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Swedish Wicker Chairs

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
$2,400
H 38 in W 22 in D 28 in
1970s Swedish Pair of Wooden Chairs with Wicker Seat and Back
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Swedish pair of wooden chairs with wicker seat and back.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Chairs

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Wicker, Wood

1970s Swedish Pair of Wooden Chairs with Wicker Seat and Back
1970s Swedish Pair of Wooden Chairs with Wicker Seat and Back
$2,769 / set
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Wicker Easy Chair by Sven Staaf, Staaf & Almgren, Sweden, 1950s
By Sven Staaf
Located in Hägersten, SE
Easy chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Produced by Staaf & Almgren, circa 1954 in Sweden. Made from
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vintage IKEA wicker chair “Gulte”
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculpturel lounge chair in wicker with great seating comfort. This vintage IKEA piece also called
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage IKEA wicker chair “Gulte”
Vintage IKEA wicker chair “Gulte”
$2,000
H 69 in W 67 in D 70 in
Set of solid oak and wicker chairs, carved Savina Joseph style
By Joseph Savina
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Set of two Scandinavian armchairs and four chairs from the 1950s in the style of Joseph Savina's
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Brutalist Chairs

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Wicker, Oak

Set of solid oak and wicker chairs, carved Savina Joseph style
Set of solid oak and wicker chairs, carved Savina Joseph style
$4,455 / set
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Rattan / Wicker Vintage IKEA Handwoven Lounge Chair / Chaiselong "Storvik".
Located in Copenhagen, DK
from a light weight bamboo frame. The chair had limited production with Ikea Sweden from 2001-2005 and
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam; Scandinavian modern rattan
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 51.19 in
Signed 1928 Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Solid Oak.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Ystad, SE
. Original Wicker Backrest is in good condition. The chair has been given a new coat of oil. Dimensions: H
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Oak, Wicker

Vintage “Karlskrona” Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in La Mesa, CA
Wicker lounge “Karslkrona” chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Öjestam. Designed and
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wicker

Vintage IKEA Rattan / Wicker “Karlskrona” Chaise Lounge / Lounge Chair
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Copenhagen, DK
modern piece - Originally designed as a sun lounger, but quickly moved inside, as the chair is nice to
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Rattan Chaise Lounge Chair by Karl Malmwall 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
, in the 1990s. Handmade in wicker and rattan, with a soft neck pillow in cream white, makes this
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Hestra wicker armchairs from Ikea, 1982
By IKEA
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of Hestra wicker armchairs from Ikea, 1982 Condition: Good - Restored Materials: Rattan Epoque: 1960 Measurements: 62x102x67 cm Tag: Mid-Century
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker

Pair of Hestra wicker armchairs from Ikea, 1982
Pair of Hestra wicker armchairs from Ikea, 1982
$8,296 / set
H 26.38 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in

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Vintage Early Ikea Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in Paris, ON
. Striking Swedish design from the 1990s. Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic place to relax and
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Rare Wicker Chair by Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare wicker chair by Horlin Holmquist, 1951
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Rare Wicker Chair by  Horlin Holmquist
Rare Wicker Chair by  Horlin Holmquist
H 38.5 in W 26.34 in D 24 in
Vintage Ikea 'Hestra' Wicker Lounge Chair after P3 Chair by Tito Agnoli, 1980s
By Tito Agnoli, IKEA, Pierantonio Bonacina
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage ratan lounger chair 'Hestra' produced by IKEA in the early 1980s. Inspired by and produced
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Josef Frank Set of Four Rattan Chairs Manufactured, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Josef Frank (1885-1967) Set of four dining chairs Manufactured by Svenskt Tenn Sweden, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Suede, Wicker, Rattan

‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Antwerp, BE
elegant side chair features lacquered metal, wicker and brown leather straps. Exceptional Swedish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Antwerp, BE
elegant side chair features lacquered metal, wicker and brown leather straps. Exceptional Swedish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Erik Chambert Poem Chair
Located in London, GB
Poem chair designed by Erik Chambert in 1950s. Birch frame painted in white with a wicker seat
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Wicker, Birch

