Kallemo Seating
Swedish
“An object shall stand the wear of the eye!” proclaimed Swedish entrepreneur Sven Lundh (1925–2015), who took over operations at revered furniture company Källemo in 1971. For decades, the innovative brand has accomplished just that with a range of original and unconventional pieces that draw on — and regularly push the boundaries of — Scandinavian modern and postmodern design.
Based in Vänamo in southern Sweden, Källemo was originally established in 1947 before it was taken over by Lundh in 1971. Lundh’s vision for Källemo was to evolve the company and to create sustainable furniture that would be both functional and wholly sculptural. The interest in creating forward-looking seating, case pieces, tables and more that are as much furniture as they are art deepened for Lundh during the 1980s, when Swedish designers began to explore the ideas that underpin postmodernism in their work.
Lundh sought to secure long-term partnerships with modernist and postmodernist Swedish and European artists and designers such as Jonas Bohlin, the creator of the scandalous Concrete chair, which caught Lundh’s attention at Konstfack’s student exhibition in 1982. Bohlin’s minimalist armchair, featuring an angular steel frame and concrete seat and headrest, was meant to be presented as a sculpture, but it fit Lundh’s idea of “artistic furniture.” Källemo produced the Concrete chair as a limited-edition series, and it became one of the company’s best known pieces.
Over the years, Källemo has collaborated with Gustav Persson — designer of Källemo’s Bank bench — Mats Theselius, John Vedel-Rieper, Jens Harald Quistgaard, Gunnar Myrstrand and numerous other artists and designers to create its unique collection of furniture. In 1996, Lundh’s son Erik and daughter Karin took the helm at Källemo, which remains a family-owned firm. Today Källemo pieces are held in permanent museum collections throughout Sweden and Europe.
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Creator: Källemo
Mats Theselius Chrome Steel & Dark Leather Two Seater Sofa for Källemo, 1990s
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and special commissioned two seater sofa in chrome and dark leather by Mats Theselius produced by Källemo Sweden, 1990s. In great original condition with light signs of age...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Aluminum & Croco Leather Armchairs by Mats Theselius by Källemo, 1990s
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of armchairs by Mats Theselius in aluminum and black croco leathers produced in a limited serie of only 99 chairs by Källemo, 1990s. In good original and matching cond...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Aluminium Leather Club Chairs by Mats Theselius for Källemo
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Münster, DE
“Aluminum” is an armchair designed by Mats Theselius in 1990 and manufactured by Källemo. As the name suggests, the chair is made of aluminum and was available in either a polished o...
Category
1990s Swedish Minimalist Kallemo Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Chaise Lounge in Green Leather
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo, chaise longue 8/50, steel, patinated leather felt, Sweden, 1992
Limited edition daybed by Swedish designer Mats Theselius. The chaise lounge consists of ...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado, brass, birch, leather, Sweden, 2002
This distinct 'El Dorado' lounge chair of Mats Theselius was designed in 2002. It feature...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Pair of Lounge Chairs 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, pair of lounge chairs 'El Dorado’, limited edition, brass, nubuck leather, maple, Sweden, 2002
These distinct 'El Dorado’ lounge chairs by Mats Thesel...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Lounge Chair Älgskinnsfåtölj’
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair ‘Älgskinnsfåtölj’, patinated iron, stained beech, leather, Sweden, 1991.
This distinct 'Älgskinnsfåtölj' lounge chair of Mats Theseli...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Iron
The armchair by MATS THESELIUS. Limited edition of 33.
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Long Island City, NY
The armchair designed by MATS THESELIUS. Model “Aluminium chair”, produced by Källemo, numbered 2/33.
Frame in aluminum. Cast aluminum legs. Frame in book. Firmly upholstered back ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Aluminum
'Canapé' by Mats Theselius, 1990s
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 35 produced, this is edition 1/5 EA in British Racing Green.
Provenance: Mats Theselius private collection.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s
By Alf Svensson, Källemo
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of a pair of armchairs and a footstool is a beautiful example of mid-20th century Swedish design. Designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Källemo, this furniture exudes...
Category
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kallemo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
By Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s. Lacquered steel frame, seat and backplate in black lea...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel
'Canapé' by Mats Theselius 21/100, 1990s
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 100 produced, this is edition 21/100.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Aluminium Easy Chair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius designed the Aluminum armchair in 1990. Today it belongs to the real Swedish classics and is used extensively both in homes and in the public environment. Manufactured...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
NON Rubber Chair
By Komplot Design, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
If the comfort and credential of being in the permanent collection of the MoMA isn’t enough, I’m sure that the fact you can turn over this chair and show the credits to your friends ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Rubber
Mats Theselius model “Star” easy chair Kallemo Sweden 2009
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped “Star” easy chair designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden 2009. This iconic chair showcases Theselius’s unique approach to combining industrial design with comfort and luxury. The chair features a striking star-shaped, polished aluminum frame that supports a leather-upholstered seat, offering both visual impact and ergonomic support.
The high-quality leather is designed to age gracefully, developing a rich patina over time, while the aluminum frame adds a touch of modernity and structural integrity. The contrast between the sleek metal, white pearl back and the black leather creates a harmonious balance, making this chair both a functional seat and a statement piece. It is in very good original condition.
