Set of 4 White Lacquered Spindle Chairs, Nesto Sweden, 1960s
By Nesto
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A beautiful set of four vintage Scandinavian spindle-back dining chairs by Nesto, Sweden (1960s). Crafted from solid wood and finished in elegant white lacquer, these chairs reflect ...
Wood
Lars Accent Chair - Swedish Scraped White
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stocked here in a Swedish Scraped White finish. Fabric: 71683L11 100% Polyester
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel Chair, White Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Stamford, CT
Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel or Office Chair, White Leather, Sweden, 1970s This iconic Space Age swivel lounge chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in...
Chrome
Carl Malmsten Attributed Tall White Upholstered Swedish Lounge Chairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic, Mid-Century, Swedish, upholstered lounge chairs attributed to Post-War design luminary Carl Malmsten. These chairs have handsomely tapered legs and a new ivory upholstery. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Modernist Vintage White Metal Lounge Chair Niels Gammelgaard 1983 Sweden
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage white metal metal or wire steel lounge chair by Niels Gammelgaard fro Ikea Sweden, 1983.
Metal
Antique Set of 6 White Painted Dining Chairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Class and style combine in this lovely set of six matching dining chairs from Sweden. They were painted white and given a gold trim which was the "style" in the early 1900s.
Wood, Paint
Chairs Pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 White Green Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair of Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 white green gray, Sweden.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian padded back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 early 1900s
Located in Lewes, England
V Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian padded back dining chairs in good condition in white paint with lovely detailed carvings , fluted legs and gilt style embellishment Great for caref...
Birch
$2,109Sale Price / item|19% Off
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
By Viskadalens Möbelindustri, Hans Olsen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A 1960s “Safari” chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler, Kinna, Sweden. This elegant Scandinavian design features a solid oak frame with beautiful joinery and organic lines th...
Canvas, Oak
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940.
Birch
Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s.
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with lovely detailed carvied oval back rests , fluted legs and decorative embellishment Gr...
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. The set is 8+3 chairs Lovely deta...
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 8, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 8 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. The set is 8 chairs Lovely detail ...
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 8, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian Axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. The set is 8 Lovely detail in the fluted legs ...
Birch
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Dining Chairs NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 7 Swedish White Wash Paint Decorated Oval Cane Backs Fluted Legs Dining Chairs NICE!
Silk, Cane, Hardwood
$2,197 / item
White Storängen Birch Chair by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
White Storängen birch chair by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 56 x W 78 x H 133 x SH 42 cm Materials: birch wood Also available in other colors, with seat and back cushion. The...
Birch
$5,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Swedish off white boucle Upholstered Club Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Swedish Modern upholstered club chairs from the 1940s.
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Otto Schultz Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Sweden, ca 1950s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. With its classic shape paired with modern design, t...
Bouclé
1979 Niels Gammelgaard Ted Net White Metal Grid Folding Chairs for IKEA
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1979 white metal folding grid chairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard. Excellent condition, very nice color to go with anything. Minor scuffs from age and use. Four are available and so...
Metal
$1,582Sale Price|20% Off
1900s Victorian White Cotton in Deconstructed Style Tufted Scroll-Back Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant and authentic Victorian lounge chair, dating from the early 1900s and originating from Sweden. This piece has been professionally restored in a refined deconstructed style...
Cotton, Linen, Pine
$2,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Pair of Black & White Woven Vinyl Satellite Lounge Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in NICE, FR
These two stylish cocktail chairs, featuring a striking combination of black and white, are crafted from woven vinyl, showcasing the design influence of Dirk Van Sliedregt (1920-2010...
Metal
Futuristic Rocking Chair Danish Large White Space Age Minimalist Architectural
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in London, GB
A staggeringly cool, eye-catchingly original and extremely comfortable designer rocking chair in lovely vintage condition. Designed by Scandinavian Modern Design legend Niels Gammelg...
Metal
$3,286Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak White Lounge Chair Domus by Inge Andersson
By Inge Andersson, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Domus lounge chair was designed by Inge Andersson for the Swedish manufacture Bröderna Andersson during the 1960s.
Bouclé, Teak
Niels Gammelgaard JÄRPEN Easy Chair for IKEA, White Powder Coated Steel, 1983
By IKEA, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Beirut, LB
Presenting an exceptional and highly sought-after vintage "JÄRPEN" easy chair, an iconic piece designed by the celebrated Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA, originally produced around 1983....
Steel
Lightweight, Rigid Sculpted Block Form White Lounge Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Klot chair by Lucas Tyra Morten 2020 Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: H 57, D 65, W 60 cm Material: styrfaom Klot chair came from a complex journey through the world of geometry. in...
Polystyrene
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in White Ash and Charcoal Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in laminated white ash and sheepskin 'Charcoal'. The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most iconic Scandinavian easy chairs. Designe...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$930 / item
White Tupp Barstool by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
The base made from Swedish steel works for anything from high heels to ski boots.
Steel
$775 / item
White Tupp Stool by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
White Tupp stool by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 41 x W 41 x H 65 cm Materials: birch wood, nickel plated steel.
Steel
Large White Tupp Barstool by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
The base made from Swedish steel works for anything from high heels to ski boots.
Steel
$840 / item
Large White Tupp Stool by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
The base made from Swedish steel works for anything from high heels to ski boots.
Steel
Folke Ohlsson attr, Swedish Modern, White Shearling, Oak, Arm Chairs, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stamford, CT
Folke Ohlsson attr., Swedish Modern, White Shearling, Oak, Arm Chairs, Sweden, 1960s Pair of Swedish modern lounge chairs attributed to Folke Ohlsson (Sweden, 1919-2003).
