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.
Find Källemo seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Källemo
'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
'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
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
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 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 AB Limited Edition 'Järn Mocca' Lounge Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair, suede, patinated iron, stained beech, Sweden, after 1994
This distinct 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair is created by the Swedis...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Iron
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
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
Mats Theselius Limited Edition Lounge Chair in Woven Birch Bark
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, beech, birch bark, Sweden, 1990
This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminum on four scu...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Jonas Bohlin, Mid-Century Modern Concrete Model Chair, 1982
By Källemo, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Madrid, ES
An astonishing "concrete" model chair designed by Jonas Bohlin and edited by Kallemo in 1982 .Ash frame and enamelled metal armrests.A sample of Swedish minimalistic design.Excellent...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
"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
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Chair in Aluminum and Leather
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, birch, leather Sweden, 1990
This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminium on four metal ...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Aluminum
NON Rubber Chair
By Källemo, Komplot Design
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
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
"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 pcs produced 1999. This example is number 77.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kallemo Seating
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Easy Chairs with Stool by Alf Svensson and Källemo
By Källemo, Alf Svensson
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of easy chairs with stool designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by Källemo. The chairs are of beech and with green cushions.
Measurements of stool:
H - 32 cm, W - 63 cm a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kallemo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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.