Perfect for contemporary or modern interiors, the Star easy chair exemplifies the innovative craftsmanship of Theselius and the exceptional quality for which Källemo is renowned. This chair is ideal for collectors or anyone looking to add a distinctive touch to their living space. An incredible catch!
Only 360 of these chairs are produced. This particular one is number 169.
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Mats Theselius is a Swedish furniture designer who was born in Stockholm in 1956. Theselius studied interior architecture at Konstfack in Stockholm from 1979 to 1984 and from 1995 to 1996 he was a professor at the School of Design and Crafts at the University of Gothenburg. The following year, Mats Theselius received the Bruno Mathsson Prize and subsequently created the well-known Bruno armchair.
During his successful career, several of Theselius' pieces of furniture have been recognized and his repertoire includes the Aluminium, Inox and Star armchairs, all of which are characterized by creativity, innovative design and in different ways stand out from the crowd. Mats Theselius is also behind the National Geographic cabinet...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel
A-EKI Chair, Limited Edition
By Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Plexiglass coverd with gold leaf. A´EKI means watch out! Naughty! In Icelandic. It describes something which is not the done thing to do. A´EKI - a comme...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Plexiglass
Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. This is chair #234 and #235.
Excellent...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
'Chaise Lounge' by Mats Theselius, 1990s
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 50 produced, this is edition 16/50.
Excellent condition with small signs of usage.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Jonas Bohlin, Wooden Concrete Chair, black, Produced by Källemo
By Källemo, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Jonas Bohlin (Swedish), made a significant impact with his innovative and minimalist approach to furniture design. Notable creations in his portfolio are the Concrete Chair and its w...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel
Rose Easy Chair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius is the author of several of the most notable Swedish furniture of the 1990s. Surprising and ingenious are the reviews that are often used about Mats furniture. His des...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo, 1960s
By John Vedel-Rieper, Källemo
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Scandinavian benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo (Sweden), 1960s.
Beautiful benches made of solid teak, creating a cross pattern. Very...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Teak
Bridland Easy Chair, Limited Edition
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Frame in birch, milled and chromed steel details, armrests in Corian, Tärnsjö leather.
Frame in stainless steel, chromed frame and milled fittings, corian armrest, leather Indian re...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado’, limited edition, brass, nubuck leather, maple, Sweden, 2002
This distinct 'El Dorado’ lounge chair by Mats Theselius was des...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Copy and Paste Chair, Limited Edition
By Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Oak, red, black, white and natural with poly carbonate plates.
Limited edition of 99 pcs.
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Oak
(2) Beech and Fabric Easy Swivel Chairs by Yngvar Sandstrom Chairs C.1970's
By Källemo, Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in Norwalk, CT
This impeccable pair of easy chairs, crafted in Sweden during the 1970s, embodies the era's signature blend of form and function. Designed by Ygnvar Sandstrom for Källemo New Furnitu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, Sweden, 1980s
By Källemo, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Concrete and steel. Designed in 1980. Produced by Källemo, Sweden, 1987. Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kallemo Seating
Materials
Concrete
Ambassad Armchair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Ambassad armchair
The armchair ambassad is designed by Mats Theselius for Swedish Källemo. Mats Theselius is the author of several of the most notable Swedish furniture of the 1990s...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Theselius Noir Easy Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius is the author of several of the most notable Swedish furniture of the 1990s. Surprising and ingenious are the reviews that are often used about Mats furniture. His des...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare pair of "El Rey" by Mats Theselius, 1999
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass frame, seat and back in crocodile patterned prime leather. Leatherclothes-wound armrests. Limited edition of 360 chairs produced in 1999. This is chair...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
Bruno Easy Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The armchair Bruno was designed by Mats Theselius in 1997 and can be found at most Swedish embassies worldwide. Theselius is the author of several of the most notable Swedish furnitu...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Star Easy Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mats Theselius is the author of several of the most notable Swedish furniture of the 1990s. Surprising and ingenious are the reviews that are often used about Mats furniture. His des...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Chrome
"Keflavik" Sculptural Sofa by Sigurdur Gustafsson for Källemo AB, 2000s
By Källemo
Located in Rīga, LV
"Keflavik" sofa by Sigurdur Gustafsson for Källemo AB, 2000s. Signed and numbered 6/99. Solid mahogany, dark blue leather upholstery, black/blue steel back. An architectural central piece...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Metal
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Oak
By John Vedel-Rieper, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
John Vedel Rieper for Källemo, set of twelve dining chairs, oak, leather, Denmark, 1960s
This design features a constructive frame with sleek lines ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kallemo Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ingo Easy Chair
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Ingo armchair
The armchair Ingo is designed by Mats Theselius for Swedish Källemo. Mats Theselius is the author of several of the most notable Swedish furniture of the 1990s. Surpri...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Star Easy Chair, Limited Edition
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The STAR armchair has so far been manufactured in White pearl but from the beginning Mats Theselius wanted to try
more designs. Now we have succeeded. In addition to the White pearl...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Steel
Loggia Bench
By Källemo
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Table top and seat in Northern pine or Accoya. Base in cast iron.
For indoor and outdoor use
Price is for Northern pine. Accoya : + € 1300. Other woods and sizes offered on demand ...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Iron
Källemo seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Källemo seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Källemo seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 13 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Källemo were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Mats Theselius, Karl-Erik Ekselius, and Carl-Axel Acking. Prices for Källemo seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $876 and can go as high as $66,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,089.