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Carl Malmsten Seating

Swedish, 1888-1972

Carl Malmsten, a prominent furniture designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism, enjoyed immense popularity for his shapely sofas and armchairs in luscious color palettes. Malmsten believed that light — much like our eyes and bodies — doesn’t like to bump into sharp objects. Smooth edges, on the other hand, are kinder to the eye and and to our touch, and allow light to softly bounce off surfaces. Malmsten felt that if his furniture didn’t “serve well” in the home, it had no business being there.

Malmsten’s career essentially began in 1915, when his submissions for a competition to furnish the new Stockholm City Hall were first- and second-place prize winners. In the 1920s, his profile soared. He won a prize at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — and quickly became one of the most sought-after designers of commercial seating in Sweden.

Malmsten was soon contracted to design chairs, tables and other furniture for the Stockholm Concert Hall, the Swedish Institute in Rome and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. His famous Art Nouveau-influenced Stadshusstolen chair, designed for Stockholm City Hall in 1916, is a highlight of the city’s recently opened Museum of Furniture Studies. Malmsten expanded into interior design and created a luxurious, well-appointed living room in the palace of then-Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his bride, Crown Princess Louise.

In the 1930s, Malmsten clashed with critics when he voiced his opposition to functionalism. Like Danish modernist Kaare Klint, he favored using quality local materials and prized traditional craftsmanship. Malmsten’s furniture draws on graceful neoclassical influences, and he said that extreme functionalism contributed to “sterile” interiors — while the curving contours of his work may share ground with furniture designed by Alvar Aalto or Bruno Mathsson, Malmsten differed with Bauhaus eminences and some Scandinavian modernists on their prioritization of functionalism.

For an exhibition in 1956 at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, Malmsten designed furniture that was intended for mass production — and his striking designs began to make their way into middle-class Swedish homes owing to Malmsten’s partnerships with manufacturers such as O.H. Sjögren. Until then, he had built his pieces at the school he founded in the 1930s or had them made by artisans at several small local workshops.

Malmsten founded a number of schools for design and collaborated with other designers who shared his philosophy of “hand and mind in creative collaboration.” These included the esteemed textile artist Märta Måås Fjetterström, whose pieces he included in exhibits and even his own home.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Malmsten seating, tables, cabinets and more.

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Creator: Carl Malmsten
Modernist pine stool in the taste of Carl Malmsten 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
This is an elegant rectangular pine. Produced in Sweden around the 1950s. It is a beautiful shape, the grain is showing a high quality wood. The legs can be unscrewed. Nice patina o...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Bench model "Visingsö" by Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish vintage wooden bench by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur. This furniture model traces the modern rustic style typical of Scandinavian homes in the 1960s. Made of pine wood, tha...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Scandinavian Swedish Modern Sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern sofa “Samsas” by Carl Malmsten for O.H Sjögren in Tranås. The sofa is a mid-century modern classic with a solid pine frame and red toned upholstery. The sofa, oft...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Pine

Scandinavian elegant lounge chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by Carl Malmsten. Model is 'Hemmakväll' and was designed in the 1940s. Original fabric in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Carl Malmsten armchair 'Stora Furulid' in sheepskin for O.H.Sjögren ca. 1950
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A stunning armchair by the famous furniture designer- Carl Malmsten. This iconic chair provides great comfort and is of enduring quality. Back tufted by buttons, elegant arm curves ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Sheepskin, Wood

Carl Malmsten “Samsas” Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated model with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country mano...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Carl Malmsten Hangsits armchair in solid pine and green fabric c. 1947
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceedingly rare chair designed by Carl Malmsten. The “hangsits” armchair, c. 1947 in solid pine and original green fabric. From Sweden these chairs weren’t offered as knock dow...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Sofa Model 'Samspel" Carl Malmsten, 1956
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and now have its ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Sheepskin

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” lounge chairs was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. These two chairs have been fully reupholstered...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Sheepskin, Birch

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas Original Armchairs
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pine Stool Visingsö by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
1960’s ‘Visingsö’ solid pine wood stool by Carl Malmsten. The design features simple and efficient lines combined with characteristic round edges. Original piece manufactured in Swed...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and exceedingly rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1940-50’s. This early model is of sup...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Wood

