“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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Aluminium Sofa by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 2010
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sofa designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden, 2010. A particularly rare model, seldom seen on the market. Constructed with an aluminium frame, black leather upholstered seat ...
Aluminum
"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...
Metal
$10,800 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Twins Curved Sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, White Bouclé and Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins curved sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in white bouclé on a plinth of natural American oak, satin. Handcrafted in Portugal. W 220 x D 112 x H 72 cm (86.6 x 44.1 x 28.3...
Bouclé, Wood, Upholstery, Oak
$9,950
H 24 in W 58.5 in D 36.5 in
Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Adrian Pearsall loveseat is a stunning fusion of mid-century modernism and sculptural bravado. Constructed in the 1970s for Craft Associates, its standout feature is a dramatic ...
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
$12,800
H 30.25 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric. Modern. In your face ...
Upholstery
$13,074 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Twins Curved Sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Ivory Bouclé and Oak
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins curved sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in ivory bouclé on a plinth of natural American oak, satin. Handcrafted in Portugal. W 220 x D 112 x H 72 cm (86.6 x 44.1 x 28.3...
Bouclé, Oak, Upholstery
$10,232 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Twins Curved Sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Beige Linen and Black Lacquer
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins curved sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in beige linen on a plinth of black satin lacquer. Handcrafted in Portugal. W 220 x D 112 x H 72 cm (86.6 x 44.1 x 28.3 in). Th...
Linen, Upholstery, Lacquer
$11,369Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia. The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates a very colorful geometric effect. The lines are very hard and geometric, wonderfully eccentric. The frame is made of anodized aluminum, shiny silver, which connects to the spectacularly beautiful square, hollowed out feet. The cushions also act as square armrests, very colorful. The sofa comes from the Rome home of Luigi Caccia Dominioni. The colored sofa are ideal for furnishing eccentric and colorful living rooms.
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
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 59.5 in D 32 in
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in grayish blue leather, it is in good, original condition, showing l...
Leather
$4,905
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 37.41 in
Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare two-seat Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy. Newly upholstered in pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric
Sofa Area by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
An exceptionally solid piece of furniture from the legendary Vitra brand. Good condition.
Metal
"Le Stelle" Loveseat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970s. Newly reupholstered in white Knoll boucle, the sofa features angled arm rests and Bellini's signatu...
Bouclé
$15,348 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Twins Curved Sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, Mint Green Velvet and Oak
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Twins curved sofa by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in mint green velvet on a plinth of natural American oak, satin. Handcrafted in Portugal. W 220 x D 112 x H 72 cm (86.6 x 44.1 x...
Oak, Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
$29,700
H 30.44 in W 25.79 in D 22.25 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado' in Brass
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado’, brass, birch, nubuck leather, Sweden, 2002 This distinct 'El Dorado’ lounge chair by Mats Theselius was designed in 2002 for...
Brass
Italian Modern Curved Sculptural Loveseat or Sofa
By Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Federico Munari, ISA Bergamo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern curved sculptural loveseat or sofa. This stunning Italian Federico Munari inspired postmodern sofa, chaise or loveseat has interesti...
Stainless Steel
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 99 in D 36 in
Blush Pink Boucle Sculptural Sofa by Directional, circa 1980
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One look at this sofa, and you're hooked. The perfect pink blush-tone bouclé fabric and the soft, inviting curves are so seductive. It evokes a warm, loving feeling that is soothing, welcoming and inviting - like a blush rose. You can't help but to cheer up...
Bouclé
Sold
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 24.81 in
Unique Mats Theselius Aluminum Leather Two Seater Sofa by Källemo Sweden, 1990s
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and special commissioned curved Swedish contemporary two seater sofa in chromed aluminum, dark brown leather with a matching arm...
Steel, Chrome