Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16

Pair of ‘Palle’ stools by K.J. Pettersson and Söner Sweden 1970s

$13,869.47
£10,256.21
€11,600
CA$19,193.26
A$21,370.52
CHF 11,120.80
MX$257,938.09
NOK 139,465.11
SEK 131,733.58
DKK 88,334.63

About the Item

This incredible pair of “Pall” or “Palle” stools was designed and manufactured by K. J. Pettersson & Söner Storvreta in the 1970s. Often misattributed to Axel Einar Hjorth. These Palle stools are made of solid Northern European pine wood with several individual parts glued together and crafted into this stunning sculptural shape. Because of this method of composition and each stool being handcrafted each stool comes with a unique grain and pattern. This particular pair has a stunning grain and patina. These stools are one of the roughly two hundred pieces that were manufactured in Sweden. Elevate your space with this true collectors item, which is even rarer to find in a born together pair! K.J. Pettersson & Söner. Long misattributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, the “Palle” stool was finally correctly attributed in 2020 by Uppsala Auktionskammare to Swedish maker K.J. Pettersson & Söner. Founded in 1933 in Storvreta by Karl Julius Pettersson and his sons Gösta, Nils, Karl-Erik, and Birger, the company grew from a small workshop into one of the region’s largest furniture manufacturers. By 1948, Pettersson & Söner had opened a dedicated showroom, followed in 1953 by a larger factory that still stands today. Best known for innovative sofa beds with patented constructions. After 48 years, K.J. Pettersson & Söner closed in 1980, though its legacy lives on through designs like the “Pall” stool.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    ABCOUDE, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6852246373042

More From This Seller

View All
Pair Of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Fireside’ Chairs, model No. PJ-SI-36-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Extremely Rare Pair of Pierre Jeanneret “Fireside Chairs” model PJ-SI-36-A, created in the 1950s for the city of Chandigarh in India, the utopian city designed together with his cous...
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Pair Of Cinna Sandra Lounge Chairs In Velvet By Annie Hieronimus, 1970s
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning pair of original Sandra lounge chairs by Annie Hieronimus for Cinna, a division of Ligne Roset, France 1970s. This beautiful pair is reupholstered in a beautiful rust/ burn...
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Of GE290 Armchairs In Bouclé By Hans Wegner For Getama, Denmark, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice pair of GE290 armchairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1950s. Solid oak frame with original sprung cushions newly upholstered in a bouclé fabric to add to the comfort of the design....
Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Junior lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1960s
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of 4 ‘Junior’ Easy chairs in black leather by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland, 1960s The space age armchair design by the renowned Finnish designer features a fibergl...
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carrera Lounge chairs by De Pas D’Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina
By BBB Bonacchina, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning pair of Carrera Lounge chairs in a high quality textured wool fabric by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for BBB Bonancina, Italy 196os. An iconic chair with a chunky, eyecatch...
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Rastad And Relling Bambi Lounge Chair Gustav Bahus Norway 1950
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning lounge chair model 56/2 designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1954. Very nicely sculptural lounge chair, also known as the ‘Bambi’. The design...
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

You May Also Like

Pair of Swedish Modern Wooden Pine "Palle" Stools by K.J. Pettersson & Söner
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare pair of Swedish modern chunky and sculptural wooden low stools in solid stained pine and great original condition by K.J. Pettersson & Söner in Sweden, 1970s. These stool...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Stools by Gilbert Marklund
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gilbert Marklund, a pair of 'Jonte' stools, designed 1969. Produced by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden. Lacquered pine.   
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Stools by Danish Designer Jens Lyngsøe, Denmark, 1980's, Mid Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stools by Danish designer Jens Lyngsøe. Excellent condition, circa 1980's. Can be used as night stands as well as they are very versatile.
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Stools by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn AB
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in Berlin, DE
Bold pine stools by Gilbert Marklund, featuring a contoured saddle seat that highlights the expressive wood grain. A-frame legs with circular cutouts complete the sculptural silhouet...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Stools, Sweden, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools in beech, made in Sweden, mid-1900s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

A pair of ‘Berga’ stools designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools model ‘Berga’ designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Pine & fabric. H: 55 cm / 1' 9 5/8" L: 69 cm / 2' 3 1/4" D: 40 cm / 1' 3 3/4" SH: 43 c...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools

Materials

Fabric, Pine