Today, Swedish manufacturer DUX’s most popular furniture lines — as well as the furnishings created by its first president, Folke Ohlsson — are synonymous with the work that vintage mid-century modern design obsessives love. Also important, the brand is known for some of the most commonplace means of furniture shipping and production in the modern era.
In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). Initially a purveyor of bedding that is today celebrated for its ergonomically guided designs, Ljungs Industrier was founded by entrepreneur (and chocolate maker) Efraim Ljung in 1926. 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. Ohlsson established a DUX office not long after he arrived in California, first in San Francisco and later in Burlingame.
On the West Coast, the booming postwar American market was eager to embrace DUX’s affordable and practical bedroom furnishings, tables, armchairs and other seating. Characterized by sleek walnut and teak frames and low-slung silhouettes, the brand’s designs were emblematic of a generation of Scandinavian modernism that had gained popularity owing to visionaries such as product designer and architect Greta Magnusson-Grossman, who arrived in California from Sweden a decade prior to Ohlsson, and Finn Juhl, who created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture Company in 1951.
DUX frequently collaborated with top-tier furniture design talent — among them Bruno Mathsson, Edward Wormley and Alf Svensson, a chief designer in the Malmö, Sweden, office of Ljungs Industrier — expanding the brand’s portfolio and establishing credibility as a design source. Ohlsson’s own designs, such as his comfortable leather lounges and wool-upholstered reclining rocking chairs, continue to be among the brand’s most desirable — and most imitated — however.
In 1949, DUX put into practice an idea that Ohlsson patented for the so-called “knock-down,” or “KD,” chair, a term referencing easy, flat-pack assembly. It saved DUX space in warehouses and money on transportation and was a concept that would provide inspiration to hundreds of subsequent companies — most notably fellow Swedish brand IKEA.
Today, vintage DUX sofas and dining chairs are valuable collector’s items. Find this coveted seating and other authentic DUX furniture on 1stDibs.
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, faux leather, metal, wood, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for D...
Metal
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Metal
$1,696Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool upholstery with solid teak legs. All Original 1960's Upholstery in beautiful condit...
Upholstery
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Danish Sofa This sofa measures: 95 wide x 31 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height of 21 inches Fair Vintage Condition - ...
Upholstery
Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful, subtle design by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson, this upholstered three seat sofa with gently curved lines is supported by a walnut base. In very good original vintage ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and style to any space. A splendid, long modern sofa...
Wool, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for Dux ‘Passadena’ Sofa in Grey Upholstery and Walnut
By Folke Jansson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux, sofa model ‘Passadena’, walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aest...
Fabric, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model “Tema 1” Beechwood Sofa for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
Åke Nilsson 'Roma' sofa by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning walnut sofa model 'Roma' by Swedish designer Åke Nilsson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Very high quality and lovely grain.
Walnut
Swedish Modern “Monterey” Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautifully crafted mid-century teak sofa is a stunning piece designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden back in the 1960s. This sofa, also known as the Monterey /5-161, captur...
Fabric, Teak
Reupholstered Edward Wormley “New York” Sofa for Dunbar, DUX, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
A elegant “New York” (model 5316) sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, produced at Ljungs Industrier / DUX in the 1950s. This iconic mid-century modern piece features a beauti...
Fabric, Wood
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft four-seat dux leather sofa by Folke Ohlsson Sweden, 1960s Danish modern sofa upholstered in tan and black grass cloth Black leather detachab...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish three seater sofa with two pillows made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX, in good condition. The ...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
1960s, Swedish 2-seater sofa by Dux Sweden, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Swedish 2-seater sofa by Dux Sweden. Red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 10-15 years ago. Very good condition: ...
Velvet, Ash
$14,834Sale Price|20% Off
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York" Rare sofa by American designer Edward J. Wormley, designed in 1952 for Dunbar Furniture USA. Produced at Ljungs Industrier / DUX C...
Fabric, Wood
Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Reupholstered less than 12 months ago using Knoll Blue Fabric. 88.75" wide, 30.25" tall and 34" deep. Arm height 23". Special attention was paid in the upholstery with the original d...
Chrome
$2,850
H 40 in W 30 in D 33.5 in
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden. Adjustable recliner for dialed in comfort. New upholstery in Gudbrandsdalens Vadal by Christiane Müller: Gray Norway Wool...
Wool, Teak
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Sofa This sofa measures: 90 wide x 32 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 22.5 inches Great Vintage Condition ...
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Brass
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Lounge Chair Attributed to Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Chair will require complete reupholstery as well as some work on the wood structural frame that the upholstered seat set...
Wood
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 36 in
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the firs...
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut recliner was designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden circa 1960s. This fantastic recliner features a walnut frame with gray upholstery. Th...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,650
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is rarely seen and was only made directly for export to the US market. Made from solid w...
Wool, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 97 wide x 33 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches Fair Vintage Conditio...
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Walnut Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The mid-century walnut lounge chairs model 72-C, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden in the 1960s, are a true testament to timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The handcrafte...
Fabric, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Highland, IN
This generous lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX is strikingly handsome and remarkably comfortable. The walnut base supports the body upholstered in black leatherette. ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Seat Sofa in Teak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden, sofa, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1960s A beautiful and rare sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson in the 1960s. This three seat sofa has a stunning teak frame, ...
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Mid Century Swedish Teak Sofa
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Mid Century Swedish Teak Sofa This sofa measures: 94 wide x 36.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 21.25 inches Good Vintage C...
Upholstery, Teak
Dux Leather Modular Corner Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
This modular leather sofa by renowned Swedish manufacturer DUX is a masterclass in refined comfort and understated elegance. Comprising multiple interconnected sections, the design i...
Leather
Sold
H 25 in W 107 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Long Low 4 Seat Yellow Tweed Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern long low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Yellow woven tweed upholstery with chrome steel legs. All Original 1970s Upholstery in beautiful vint...
Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 96 in D 33 in
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Teak-Frame Sofa in Original Wool Blend 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the fine Swedish manufacturer DUX, this sofa was designed by Folke Ohlsson, renowned for his sophisticated, modern, and approchable style. Well-built, with strong lines and arms...
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dux Green Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Dux Sofa. Featuring a straight line design, original green upholstery, walnut legs, curved arm rests, and original DUX tag. This is an except...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 86.62 in D 33.47 in
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Sweden Mid Century Modern Sofa 1960s Boucle
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
A classic and sought after three seater 1960s sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweeden, signed on the bottom. A beautiful example of mid century furniture combining simplicity and ...
Fabric, Wood
Sectional sofa "Playboy Zebra" DUX, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
- This is statement piece furniture! - The sofa consists of three sections, 2-seater, 2-seater & a corner section. They can be used separately or create a lovely large sofa together...
Fabric
Attributed Bruno Mathsson Sofa mid-century for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A stunning 2-seater leather sofa attributed to Bruno Mathsson, produced by DUX. Immaculate condition with no leather damage or odors. This petite yet luxurious sofa effortlessly comp...
Steel
Sold
H 15 in W 46 in D 23 in
Newly Reupholstered - Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Folke Olhsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered, Wood Is In Original Vintage Condition With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our pa...
Brass
Sold
H 30.52 in W 90.16 in D 31.5 in
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Edward Wormley took the best elements from classical, historical Scandinavian and other European furniture design and translated them into a Modern vernacular. The result was furnitu...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Mid-Century DUX Brown Leather Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the pinnacle of Scandinavian luxury with this sumptuous Swedish Mid-Century DUX Brown Leather Sofa. Echoing an era when meticulous craftsmanship met sophisticated design, thi...
Leather