Åke Fribytter for Nelo "Kroken" Buffalo Black Leather Bentwood Cantilever Chair
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A wonderfully sculptural 1970s Scandinavian Kroken lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden, combining a sweeping laminated bentwood frame with a generously proportion...
Leather, Rope, Bentwood
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 frame with beautifully patinated black leather cushions. Cool cantilevered design It ...
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Kroken Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter, Dark Brown Leather, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Rødding, DK
One of the most compelling Scandinavian lounge chair designs of the period — the Kroken is built around a bentwood cantilever frame in deeply figured dark stained beech, the wide fla...
Leather, Beech
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
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken 1960s
By Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare pair of Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Kroken, Sweden, in the 1960s.
Leather, Wood, Beech
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 with curved bentwood blonde wood frame. Really low sling style lounge chairs. Com...
Leather, Birch
$1,011Sale Price|20% Off
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 with nice patina. Removable headrest and seat with backrest. Adjustable headre...
Leather, Canvas, 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 chair has the n° 59 of a limited edition of 250 chairs launched for the 25th anniversar...
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
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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 Fribytter and produced from the Swedish manufacturer Nelo Mobel. Designed in 1974 ...
Leather, Wood
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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 Fribytter and produced from the Swedish manufacturer Nelo Mobel. Designed in 1974 ...
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 frame made of oak bentwood in teak veneer with the high-quality original cover made ...
Leather
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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. Super comfortable cantilever lounge chair! Very good condition!
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. Sturdy beech bentwooden frame with beautifully patinated camel leather cushions. ...
Leather, Beech
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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
Poltrona modello "Kronen" prodotta dalla nota azienda svedese Nelo e progettata dal designer Ake Fribyter. Presenta una struttura flessibile curva in faggio con rivestimento in pelle...
Leather, Wood
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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 black frame supports a seat of black leather. The deep hollow of the seat, low curv...
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
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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, hailing from the stylish era of the 1970's. Take advantage of this rare opportuni...
Beech, Leather
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H 34 in W 30 in D 37 in
Kroken Teak and Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kroken lounge chair was designed in 1974 by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. This piece is in original condition.
Leather, Teak
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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 Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two extremely comfortable black lounge or easy chairs, model "Kroken", upholstered with black and dark grey leather designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. Both are in ori...
Leather, Bentwood
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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. Removable headrest and seat with backrest. Adjustable headrest. Original ve...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
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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 IKEA in the 1970s.
Metal
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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 cantilever bentwood frame and the leather upholstery the chair is super comfortable. The le...
Leather, Bentwood
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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 Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Kroken", in black and upholstered with leather, All original and in extremely good condition. Note that this chair has a tufted s...
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 chocolat foncé en très bon état Dimensions : profondeur 92 cm x largeur 75 cm x ha...
Leather
Vintage Kroken Armchair by Ake Fribyter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
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 Nelo, Ake Fribytter
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 and canvas bucket seat with a detachable headrest. Made in Sweden, its low...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood, Plywood
$5,796 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 38.98 in
Rare Pair of Model 2254 Lounge Chairs by Børge Mogensen with Ottomans 1950s Wool
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of Model 2254. ''Slaedestolen'' lounge chairs with matching pair of Model 2248. ottomans. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s. The Model 2254. lounge cha...
Leather, Wool, Oak
1970s Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armchair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - sturdy and stable - Patinated leather in good condition
Leather
$1,787 / set
H 38.98 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - sturdy and stable - Patinated leather in good condition - dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
Leather
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 37.8 in
Pair of Durlet lounge chairs brown leather Belgium 1960
By Durlet
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs manufactured by Durlet in Belgium during the 1960s. The chairs feature generous proportions and a distinctive high-backed silhouette, combining the ...
Leather, Teak
Black Leather Wooden Frame Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Grete Jalk
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Epitome of Mid-Century Elegance: The Jatoba Wooden Lounge Chair Experience timeless luxury in your living space? Look no further than our stunning Mid-Century Jatoba ...
Leather, Wood
$6,382
H 37.8 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
A Par, Brown Leather Hunter Easy Chairs and stools by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
Designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s, the furniture is classic and stylish, combining comfort with Scandinavian style. These pieces of furniture...
Leather
$2,650
H 38.75 in W 25.75 in D 33.25 in
Westnofa Norwegian Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Westnofa Siesta lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling, Norway, circa 1960s. This iconic lounge chair showcases the refined craftsmanship and human-centered philosophy t...
Bentwood
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original leather cushions. Good condition!
Leather
$1,961
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Easy chair 'Läckö' designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Möbler, 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Easy chair designed by Ingemar Thillmark, model is called 'Läckö' and was produced by OPE Möbler, Sweden, during the 1960s. Rustic design. Frame in beech and cushions in thick tuft...
Leather, Beech
$3,198 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 29 in
Pair of 1970'sNorwegian leather Kengu lounge chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's Norwegian Kengu lounge chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Bentwood frames have canvas sling with brown leather cushions that rest on top, very...
Leather, Bentwood
Hans J. Wegner Ox Chair Model EJ 100, black original leather
By Erik Jørgensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An immortal classic, the EJ-100, Ox chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960, and is regarded as one of Wegners more important chairs. It was Wegner's fascination with Picasso that i...
Stainless Steel
$3,000 / set
H 26 in W 24 in D 36 in
Pair of Scandinavian Brown Leather and Curved Rosewood low lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Brown Patina Leather and Curved rosewood bentwood lounge chairs with brown leather tufted cushions with patina. Leather shows signs of use and worn in nicely. Ma...
Leather, Rosewood, Bentwood
$1,357
H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams, furniture leather, bentwood.
By Georg Thams, Bramin Mobler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair by Georg Thams. Original brown furniture leather, bent beech wood, canvas. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Leather with ...
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
1970s, Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Brown leather lounge chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Loose cushions in brown leather, dark brown plywood, brown ...
Leather, Canvas
$1,855
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Leather, Rosewood
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,856 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,504 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apollo chair by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler, and ottoman. Ottoman 22" wide x 19" deep x 13.5" high This 'Apollo' model easy chair is made of a black bent plywood frame and blac...
Leather, Bentwood
$7,500 / set
H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional pair of vintage “Pirate” lounge chairs, designed by the acclaimed Norwegian duo Elsa Solheim and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken & Co. in the 1970s. The Solheims were known...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,740 / set
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 37.01 in
Kroken Leather Lounge Chair and Stool by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable.
Leather, Wood
$1,485Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
1970s, Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Brown leather lounge chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Loose cushions in brown leather, dark brown plywood, brown ...
Leather, Canvas
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
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Charles Pollock
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charles Pollock Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Pair of armchairs from the 60s by Charles Pollock in leather and chrome. cracking on the leather of the seat cushio...
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.