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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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
$2,621 / set
Pair of "Pluto" armchairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Kovacs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of "Pluto" armchairs in curved solid oak, by Alf Svensson for Kovck Möbler, Malmö, 1950s. Pair of "Pluto" armchairs designed by Alf Svensson for Kovck Möbler, Malmö, produced i...
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
$9,741Sale Price|30% Off
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
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
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
$2,110Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Fabric, Teak
$1,484Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Alf Svensson recliner armchair, Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Alf Svensson recliner armchair, Sweden 1960
Teak
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
Alf Svensson armchair Model "Teve" for Ljungs Sweden 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, IDF
Chair by Alf Svensson model " Teve " for Ljungs sweden 1950s, in dark blue fabric. Good condition, with normal wear. Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson (1929-1992) was particu...
Birch
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
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
$3,479 / 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
Alf Svensson vintage armchair, Sweden 1960
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Alf Svensson vintage armchair, Sweden 1960
Teak
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
Alf Svensson “TeVe” Chair for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “TeVe Stol” or “The TV chair” was designed in 1953, during the most active period of Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson. This chair is a piece that is typically designed i...
Sheepskin, 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
$2,774Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Natural Beech Armchairs in the Style of Alf Svensson, Contemporary, Italy
By Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This pair of natural beech armchairs, crafted in the style of Alf Svensson, embodies the perfect blend of modern craftsmanship and classic design. Produced recently in Italy, these a...
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
A timeless Mid-Century Modern armchair produced by Swedish manufacturer DUX in the 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair features a beautifully crafted solid birch frame with gently cu...
Textile, Birch
$933
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
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 Dim...
Fabric, Plastic
$4,058
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 23.23 in
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
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
$3,610
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
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. ...
Wood, Faux Fur
$1,113
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 30.71 in
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
$3,403 / set
H 37.01 in W 28.35 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Lounge Chairs With Stool In Teak & Green Fabric By Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
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
Galaxy Chair Designed by Alf Svensson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Bronx, NY
A 1970s Galaxy chair designed by Alf Svensson for DUX. This chairs features an upholstered and tufted yellow-green cushion with white stripes, a mahogany ...
$3,711Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 27.96 in
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
$985 / set
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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
$1,153
H 37.01 in W 35.04 in D 28.35 in
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
Pair of "Te-Ve" armchairs by Alf Svensson, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant pair of Swedish 1950s armchairs designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, with beech frame and original sheepskin upholstery. Pair of "Te-Ve" model armchairs design...
Leather, Beech
Easy chair "Domus" by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden 1955
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Torino, IT
Easychair "Domus" by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden 1955
Wood
Alf Svensson armchair, Sweden 1960
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Alf Svensson armchair, Sweden 1960
Teak
Poltrona scandinava in teak di Alf Svensson per DUX
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrona vintage in teak disegnata da Alf Svensson per DUX, con cuscini rifatti e fodere nuove in tessuto chiaro. Disegnata da Alf Svensson per DUX, questa poltrona scandinava combi...
Fabric, Teak
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
vintage armchair by Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960s .
Fabric, Teak
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Upholstered Armchair by Alf Svensson, 1960s
Fabric, Teak
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960
Fabric, Oak
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Armchair, Alf Svensson, Denmark 1960
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Pair of "Kontour" Armchairs, Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of Armchairs model "Kontour" designed by Alf Svensson for Danish Fritz Hansen in about 1957. Adjustable to a standing or fully reclined position, it has a solid wood frame with...
Fabric, Wood
Alf Svensson armchair with footrest, Denamark 1960
By Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Alf Svensson armchair with footrest, Denamark 1960
Teak
Scandinavian armchairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original vintage armchairs signed Alf Svensson. ...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 'TeVe' armchairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of vintage Scandinavian 'TeVe' or 'TV Chairs' were designed by Alf Svensson, (there is a stamp of authenticity present under the seat). The solid frame is made of beech wo...
Fabric, Beech