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.
Folke Ohlsson Model-452 Expanding Walnut Dining Table for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 29in H x 72in - 108in W x 42in D 2x Extension Leaf 18in ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Wood, Walnut
$7,080Sale Price|20% Off
XXL Niels Møller Expandable Dining Table with 8 Folke Ohlsson Dining Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Markington, GB
Niels Møller Extending Teak Dining Table with DUX Chairs, Danish Modern, 1960s XXL SCANDINAVIAN ELEGANCE A stunning extra-large Danish modern dining set, featuring an extending ta...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Table designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern teak dining table, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, circa 1060's. The table is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only ligh...
Teak
Folke Ohlsson Dining Table for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Folke Ohlsson. Manufacturer: DUX. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Teak. Condition: These Folke Ohlsson dining table for DUX...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Expanding Teak Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by celebrated Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson for DUX during the 1960s, this mid-century modern expanding dining table exemplifies the thoughtful craftsmanship and versatilit...
Brass
Restored Folke Ohlsson for Dux Swedish Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Table
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A large Scandinavian mid century dining table with two leaf extensions by Folke Ohlsson, made in Sweden by DUX in the 1960s. Ohlsson's dining table designs featured seamless integra...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Flip Top Expanding Dining Table By Folke Ohlsson For DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish and rare, Scandinavian modern extension dining table was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden, circa 1960s. It's made of solid teak and features both practical an...
Teak
$4,495
H 28 in W 77.5 in D 39.5 in
Teak Scandinavian Modern Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves Style Neils Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage teak Scandinavian Modern expanding dining table with 2 leaves. Unmarked but style of Neils Moller for Gudme Mobelfabrik...
Teak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 48 in
Mid Century round Teak Swedish Modern Extension Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid century Teak round swedish Modern extension dining table with (2) leaves. Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius and made By J.O. CARLSSON. This table is in beautiful condition ...
Teak
$7,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 35 in D 67 in
Mid century Rare minimalist Rosewood Expandable Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Arne Vodder, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury rosewood minimalist expandable rectangle dining table with 1 nesting leaf. This is a beautiful dining table. Amazing rosewood legs and Woodwork on table is beauti...
Rosewood, Teak, Pine
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in Dm 48 in
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round Teak Dining Table by DUX with 2 Leaves
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Swedish Modern Round dining table. This table is very high quality hand built in Sweden. Solid teak legs with 4 leg base. This table is in great vintage condition, the (2)...
Teak
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 108 in D 39 in
Niels Otto Møller Style Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern sculpted rosewood extension dining table In the manner of Niels Otto Møller Denmark, Circa 1960s Measures: 68.5"W x 39"D x 28.5"H. Ex...
Rosewood
Danish mid-century modern dining table in wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern dining table in wood, 1960s Dining table with rectangular top with rounded corners, entirely in wood. The top rests on a wooden structure. Square section le...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Round Swedish Teak Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern round Swedish teak dining table.
Teak
$3,350
H 28.5 in W 77.5 in D 48 in
Restored Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Expandable Walnut Dining Table by Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
An uncommon walnut dining table with two leaf extensions by Dux, made in Sweden c. 1960s with design attributed to Folke Ohlsson. The table expands from a compact four seater into a...
Walnut
$3,400
H 29.25 in W 52.25 in D 35.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Niels Otto Moller Teak Extension Dining Table
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century expandable dining table designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Mobelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960's. This versatile piece includes two draw leaf extensions that cleverly stor...
Teak
Danish Modern Expanding Teak Dining Table by Faarup Mobelfabrik
By Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 28.50in H x 68in W - 105in W x 35.50in D 2x Extension Leaf 18.50in ________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern ...
Wood, Teak
$3,500
H 28.5 in W 113.5 in D 31.5 in
Restored 1960s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Table by Knud Andersen
By J.C.A. Jensen, Knud Andersen
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Refinished teak dining table by Knud Andersen for J.C.A. Jensen with original placard from storied Danish retailer Illums Bolighus, date stamped 1962. Features elegantly tapered rec...
Teak
$4,495
H 28 in W 47 in D 47 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Table Solid Teak Round to Oval Expanding by Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern solid teak round to oval expanding dining table with 2 leaves by Glostrup Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark. Beautiful condition, keeping in ...
Teak
$3,701
H 29.14 in W 104.73 in D 39.38 in
Niels Otto Moller large extendable dining table rosewood Denmark 1960
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A large and refined extendable dining table designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted in rosewood, the table feature...
Santos Rosewood
Danish mid-century modern dining table in wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern dining table in wood, 1960s Dining table with rectangular top with rounded corners, entirely in wood. The top rests on a wooden structure. Square section le...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Florida" Coffee Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish modern 1960s beautiful rosewood coffee table named "Florida" by designer Folke Ohlsson. "With a timeless, teak-laden style—so emblematic of Scandinavian modernism—Swedish f...
Rosewood
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Expanding Teak Dining Table Oval
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Fulton, CA
An oval teak Danish Modern expanding dining table designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. Circa. 1960's. Branded on table stretcher "DUX". Includes (2) 20 inches table leaves. (...
Steel
Mid-Century Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Svend Åge Madsen, Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Dux of Sweden, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century round dining table designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, circa 1950s. This table is equipped with one leaf that transforms the shape from perfectly round to oval. Made from ...
Wood, Teak
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H 39 in W 28 in D 35 in
MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chairs and Adjustable Ottomans C.1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of refurbished Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak reclining lounge chairs with adjustable ottomans. There are 8 reclining positions for the chairs and 2 sizes for the...
Fabric, Teak
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H 31 in W 17 in D 15 in
Mid-century Folke Palsson Model J77 "Farmhouse" Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
By Folke Ohlsson, FDB Møbler
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of six mid-century Teak Model J77 farmhouse dining chairs. With simple construction and uncomplicated design, this set of dining chairs is timeless, fitting in from rust...
Teak
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H 34 in W 34 in D 38 in
Mid-century Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair c.1950-1960-Reupholsterd Maharam Fabric
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Folke Ohlsson for DUX Sweden lounge chair with Teak and brass base. Reupholstered in Maharam fabric. CREATOR Designer by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. DA...
Fabric, Teak
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H 28.5 in W 60.25 in D 42 in
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Extension DUX Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern expandable dining table in teak designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. This versatile piece includes two draw leaf extensions that cleverly store underneath th...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Folke Olsson for DUX Dining Table, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvellous, dining table, made of teak and with two leaves, by Danish company DUX, circa 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 65" W closed x ...
Teak
Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden Folding Dining Table
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a incredible dining table designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden. The teak top has a swivel mechanism that allows it to rotate 90 degrees, and the top will then unfold. ...
Brass
Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak Table and Chairs Set
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak table and chair set with labels on chairs and burnt brand on table. Round table extends to oval with two leaves. Original blue fabric lightly...
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson For Dux Scandinavian Teak Extension Dining Table
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern teak dining table designed by Folke Ohlsson and made by Dux. The table expands from 80" to 108".
Teak