Erik Chambert Poem Chair
Erik Chambert Poem Chair
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Vintage IKEA rocking chair by James Irvine.
By James Irvine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
and restored wicker but this will patinate and look the same over time. A great lounge chair
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Folke Olhsson Lounge Chair with Cane Backrest for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Sweden Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 27″H x 27″W x 28″D Seat Height 16″ Materials: Teak, Oak, Wicker
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Teak, Wicker

Lounge Chair "Stora Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Easy chair model "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced in Sweden by Nordiska
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair "Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet No.2
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Kraal" easy chair designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK during
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair "Lilla Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Lilla Kraal" easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Wicker Lounge Chair or Armchair 1950s Sweden
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured probably in 1950s, Sweden. The chair is executed in wicker and metal. Good
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Vintage “Karlskrona” Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in La Mesa, CA
Wicker lounge “Karslkrona” chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Öjestam. Designed and
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker

1950s Scandinavian Wicker Bucket / Basket Chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fantastic Swedish wicker bucket chair on black iron base, 1950s. No damage to wicker whatsoever
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Vintage rattan wicker IKEA, “Karlskrona” lounge chair
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage IKEA lounge rattan chair by designer Karl Malmvell. In great condition with original
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1990s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam
By IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea; Carl Öjerstam; Paul Frankl inspired; Wicker; Rattan; easy chair: lounge chair; sunlounger
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Lounge Chair "Kraal" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Kraal" easy chair designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK during
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vintage “Karlskrona” Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in La Mesa, CA
Wicker lounge “Karslkrona” chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Öjestam. Designed and
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wicker

Organic Modern - Karlskrona Rattan Wicker Chaise Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage organic bohemian modern rattan and wicker chaise lounge chair by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea
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1990s Swedish Organic Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Karlskrona Rattan Wicker Chaise Lounge Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Karlskrona Rattan wicker chaise lounge chair by Carl O¨jerstam for Ikea Vintage
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wicker, Rattan

Iron and Wicker Low Occasional Chair
Located in Babworth, Retford
The caned seat and arched back supported by a continuous bent iron frame. Sweden, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Iron and Wicker Low Occasional Chair
Iron and Wicker Low Occasional Chair
H 26.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.4 in
Mid-Century Wicker Chair Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare easy chair model designed by Swedish modernist architect and designer Kerstin Hörlin
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Hestra P8 Wicker/Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Tito Agnoli
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard, Tito Agnoli
Located in GOOR, NL
is more however is more sloping chair. The chair is made of a metal frame with woven wicker and was
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

Hestra P8 Wicker/Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in GOOR, NL
is more however is more sloping chair. The chair is made of a metal frame with woven wicker and was
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Wicker and Metal 'Stora Kraal' Side Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Swedish Side chair from the 1950s in wicker and metal by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Rattan Easy Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian easy chair, made in iron frame and wicker seating.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Iron

Scandinavian Modern Rattan Easy Chair
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Easy Chair
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Six Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Belgium, BE
Particularly beautiful Swedish dining chairs made from solid oak and with their original wicker
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Oak

Six Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs
Six Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in L 35.44 in
Six Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs
By Guillerme et Chambron, Paul McCobb
Located in Belgium, BE
Particularly beautiful Swedish dining chairs made from solid oak and with their original wicker
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Oak

Six Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs
Six Scandinavian Midcentury Dining Chairs
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in

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$390 Sale Price
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Swedish Wicker Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Swedish wicker chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, wicker and metal, all Swedish wicker chairs available were constructed with great care. Swedish wicker chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish wicker chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Swedish wicker chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet and Erik Chambert are consistently popular.

How Much are Swedish Wicker Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,135, while they’re typically $1,004 on the low end and $10,675 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Swedish Wicker Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    How long wicker chairs last varies. Natural wicker can remain in good condition for around two to four years when used outdoors or for around four to seven years indoors. Resin wicker made of manmade materials has a longer lifespan and looks like new for upward of 10 years. To extend the life of your wicker furniture, follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. Shop a collection of wicker chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.