Alf Svensson Seating
Swedish, 1923-1992
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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Creator: Alf Svensson
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 ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Sheepskin, Beech
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, made in Denmark circa 1960's. This example is in very good, clean, ready to use co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
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
Dimensi...
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1960s Swedish Space Age Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Fabric, Plastic
Oak Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak adjustable lounge chair by Alf Svensson. seat position cab be adjusted to the upright or reclined position by lifting the back and adjusting where it rests on the rear ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Oak
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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Beech
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Upholstered Armchair by Alf Svensson, 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Fabric, Walnut
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Metal
Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson, Dux of 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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Brass
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
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Faux Fur, Wood
Teve Easy Chair by Alf Svensson, 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uccle, BE
This pair of lounge chairs was designed in 1953 by Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 1950s. The model is called "T...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
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Beech
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...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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 and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden circa 1950s. This set has been refinished and reupholstered. The chair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century DUX Form 7 Swivel Blue Leather Lounge & Ottoman Des. Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in St. Louis, MO
MCM Alf Svensson designed for Dux Form 7 lounge chair and ottoman. All original blue leather, shows minor wear as expected with use and age, see photos.
P...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Leather
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
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Steel
Set Of 2 Armchairs With Stool Made In Teak & Green Fabric By Alf Svensson
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
"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...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Alf Svensson Seating
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Beech
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Domus Armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Madrid, ES
'Domus' armchairs in teak and upholstery designed by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1960s.
Only one Available
These armchairs were conceived in a pure Mid-century style. The simple lines t...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industries, later known as DUX, made in the 1950s. Black lacquered steel frames with removable cushions upholstered in luxurious cogn...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
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Metal
Alf Svensson Ljung Industrier lounge Chair Sweden Design 1950's Modernism
By Alf Svensson
Located in Taranto, IT
Alf Svensson Ljung Industrier lounge Chair Sweden Design 1950's Modernism.
Wonderful armchair by Alf Svensson for Ljung Industrier , made in the 1950s.
Black-painted metal frame,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Metal
Dux Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, circa 1950
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Minimalistic Scandinavian lounge chair. Clean and simple Swedish design.
The cushions have been reupholstered with the new Chivasso fabric from the 2020 collection. This chair has ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Teve Chairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Teve chairs by Alf Svensson.
Aluminum manufacturer's label to underside of each example ‘Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Bra Bohag’.
Additional in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Alf Svensson Seating
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Sheepskin
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 and upholstered in white sheepskin.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Alf Svensson Teve Chair for Bra Bohag
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic armchair of Swedish design from the 1950s. Perfectly proportioned and comfortable. It is in very good condition. The wood has a lovely golden color which works perfectly with ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Light Grey Lounge Chairs + Ottomans by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen
By Alf Svensson
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1960s lounge chairs and matching ottomans by Swedish designer Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen. These Scandinavian Modern chairs feature sculptural maple wood frames in a warm...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Easy Chair Made In Teak By Alf Svensson For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Rare Contour 1 chair by Alf Svensson for Ljund, Sweden 1950s
By Artifort, Alf Svensson
Located in ECHT, NL
Very rare reclining lounge chair. Designed in the 1950s by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Ljund industrier Sweden.
It has a nickel plated frame with a seat that is adjustable in 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alf Svensson Scandinavian low chair named teve chairs translates as TV chair designed in 1953 for watching television. Manufactured by Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö during the 19...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Milan, IT
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Goat Hair, Wood
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s
By Källemo, Alf Svensson
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...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mod. TeVe chair by Alf Svensson, 1950
By Alf Svensson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condition: Very Good - Repainted
Materials: Velvet, Wood
Époque : 1950
Nordic Style
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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Alf Svensson armchair Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, FR
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Alf Svensson Seating
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Birch
1960s, Danish design by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, reupholstered easy chair.
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
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 ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Alf Svensson Seating
Materials
Steel
Alf Svensson seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Alf Svensson seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alf Svensson seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Alf Svensson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Karl-Erik Ekselius, O.H. Sjögren, and Norell Möbel AB. Prices for Alf Svensson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $560 and can go as high as $13,203, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,796.