Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
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
Dux of Sweden Teak Armchair by Folke Ohlsson Model USA 75
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Oakland, CA
Dux of Sweden armchair in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson, the teak frame has smooth organic lines with a hand crafted look and feel. Newly refinished and treated with Tung oil to a s...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson armchair model USA for DUX Sweden 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair, Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Teak
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury teak lounge chair with curved back. This iconic chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX (Model 72-C). It was made in Sweden and dates back to ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, rare midcentury lounge / armchair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson. Acquired from the estate of a midcentury Architect in Anchorage Alaska! Many ite...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been ref...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Fritz Hansen Armchair in Off White Wool by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair number designed by Swedish Architect Folke Ohlsson in 1959 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1960s. This particular version features off white/ sand...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Peter Lovig Nielsen Desk + Folke Ohlsson Armchair, 1960s, Scandinavian Design
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Folke Ohlsson
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Teak Lounge Chairs USA 75 Folke Ohlsson by DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Göteborg, SE
One of the most wanted vintage armchairs! The model is called USA75 and is designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Right now we have two in stock so you can get a pair!
The armchair is f...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Dux of Sweden Teak Armchair by Folke Ohlsson Model USA 75
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Oakland, CA
Dux of Sweden armchair in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson, the teak frame has smooth organic lines with a hand crafted look and feel. Newly refinished and treated with Tung oil to a s...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s.
Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Folke Ohlsson 'Profil' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for DUX, lounge chair, model 'Profil', leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
Lovely lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. On a bright oak wood frame surrounds the seat...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
High-back 'USA-75' armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s. Good original condition.
Recently treated with leather wash and leather conditioner.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Folke Ohlsson armchair model USA for DUX Sweden 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Black Leather USA-75 Armchair by Folke Olsson for DUX, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchair in walnut by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, early 1960s. Very good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
1960s Folke Ohlsson Teak and Rattan Armchair
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Teak wood and Rattan. Sweden, 1960s.
Excellent restored and reupholstered condition that might present traces of time and use.
Fo...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Teak
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Modern Duxello Wing Back Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hanover, MA
Duxello wingback lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. This was one of his early designs, dating to 1955. The wings have such a dramatic profile along with the ti...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage reclining armchair by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Nordic armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson for the company DUX.
The seat has been reupholstered in a bright red fabric that immediately catches the eye.
Its teak armrests ad...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Geometric Blue Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, model '4410', fabric, teak, Denmark, design in 1957
Armchair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark in the 1950s. This high quality lounge ch...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Lounge Chair, Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Teak
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury teak lounge chair with curved back. This iconic chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX (Model 72-C). It was made in Sweden and dates back to ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Swedish Vintage Armchairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of Swedish vintage armchairs by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. They are an early model dating from the 1950’s, we have recently imported them from Sw...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1960's Dux Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Accent Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Chester, PA
Mid-Century Modern Dux Sculpted Walnut Chair by Folke Ohlsson reupholstered at some point in a woven abstract fabric as pictured. Circa 1960's un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair of USA-75 by Folke Olsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish armchairs in walnut by Folke Ohlsson, produced by DUX, 1960s.
Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Teak
'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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Swedish armchairs by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian armchairs from the 1960s with wooden frame and arms and seat lined with original period fabric.
Modern lines and comfortable seating characterize these elegant, retro-...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Folke Ohlsson Armchair 4410 in Leatherette, Denmark
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Leatherette in good original condition with some signs of use
- Polished and cleaned
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Large Norwegian Teak Armchair with Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Westnofa 1960.
By Westnofa Furniture, Folke Ohlsson
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchair available with its footrest.
A clever metal system allows the armchair to tilt and offers great comfort with a slight rocking effect.
The armchair has ...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlson Rare Model "Ascot" Oak Armchair a pair by DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, FR
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Folke Ohlsson Armchair model USA-75
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Armchair in teak wood designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Sweden, 1960s
Excellent vintage condition. The chairs are refinished and reupholstered though may present unique tra...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Armchair Monterey /5-161 by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors, 1960.
By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Monterey /5-161 Armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson, produced by the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors in 1961. The armchair has profiled armrests, representing high craftsmanship, charac...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Folke Ohlsson armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Folke Ohlsson armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Folke Ohlsson were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström, and Bruno Mathsson. Prices for Folke Ohlsson armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,210 and can go as high as $9,908, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,687.