Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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.

Creator: Folke Ohlsson

Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen MCM Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery, a Pair

$4,600 / set

Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen MCM Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery, a Pair

By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson (Sweden, 1919-2003) for Fritz Hansen ( established - Denmark 1872 by Cabinet Maker Fritz Hansen). These conformable and fine lounge chairs model 0863 were crafted and designed in Denmark in 1957. Made of beach wood, the stylish chairs feature a green upholstery, clean lines and distinctly tapered legs. The wing-shaped armrests add comfort and elegance to the MCM chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

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

$2,225

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 Chairs

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Beech

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's

$2,200

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for DUX Scissor Chair Made in Sweden c 1960's

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century Scandinavian Modern design by Folke Ohlsson, for Dux, circa 1960's. The chair, known as the Scissor Chair, features a sleek architectural frame of solid beech wood...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

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

$3,895 / set

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 Chairs

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Beech

Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's

$2,850

H 40 in W 30 in D 33.5 in

Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden. Adjustable recliner for dialed in comfort. New upholstery in Gudbrandsdalens Vadal by Christiane Müller: Gray Norway Wool...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's

$2,650

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is rarely seen and was only made directly for export to the US market. Made from solid w...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Wool, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34 in W 34 in D 36 in

Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Chicago, IL

Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the firs...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX

$4,200

H 27 in W 87 in D 33 in

Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Highland, IN

A beautiful, subtle design by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson, this upholstered three seat sofa with gently curved lines is supported by a walnut base. In very good original vintage ...

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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson "Stanford" Teak Armchair for DUX

$4,250

H 37 in W 31.25 in D 35 in

Folke Ohlsson "Stanford" Teak Armchair for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Rare "Stanford" High Back Teak Lounge Chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in the 1960s. The "Stanford" model was one of Ohlsson's less common designs. This armchair has a...

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

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Linen, Teak

Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" DUX of Sweden 1960

$3,043

H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 35.83 in

Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" DUX of Sweden 1960

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Paris, IDF

Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" made by DUX of Sweden around 1960. Original fabric in beige velvet. Good condition DUX launched a number of generously increased upholstered seatin...

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

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Wood

Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

$495Sale Price|47% Off

H 34.5 in W 31 in D 36 in

Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vintage Lounge Chair Attributed to Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Unmarked. Chair will require complete reupholstery as well as some work on the wood structural frame that the upholstered...

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

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Wood

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's

$3,250

H 29.5 in W 96 in D 33 in

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Four-Seat Mid-Century Sofa in Original Wool Fabric 1960's

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Scandinavian modern sofa made and marked by Dux of Sweden made sometime in the 1960's designed by Folke Ohlsson. Handsome build with profound design lines that bring elegance and style to any space. A splendid, long modern sofa...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Wool, Teak

1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

$1,425

H 39.25 in W 29.25 in D 26 in

1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This mid-century walnut recliner was designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden circa 1960s. This fantastic recliner features a walnut frame with gray upholstery. Th...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

$2,450 / set

H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in

Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s

By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet

Located in Almelo, NL

Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Ash, Beech, Bentwood

Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

$7,500 / set

H 31 in W 30 in D 31 in

Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

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 Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Mid Century 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, c1960s

$5,000 / set

H 34 in W 33.5 in D 28 in

Mid Century 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, c1960s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Chino Hills, CA

An exceptional Scandinavian Modern lounge chair and ottoman designed by renowned Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson for DUX, circa 1960s. Widely recognized for his ability to merge sculp...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Previously Available Items

Pair of Folke Ohlssen for Dux USA 75 Vintage 1960s Teak Accent Lounge Chairs

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H 28.5 in W 29 in D 30 in

Pair of Folke Ohlssen for Dux USA 75 Vintage 1960s Teak Accent Lounge Chairs

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of USA 75 chairs by Folke Ohlssen for Dux. This is a beautiful example of the USA 75 chair, in very good recently refurbished condition. Each chair has a very classic mid cent...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chairs for DUX

