Pine and Iron Easy Chairs by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Swedish model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by both great material and aesthetic quality in Swedish design. Taking influence from the golden age of modernism in Sweden and the 1930s’ cabin furniture, this rocking chair was made in the famous “sportstugemöbel” style, originally intended for Swedish summer houses. Solid pine was the preferred material in this specific style and some of the most prominent Swedish designers created models for these summer residencies, including Axel Einar Hjorth and Carl Malmsten. Functionality and longevity were the guiding principles for the style, and accordingly, for this rocking chair as well. The pine structure is very polished and firm, assembled with an expert joinery technique. The seat is ergonomically carved, and the edges are gently rounded for maximum comfort. Åby furniture...

These “Ekerö” chairs are often compared to Axel Einar Hjorth’s Utö model, and not without a reason. These models are often mentioned together thanks to their material and visual rese...

Thanks to his innovative designs, Eric Merthen has contributed to the reputation of IRE Möbel, which is known for its high quality furniture and timeless Scandinavian design. Merthen’s designs, like this set of ‘Cadett’ easy chairs...

This armchair has a charmingly peculiar look that makes it a perfect accent chair. It is familiar and cosy, yet also unique in its appearance thanks to the creative overflow that cha...

The first golden age of Scandinavian design was from the 1930s through the 1970s. During this period, 20th century furniture designers from Scandinavia created designs that offered unique twists that would soon become prized for their innovative features, exemplified by this one-of-a-kind pair of armchairs. While the main principles of Swedish Modernism centre around minimalism, simplicity and functionalism, cabinetmakers also liked to try their hands at wooden ornamentation. These armchairs achieve to follow the basic principles while also offering plenty of visually arresting qualities, which include the sculpted legs...

This pair of spectacular armchairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh, is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repertoire. With a creative and masterfully cr...

Scandinavian barrel pine and iron lounge chair, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1930s. Featuring a very cl...

Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s. It has a strong resemblance to Axel Einar Hjorth's work and was previously mistakenly attributed to him. However, this is not ...

Rare model, produced in Sweden during the 1930s, anonymous. Please note: In need of new upholstery.

This is the Lövåsen solid pine pair of chairs manufactured in southern Sweden by Åby Möbelfabrik in the 1930/40s. It comes in a robust sports cabin lock in the Swede Axel Einar Hjo...

Easy chair, fabric, beech, metal, Sweden, circa 1930 This lounge chair is based on a solid construction featuring delicate lines and shapes. The back has a grand look due to the elo...

Amazing Swedish 1930s lounge chair in an oversized design with clean lines. Upholstered with sheepskin in a warm nuance, enhancing the inviting look of the chair.