Swedish deigner pine dining chairs produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1930s

A pair of dark-stained pine, black-painted iron and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.9“ H x...

Rare Swedish single wooden "Utö" dining / office chair in pine by Axe Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 80 cm...

Rare set of 8 dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.

Rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.

A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D Seat Height: 17.25” 

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...

Rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Very rare set of 12 high-back dining chairs model Darby designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik in Norway.  

Rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Vamo Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...