“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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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 ...
Aluminum
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. __________________________________________________________________________________ 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...
Steel
Mats Theselius "Älgskinnsfåtöljen" in Patinated Metal & Leather by Källemo, 1990
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish contemporary "Älgskinnsfåtöljen / Moose Chair" armchair in patinated sheet metal, dark stained elm handles and original light brown moo...
Sheet Metal
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...
Brass
$14,059 / item
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...
Steel
$9,274 / item
Rose 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...
Copper
$6,616 / item
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...
Leather, Foam
$6,616 / item
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...
Leather, Foam
$5,257 / item
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...
Chrome
Easy chair 'Star' Designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 2009
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Star” is an armchair conceived by Mats Theselius in collaboration with the Swedish manufacturer Källemo. Produced circa 2009 as part of a numbered limited edition of 360, the chair ...
Chrome
Pair of Armchairs With Stool By Alf Svensson For Källemo From 1980s
By Källemo, Alf Svensson
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...
Fabric, Beech
$27,115 / item
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...
Plexiglass
$8,506 / item
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...
Aluminum, Steel
$6,380 / item
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...
Leather, Foam
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very good condition.
Sheepskin
Danish Easy Chair, 1940-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish high back easy chair, 1940-1950. The seat with coil springs, legs in dark polished beech. Newly upholstered in off-white boucle fabric from Nobilis. The chair is very com...
Bouclé, Beech
Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good authentic Chandigarh easy chair. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak in the 1960s. This type is known as the cane and teak wood armch...
Cane, Teak
$1,736
H 32.68 in W 165.36 in D 20.48 in
Oscar Tusquets, Gaulinetta Chair, Black, Lacquered, LIMITED EDITION
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
Inspired by Enzo Mari and his Tonietta chair, Oscar Tusquets created an adaptation of his Gaulino: The Gaulinetta. Tusquets’ reduction of the Gaulino armrests generates a sleek mode...
Hide, Ash
Arne Norell Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of brown leather easy chairs model "Dickie" by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage and patina. ...
Leather
$70,889 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Mats Theselius 'Järn/Mocca' Easy Chairs, Källemo, 1990s
By Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of 'Järn/Mocca' easy chairs by Mats Theselius. Produced by Källemo 1994 in a limited edition of 360 chairs, this is chair #41 and #354.
Steel
$70,889 / set
H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Mats Theselius 'Järn/Mocca' Easy Chairs, Källemo, 1990s
By Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of 'Järn/Mocca' easy chairs by Mats Theselius. Produced by Källemo 1994 in a limited edition of 360 chairs, this is chair #41 and #354.
Steel
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca" chair in original buffalo leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Brass
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish safari chairs / easy chairs with original black leather in good condition.
Leather, Ash
$34,500
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Järn Mocca' Lounge Chair
By Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair, suede, patinated iron, stained beech, Sweden, 1994 The distinct 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair is created by the Swedish desig...
Iron
Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
By Mats Theselius
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation. And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön. Mats Theselius rattan an...
Bamboo, Rattan
$15,400
H 28.75 in W 83.86 in D 21.66 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Chaise Lounge in Black Leather
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, chaise longue, steel, leather, felt, Sweden, 1992 Limited edition daybed by Swedish designer Mats Theselius. The chaise lounge consists of a base in b...
Metal
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H 34.26 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Exquisite wooden 'Concrete' armchair by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981.
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite armchair by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981. Bohlin made a lasting impact with his innovative and minimalist approach to furniture design. Among his most notable work...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
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...
Aluminum
Rare 'Aluminum' armchair in natural leather by Mats Theselius
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair, model 'Aluminum', in natural leather with an upholstered seat. Designed by Mats Theselius and made by Källemo.
Aluminum
Jonas Bohlin, Wooden Concrete Chair, black, Produced by Källemo
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
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...
Steel
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Mats Theselius "Iron Suede" Armchair 4/360 Produced by Källemo Sweden, 1994
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare easy armchair by Mats Theselius model "Iron Suede or Järn Mocka". Produced in 1994 by Källemo Sweden in only 360 examples and this is number #4. In great original condition...
Iron
Mats Theselius Theselius Rex Lounge Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Theselius Rex style was designed in 1995 by Mats Theselius and is in a limited edition of only 200 pcs. See the placket. This chair is No. 145/200. This makes this lounge chair...
Steel
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H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Lounge Chair by Gunnar Asplund in Black Leather, Late 20th Century
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Källemo
Located in Prague, New Town
Lounge chair in black leather upholstery, model GA-2, designed by Erik Gunnar Asplund and produced by Källemo in Sweden, late 20th century. This lounge chair features a magnificent ...
Chrome, Steel
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Mats Theselius "Iron / Suede" Chair No 295 / 360 Produced in 1994, Hand Signed
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare easy chair designed by Mats Theselius and produced by Källemo, Sweden in 1994. This chair is in excellent vintage condition and most likely unused, the suede is like brand new. ...
Metal, Iron
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo "Järn / Mocca" / "Iron / Suede" Chair Edition 146/360
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare edition of this iconic chair made and produced by Källemo in 1994. Designed by Mats Theselius. In good vintage condition with signs of use beautiful patina. This example is the number 146 of only 360 chairs...
Metal
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H 73.5 in W 58.5 in D 60 in
Armchair "Aluminiumfåtölj" No 34-50/200 by Mats Theselius, Sweden, 1990
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Aluminiumfåtölj’ model 34-50/200 designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 1990. Aluminium and birch bark. 50 examples of this chair model were made in birch bark, ...
Aluminum
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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 21.66 in
Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Gunnar Myrstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Myrstrand, Källemo
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant lounge chairs by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo from the Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern era. This model was designed in 1964 and was part of Källemo´s serie "Boké". The chair...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 28.5 in W 22 in D 29 in
Mats Theselius El Ray Armchair Brass & Crocodile Easy Chair Källemo Sweden, 1999
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mats Theselius, "El Rey", armchair, 1999, solid brass, wooden seat with crocodile black leather, signed El Rey by Mats Theselius 1999, Numbered , only 360 produ...
Brass