Alf Svensson Lounge Chairs
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 Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
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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Sheepskin, Beech
Oak Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Dux of Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
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Midcentury Modern "Teve" Chair in Sheepskin/Shearling Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1955
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The "TeVe-chair" by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier made in Sweden 1955.
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Oak Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
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Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
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Located in New York, NY
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Swedish Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Mid-Century DUX Form 7 Swivel Blue Leather Lounge & Ottoman Des. Alf Svensson
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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.
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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 Lounge Chairs
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Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Dux of Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
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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.
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Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
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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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Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
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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 Lounge Chairs
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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 Lounge Chairs
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Beech
Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Dux
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By Alf Svensson
Located in Zaandam, NL
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Alf Svensson Lounge Chairs
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Easy Chair Made In Teak By Alf Svensson For Fritz Hansen From 1960s
By Alf Svensson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
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Dux Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, circa 1950
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
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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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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 Lounge Chairs
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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 Lounge Chairs
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
"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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
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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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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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
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Alf Svensson lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Alf Svensson lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Alf Svensson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Norell Möbel AB, Karl-Erik Ekselius, and Nordiska Kompaniet. Prices for Alf Svensson lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $560 and can go as high as $8,626, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,750.