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, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and red fabric lounge chairs, model “Domus,” designed by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s. Fabric shows some distress. Wear to wood frame consistent with age a...
Fabric, Beech
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
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 TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden, 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...
Brass
$3,744Sale 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 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
Black metal lounge chair by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden, 1960's
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
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
$2,237Sale Price|25% Off
Alf Svensson Domus Easy Chair by DUX, Vintage Birch & Fabric, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Kangasala, FI
Amazingly well preserved museum quality domus chair design by Alf Svensson. Manufactured by DUX in Sweden in the 1950's.
Fabric, Birch
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
Swedish Modern Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut reclining lounge chair designed by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s. This exceptional recliner embodies the Scandinavian philosophy that beauty sho...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
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
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
Lounge Chair Model Contour Set 327 in Teak by Alf Svensson, 1960's
By Alf Svensson, AB S Ljungqvists Möbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Contour Set 327 lounge chair designed by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. Frame made of teak with original upholstery. The backrest can be adjusted in three different p...
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...
Beech
Alf Svensson, Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé Upholstery
By Alf Svensson
Located in Hammarö, SE
A charming pair of Swedish Modern lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. These low-profile chairs embody the warmth and understated elegance...
Brass
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
Alf Svensson, Lounge Chairs, Steel, Fabric, Cord, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric, black-lacquered steel and cord lounge chair, model Domus Steel, designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Dux, Sweden, 1950s. In very good vintage condition, ...
Steel
Alf Svensson "Contour-Set 327" Lounge Chair for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden
By Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Dronten, NL
We are pleased to present the iconic "Contour-Set 327" Lounge Chair, designed by the visionary Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden. A hallmark of mid-century Scandinavian i...
Wool, Oak
Alf Svensson, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs, model “Domus,” designed by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (in...
Fabric, 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...
Bouclé, Wood
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
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
$35,108 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shear...
Sheepskin, Beech
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 in
Pair of "Galaxy" Easy Chairs by Alf Svensson & Ingvar Sandstrom for DUX Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Hard to find as a pair are these Space Age futuristic "Galaxy" swivelling easy chairs by ALF SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTORM for DUX Sweden The design is from 1968 when the space race to the moon and the futuristic Concorde airplane inspired...
Aluminum
Swedish Modern Walnut Recliner Chair by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut reclining lounge chair designed by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s. This exceptional recliner embodies the Scandinavian philosophy that beauty sho...
Fabric, Walnut
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
$1,345
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, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Space Swivel Armchair by Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström for Dux, 1970s Plastic shell, aluminum base and brown leather cushions. Beautiful space age design The leather...
Leather, Plastic
$7,021 / set
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Dione Gastone Rinaldi Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Paris, FR
The Gastone Rinaldi Dione model is a true Classic of midcentury design. Created by the renowned Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi, the Dione model was first produced in the 1950s and ...
Stainless Steel
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair Model #1672
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair model #1672 A large scale lounge chair by Fritz Hansen upholstered in a luxurious red velvet with corded trim on bl...
Velvet, Oak
$7,606 / set
H 25.6 in W 23.23 in D 29.93 in
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
Federico Munari Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of Federico Munari lounge chairs, produced in Italy in the 1950s. Ready to use as are or suitable for customer to reupholster. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$2,237Sale Price|25% Off
H 22.45 in W 23.04 in D 28.75 in
Alf Svensson Domus Easy Chair by DUX, Vintage Birch & Fabric, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Kangasala, FI
Amazingly well preserved museum quality domus chair design by Alf Svensson. Manufactured by DUX in Sweden in the 1950's.
Fabric, Birch
$994 / 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 Osnabrück, NDS
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
$2,001Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.11 in
1960s, Lounge Chair in Jacquard Fabric by Trensums, Sweden
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A charming 1960s lounge chair produced by Trensums in Sweden, upholstered in a richly textured jacquard fabric. The pattern features soft, earthy tones and an elegant botanical motif...
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Sold
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
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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
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H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
Swedish Lounge Chair TeVe - Bra Bohag Alf Svensson - Upholstered with 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 made in light wood and reupholstered with longhair sheepskin. It is ...
Wood
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H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Modern Leather Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lounge chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industries, later known as DUX, made in the 1950s. Black lacquered steel frame with removable cushions upholstered in luxurious cognac colored...
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Custom Order: Lounge chair by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Metal
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 ...
Oak
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H 27.56 in W 25.01 in D 24.02 in
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.
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 40.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen c. 1960's
By Fritz Hansen, Alf Svensson
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Alf Svensson ‘013’ Easy Chair for Artifort DUX, 1950's
By Alf Svensson
Located in Balen, BE
Alf Svensson ‘013’ Easy Chair for Artifort DUX, 1950's A timeless lounge chair made by Artifort Dux in the Netherlands. Designed by Swedish designer Alf Svensson. Vintage upholste...
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 25.01 in D 24.02 in
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 c...
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden, Sweden 1960s
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare pair of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Model 'Domus'. They were designed by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden. Featuring elegant design, made of b...
Fabric, Beech
Alf Svensson “Domus” for Dux Lounge Chairs
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alf Svensson "Domus" for Dux pair of Beech Lounge Chairs. Zen-Like Feel this low riders have a great look! They sit very comfortably low. Newly upholstered...
Upholstery, Beech