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Dux of Sweden Swivel Chairs

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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
Mid-Century Space Age Galaxy Armchair by Alf Svensson for Dux, 1968
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
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Swedish Sam Larsson Mona Roto Swivel Chair Beech and Cognac Colored Leather 1970
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Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel Chair, White Leather
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel or Office Chair, White Leather, Sweden, 1970s This iconic Space Age swivel lounge chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in...
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This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
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Dux Of Sweden swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Dux of sweden swivel chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original swivel chairs by Dux of Sweden were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider swivel chairs by Göte Möbler Nässjö, Börje Johanson, and Overman Sweden. Prices for Dux of Sweden swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,785 and can go as high as $2,785, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,785.
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    Royal Dux doesn't have a meaning. It is a shortened name for the company Duxer Porzellanmanufaktur. A member of the Czech Porcelain Group, Royal Dux has produced its brand of figural and decorative porcelain works since 1853. Model expert Eduard Eichler established the company in Duchov, Bohemia, in 1860 and ran Royal Dux Bohemia until his death in 1887, recreating historical designs from England, Denmark and France. At the start of the 20th century, the company enjoyed remarkable success thanks to the work of the designer Alois Hampel. The company enjoyed a renaissance in 1958 owing to the display of Jaroslav Ježek's collection at the World Exhibition in Brussels that year. In 1992, the Duchov factory rebranded itself as Royal Dux. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Royal Dux porcelain.
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    The creation of Royal Dux porcelain figures began in 1860 in Bohemia. Now a part of the modern Czech Republic, Royal Dux figures are still made and are beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Royal Dux porcelain from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Royal Dux pottery is pottery produced by Royal Dux, a porcelain company. Royal Dux is based in the Czech Republic and manufactures figurines, vases and other ceramics and objects in neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. Some of the company's most popular pieces include the Bohemia centerpiece and the Elephant figurine. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Royal Dux pottery.
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    Royal Dux Bohemia is a stamp found on the bottom of some pieces of porcelain produced during the 19th century. It refers to the company that produced it, Royal Dux, and the workshop's location, Bohemia, a region in what is now the Czech Republic. Find a collection of Royal Dux porcelain on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, pieces made by Royal Dux may be worth something. Based in the Czech Republic, the porcelain company manufactures figurines, vases and other ceramics and objects in neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. Some of the company’s most popular pieces include the Bohemia centerpiece as well as its Elephant figurine. How much Royal Dux porcelain is worth depends on its type, style, age, rarity, condition and other characteristics. More common pieces sell for around $100, while the rarest and most highly sought-after items may sell for thousands. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can provide an estimated value for any Royal Dux pieces you own. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Royal Dux porcelain.
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    Whether IKEA is made in Sweden varies. The furniture maker does produce many of its pieces in Sweden. However, it also operates factories in other countries, including China, Poland, Italy and Germany. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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