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H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in

Pair of Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chairs for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Folke Ohlsson designed lounge chairs for Dux, circa 1950s, Sweden. The chairs feature solid birch bases and upholstered seats in a geometric striped earth tone fabric. Dim...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Birch

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Teak Wood Frame

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H 39 in W 33.5 in D 38 in

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Teak Wood Frame

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Astoria, NY

Manufactured by DUX in the 1960s. The chair has a sleek and classic designwith a modern appearence. The ottoman is adjustable. Recently upholstered in a black chenille fabric with underlying multi-colored threads. Removable headrest...

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

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Chenille, Teak

Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Teak Scissor Chairs, A Pair

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H 27 in W 25.25 in D 36 in

Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Teak Scissor Chairs, A Pair

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in New Windsor, NY

Pair of Folke Ohlsson designed scissor chairs for Dux of Sweden. Solid teak construction with very clean original oiled finish. Ergonomically slatted back contour and tapered legs. G...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Midcentury DUX Scandinavian Teak Frame Low Tan Suede Lounge Chairs

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H 25 in W 31 in D 31 in

Pair of Midcentury DUX Scandinavian Teak Frame Low Tan Suede Lounge Chairs

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair of original mid-century Scandinavian lounge chairs for DUX. All teak wood low lounge chairs. Arms have unique curve - great lines. Solid teak frames with spindle back and thin u...

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

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Ultrasuede, Teak

Folke Ohlsson For DUX Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

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H 38 in W 34 in D 32 in

Folke Ohlsson For DUX Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Folke Ohlsson For DUX Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair The chair measures: 34 wide x 32 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 19.5 inches Ready for ...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

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H 37.5 in W 34 in D 32 in

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Folke Ohlsson for DUX mid century walnut lounge chair The chair measures: 34 wide x 32 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height of 19 inches Ready for ...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson Profile Teak & Leather Armchair with Footstool, C.1960

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H 39 in W 35 in D 33.5 in

Mid Century Folke Ohlsson Profile Teak & Leather Armchair with Footstool, C.1960

By Folke Ohlsson

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Folke Ohlsson profile teak & leather armchair with footstool. All original condition. Leather in good condition with no rips or tears. ...

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1960s Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

Materials

Leather

Folke Ohlsson Model 75-C Walnut Color Danish Modern Lounge Chair for DUX

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H 28 in W 27 in D 26 in

Folke Ohlsson Model 75-C Walnut Color Danish Modern Lounge Chair for DUX

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Houston, TX

Folke Ohlsson Model 75-C walnut color Danish modern lounge chair for DUX New indoor outdoor stainproof fabric from Kravet. Chair dimensions: H 28 in. x W 27 in. x D 26 in. Seat h...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Birch

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair

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H 34 in W 33 in D 28 in

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Classic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair manufactured by DUX of Sweden. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, the fabric is worn and will need to be replaced. Measures: Total H 3...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric

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H 35 in W 33 in D 23 in

Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX of Sweden in Cheetah Print Fabric

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in New York, NY

Chic Folke Ohlsson lounge chair in dramatic cheetah print fabric, on exposed teak frame. This example is in very good, clean and original condition. Designed by Folke Ohlsson, for DU...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Folke Ohlsson Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

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H 35 in W 19 in D 22 in

Midcentury Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX

By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful midcentury set of 6 teak dining chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Very beautiful designed and crafted set of dining chairs with elegant curved backs. The set has all new wool woven upholstery very neutral tones hint of green and sand/tan wool. Very solid chairs and comfortable. Very unique set of Swedish designed chairs...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Chairs

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Teak

Folke Ohlsson chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Folke Ohlsson chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Folke Ohlsson 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 chairs by Alf Svensson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, and Dux of Sweden. Prices for Folke Ohlsson chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,260 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,648.