Midcentury Skye Chaise Lounge Chair for IKEA by Tord Björklund, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - iconic model.
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ikea Chaise Longues
Chrome
IKEA is the world's largest furniture retailer, but its origins were far humbler than its global footprint suggests. Founded in 1943 by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in the Swedish village of Älmhult, the company began as a mail-order business selling pens, wallets and picture frames. It wasn't until 1948 that the IKEA catalog started featuring furniture, altering the course of modern domestic design.
IKEA is rooted in democratic design, or the belief that well-made, beautiful objects should be accessible to everyone. This philosophy took shape in the 1950s when IKEA began working with independent designers to develop its own furniture lines. The pivotal innovation came in 1956, when IKEA introduced flat-pack furniture, a practical solution born out of necessity when designer Gillis Lundgren removed a table's legs to fit it into a car. This single insight reshaped how the world thinks about manufacturing, shipping and the relationship between consumer and object.
The 1970s and 1980s are now widely considered the golden age of IKEA design, a period when the company regularly collaborated with outside designers before transitioning to entirely in-house production. These decades produced some of the brand's most collectible pieces, and vintage examples are today actively sought after by collectors worldwide. Karen Mobring's safari-influenced seating — including the Diana, Natura and Amiral chairs — captures the organic, relaxed spirit of the era, while Noboru Nakamura's Bore chair and Lundgren's Pixi lounge chair round out the most coveted 1970s offerings. The 1980s brought a sharper, more industrial sensibility through Niels Gammelgaard's work in wire and tubular steel, among them the Enetri shelf, the wire Jarpen chairs and the foldable Ted chair, as well as Tord Björklund's Skye chaise and Klinte armchair.
Beyond these core collaborators, IKEA has worked with some of the most significant names in 20th-century design. Kai Kristiansen, Ettore Sottsass, Verner Panton and Mats Theselius all produced pieces for the brand, and rare examples of their IKEA work are among the most prized finds for collectors today. More recently, collaborations with designers such as Ilse Crawford, Tom Dixon and Hella Jongerius through its IKEA PS (“post scriptum”) collections have continued to push the brand into more expressive territory.
IKEA has also shaped retail culture itself. Its sprawling, maze-like store format — introduced in Älmhult in 1958 — transformed shopping into an experience, complete with room vignettes, a Swedish café and a one-way path designed to inspire. The brand has since expanded to more than 60 countries, while its annual catalog, once one of the most widely distributed publications in the world, became a cultural artifact in its own right.
IKEA continues to balance its founding tension: mass production in the service of good design. As Kamprad once put it, "to design a desk which may cost $1,000 is easy for a furniture designer, but to design a functional and good desk which shall cost $50 can only be done by the very best."
Find a range of vintage and collectible IKEA chairs, shelving and furniture on 1stDibs.
Midcentury Skye Chaise Lounge Chair for IKEA by Tord Björklund, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable - iconic model.
Chrome
Vintage IKEA Karlskrona Wicker Chaise Longue by Carl Öjerstam, 1990s
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style chaise longue or lounge chair. Design by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. Striking Swedish design from the 1990s. Executed in wicker and rattan, an idyllic p...
Wicker, Rattan
Black Leather ‘Skye’ Chaise Longue by Tord Björklund, Ikea Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This beautiful Black Leather ‘Skye’ Chaise Longue is a timeless piece designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea Sweden in the 1970s. Its sleek and modern design ...
Leather
Sophisticated Black Leather ‘Skye’ Chaise Longue by Tord Björklund, Sweden 1970s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
Awesome ‘Skye’ lounge chair, designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea Sweden in the 1970s. This chair is extremely comfortable and has a beautiful black l...
