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Folke Ohlsson Seating

Swedish, 1919-2003

Folke Ohlsson pioneered the “knock-down” revolution of furniture, making the innovative flat-pack means of manufacturing and shipping common practice. Credited with playing a significant part in bringing Scandinavian modern forms to the United States, he was an international designer who created attractive pieces that are highly coveted by today’s collectors.

In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). While leading the design team for Studio Ljungs Industrier in his native Malmö, Ohlsson visited the West Coast of the United States in 1950 and opened DUX Inc., to expand the company’s global footprint. 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 inspire hundreds of subsequent companies — most notably fellow Swedish brand IKEA

Integrating American upholstery with Swedish knock-down hardware and wooden frames, Ohlsson and DUX revolutionized the furniture industry. The manufacturer consistently worked with brilliant mid-century modern designers — among them Bruno Mathsson, Edward Wormley and Alf Svensson — expanding the brand’s portfolio and establishing credibility as a design source. Today vintage DUX sofas and dining chairs are valuable collector’s items, and the space-saving attributes and efficiency associated with the company’s modular designs continue to influence manufacturers all over the world.

Partly because of the affordability of DUX’s furniture — as well as an understandable affinity for the simplicity, warmth and coziness of Scandinavian modern design — postwar America embraced Ohlsson’s vision. One of Ohlsson’s best-known designs is the Profil lounge chair, built on a teak frame that can rock or recline with the push of a lever, while the wool bouclé upholstery is sumptuous and stylish. Another iconic collection is the clean, minimal Pasadena set of sofas, footstools and armchairs, fashioned from solid walnut with brass sabots.

The Milano Triennale and the “Good Design” exhibition series at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art distinguished Ohlsson with more than 30 awards. In 1964, he was honored with Sweden’s Royal Order of Vasa decoration by King Gustav VI Adolf because of his role in exporting modern Scandinavian aesthetics to America. Ohlsson’s designs were also produced by Bodafors and Fritz Hansen.

On 1stDibs, find a selection of Folke Ohlsson seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.

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Creator: Folke Ohlsson
Pair of Folke Ohlsson Pasedena Chair Teak Frame & Textured Velvet Midcentury
Pair of Folke Ohlsson Pasedena Chair Teak Frame & Textured Velvet Midcentury

Pair of Folke Ohlsson Pasedena Chair Teak Frame & Textured Velvet Midcentury

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful pair of lounge chair 'Pasadena' designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX Ljungs Industrier, Sweden. It is a very solid chair with a textured white velvet upholstery an...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Velvet, Teak

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish armchairs in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.   

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Walnut

2 person DUX Sofa Made In Light Wool By Folke Ohlsson For Fritz Hansen
2 person DUX Sofa Made In Light Wool By Folke Ohlsson For Fritz Hansen

2 person DUX Sofa Made In Light Wool By Folke Ohlsson For Fritz Hansen

By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

The two-seater DUX sofa in light wool, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Fritz Hansen, represents a fusion of form, function and finesse. Folke Ohlsson, a prominent Swedish f...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Wool

1950s Danish "USA 143" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for P Jeppesens
1950s Danish "USA 143" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for P Jeppesens

1950s Danish "USA 143" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for P Jeppesens

By Folke Ohlsson, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A rare "USA 143" chair by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson for Danish makers P Jeppesens. In beech with burgundy leather upholstery, this early 1950s chair is a beautiful example of S...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Brass

Expertly Restored-Swedish Modern Boucle & Leather Stool by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Expertly Restored-Swedish Modern Boucle & Leather Stool by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

Expertly Restored-Swedish Modern Boucle & Leather Stool by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut-Stained Beechwood, New Tweed Fabric, Brass Sabots, Leather Buttons, New Webbing, New High Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piec...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Brass

'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s
'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s

'Colorado' by Folke Olsson for Bodafors, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, produced 1960. Seat cushion in black leather.  

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Walnut

"Monterey" armchair by Folke Ohlsson, Sweden, 1962
"Monterey" armchair by Folke Ohlsson, Sweden, 1962

"Monterey" armchair by Folke Ohlsson, Sweden, 1962

By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors

Located in Brescia, IT

Armchair model "Monterey" designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by Bodafors in 1962. Oak frame and reupholstered cushions. "Monterey" armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufac...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome and iconic Scandinavian Modern Scissor lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood frame has been restored; however, there may still be small signs of age. We did have to fill some rather deep flaws in the wood. The straps have been replaced with appropriate new straps. And the foam cushions are new and newly upholstered. Please see photos, circa 1950s. Now you can get all your DUX in a row!! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. This is the iconic and beautiful Scissor Lounge Chair. It was designed by Folke Ohlsson for his company DUX, Inc. purportedly in 1949. It is so incredible in its simplicity and when viewed from the side you can see immediately where it got its name. We are very excited about this wonderful chair here at our shop. Its walnut frame has been completely restored and we have replaced all the straps, which were beyond repair, with proper strapping. Plus, we have made new foam cushions and upholstered them in a fabulous black and taupe horizontal stripe fabric. Folke Ohlsson is a Scandinavian Modern Swedish furniture...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design
Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design

Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design

By Folke Ohlsson, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Desk, Denmark, circa 1960s. Designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen, this model is known as the Boomerang Desk because of its slightly curved top. Our model is constructed of oiled teak with...