1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Wool, Cotton, Beech

Midcentury Modern Pine Side Chair by Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Sörgården" pine chair by Carl Malmsten, with a low seat height that fits well with a coffee table or as a bedside table. Rustic modernist design with...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

1940s Gold Colored Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s reupholstered with golden velvet fabric somewhere in the 1960s. The oak legs are dark stained also in a later per...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Mid-century modern Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" armchair
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Madrid, ES
"Hemmakväll" armchair by Carl Malmsten for OH Sjögren AB, beech and upholstery. Sweden, 1960s. Excellent condition, restored and reupholstered
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Scandinavian Modern Original "Samsas rund" Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa "Samsas rund" by Carl Malmsten in beech and upholstery for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s. This sofa was first designed in 1923 by Carl Malmsten for the Stockholm concert hall and...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Upholstery

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Wool, Elm

Carl Malmsten Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of easy chairs, fabric, wood, Sweden, 1960s. Pair of wonderful chairs that are very well designed by Carl Malmsten. The armchairs are upholstered in the original...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Mid-Century "Samsas" Sofa by Carl Malmsten in Beech and Twill, c. 1950's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
An elegant "Samsas" sofa in tonal striped light blue twill, with natural beech wood legs. An icon of Swedish Mid-Century design, the "Samsas" sofa is the commercial issue of Carl Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Sofa & Armchair Suite by Carl Malmsten in Beech & Twill
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
A classic Mid-Century living room set by the legendary Swedish furniture designer Carl Malmsten, featuring mahogany-stained beech wood legs and green twill upholstery. NOTE: Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten is one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers. Many of his furniture are considered modern design classics. His present 'Stugan' (Cottage or Cabin in Swedish) armc...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Bouclé, Beech

"Visingso" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Skokie, IL
"Visingso" Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's. Simple but elegant handmade craftsmanship with signature leg construction.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Armchair in honey sheepskin, model “Farmor”, designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. The iconic "Farmor" or "Grandmother" a...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Leather, Sheepskin, Pine

Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970 These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These elegant...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Brass

Set of three Carl Malmsten dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of three dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, design Carl Malmsten. Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s Vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Distinc...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970 These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Brass

Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Mid Century Pine Stool Produced in Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare mid century four legged "Visingsö" pine stool model by Carl Malmsten and produced by AB Karl Andersson & Sönder Sweden in the 1940s. In good original condition. Original manuf...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

"Visingso" Pine Stool by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Skokie, IL
"Visingso" Pine Stool by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson's. Simple but elegant handmade craftsmanship with signature leg construction.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Carl Malmsten Pair of 'Farmor' Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of armchairs in honey sheepskin, model "Farmor", designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and manufactured by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. The iconic "Farmor" or "Grand...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Sheepskin, Pine, Leather

Oak and Cane Weave Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining chairs model "Jöns" designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden by O. H. Sjögren during the 1950s. Very light but sturdy frame of solid oak with woven cane seats. The seats have been repaired and the new cane strands have been colored to blend in with the original weave. Very good vintage condition with light age related patina. Carl Malmsten, an iconic figure in the realm of Swedish furniture design, has left an indelible mark on the world of interior aesthetics. Renowned for his exquisite creations, Malmsten's legacy continues to resonate as his designs have become cherished modern classics. Among his notable works are the famed cane chair "Lilla Åland...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Cane, Oak

20th Century Swedish Vintage Rundrygg Lounge Chair & Footstool by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish set of a lounge chair and footstool, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H. Sjögren in good condition. The large Scandinavian reading chair is composed with a headrest, the seat backrest is slightly curved, detailed with outspreaded arms, standing on four small polished Beechwood feet. Manufacturer label underneath the ottoman. Newly upholstered in a white bouclé fabric from Pierre Frey. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1960, Sweden, Scandinavia. Seat: 17.5" H x 22" W x 21.5" D Ottoman: 28" H x 24" W x 22" D Carl Malmsten was a famous Swedish furniture designer, architect, and educator born in 1888, in Sweden and passed away in 1972. He collaborated with Gunnar Asplund and Uno Ahren. Malmsten has a lasting influence on Swedish design through the two schools which he founded, the Carl Malmsten furniture studies. In 1945, Malmsten was honored for a design with an inaugural Prince Eugen Medal in Sweden. O.H. Sjögren is one of the oldest Swedish furniture companies which is run by the fourth generation. The company was originally founded in circa 1870 by C. Rosén in Tranås, Sweden. In 1902, the Swedish manufacturer ( known today as O.H. Sjögren ) was taken over by Oskar Herbert Sjögren. In the early times, they were producing harnesses, saddles, etc. for horses. Later on, in the 1930’s, when the sons of Sjögren, Gustav and Olle Sjögren...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

