Kallemo Armchairs
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
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...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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 ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
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...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Copper
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...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
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 Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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 Armchairs
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 Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kallemo Armchairs
Materials
Plexiglass
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 Armchairs
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 Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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Källemo armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Källemo armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 5 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Mats Theselius, Alf Svensson, and O.H. Sjögren. Prices for Källemo armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,117 and can go as high as $66,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,596.