Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s. Sturdy beech bentwooden
Leather, Bentwood
$2,354
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 55.91 in
‘Kroken’ lounge chair by Christer Blomquist for IKEA, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true Swedish design classic, the ‘Kroken’ lounge chair was designed by Christer Blomquist for
Metal
$1,765 / set
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
Leather Armchairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken, Sweden, 1960s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Black leather on wooden frame. Nelo Kroken, Sweden. Overall good to very good condition, see
Leather, Plywood
Pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Genarp, SE
A pair of lounge chairs by Åke Fribytter. The chairs have lovely patina and has a nice swing when seated on,
Leather, Bentwood
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 31 in D 32 in
Pair of Kroken gray leather bentwood lounge chairs with ottoman Ake Fribytter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kroken gray leather bentwood lounge chairs with (1) ottoman Ake Fribytter. Nice gray
Leather, Birch
$1,026Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Kroken lounge chair, original.
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter, "Kroken" lounge chair. Original upholstery in dark brown
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
$1,176
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 42.52 in
Ake Fribytter Nelo Mobel Poltrona in pelle Kroken anni 70 Sweden Design
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegantissima poltrona realizzata in Svezia negli anni ‘70, dal designer Åke Fribytter per la casa di produzione Nelo MÖbel. Struttura in legno laccato curvato nero, seduta, schien...
Leather, Bentwood
Nelo Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Frybitter
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Famous lounge chair made by Nelo Kroken and designed by Ake Fribyter in the 1970s. This Kroken
Leather
“Kroken” Living Room Set by Ake Fribyter for Nelo – 1974
By Ake Fribytter
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Superb black genuine leather lounge set, consisting of two armchairs and a footstool, designed by Ake Fribyter (1922-1998) and manufactured by the Swedish brand Nelo in the 1970s. Th...
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in L 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Vienna, AT
This substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair or lounge chair Mod. Kroken was the design of Ake
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Scandinavian Black Leather Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Vienna, AT
This substantial cantilevered, bentwood armchair or lounge chair Mod. Kroken was the design of Ake
Leather, Wood
KROKEN chair, Ake Fribytter, NELO
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Neuss, NW
KROKEN armchair with footstool by Ake Fribytter for NELO from the 1970s. High-quality solid wood
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Leather ‘Kroken’ Lounge Chair Designed by Ake Fribytter, Sweden, 1974
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Athens, Attiki
Cognac leather bentwood rosewood ‘Kroken’ lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter, Sweden 1974
Leather, Rosewood, Bentwood
Swedish Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Kroken armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo Möbel in the 1970s with its matching foot stool
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 42.13 in
Poltrona Kroken di Ake Fribyter per Nelo Möbel, Svezia, anni '70
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
' inconfondibile design, la poltrona Kroken oltre che spiccare in comodità, grazie ad un accurato studio ergonomico
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35.4 in W 29.1 in D 36.6 in
1970s Swedish Kroken Black Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Ake Fribytter
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather Kroken armchair from Sweden, circa 1970, with accompanying ottoman. A cantilevered
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold
H 34.38 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
'4' Kroken Buffalo Leather Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the Kroken Lounge Chair, an exceptional design by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Möbel of Sweden
Beech, Leather
Sold
H 34 in W 30 in D 37 in
Kroken Teak and Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kroken lounge chair was designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. This piece is in
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1970s Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two extremely comfortable black lounge or easy chairs, model "Kroken", upholstered with
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
1970s, Swedish Design by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, Set of Two Kroken Lounge Chair
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Swedish design by Ake Fribyter. Set of two Kroken lounge chair. Original upholstery in black
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 38 in
20th Century Swedish Leather Kroken Cantilever Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern leather Kroken cantilever chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo. Due to its
Leather, Bentwood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1970s, Black 'Kroken' Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden in Leather
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Kroken", in black and upholstered with leather
Leather, Bentwood
Fauteuil scandinave lounge cuir Kroken Roche Bobois
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil scandinave vintage lounge, modèle Kroken de Ake Frybiter édité par Roche Bobois couleur
Leather
Vintage Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Savona, IT
This Swedish armchair was designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo in the 1970s, and comprises a black lacquered wooden structure, and a seat upholstered in black leather.
Leather, Wood
Kroken Leather Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Savona, IT
Swedish manufacturing armchair designed by Ake Fribyter for Nelo in the 1970s. Structure in lacquered wood, seat in brown padded leather. Adjustable headrest. Details in leather. ...
Leather, Wood
1970's Kroken Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Miami, FL
The 1970's Kroken lounge chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo is made out of a bent plywood frame with a
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood, Plywood
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By Donald Judd, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
$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
Pierre Chapo “L07” Daybed, 1963
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “L07” daybed, France, 1963. The Pierre Chapo “L07” Daybed, designed in 1963, shows the essence of French modernist design. Chapo, a trailblazer in the design world, is ...
Wood, Elm
$16,709 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Upholstery, Plywood
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 35 in W 33 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
Chrome
$7,601 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$1,995 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Burl
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 59.85 in
Vintage Rattan Chaise Lounge by Carl Öjerstam, Scandinavian Design
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rattan Chaise Lounge from the old Ikea - back when furniture was really made of good materials that could last for many years. Karlskrona is from the 1990s and has a lovely seat com...
Wicker, Rattan
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge and Ottoman. This set dates to about 2005. Still presents very well with a couple flaws photographed and shown in the photos. Sits very well, st...
Cotton, Birch
FK 87 Grasshopper Chaise Longue in cognac leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Lange Production
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FK 87 - 'Grasshopper' easy chair/chaise longue in cognac leather and chrome-plated steel. Designed in 1965. Designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, made by Lange Production.
Leather
Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather, France 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge chairs in Patinated Cognac leather, France 1970. Oversized, large, modern lounge armchairs that feature straight lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—design...
Leather
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 26.5 in D 38 in
Wonderful Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs plus Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs plus ottoman. This pair will need to be re-upholstered but frames are tight and sturdy. The solid walnut frames retai...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,759
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 58.27 in
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Karl Malmwall 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue, Karlskrona, designed by Karl Malmwall for IKEA, in the 1990s. Handmade in wicker and rattan, with a soft neck pillow in cream white...
Wicker, Rattan
$11,000
H 28.75 in W 26.25 in D 38.25 in
Arne Norell Ari Chair + Ottoman in Chocolate Mongolian Sheepskin, 1970's, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Culver City, CA
Oh hey, have you met The Ari Chair? She’s the effortlessly cool Scandinavian cousin everyone envies at family reunions. Designed by Arne Norell and radiating peak 1970's swagger, thi...
Chrome
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps 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.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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.