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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Metal

Folke Ohlsson armchair model USA for DUX Sweden 1960
Folke Ohlsson armchair model USA for DUX Sweden 1960

Folke Ohlsson armchair model USA for DUX Sweden 1960

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Paris, IDF

Timeless Scandinavian design with this Folke Ohlsson armchair, Model USA, made by DUX of Sweden n in the 1960s. The chair features a beautifully crafted teak wood frame paired with...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Teak

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden

By Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Recently reupholstered in an attractive textured striped fabric. One small bleached spot (size of dime) on back rest ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Folke Ohllson for Dux, Sweden, Circa 1960s
Pair of Arm Chairs by Folke Ohllson for Dux, Sweden, Circa 1960s

Pair of Arm Chairs by Folke Ohllson for Dux, Sweden, Circa 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of armchairs upholstered in leather, by Folke Ohllson, for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Leather, Birch

Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson

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...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown 3-Seater Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for F.H.
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown 3-Seater Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for F.H.

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown 3-Seater Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for F.H.

By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

The icon of Scandinavian modernism. This three-seater sofa, model 0765, was designed by Folke Ohlsson – one of the most important representatives of 20th-century Swedish design, reno...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Textile, Wood

"Scania" armchair by Folke Ohlsson
"Scania" armchair by Folke Ohlsson

"Scania" armchair by Folke Ohlsson

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Brescia, IT

Armchair model "Scania" with beech wood frame, brass ferrules and fabric upholstery. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, manufactured by Ljungs Industrier in Sweden in the 1960s. Scandinavia...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Beech

Sofa model "Scania" by Folke Ohlsson
Sofa model "Scania" by Folke Ohlsson

Sofa model "Scania" by Folke Ohlsson

By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Brescia, IT

Scandinavian two-seater sofa with wooden frame, brass finials and original upholstery. "Scania" model, designed by Folke Ohlsson for Ljungs Industrier in the 1950s-60s. Two-seater s...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Beech

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish armchairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.   

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Teak

Rare "Horn" Desk / Accent Armchair in Beech, Folke Ohllson, DUX, Sweden, 1950s
Rare "Horn" Desk / Accent Armchair in Beech, Folke Ohllson, DUX, Sweden, 1950s

Rare "Horn" Desk / Accent Armchair in Beech, Folke Ohllson, DUX, Sweden, 1950s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare "horn" chair designed by the influential Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish firm DUX. Recently and meticulously restored this sculptural chair, made from solid beech wo...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Beech

Set of 2 "Horn" Accent Armchairs by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s
Set of 2 "Horn" Accent Armchairs by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s

Set of 2 "Horn" Accent Armchairs by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare set of two "horn" chairs designed by the influential Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish firm DUX. Recently and meticulously restored this sculptural chair set, made fro...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Beech

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish armchairs by Folke Ohlsson, produced by DUX, 1960s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.   

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Walnut

Folke Ohlson Rare Model "Ascot" Oak Armchair a pair by DUX, Sweden, 1960
Folke Ohlson Rare Model "Ascot" Oak Armchair a pair by DUX, Sweden, 1960

Folke Ohlson Rare Model "Ascot" Oak Armchair a pair by DUX, Sweden, 1960

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare model by Folke Ohlsson, a pair of 'Ascot' armchairs made in light color natural Oak, for DUX Sweden, 1960s. Very comfortable model with a solid oak frame . Upholstered back and...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960

By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen

Located in Deland, FL

Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen is need of new upholstery and we want to leave it up to you to choose the fab...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Maple

Rare "Horn" Accent Armchair in Beech by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s
Rare "Horn" Accent Armchair in Beech by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s

Rare "Horn" Accent Armchair in Beech by Folke Ohllson for DUX, Sweden, c. 1950s

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare "horn" chair designed by the influential Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish firm DUX. Recently and meticulously restored this sculptural chair, made from solid beech wo...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Beech

Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs
Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs

Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Kensington, MD

Gracious & pleasing lines comprise the frame of this pair of Swedish Modern arm chairs. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Use as occasional...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Seating

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Upholstery, Teak

Folke Ohlsson seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Folke Ohlsson 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 Folke Ohlsson seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Folke Ohlsson 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 Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström, and Alf Svensson. Prices for Folke Ohlsson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $807 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,994.