Swedish Rocking Chair in Sheepskin, 1940s

Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.  

Rare model. Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin, black lacquered elm wood. Produced in Sweden, 1950s.

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...

Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made in the 1940s. Thus style of pine furniture were d...

A moulded wood and brown bouclé fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height 18”. Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.

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...