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Gustavian Arm Chair Circa Early 1900's Painted Warm White
Located in London, Park Royal
A Swedish, Gustavian style arm chair from the early 1900's, carved in solid beech wood and hand painted in a warm white which has naturally aged to reveal some of the wood beneath.
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Single Chair White Color Gold Detail, Early 1900s
Located in Lewes, England
This original Swedish Gustavian early 1900s chairs in probable original paint has highly carved detailing on the frame, arm and legs, unusual delicately fluted feet and wide seat Th...
Birch
18th Century Gustavian Swedish Rococo White Washed Dining Chairs Table, Set of 5
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite matching set of 4 side chairs and breakfast table carved in the Rococo style. 3 armless chairs and one with arms. All identical but...
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Gustav III White-Painted and Upholstered Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A late 18th century Swedish Gustav III armchair, white-painted with carved floral details and reeded legs. The shield-form back and seat are upholstered in soft blue leather with bra...
Leather, Wood, Paint
Unavailable|$1,050 / set
4 Midcentury Swedish White Metal Stackable Chairs from DUX, 1968
By Christer Norman, Dux of Sweden, Ruud Ekstrand
Located in Riga, Latvia
"Formula" series chairs designed by Ruud Ekstrand and Christer Norman for DUX in 1968. Enamelled metal base dressed with natural coloured hemp cloth and the pillow. Fully original...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,511 / set
Börje Johanson Orange Leather Venus Chair on White Tulip Foot, Sweden, 1960s
By Johanson Design
Located in Malmo, SE
Two very cool orange Venus swivel chairs on white tulip foot by Johanson Design, Sweden, 1960-1970s.
Steel
Unavailable|$15,000 / set
Antique Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian White Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Baroque, Gustavian Swedish dining chairs. Upholstered with brown leather and painted in a light creamish white finish.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$7,000 / set
Buddha Lounge Chairs in White Leather from the 1980/90s Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of lounge chairs manufactured by Viskadalens Möbelfabrik, Kinna in Sweden. The perfect set for socializing, cocktail party, cigar night, or a classic Netflix and chill. Wide enou...
Aluminum
Ikea White Rocking Chair, Lounge Chair, Model Axvall by Niels Gammelgaard, 2002
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Schagen, NL
From the PS series Ikea produced this lounge/rocking chair, which was designed by Niels Gammelgaard. The chair features a (off) white enameled metal base with elastic cords creating ...
Metal
Unavailable|$350
Gustavian Windsor Chair
Located in Singapore, SG
White painted pine chair from Sweden, late 1800s.
Pine
Slipper in Beech and Off-White Fabric by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Zurich, CH
A chair in stained beach and perfectly made new upholstery in a thick snow-white linen and cotton mix.
Beech, Fabric
Unavailable|$13,000
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s.
Fur
Unavailable|$295 / set
Tio White Dining Chair by Mass Productions
By Massproductions 1
Located in Vancouver, BC
Outdoor furniture for the modern urban dweller's patio. Made of high quality double galvanized steel covered with a polyester powder coating. Weather resistant. Winner of multiple de...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,102
White Mid-Century Modern Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful armchair by Yngve Ekström for Stolefabrik AB Sweden. The 'Arka' chair is a simple yet refined design. The chair looks small, but is an armchair for adults. The seat height ...
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Unavailable|$1,614 / set
Black and White Swedish Midcentury 4-Piece Swivel Lounge Set by Swedfurn
By Swedfurn
Located in Glasgow, GB
Manufactured by the Swedish maker Swedfurn, this is a pair of very cool, super funky swivel chairs with two foot stools that can also double up as little side tables. The chairs sit ...
Faux Leather, Plastic
Sold|$290
White Swedish Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s vintage chair. This chair model that became famous and popular from the middle of the last century is still imitated and produced in different versions today. The ...
Wood
1950s White Wool Ebonised Midcentury Swedish Alf Svensson Hygge Fireside Chair
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This cosy occasional chair is known as a "Fireside" chair, designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, in the 1950s. This model is very similar in design to his famous "TeVe" cha...
Wool, Beech
Sold|$3,800
Chair Gustavian Swedish White Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair Gustavian Swedish white black Sweden. A side chair made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810.
Wood
1970s Swedish Space Age Jetson Chair In White Leather By Bruno Mathsson For Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1970s "Jetson" chair in steel and white leather by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson for Dux.
Chrome
Sold|$14,500 / set
Dining Chairs Set of Six Swedish Gustavian in White, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs set of six Swedish Gustavian in white, Sweden.
Wood
Sold|$4,200 / set
Chairs Pair Lounge Swedish Sheepskin White Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs pair lounge Swedish sheepskin white, Sweden.
Sheepskin
Scandinavian Modern White Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Authentic Swedish Design
By Arne Norell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sheepskin chairs attributed to Arne Norell, Sweden from the mid 20th century. The chairs have an asymmetrical back and legs in stained birch. The design is clean ...
Sheepskin, Birch
19th Century Swedish Wood White Patinated Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Adorn your living space with a touch of Swedish elegance with this 19th Century Wood White Patinated Chair.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$4,800 / set
Antique Set of 8 White Painted Swedish Rococo Dining Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish country charm exudes from this set of 8 rococo dining chairs with graceful curves and simple carved details. The dove gray painted finish has been gently distressed over gene...
Wood
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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.
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