Rocking chair made in solid pine, Sweden 1970s

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated beech. Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair / rocking chair new upholstered with brandy coloured aniline leather. Frame of soap treated oak Model Nøglehullet, made by GETAMA.

Swedish cabinetmaker set of four cabin chairs in solid pine. Made in the 1970s.

Wall mirror in pine, Sweden 1970s.

Pair of lounge chairs / armchairs made by Krogenæs in Norway. Made of solid pine. New upholstered with boucle fabric.

Swedish rocking chair in pine, 1940s a stunning rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth with beautiful lines, low profile and circular seat. Condition: Excellent restored con...

Swedish hand-made pine rocking chair in the style of Axel Einar Hjorts furniture. The rocking chair is in good vintage condition consistent with the age and has minor traces of use. ...

Rocking chair designed by Torsten Claeson who was one of the designers at Steneby Hemslöjd in the middle of the 20th century. Made in pine. Fits very well with other Swedish sport...

A highly decorative rocking chair in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. A unique figure with a strong impression, ready to complement many interior styles. A m...

A comfortable lounge chair in solid pine, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer Sven Larsson. Made in the 1970s. This charming lounge chair will complement...

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...