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Dux of Sweden Sofas

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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.

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Creator: Dux of Sweden
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson Sofa Model USA-75 Produced by Dux in Sweden
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant and stylish sofa model "USA 75" or "Aveny" designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. The sofa is in fine vintage condition. We have changed to new Fagas bands at the bottom, which ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Wool, Teak

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Brown Upholstery and Wood
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Metal

Folke Ohlsson Designed Sofa for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Dux with three wide seats, set on teak wood base. Attractive modern design features a slopping back that flows down ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Fabric

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 vintage condition. Wonderful design and very comfortable. Shows very little wear and signs of use. Made in Sweden. Labeled. Located In Kingston NY...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Chrome

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofas in Original Blue and Khaki Wool
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, wool, stained beech, brass, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley fo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Brass

Danish Modern Sofa by DUX, 1940
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern sofa, settee by DUX, sculptural stained and lacquered beech frame with a grey wool upholstered body, The concave wing-back is tufted and the seat is spring su...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design 3 Seat Sofa by Dux, Denmark, 1960's
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern scandinavian design 3 seat sofa by Dux, made in Denmark 1960's. Well designed and formed three seater sofa. Teak wood formed and bend arm and back top rest...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Wood, Teak, Fabric

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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Upholstery

Erik Ole Jorgensen for DUX Sofa with Down Cushions in Knoll Fabric
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, Dux of Sweden
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Chrome

Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Mod. 5316 DUX Sweden Mid-Century Modern 1956
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Very rare Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Mod. 5316 DUX Sweden Mid-Century Modern 1956 - a beautiful Mid-Century Modern piece from the 1950s in fantastic condition, reupholstered in D...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Swedish Dux Three Seater Teakwood Sofa, Settee by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, 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 con...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak

Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Leather

Rare Folke Ohlsson Walnut Sofa by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning walnut sofa by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Rare model, very high quality and lovely grain. Model name unknown.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Walnut

Two Angled Sofas. Custom Made by Dux, 1960s. Priced for Redo. Buy One or Two.
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of mirror image angled sofas by Dux, Sweden. These one of a kind pieces were custom made for a residence in the 1960s, Great mid century look and very comfortable. When measu...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dux of Sweden Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

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Dux Of Sweden sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Dux of Sweden sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dux of Sweden sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Dux of Sweden were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Folke Ohlsson, O.H. Sjögren, and Yngve Ekström. Prices for Dux of Sweden sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,502 and can go as high as £9,934, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £4,723.

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