Swedish architect and furniture designer Alf Svensson worked with a range of organic materials that are today commonly associated with Scandinavian modernism, utilizing rosewood, oak and teak in his cabinets, chairs, tables and other furniture, and opting for leather when it came to creating upholstery for his sleek seating. He worked for several manufacturers including String Seffle AB, Bergbom & Co., Nybrofabriken and Nesto but is best known to collectors for the designs he created for DUX.
As creative director at Bergboms, Svensson worked with brass and opaline glass to create a range of lighting. He designed sculptural tripod-style floor lamps with bodies of steam-bent solid teak — a popular material with furniture makers of the mid-20th century — while his hanging ceiling lights featured lacquered metal shades that bring pops of color into living rooms and entryways.
Svensson’s role at the lighting manufacturer, which was founded in 1940 by Efraim Ljung — also the founder of Ljungs Industrier — saw him collaborating with the likes of legendary designers such as Greta Magnusson Grossman and Edward Wormley, a favorite of mid-century modern furniture collectors and the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company.
Svensson also served as the creative director at Ljungs Industrier. In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). In 1950, Folke Ohlsson, then leading Ljungs Industrier’s design team, decamped to the States to explore how he could expand DUX’s business, which at that point included a wide range of furniture. It was during this time, in the postwar era, that American tastemakers really sold the citizenry on the warmth and good craftsmanship that characterizes Scandinavian modern design.
Ohlsson established a DUX office not long after he arrived in California, first in San Francisco and later in Burlingame. Svensson, a chief designer in the Malmö, Sweden, office of Ljungs Industrier, was among the top-tier furniture design talent with which DUX collaborated (a list that included Wormley and Bruno Mathsson). Svensson’s Galaxy chair, a comfortable upholstered swivel seat attributed to a partnership between the designer and Yngvar Sandström that exudes Space Age charm, is highly sought after, and Svensson's relationship with DUX yielded similarly attractive sideboards, lounge chairs and other furnishings that are some of his most celebrated works.
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Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Space Swivel Armchair by Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström for Dux, 1970s Plastic shell and original grey fabric upholstery Beautiful space age design 1960s - Sweden Dim...
Fabric, Plastic
Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955. The chair given that typical Scandinavian minimalistic design and are very comfortable. This one with all ...
Sheepskin, Beech
Alf Svensson Swivel Lounge Armchair, “Contourette Roto” for Dux, 1960s.
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Get comfortable in this lounge chair designed by the renowned Swedish designer Alf Svensson for “Dux of Sweden”. The chair features a sleek, organic form with smooth flowing lines th...
Steel
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Leather by Alf Svensson, 1960's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Pair of Easy Chairs / safari chairs in Oak and Leather, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Oak and leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Probably produced in Denmark Di...
Oak, Leather
Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A TeVe lounge chair, designed by the Swedish architect Alf Svensson in 1953 for the manufacturer Ljungs Industrier (Dux). Crafted from solid beech with brass details and featuring or...
Brass
Swedish Lounge Chair TeVe Bra Bohag Alf Svensson Black Upholstered Sheepskin
By Alf Svensson, Bra Bohag Bjärnum
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Mid-Century Swedish chair of model TeVe designed by Alf Svensson by Bra Bohag in Sweden. The chair is lacquered in black and reupholstered with moonlight sheepskin. It is...
Wood
Domus Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux / Artifort, Sweden 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Domus Easy Chair by Alf Svensson for Artifort, Dux. Made in Sweden in the 1950's, distributed by Artifort. Marked on the bottom with Artifort label. ...
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century walnut recliner chair, designed by Alf Svensson for Dux in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece of Scandinavian design. The solid wood frame stained in a warm w...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,857Sale Price / set|20% Off
Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line Bra Bohag in the 1950s. The model was shown at the very well known H55 exhibition ...
Steel
Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of iconic TeVe-chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industrier, Sweden mid-1900s. Reupholstered in Maison Pierre Frey-fabric. Stained wood, dark brown. Marked with metal plate. ...
Faux Fur, Wood
Scandinavian teak armchair by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak armchair designed by Alf Svensson for DUX, with reupholstered cushions and new light fabric covers. Designed by Alf Svensson for DUX, this Scandinavian armchair combine...
Fabric, Teak
Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Ljungs industrier during the 1950s in Sweden. Rare early metal version with original flag hal...
Steel
Scandinavian modern 'Teve' chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, during the 1950s. Model is called 'Teve'. Body in beach lacquered black and upholstered in l...
Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Dronten, NL
Lounge chair model Contour-Set 327 by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. Adjustable in three different positions, very comfortable! Marked with the original label at the...
Wool, Oak
1960's Pair of Sheepskin Armchairs by Alf Svensson
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of 1960's armchairs by the iconic Swedish mid-century designer Alf Svensson for Bjästa Snickerifabrik. Made of oak wood they are both on great vintage condition and new...
Sheepskin, Oak
A Pair of Lounge Chairs With Stool In Teak & Green Fabric By Alf Svensson
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of easy chairs with ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen. Teak and green fabric. Scandinavian design from the 1960s with a focus on comfort. — Origin: Denmark — ...
Fabric, Teak
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model 4332 Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Alf Svensson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 4332 designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. 2 Adjustable seat positions.
Fabric, Beech
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model 'Domus' by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Domus designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1950s. Newly reupholstered cushions.
Beech
Alf Svensson recliner armchair, Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Alf Svensson recliner armchair, Sweden 1960
Teak
Alf Svensson, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and light wood "Domus" lounge chair or slipper chair designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s. Minor scuffing to wood frame. Vintage f...
