“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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Post-Modernist "Eldorado" lounge chairs, Mats Theselius, Källemo, Sweden, 2002
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of Iconic post-modernist lounge chairs by Mats Theselius, model called “Eldorado”. Designed in 2002 , these chairs are number 235 and 236 in a series of 360. Built from etched ...
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, brass, birch, leather, Sweden, 2002 This distinct 'El Dorado' lounge chair of Mats Theselius was designed in 2002. It feature...
Brass
Mats Theselius Aluminium Lounge Chair by Källemo, Sweden, 1990s
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Ghent, BE
The Mats Theselius Aluminium Armchair is a beautiful example of innovative Swedish design, seamlessly combining sculptural form with functional comfort. Crafted in the 1990s by Källe...
Aluminum
Mats Theselius Limited Edition Järn Mocca Lounge Chair by Källemo, Sweden, 1994
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Ghent, BE
Inspired by Stockholm’s Army Museum and the Swedish Royal Armoury, this sculptural yet functional lounge chair embodies Theselius’ signature style, defined by bold forms and inventiv...
Iron
Limited edition 'Älgskinnsfåtöljen' by Mats Theselius for Källemo, 1991
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lounge chair 'Älgskinnsfåtöljen' or 'The elk leather chair' by designer Mats Theselius and produced by Källemo in Sweden in 1991. Limited edition number 295 of 360 pieces. This cha...
Iron
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
(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...
Fabric, Beech
$3,850
H 36.75 in W 31 in D 29 in
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained mahogany. Very elegant sculptu...
Wool, Birch
$3,750
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved natural beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...
Beech, Wool
$2,450
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Danish 1950's Easy Chair in Stained Beech Style of France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish 1950's easy chair in the style of France & Daverkosen. Unmarked, however and we are uncertain about the Designer and maker. Sturdy and strong. The wood shows great grain and c...
Wool, Beech
$16,451
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
$8,200 / set
H 33.25 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Ilmari Lappalainen, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Green Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, "Laila" Lounge Chairs, Beech, Green Fabric, Finland, 1950s Pair of 'Laila' lounge chairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen (Finlan...
Fabric, Beech
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
Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Inca" Lounge Chair. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$7,400
H 32.25 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in
Erik Bertil Karlén, Rare Easy Chair, Beech, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Manhasset, NY
Erik Bertil Karlén, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Easy Chair, Beech, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1940s A gorgeous easy chair designed and produced by Erik Bertil Karlén for a Stockholm interio...
Sheepskin, Beech
Easy chair in new fabric from the 1940's by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered easy chair in 'Forenza' fabric (colour: Rosemary) and dark stained wooden legs. 1940's by Frits Henningsen.
Fabric
$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
$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
$18,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39 in W 42 in D 36 in
Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman in Scalamandre Pink Tigre Fabric
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Saint Louis, US
This original vintage Platner chair and ottoman is a sight for sore eyes. Our vision was to make this chair enticing and of course, visually ...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 24.61 in
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...
Iron
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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Post-Modernist "Moose Skin Lounge Chair", Mats Theselius, Källemo, Sweden, 1991
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Iconic post-modernist lounge chair by Mats Theselius, modell called “Älgskinnsfåtölj” (“Moose skin lounge chair”). Designed in 1985, this chair is number 252 in a series of 360. Bui...
Sheet Metal
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 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
Gunnar Myrstrand Easy Chair of Oak and Black Leather by Källemo, Sweden
By Källemo, Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Easy chair by the Swedish furniture designer and architect Gunnar Myrstrand (1925-1997) manufactured by Källemo Sweden. This chair is made of solid oak and upholstered with black ...
Oak, Leather
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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 Källemo, Gunnar Myrstrand
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
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H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Gunnar Myrstrand Rosewood Easy Chairs by Källemo, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Myrstrand, Källemo
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of quality easy chairs designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Myrstrand (1925-1997) for Källemo, 1960s. Black leather and rosewood frame.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Armchair with Stool, by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Myrstrand, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair and stool in wood and leather. Designed by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo. Sweden, 1960´s.
Leather, Wood