Chrome
Vintage Ikea 80ties Tord Bjorklund Modell Skye Cognac Chaiselongue
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ikea Modell Skye design by Tord Bjorklund in the 80ties. Comfortable Chaiselongue.A classic design from Tord Bjorklund. Cognac thick leather and black tubular steel. Great quality.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of BR3 rattan lounge chairs, Tito Agnoli, Bonacina, 1960, mid-century style
By IKEA
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of BR3 rattan armchairs, Tito Agnoli, Bonacina, 1960, mid-century style
Wicker
Early Tord Bjorklund for Ikea Midcentury Chaise Leather Lounge Chair
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Tord Bjorklund for Ikea midcentury Chaise Leather Lounge Chair This chaise measures: 28 wide x 61 deep x 37.5 inches high with a seat height of 14 inches All pieces of fu...
Metal
Wicker chaise longue by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, 1990
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Premariacco, IT
A comfortable and elegant wicker chaise lounge designed by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, manufactured in Sweden in the 1990s. Ikea label on the inside.
Wicker
$3,416
Singoalla Chaise Lounge
By IKEA
Located in Rīga, LV
Upholstery of this compact and comfortable chaise lounge is in beautiful pale rose color (probably cotton) and has some minor stains Literature: Svenska Möbler, Andreas Siesing.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Brown Leather Chaise Longue
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a fluid silhouette crafted of bronzed cylindrical steel, padded in expanded polyurethane, and upholstered in vintage brown leather, this elegant chaise longue makes for th...
Leather
Chaise longue
Located in Porto, PT
Chaise longue. Made of mahogany wood; upholstered in beige velvet. Rests on four turned legs. Dimensions: 80x165x63 cm.
Wood
$3,550 / set
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 36.23 in
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair pouf Tito Agnoli Bonacina, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid Century Modern rattan B4 armchair and pouf by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1950s B4 armchair and pouf in finely woven rattan. The armchair features a rounded backrest, se an...
Rattan
$7,972
H 36.23 in W 26.38 in D 71.66 in
American modern black leather chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in MIlano, IT
Usa modern black leather and steel chaise longue by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, 1970s Chaise longue with padded seat and backrest, upholstered in black leather with black straps on ...
Steel
$1,412Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 51.19 in
Storvik Rattan Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, 2001
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This expansive rattan lounge chair with its organic and absolutely timeless lines comes in excellent condition. The rattan weave was stretched over a solid bamboo frame and shows min...
Rattan
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
$6,833 / set
H 27.37 in W 28.94 in D 28.55 in
Lounge chairs 'Natura' by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pair of saught after 'Natura' lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Sweden, during the 1970s. Made in pine and leather. Beautiful patina.
Leather, Pine
Vintage Ikea Lounge Chair, 1970's
By IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
This lounge chair was designed and produced by IKEA, in Sweden, during the 1970's. It is made of bent beech wood and the seat is in green cotton canvas. It is a comfortable piece, wi...
Fabric, Beech
Skye Lounge Chair by Tord Bjorklund , Sweden, 1970
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Praha, CZ
This vintage chaise lounge by Tord Bjorklund, 1970 Sweden, combines comfort and timeless design. The upholstery of the chaise lounge was covered with black fabric and shows a good. A...
Fabric
Elegance Chaise Longue, Cleopatra Daybed
Located in Delft, NL
An elegance chaise longue, Cleopatra daybed A daybed in curved shape with soft purple velours buttoned upholstered fabric The measurement is 190 cm l...
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs Attributed to Tito Agnoli.
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to iconic Italian designer Tito Agnoli, this sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs exemplifies mid-century modern elegance with a relaxed, organic touch. Crafted in Ital...
Rattan
Tito Agnoli Leather Safari Chairs for Bonacina
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Tito Agnoli Safari Chair designed for Bonacina in the 1960s, Italy. The model reflects Agnoli's exploration of relaxed seating through a tension-bas...
Leather, Wood
Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue
By BoConcept
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage BoConcept chaise lounge with relax function. In natural black leather, chrome steel base/legs. Label: BoConcept. Very good vintage condition.
Metal, Chrome
Wicker chaise longue by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, 1990
By IKEA, Carl Öjerstam
Located in Premariacco, IT
A comfortable and elegant wicker chaise lounge designed by Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, manufactured in Sweden in the 1990s. Ikea label on the inside.