Fabric, Wood
$1,542Sale Price|20% Off
Alf Svensson Congo chair for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1952
By Alf Svensson
Located in Zevenaar, NL
100 cm 52 cm 10 cm, when folded; and can hold more then 100 kg Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson (1929-1992) was particularly active in the 1950s through the ‘70s, designing...
Beech
An Alf Svensson “Contour One” Chair by Ljungs Industrier
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The "Contour One" chair, a masterpiece crafted by Ljungs Industrier for Alf Svensson, epitomizes the allure of mid-century Scandinavian minimalism. Its sleek framework, constructed f...
Steel
$2,193Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of 2 Armchairs With Stool Made In Teak & Green Fabric By Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 armchairs with ottoman in teak and green fabric, designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. Alf Svensson, a renowned designer, has created these ar...
Fabric, Teak
Easy Chair Made In Teak By Alf Svensson For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This Easy Chair, designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s, is an example of timeless elegance and comfort. The chair is constructed in teak wood and uph...
Teak, Fabric
Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson for DUX ✨ Designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by DUX in Sweden circa 1950s, this mid-century recliner and ...
Fabric, Walnut
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uccle, BE
This Teve chair was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s. The model is called "Teve stolle"...
Beech
Alf Svensson 'TeVe' Sheepskin Shearling Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in London, GB
A lounge chair by Alf Svensson. 'TeVe' model for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö. Sweden, c1950s. Beech wood, brass parts, re-upholstered in white sheepskin. Perfect for a l...
Sheepskin, Beech
ALF SVENSSON LJUNG INDUSTRIER Pair Of Armchairs Modern Design 1950's
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Taranto, IT
Alf Svensson Ljung Industrier lounge Chair Sweden Design 1950's Modernism. Wonderful pair of armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljung Industrier , made in the 1950s. Black-painted met...
Iron
Black metal lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden, 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Alf Svensson for DUX in Sweden in the late 1950's or early 1960's. These metal versions were sold by Artifort in the Netherlands. This is why they a...
Metal
Alf Svensson vintage armchair, Sweden 1960
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Alf Svensson vintage armchair, Sweden 1960
Teak
Alf Svensson TeVe lounge chairs by Ljungs Industrier AB Sweden, 1953
By Alf Svensson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alf Svensson TeVe lounge chairs in grey boucle by Ljungs Industrier AB Sweden, 1953. In good vintage condition with some age commensurate wear to frames. Mostly concentrated to lowe...
Brass
"Teve" Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, 1953
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Unique pair of "TeVe-chairs" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier (Sweden) in close to excellent original condition. These chairs were designed to be easy to move around- it was important to be at the right distance while watching TV. These chairs are not only easy to move around; they are also beautiful in their minimalistic design, and are very comfortable. Condition: The original upholstery is in near-mint condition since it's been covered with another fabric for decades. The wood shows only light signs of use and age. The screws holding the backrests are not original but have been replaced with vintage brass screws...
Beech
Stylish Danish Modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Two-Position Reclining Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish Danish modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen 1960s stained teak two-position reclining lounge chair; this hip and very comfortable high back leather-upholstered chair with p...
Mid-Century Scandinavian Model Teve Lounge or Easy Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Zaandam, NL
A lovely Swedish lounge or easy chair for Bra Bohag, Studio, Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö, mid 20th century by Alf Svensson. As can be seen this chair has been reupholstered in sheepsk...
Bouclé, Wood
Alf Svensson armchair Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair by Alf Svensson model " Teve " for Ljungs sweden 1960s, in its original turquoise green leather. good condition . Leather with some sign of wear. Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson (1929-1992) was particularly active from the 1950s through the 1970s, creating storage furniture, tables and seating for several influential brands. Information about Svensson is scarce, and while it is clear that his work encompasses many different areas of furniture design, his seating furniture is the most common in the vintage market...
Birch
Midcentury Kontur Set of 2 Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Halle, DE
For maybe Reupholstery: A Set of two Kontur Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden ,1950s. Very stabile , comfortable and ergonomic . These Chairs are in Design and Quality perf...
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s
By Alf Svensson, Källemo
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of a pair of armchairs and a footstool is a beautiful example of mid-20th century Swedish design. Designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Källemo, this furniture exudes...
Fabric, Beech
$3,616 / set
Pair of Alf Svensson Armchairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Alf Svensson. Black leather and oak. Produced by Bjästa Möbelsnickeri, Sweden, 1960s.
Leather, Oak
$10,125Sale Price|30% Off
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair Danish armchairs created by the designer Alf Svensson and produced by Dux of Sweden in the 1950s. The str...
Goat Hair, Wood
1954 Vintage Sonett armchair by Alf Svensson with teak armrests
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare if not unique vintage edition of the Sonett armchair by Alf Svensson with teak armrests. Date of manufacture: 1954 Manufacturer: Ljungs Industrier, Malmö. Wooden construc...
Wool, Wood, Teak
1960s, Danish design by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, reupholstered easy chair.
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Alf Svensson, easy chair model 4331 for Fritz Hansen. Completely reupholstered in quality KVADRAT furniture wool Halingdal. Brand new upholstery with natural ...
Wool, Beech
Sweden Midcentury Teve Armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, 1953
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid century modern pair of wood and brown leather Teve armchairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, 1953. Pair of Teve model armchairs with round section shaped wooden...
Leather, Wood