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1960's Green Linen 'Läckö' Lounge Chair by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Sweden
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair " Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s. This pair
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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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

Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Swedish Beech Low Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chesham, GB
A beech lounge chair in original orange fabric by Folke Ohlsson. Manufacturer - Dux Designer
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Swedish 1960's Lounge Chair with Wooden Inlays by B. Holm's Fabriker
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Swedish midcentury modern upholstered chair with walnut colored wood inlays/accents and base made
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Maple

Pair 1960's Green Linen 'Läckö' Lounge Chairs By Ingemar Thillmark For OPE
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair lounge chairs" Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Early lounge chair, model Eva by Bruno Mathsson with full grain leather upholstery. Produced in the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Johannes Andersen "Excellent" Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the annals of mid-century Swedish furniture design, Johannes Andersen stands as a luminary whose
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pr. Ari Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Norell Made in Sweden c. 1960's
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in New York, NY
. Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Mobel AB, Made in Aneby Sweden 1960's. These voguish lounge chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Swedish Designer, Primitive Freeform Lounge Chair, Painted Wood, Sweden, c 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculpted painted wooden, primitive freeform lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, circa
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Primitive Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Teak Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux, this Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Hans Olsen ”Gazelle” Chair, 1960s Sweden
By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. This chair is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Dux of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in San Marcos, CA
in the 1960's. This comfortable lounge chair, recently imported from Europe to California before its
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two imposing 1960s "Ilona" lounge chairs attributed to Swedish designer Arne Norell. In cognac
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in New York, NY
Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian DUX Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Sweden by DUX with the original upholstery. Some fading
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
body. This “Amiral” lounge chair is anchored in traditional Swedish tradition, with innovative twists
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Lennart Bender Lounge Chairs for Ulferts AB Tibro, Sweden 1960s ‎
By Lennart Bender
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer, Lennart Bender worked for major design companies in Sweden and abroad during the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Ari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell Leather, 1960s, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The famous Steel framed leather 'Ari' Lounge chair by Legendary Swedish designer Arne Norell from
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A fantastic edition of the Inca chair, executed in a patinated leather upholstery. The
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
H 35.83 in W 36.23 in D 38.59 in
Mid-Century Curated Swedish Long Chair 1960's
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century curated Swedish long chair 1960's Dimensions: W27xD27XH34 inches Seat Height 17in Arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Velvet

'Merkur' Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
” chairs was designed by Arne Norell in the 1960s and each of them was handmade in Aneby, Sweden in the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Wood

1960s Taupe Velvet Lounge Chair by Bertil Fridhagen, Sweden 1
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian 'model Aristokrat' mahogany and padded taupe velvet lounge chair designed by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech

Pair of Krokus Lounge Chairs by Lennart Bender for Ulferts, Sweden 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish, Lennart Bender
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, pair of lounge chairs model 'Krokus', Sweden, 1960s. The designer
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Bouclé

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Highland, IN
This generous lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX is strikingly handsome and remarkably
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
H 37 in W 32 in D 35 in
Pair of Krokus Lounge Chairs by Lennart Bender for Ulferts Ab, Sweden 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish, Lennart Bender
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Krokus lounge chairs by Swedish designer Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Fiberglass

Arne Norell, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stamford, CT
Arne Norell, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, 1960s Rare pair of Swedish
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
lounge chair has a beech frame with sculpted arms that supports loose cushions newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 31 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Upholstered Armchair Lounge Chairs After DUX in Walnut
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of upholstered lounge chairs from Scandinavia circa 1960s. These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Karl-Erik Ekselius Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchairs designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Karl-Erik Ekselius Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
Karl-Erik Ekselius Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Sweden, 1960s This armchair has all the flair and vitality of a typical
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
Swedish Lounge Chair in Blue Floral Upholstery
H 41.74 in W 35.04 in D 38.59 in
1960s, Safari Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden
By Hans Olsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. This chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Oak

Pair of Arne Dahlén Lounge Chairs in Green Bouclé and Teak, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Dahlén, Dahlens Dalum
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Arne Dahlén in the early 1960s. The model was
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Brutalist 1960s Arne Norell "Ari" Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful lounge chair designed in the the sixties by Arne Norell for Norell Mobel. This is a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Carl-Axel Acking, Trienna chair, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Carl-Axel Acking Trienna chair in Oak, Sweden 1960s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Seat height 35cm
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Carl-Axel Acking, Trienna chair, Sweden, 1960s
Carl-Axel Acking, Trienna chair, Sweden, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, beech, Sweden, 1965 The Läckö
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

1960s, Safari Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden 1
By Hans Olsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. This chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Oak

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Solid Pine, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in solid pine designed and made in Sweden. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Pine

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Solid Pine, 1960s
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Solid Pine, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of Two (2) Löven Style Lounge Chairs After Arne Norrell, Sweden, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
A sculptural set of two elegant lounge chairs both designed and crafted with the greatest attention
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde

Pair of Buffalo Leather Swivel Chairs By Arne Norell, Swedish 1960's
By Arne Norell
Located in Norwalk, CT
notable Swedish designer Arne Norell. Crafted from rich and supple buffalo leather, these chairs exude an
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Swedish Mid Century Lounge Chair in Velvet, Ulferts Möbler, 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish, Lennart Bender
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and comfortable pair of lounge chairs with some beautiful curves. Original fabric in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Löven" by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Löven" by Arne Norell, 1960s. These chairs have a timeless classic
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Made from hand weaved wicker and black lacquered steel, original
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
Rare Pair of Swedish Rattan Chairs, 1960s
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Löven" by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Karlstad, SE
A lounge chair model "Löven" by Arne Norell, 1960s. This chair has a timeless classic design and
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair in Beech and Wool
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Stained beech, Wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

"Profil" Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Folke Olhsson Manufacturer: DUX Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Eric Sigfrid Persson Sunbed / Lounge Chair Produced in Sweden
By Eric Sigfrid Persson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sunbed / lounge chair designed by Eric Sigfrid Persson. Produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Eric Sigfrid Persson Sunbed / Lounge Chair Produced in Sweden
By Eric Sigfrid Persson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sunbed / lounge chair designed by Eric Sigfrid Persson. Produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
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H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern High back Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptionally designed Swedish chair on a swivel steel base in original black vinyl with a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors (Sweden). This chair has a
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Midcentury Easy Chair Walnut "USA 75" Folke Ohlsson, DUX, Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish easy chair made of walnut, designed by Folke Ohlsson and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Scissor Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of sleek lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Dux. These feature solid
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla" in Bluegrey Sheepskin
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Montclair, NJ
NOTE! The first image in Dove Blue is for color of the lounge chair only. The actual chair offered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Sheepskin

Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Pine Longue Chair 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
H 33.86 in W 32.68 in D 33.86 in
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Swedish Lounge Chair 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Swedish lounge chair 1960s available for sale. The range of distinct Swedish lounge chair 1960s — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Swedish lounge chair 1960s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish lounge chair 1960s made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arne Norell, Dux of Sweden and Folke Ohlsson each produced beautiful Swedish lounge chair 1960s that are worth considering.

How Much are Swedish Lounge Chair 1960s?

Swedish lounge chair 1960s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,911, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $400,000.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.