Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16

Folke Ohlsson. Pair of Lounge chairs, Model "Frisco/5-156", Bodafors, 1960s

About the Item

An elegant pair of mid century modern lounge chairs in oak, cushions reupholstered in high quality grey wool. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish company AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors in 1961. Model "Frisco/5-156", better known as the scissors chairs. These examples are in a great vintage condition and refinished with care. With a heavy focus on functionality, this design style leans toward modernism, while incorporating coziness. The Scandinavian design style aims to provide a way for people to live more sustainably and in harmony with one another.
  • Creator:
    Folke Ohlsson (Designer),Bodafors (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686231047262
More From This SellerView All
  • Paco Muñoz, Pair of Hunting Lounge Chairs, Model "Riaza", Leather & Walnut, 1960
    By Darro, Paco Muñoz
    Located in Odense, DK
    A pair of lounge chairs, model ’Riaza’ for children, designed by Paco Muñoz in 1959. Frame in solid walnut with a seat and backrest formed by a single piece of thick natural leather,...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Walnut, Leather

  • Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, Henning Kjærnulf Style, 1960
    By Henning Kjærnulf
    Located in Odense, DK
    A rare sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Made in oak and reupholstered in a fine wool. Made in 1960s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. The gene...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Wool, Oak

  • Pair of Brutalist Lounge Chairs in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in 1970s
    By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
    Located in Odense, DK
    A sculptural pair of lounge chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a colorful vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer Sven Larsson. Made in 1970s. This brutalist pair will comp...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

    Materials

    Fabric, Pine

  • Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
    By Alvar Aalto, Artek
    Located in Odense, DK
    A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

    Materials

    Fabric, Velvet, Birch

  • Gio Ponti, Casa E Giardino, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
    By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
    Located in Odense, DK
    A magnificent pair of curved club chairs, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric stored from the 1980s. This nicely patterned fabric really complements the soft curves. Made in ...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues

    Materials

    Fabric, Beech

  • Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
    By Arnold Madsen, Skive Møbelfabrik, Philip Arctander
    Located in Odense, DK
    The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen. These chairs were produced by Skive Møbelfabrik in the 1950s and have ...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

You May Also Like
  • Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Scissor Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors
    By Bodafors, Folke Ohlsson
    Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
    This Scissors armchair set of two was designed by Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish manufacturer Bodafors in 1962. It has a scissor oak frame with eight slats on the backrest. The loose cushions have been re-upholstered in a high-quality gray textured fabric. The history of this project began in 1950, when Olhsson designed these armchairs for his DUX company. Timeless design, simple construction and high-quality aesthetics perfectly reflect the spirit of the Mid-Century Modern. Folke Ohlsson was born and raised in Sweden. In 1953, he moved to the United States and founded DUX Incorporated, which was a huge success. The designs of Ohlsson's armchairs and sofas are appreciated for their graceful combination of traditional details and modernist simplicity. Accordingly, his work has brought many recognition and awards, including the best design at the 1964 Milan Triennale exhibition, as well as the Royal...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Fabric, Oak

  • Folke Ohlsson Scissor Lounge Chair Frame
    By Folke Ohlsson, Bodafors
    Located in Ferndale, MI
    Nice original finish Folke Ohlsson for Bodafors Scissor form lounge chair. Selling a single chair without cushion or upholstery. Leaving that decision to the next client. Missing one...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Teak

  • Pair of USA 75 Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson
    By Folke Ohlsson
    Located in PARIS, FR
    Pair of USA 75 model armchairs in walnut by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson. The design of these armchairs is distinguished by a very taut line of the armrests and the rear legs with ...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

    Materials

    Fabric, Walnut

  • Lounge chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
    By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
    Located in Eskilstuna, SE
    Folke Ohlssons classic lounge chair 'USA 75', produced by DUX, Sweden, during the 1960s. This pair is in excellent condition with a exceptional walnut frame. Upholstered in high qua...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Fabric, Walnut

  • Midcentury Modern "USA 75" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson, Sweden, 1960s
    By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
    Located in Stockholm, SE
    Elegant and comfortable “USA 75” lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson, with loose greige cushions. Rare rosewood version. Beautifully sculpted armrests and ribbing in the back.
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Rosewood

  • Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair by DUX
    By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
    Located in Highland, IN
    Classic Scandinavian Modern by the founder of DUX in the United States– Folke Ohlsson. This lovely lounge chair has a beech frame with sculpted arms that supports loose cushions newl...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

    Materials

    Upholstery, Birch

Recently Viewed

View All