Swedish Footstools

Nice stool design by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB made in solid pine, circa 1960, Sweden. The stool has a strong and really nice patina but has no structural damage.

Originally designed by Yngve Ekström in 1956, the Lamino easy chair and footstool has since become a design icon. The chair was named piece of the century by readers of the Swedis...

Originally designed by Yngve Ekström in 1956, the Lamino easy chair and footstool has since become a design icon. The chair was named piece of the century by readers of the Swedis...

Amazing lounge chair and footstool by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.

Swedish Modern furniture reflect Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mix them with a modern style as it is exemplified by this armchair. This simple design is accompanied by a matching footstool that completes it both aesthetically and in terms of functionality. In general, qualities of Swedish modern furniture included simple clean lines without excess decoration, made with mostly light-coloured woods like teak and oak. This set has an understated look that is harmonious and well-balanced. The armchair has a Carl Malmsten-like silhouette, with gentle, rounded edges and a warmth expressed through the design. The subtle decorative qualities stemming from the early 20th century’s art movements and the simple lines deriving from the inter-war art movements gave this style its elegance. The thread running through Scandinavian design is functionalism, which is the most evident in the sturdy frame and the footstool, which elongates the armchair’s seat, making it perfect to lounge. At the same time, the half circle shape also serves a purely aesthetic role, enhanced by the mustard cross stitches that also tie it together with the chair. The tapered legs assure stability and along with the bouclé upholstery, add to the overall modern look. Moving into the machine age, life became somewhat easier, and functionalism evolved into also meeting the emotional needs of people. This gave Swedish functionalism a more natural and humanistic side, which is evident when looking at this set. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The armchair and footstool have been reupholstered recently in premium bouclé fabric. Dimensions: Chair 25.78 in W x 30.31 in D x 34.64 in H; Seat height 14.96 in 65.5 cm W x 77 cm D x 88 cm H; Seat height 38 cm Footstool 24.8 in W x 18.11 in D x 14.17 in H 63 cm W x 46 cm D x 36 cm H Shipping: This armchair with footstool...

A lovely pair of teak and black leatherette taburettes made by Bröderna Andersson Ekenässjön AB, Sweden, 1950s. Practical in every occasion both as an extra chair or a foot stool to ...

Rare leather and lacquered metal stool by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made in his first studio in Åhus in the early 1950s. The elegant wreathed handles and the graphic lines of the legs mak...

Model 60 three-legged stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden, circa 1950s. The stool features a red painted circular wooden top and birch bentwood legs with A...

Pair of folding stools designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak frame with cognac leather seats.

Lovely footstool in beech and hamp webbing.

"Guldhøj" stool manufactured by Cabinetmaker Poul Hundevad in Vamdrup Denmark. This example from the 1950s. Made from solid old growth teak and original cognac leather. Very good con...

Stool designed by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s. Beech, hemp webbing and leather.