Eric Karlén Armchairs

This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...

A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, newly upholstered in premium pure mohair fabric, designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) as part of the Triva s...

A brilliantly-conceived compact lounge chair in patinated hand-sculpted teak and cognac leather upholstery with baseball stitching designed by Norwegian industrial designer Fredrik A...

Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lo...

Midcentury easy chair designed by Danish Professor Ole Wanscher. Made in Denmark by France & Søn during the 1950s. This rare vintage model FD-109 lo...

A pair of vintage midcentury lounge chairs. Tubular black frame and original velour yellow upholstery. Can be converted from an easy chair to a reclining seat in four positions. Recl...

A lounge chair model "Löven" in walnut and original patinated buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby in the 1960s. Original condition withou...

These “Adam” models are from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its appearance - light, clean lines with an air of romance. Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these chairs that is only increasing in popularity. Thanks to her unique vision, these chairs have an unmistakeable backrest that flows down to form the armrests. While the armrests sit low, therefore opening the seats, the chairs still give the impression of hugging the sitter. The upholstered bodies elevate the visual comfort, with stitch tufted backrests that are festooned with orange, symmetrically arranged cross stitches. The upholstery is a premium, light Italian fabric with a soft touch that complements the aesthetic of Hörlin-Holmquist’s design. Similarly, the stained and tapered beech legs pair perfectly with the sculptural and organic form of the bodies. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, these “Adam” easy chairs have become iconic. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium Italian fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 30.71 in W x 33.46 in D x 36.61 in H; Seat Height 16.14 in 78 cm W x 85 cm D x 93 cm H; Seat Height 41 cm About the Designer: Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was born on May 30, 1925 in Arvika, Sweden. She was a Swedish modernist architect and designer. Hörlin-Holmquist graduated from Stockholm’s Konstfack in 1952, and before that she studied and worked in England. She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test their designs in their own home before completing a project. "I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but be able to adapt to the environment they end up in..." Hörlin-Holmquist worked and studied in England from 1946-1947 immediately after the war, where she also studied art history and became fascinated with the classic English upholstered furniture...

René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, velvet, lacquered wood, France, 1940s These magnificent lounge chairs by the French decorator René Drouet, are a quintessential representation of...

Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge chairs or armchairs with cherry wood frames and upholstered back, seat and padded arms, Italy, 1950...

Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the back. Legs and armrests of b...

Italian pair of armchairs, by Ico Parisi, purple fabric. Black metal legs which end on brass round feet. 1950s Italian chic lounge chairs which would fit well in an eclectic Hollyw...