Lena Larsson Armchairs

This Grandessa rocking chair was designed by Lena Larsson for the Swedish Nesto manufacture during the 1960s. The armchair is made of beech wood. The high backrest seamlessly transf...

Axel Larsson design armchair for Bodafors, Sweden. Made with a solid birch wood sculpted frame with and interesting design arm that has just been newly strengthened and refinished. N...

Georgian antique harlequin spindle back dining chairs with woven rush seats. Classic old English design where each chair is a little different. Please see pictures. Armchair, 21 de...

A pair of circa 1780 northern English armchairs of solid London plane construction each with pierced top-rails above spindle backs and scrolled arm suppor...

A classic Windsor chair by Nichols and Stone.

Pair of two beautiful Scandinavian wooden chairs, NESTO, Model I10, By Nässjö Stolsfabrik, dating from the 1960s. These lounge chairs are in dark brown, stained birch, with turned l...

Pair of sculpted wood arm chairs with green velvet cushions. The backs are curved with spindles, and arms that go around the back and down to the seat. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Farstrup, armchair model 180, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s. Modest Danish armchair designed and manufactured by Farstrup. The wooden frame features an elegant backrest with slim, ...

Pair of beautiful armchairs by Axel Larsson, with curved armrests creating lovely, open silhouettes. Painted sky blue, color losses from wear.

Swedish armchair in teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1960s. Good original condition. Recently treated with leather wash and leather conditioner.  

Axel Larsson was an incredibly productive Swedish furniture architect and designer with a more than 50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his furniture series designed for and mass-produced by SMF Bodafors. This particular chair takes inspiration from the uplifting, pared-down aesthetic of Scandinavian design. The design consists of a smooth sculptural frame crafted in curved and stained wood that frames a finely tailored seat and back. The streamlined design of the wood structure immediately stands out for its pronounced lines and airy construction. It shows off the architectural precision put into both the design and into the execution. The curve of the arms and legs - formed of a single piece of wood - defines the look and is perfectly balanced by the straight stretchers connecting the legs. The other defining feature is the obtuse angle created by the reclined position of the back and the raised seat. This angle is also followed by the frame and as a result the aesthetic is dynamic but still exudes the functional cosiness of Swedish design. There is a clear emphasis on comfort, from the tilted back to the sculpted, wide armrests and the seat cushion. The light upholstery complements that dark stained wood by creating an apparent contrast both in colour and texture. Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs. Swedish Modern style is delicately scaled, using tapering legs and clever but simple solutions as seen on this chair as well. Subtitled “A Movement Towards Sanity in Design”, it also describes quality and the ability to lend grace to the daily chores of life. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in 65 cm W x 77 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 55 cm; Arm height 64 cm About the Designer: Axel Larsson was born in 1898 in Torp socken, Sweden. Larsson was a professional for more than 50 years and belonged to a handful of furniture and interior designers who played a major role and influenced the development of their professional sphere. He grew up in Medelpad, and as a young carpenter's apprentice, he was given the opportunity to study further in Stockholm as a furniture designer through a scholarship from 1916 to 1920. In parallel with his studies at the Higher School of Art and Design, he was a furniture designer under Carl Malmsten during his work with furniture for Stockholm City Hall...

Black leather on wooden frame. Nelo Kroken, Sweden. Overall good to very good condition, see pictures.