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Folke Ohlsson End Tables

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 walnut side tables model "Florida" by Folke Ohlsson 1950s
Pair of walnut side tables model "Florida" by Folke Ohlsson 1950s

Pair of walnut side tables model "Florida" by Folke Ohlsson 1950s

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Pair of Scandinavian coffee tables model "Florida" by Folke Ohlsson for Tingströms. Walnut frame with clean lines and refined details. Vintage Scandinavian coffee tables designed by...

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DUX Teak and Travertine Marble Lamp Table by Folke Ohlsson

DUX Teak and Travertine Marble Lamp Table by Folke Ohlsson

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A solid teak lamp table with a travertine marble-top designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. In excellent condition and with elegant proportions.

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Folke Ohlsson end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Folke Ohlsson end tables 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 end tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original end tables by Folke Ohlsson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider end tables by Dux of Sweden, France & Søn, and Haslev Mobelsnedkeri. Prices for Folke Ohlsson end tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $1,295, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,295.

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