Åby Möbelfabrik, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s

A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Dimensions: 30.125"H x 25.25"W x 19.875"D Seat height: 16.125" H All uphol...

A wood and floral-printed fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 36.625” H x 39.5” W x 36” D

A dark-stained birch and white fabric lounge chair or club chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height: 16.25” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon ...

A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.

Stained pine lounge chair in the manner of Axel Einar Hjorth, made in Sweden in the 1930s. Seat and back cushion with original striped fabric with yellow and grey tones. The back cushion are held in place by two linnen webbing stripes. This type of pine furniture became very popular during the 1930s and 1940s and were specifically designed for Swedish summer houses that increased in popularity during this period. They are often reffered to as "Sportstugemöbler" in Sweden and were popularised by Swedish design superstar Axel Einar Hjorth. In the south of Europe they are often called Chalet furniture...

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...

Easy Chair in Pine Aby Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1930s. Extremely rate. Measures 27"W x 30"H x 27"D x 13"SH

This chair is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design, blending natural materials with industrial elements. The chair features a robust frame constructed from solid pin...