10 Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(10) Swedish Mid Century Modern slat back dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten. Solid birch frames with leather upholstery that has a dyed finish. Very sturdy simple set of Swedis...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Leather, Birch

Scandinavian Bar Stools by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern bar stools by Carl Malmsten, made in 1950s Sweden. Embodying the essence of mid-century aesthetics, these stools have a sturdy construction of solid beech wood, m...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Steel

Swedish Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern solid pine bench by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner, designed by Carl Malmsten. Nice woodworking details that are also present in the designs...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Set of four Swedish midcentury pine dining chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of four Scandinavian modern pine dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten during the 1960s. Fits together perfectly with other sports cabin furniture from Sweden. Beautiful o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Swedish Modern "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten, c. 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an exquisite piece of Swedish design history – the pine "Visingsö" bench by the renowned Carl Malmsten. This iconic bench, named after the serene Swedish island of Visings...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s. Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in a yellow fabric with tufted back. The ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Ten Klismos Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten for Widdicomb, circa 1940
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Carl Malmsten
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most rare set of ten Klismos dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1938 for Widdicomb newly professionally refinished and reupholstered in Holy Hunt Great Outdoors fabric designed for both indoor and outdoor use making it highly durable and resistant to stains or happy spills. This particular Klismos set...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, mahogany, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s High back chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair is made in a warm mahogany, with a bea...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten circa 1960. Well known model of sofa designed by Carl Malmsten, this sofa is a 3 seater. Shaped back and arms, with tufted ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' armchair for O.H. Sjogren Sweden 1957
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Paris, FR
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden circa 1957 Good condition, upholstered in light pink fabric In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and iconic design, this is the Samsas Round sofa. It was designed by Carl Malmsten back in the 1920’s. This model was made in Sweden in the late 20th century b...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s. Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in off-white fabric with tufted back. The...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Teak

Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden. Malmsten's work is in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Wool, Teak

Carl Malmsten Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of four dining chairs, walnut, velvet, Sweden, 1940s Designed by Carl Malmsten in the forties, these dining chairs have a beautiful elegant silhouette executed wi...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern by Carl Malmsten ”Lata Greven” Pair of Chairs
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Lata Greven” chairs designed by Carl Malmsten around 1953. This particular pair is likely made during the later years of the 1900s. Produced by O.H Sjögren. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Birch, Wool

Wooden stool attrib. to Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian pine wood bench. This vintage solid wood stool is attributed to Carl Malmsten. The essential and carefully detailed forms hark back to Scandinavian Brutalist design of ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bench with beautiful proportions and details by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Condition: Very good original condition with a nice patina.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Seating

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Pine

Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Walnut, Fabric

“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the honour of making a series of some of his products. Among the first pieces was “Farmor”, which soon became the most popular armchair model. In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to Sjögren's Upholstery Workshop in Tranås to develop new models for his furniture program. That was when this “Grandma” chair...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten Pair of “Hängsits” Armchairs in Solid Pine, 1947
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of rare and elegant “Hängsits” armchairs in solid pine and blue fabric, designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden, 1947. Belonging among the rarer models of Carl Malmsten, these armc...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Fabric, Pine

Pair of Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in chase Erwin 'Embrac...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Bouclé, Wool, Elm

Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937. Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samsas Chairs in Off-White Boucle
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Samsas Lounge chairs, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works. These examp...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Wool, Beech

Vidar Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, set of 6
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vidar's chair is an iconic chair by Carl Malmsten's son Vidar Malmsten in the 1970s. Widely used in the US and Canada in studio furniture maker training programs.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

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Rosewood

Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch sofa, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Carl Malmsten seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Carl Malmsten 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 Carl Malmsten seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 144 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Carl Malmsten 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 Arne Norell, Bruno Mathsson, and Yngve Ekström. Prices for Carl Malmsten seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $476 and can go as high as $48,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,900.

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