Wicker
Pair of Stools in Rattan, Bamboo, Tito Agnoli Style Italy, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of beautiful bamboo stools, created by the Italian architect and designer Tito Agnoli in 1960. A synthesis of elegance and Italian style, refinement and lightness, these stools...
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 38 in W 27.5 in D 60 in
Vintage IKEA Skye Chaise Lounge - Cognac Buffalo Leather - Tord Björklund 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage Skye Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund for IKEA in Cognac Buffalo Leather A highly sought-after vintage Skye lounge chair designed by Tord Björklund for IKEA, featuring a sculp...
Metal
Karl Malmvall Curved Rattan Chaise, Dirk Sliedregt Style, Sweden 2005
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, IKEA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking contemporary rattan chaise designed by Karl Malmvall of Sweden in 2005. This piece draws clear inspiration from the airy, organic forms and woven materials characteristic ...
Metal
Sold
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 55.91 in
‘Kroken’ lounge chair by Christer Blomquist for IKEA, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true Swedish design classic, the ‘Kroken’ lounge chair was designed by Christer Blomquist for IKEA in the 1970s. Featuring a sleek, curved metal frame with a suspended seat, it off...
Metal
Karl Malmvall for Ikea 'Karlskorna' Rattan Lounger 1990s
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
Karl Malmvall for IKEA ‘Karlskrona’ Lounger, 1990s – Wicker & Rattan Designed by Karl Malmvall for IKEA in the 1990s, the ‘Karlskrona’ lounger feature...
Rattan
Sculptural Rattan Chaise by Carl Ojerstam for Ikea
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Rattan chaise with bamboo frame.
Rattan
Tord Bjorklund for Ikea Mid Century Black Leather Chaise
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tord Bjorklund for Ikea Mid Century Black Leather Chaise This chaise measures: 28.75 wide x 61 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 13 inches A...
Metal
Sky Blue Low Longue Chair By Monika Mudler for IKEA, 2001
By Monika Mulder, IKEA
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Iconic low-slung indoor or outdoor lounge chair PS Sävö in sky blue. Designed by Monika Mulder for Ikea and built in 2001. A striking and practical piece in very nice condition. Wid...
Plastic
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 63 in
Vintage Leather Chaise Longue, Daybed by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea, Sweden, 1980s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Modern freestanding vintage chaise longue or daybed from brown stitched leather and metal by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea, 1980s. A stylish and very comfortable chaise longue or daybed f...
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Rattan 'Karlskrona' Chaise Longue by Karl Malmvell for IKEA, 1998
By IKEA
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Limited edition ‘Karlskrona’ lounge chair or chaise longue designed by Karlm Malmvell for Ikea in 1998. Made of rattan (wicker) and comes with the or...
Metal
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 63 in
Vintage Leather Chaise Longue by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea, Sweden, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Zagreb, HR
Modern freestanding vintage chaise longue or daybed from brown stitched leather and metal by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea, 1980s. A stylish and very comfortable chaise longue or daybed f...
Metal
Karlskrona Rattan Lounger by Carl Öjerstam
By Carl Öjerstam, IKEA
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This solid rattan Karlskrona lounger comes in excellent condition. The rattan weave is undamaged and the construction is solid. The lounger has the original pillow, made of white cot...
Rattan
Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'chaise longue' model 'skye' designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea in the 1980s. The chair is amazingly comfortable and is in good con...
Metal
Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1980s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage 'chaise longue' model 'skye' designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea in the 1980s. The chair is amazingly comfortable and is in good con...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Swedish Modern Swivel Armchair in Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
A cute 360 degree swivel armchair, reupholstered in grey vegan lambswool, frame and legs made of bent beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech, Wool
Sold
H 34 in W 54 in D 31 in
Pair Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Karlskrona Rattan Wicker Chaise Lounge Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Karlskrona Rattan wicker chaise lounge chair by Carl O¨jerstam for Ikea Vintage organic Bohemian modern rattan and wicker chaise lounge chair by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea, ...
Wicker, Rattan