Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s

Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This characteristic 1940s winged...

This stunning chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s European cabinetmakers. The design is focused on the aesthetics of modernism whilst employing the exquisite qualities of its upholstery. In many ways this chair transcends the word ‘modern’ thanks to its unique look. The flamboyant look is the result of the brilliant pairing of materials. The solid wood structure’s smooth lines stand out even under the highly textural shearling while also accentuating the individuality of the upholstery. The soft fibres of the lightweight, curly Mongolian shearling drape beautifully over the structure, while the warm greyish colour adds a lot of depth. As opposed to traditional shearling, Mongolian lamb/shearling (also known as shag) is a long, flouncy fur celebrated for its softness and luxurious volume. The desire to keep functionality and comfort at the core of the design is visible, especially in the gently curved and reclined back and the tapered legs. The solid wood legs’ dark colour and smoothness stands out beautifully against the lighter body, creating a balanced look. Thanks to its visual qualities, mainly the shearling’s lush texture and colour, this infinitely cosy chair...

These unique, elegant lounge chairs take stylistic inspiration from both French period and Italian modern seating designs. The design incorporat...

Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school, Danish designers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s. They combined the inspiration brought by new ind...

The Danish cabinetmakers' annual exhibitions began in 1927 and continued through until 1966, for almost the whole of what is now seen as the classic period of early modern Danish des...

Known as “Functionalism” in its Nordic home, the Scandinavian modern style developed in the first half of the 20th century following a new aesthetic that prioritized clean lines, and...

Beautiful pair of 1950s easy chairs by Otto Schultz, Sweden. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. With its classic shape paired with modern design, t...

A pair fabric and stained wood lounge chairs designed by Kurt Hvitsjö and produced by Isku, Finland, 1950s.

1950s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red furniture velour, ash wood legs with brass wheels on the front legs. Springs in the seat. Man...

Elegant curved back lounge chair with solid brass legs, Italian 1950s. This has been newly reupholstered by Lobel Modern in a beautiful blue/gray fabric. It is extremely chic and com...

A pair of lounge chairs / armchairs, designed by Kurt Hvitsjö for Isku, Finland, 1950s. Features an overstuffed wooden structure on finely turned woode...

A pair of bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Seat height 12.5”