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

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Upholstery, Beech

Vintage 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 32 in W 26 in D 28 in
Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chair
By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chair. Very well crafted. Possibly by Axel Larsson or Carl Malmsten
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chair
Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair Made in 1940-50s Beautiful shape and character, similar to the clam chair
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Pine

Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge chairs. Elegant beechwood frames. Vintage Upholstery. Warm patina. .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Upholstery, Beech

Vintage Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1930s Swedish lounge chairs. Stained beech legs. Vintage velvet upholstery. Sculpted
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Velvet, Beech

Vintage Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 32 in D 35 in
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge chairs. We love the sculptural dramatic wood arms on these chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Beech

Vintage Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940’s Swedish Lounge Chairs
H 30.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
Mid Century Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair by Scapa Rydaholm, 1970s
By Scapa
Located in Madison, WI
is a Swedish Lounge Chair by Scapa Rydaholm. On the bottom it has a sticker that reads "MADE IN
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Chrome

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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage 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
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 Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Leather, Walnut

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 Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Teak, Leather

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 Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Wool, Teak

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler. This rarely seen model
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Leather, Bentwood

Swedish Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson for Hjalmar Jackson 1940's
By Axel Larsson, Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and very rare lounge chair attributed to Designer, Axel Larsson and executed by master
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Velvet, Walnut

Carl Malmsten 'Attr' White Upholstered Tall Swedish Lounge Chairs w/ Wood Legs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic, Mid-Century, Swedish, upholstered lounge chairs attributed to post-war design luminary
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Swedish Lounge Chairs by Karl-Erik Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a rare pair of lounge chairs, manufactured by JOC Vetlanda in 1968. These chairs are a
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Oak, Leather

Swedish Lounge Chairs by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1950s
By Hans Harald Molander, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans Harald Molander. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Steel

1950’s Swedish Highback Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Highback Swedish Lounge Chair. Beechwood sculpted arms have simple elegant lines. More
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Upholstery, Beech

Yngve Eckstrom for Swedese Solid Pine & Canvas Lounge Chair Sweden 1970's
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Very nice 1970s Swedish lounge chair in solid Pine wood with original natural raw canvas upholstery
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Canvas, Pine

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs "Bodö" by Svante Skogh
By AB Hjertquist & Co, Svante Skogh
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Swedish lounge chairs "Bodö¨" in oak with wool cushions and leather details designed in
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Leather, Oak

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Waalwijk, NL
interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in off-white fabric with tufted back. The distinctive lines
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Teak

20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut

Pair of Swedish Wingback "His & Hers" Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
& Hers" lounge chairs, dating back to the enchanting 1950s. A testament to masterful craftsmanship and
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Beech

Pair of Swedish Oversized Lounge Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of oversized Swedish lounge chairs, 1960, with original beige floral upholstery with
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in a yellow fabric with tufted back. The distinctive lines
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Teak

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

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Sheepskin

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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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Steel

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

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Fabric, Walnut

Midcentury Overman Lounge Chair Swivel
By Overman
Located in Otley, GB
A fabulous midcentury lounge chair by Swedish manufacturers Overman. This Swedish swivel egg chair
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric

Midcentury Overman Lounge Chair Swivel
Midcentury Overman Lounge Chair Swivel
H 17.33 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
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 Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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Teak

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Low Bent Wood Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde low lounge chairs with wool Velvet. Solid birch bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Steel

Dux Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, circa 1950
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Minimalistic Scandinavian lounge chair. Clean and simple Swedish design. The cushions have been
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Metal

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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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Beech

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden Newly Upholstered in a Blu Steel
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Mohair, Walnut

Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Genarp, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by de Swedish designer Alf Svensson for Dux. The chairs are reupholstered
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Bouclé, Wood

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

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Beech

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

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Teak, Upholstery

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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Rosewood

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

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Rattan

Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 1930s arm - lounge chair made in modernist style.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Wool

Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 24.81 in
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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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Beech

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

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Fabric, Bentwood

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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Linen, Beech

Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Ljungs industrier during the 1950s in
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Steel

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Teak, Fabric

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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Teak

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair for Dux. Mocha Colored Leather Sweden 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair model Pernilla manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Leather, Canvas, Beech

60's Green Linen Lounge Chair By Ingemar Thillmark For OPE Sweden 'Model Läckö'
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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Linen, 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 Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Upholstery, Teak

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

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Leather, Teak

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 Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech

"Seal" Lounge Chair by IB Kofod Larsen for OPE, Sweden, 1950s, Teak Frame
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a stunning lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE. Features a fully restored teak frame
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Fabric, Teak

“Jetson” Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly recognizable “Jetson” chair designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by DUX in Sweden
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1960s Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. seat height 17.33”.
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1970s Swedish Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Pine

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable birch and floral printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Birch

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green grey velvet and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s
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1930s Swedish Neoclassical Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Velvet, Birch

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height 16”
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Metal

Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
A comfortable chair with a stunning minimalist design and a buttery soft leather seat. The arms and
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

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Leather, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair
H 38 in W 28 in D 34 in
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained birch and grey velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. 16.5
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Birch

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Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish vintage lounge chair for your home. A Swedish vintage lounge chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish vintage lounge chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Swedish vintage lounge chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Swedish vintage lounge chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Norell, Dux of Sweden and Ikea are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swedish Vintage Lounge Chair?

The average selling price for a Swedish vintage lounge chair at 1stDibs is $2,758, while they’re typically $443 on the low end and $12,256 for the highest priced.

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.