Swedish Longue Armchair 1960s
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this armchair. Rounded out
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Leather and brass. H: 105 cm W: 76 cm D: 90 cm Seat H: 43 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Brass

Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
H 41.34 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s. Fabric and birch. Measurements: H: 100 cm / 3’ 3 1/2’’ W: 66
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Birch, Fabric

Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this pair of armchairs
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Diamond Armchair, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Diamond shaped armchair, Sweden, 1960s, stained wood, brass, leather, fabric upholstery.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Brass

Diamond Armchair, Sweden, 1960s
Diamond Armchair, Sweden, 1960s
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
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 Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Sweden Midcentury Teve Armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, 1953
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid century modern pair of wood and brown leather Teve armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Armchair in honey sheepskin, model “Farmor”, designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

Swedish Pine Armchairs with Sculpted Legs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchairs. While the main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Armchairs with Structural Legs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
makers. This pair of sculptural armchairs show how successful these experiments were. The form of the
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

vintage armchairs easy chair 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs armchairs 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good
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1960s Swedish Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

vintage armchairs  easy chair  60s  Sweden
vintage armchairs  easy chair  60s  Sweden
H 32.68 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
vintage armchairs easy chairs 60s Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs easy chairs 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good
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1960s Swedish Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

vintage armchairs  easy chairs  60s  Sweden
vintage armchairs  easy chairs  60s  Sweden
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 30.71 in
Swedish Modern Armchair with Tapered Wooden Legs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
is the defining characteristic of the era, and of this armchair. This chair holds a soft simplicity
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Swedish Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and comfortable pair of vintage Swedish oak armchairs. We recently imported these
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Vintage Swedish Oak Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Swedish Oak Armchairs
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
Pair of White Swedish Horseshoe Back Armchairs, Sweden, C. 1964
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of generous white Swedish horseshoe back armchairs, Sweden, c. 1964 Measures: H: 29.25, W
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Lena Larsson Armchairs for Nesto Scandinavian
By Lena Larsson, Nesto
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of two chairs designed by Lena Larsson, Swedish. Made of wood, lacquered in black.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden
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1950s Swedish Chesterfield Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs
H 32.29 in W 35.04 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Swedish Modern Upholstered White Armchairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern white armchairs made in Sweden around the mid 20th century, 1950 to 1960s. The pair
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Oak

1960s, Swedish Design, Refurbished Armchair, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Swedish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered armchair. Upholstered in quality Nevotex
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Swedish Leather Armchair by Mio
Located in Wembley, GB
A mid-century leather armchair by Mio. Swedish, c. 1960s. Sturdy beech frame. The original black
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Swedish Leather Armchair by Mio
Mid-Century Swedish Leather Armchair by Mio
H 27.17 in W 30.32 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Armchair model USA-75
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Armchair in teak wood designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Sweden, 1960s Excellent vintage
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Armchair model USA-75
Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Armchair model USA-75
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
1960s Folke Ohlsson Teak and Rattan Armchair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Teak wood and Rattan. Sweden, 1960s. Excellent
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Upholstery, Rattan, Teak

1960s Folke Ohlsson Teak and Rattan Armchair
1960s Folke Ohlsson Teak and Rattan Armchair
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Set of Four Armchairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, birch, Sweden, circa 1960s This set of four chairs in birch features a sturdy back
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Birch

Swedish Set of Four Armchairs in Birch
Swedish Set of Four Armchairs in Birch
H 31.11 in W 21.86 in D 21.26 in
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs. Swedish Modern style
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Bejra Möbel Tibro Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bejra Möbel was a Swedish manufacture operating in the first half of the 20th century in the
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Alf Svensson Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Alf Svensson. Black leather and oak. Produced by Bjästa Möbelsnickeri, Sweden, 1960s.   
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Pair of Alf Svensson Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Alf Svensson Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Vintage reclining armchair and footstool by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair with footrest. High-backed armchair designed by Alf Svensson and produced by
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swedish Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

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Retro Swedish Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro Swedish armchairs available for sale. Each of these unique retro Swedish armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of retro Swedish armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro Swedish armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco retro Swedish armchairs are of considerable interest. Retro Swedish armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arne Norell, Dux of Sweden and Bruno Mathsson are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Swedish Armchairs?

Retro Swedish armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,159, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $72,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.