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Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Eva set of lounge chair 1950 s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Uccle, BE
Swedish term for Eden. Hörlin-Holmquist defied fleeting trends and public opinion, creating a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine. Produced by Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s.  
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955
By Hans Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955. Walnut and leather
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Pair of Erik Bertil Karlén Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Karlén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Completely restored.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin

Yngve Ekström, Model ”Sibbo” for Stolab AB circa 1955, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Yngve Ekström Arm Chair model Sibbo in solid oak designed in 1955 for Stolab AB in Sweden. Good
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Pine

Midcentury Modern "Captain s Chair" by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Captain’s Chair”, model #789A, by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with decorative brass nails and leather back and seat.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

David Rosèn Cherry Armchairs Futura for Nordiska Konpaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Vienna, AT
David Rosèn armchairs "Futura" designed in the 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Cheerywood
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cherry

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Farmor Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Hans Asplund
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Carl-Axel Acking "Trienna" Wooden Armchair in Hide by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish mid century "Trienna" wooden armchair upholstered with brown cow hide by Carl-Axel
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Cowhide, Teak

Carl Malmsten Pair of Farmor Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of 'Farmor' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs designed by Swedish architect and designer Kerstin Hörlin
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare high back armchair made of Oregon Pine is without a doubt among the great Swedish chair
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Pine

Trivia Safari Armchair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in Karis, Nyland
Safari chair by Elias Svedberg for NK – Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. The chair is a part of the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Mina Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Birch

Dark Grey Mid Century "Stora Adam" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish sculptural mid century modern armchairs model "Stora Adam / Big Adam" in beech
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam, Little Eva set of lounge chairs 1950 s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Uccle, BE
name draws inspiration from “Paradiset,” the Swedish term for Eden. This pair embodies a gentle
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Swedish Design Lounge Chairs - Bengt Ruda s Triva Model in Aragosta Velvet
Located in Rome, IT
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Swedish lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler Samso Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Prague, New Town
leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958. This rare lounge chair was designed by famed Danish architect and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
. A pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs designed by Swedish architect and designer Kerstin Hörlin
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Birch

Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 66 cm / 26" W: 71 cm / 28" D: 56 cm / 22" SH
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Elias Barup Teak Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery, 1950s Sweden
By Elias Barup, Gärsnäs Mobler
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of four armchairs designed by Elias Barup for Gärsnäs, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Teak

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Farmor Armchair in Grey Lambswool, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic and timeless armchair, the "Farmor" (Grandmother) model, designed by Carl Malmsten in the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Leather, Pine

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rare lounge chairs by Carl-Axel Acking in an imposing, luxurious design. Hefty oak frame with wide armrests and an elegant, open silhouette. Rust red leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Lady Swedish Design Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko Model 2303, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Pair of Elegant 1950s Asko Oy Armchairs, Model 2303 Crafted by the renowned Finnish manufacturer
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Coppia di poltrone “Kuba” di Bertil Fridhagen
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltrone “Kuba” di Bertil Fridhagen per Bröderna Anderssons Ekenässjön, anni ’50. Struttura in teak scolpito, schienale a listelli, cuscini nuovi sfoderabili. Disegno eleg...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Coppia poltrone di Thomas Harlev per IKEA, 1957
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltrone in teak disegnate da Thomas Harlev per IKEA nel 1957: struttura solida, schienale inclinato, braccioli arrotondati, cuscini nuovi grigio ghiaccio sfoderabili. Pro...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Alf Svensson Teve Chair for Bra Bohag
By Alf Svensson
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic armchair of Swedish design from the 1950s. Perfectly proportioned and comfortable. It is in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Poltroncina Oslosund di Kinnarps verde foresta anni ’50
By Kinnarps
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltroncina Oslosund di Kinnarps, anni ’50, struttura in teak e rivestimento verde foresta originale. Elegante poltroncina modello Oslosund, realizzata dalla ditta svedese Kinnarps ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Coppia di poltroncine Oslosund di Kinnarps arancioni anni ’50
By Kinnarps
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltroncine Oslosund di Kinnarps, anni ’50, struttura in teak e rivestimento arancione originale. Elegante coppia di poltroncine modello Oslosund, realizzate dalla ditta s...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Coppia di poltroncine verdi Oslosund di Kinnarps anni ’50
By Kinnarps
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltroncine Oslosund di Kinnarps, anni ’50, struttura in teak e rivestimento verde foresta originale. Elegante coppia di poltroncine modello Oslosund, realizzate dalla dit...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian armchairs by Ferd. Lundquist Gothenburg
By Ferdinand Lundquist, Göteborgs Armaturhantverk
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s/60s armchairs produced by Ferd. Lundquist Gothenburg, oak with casters and new light gray fabric upholstery. Pair of 1950s/60s Scandinavian armchairs produced by the Swedish f...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Easy Chair by Svante Skogh, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Göteborg, SE
An unusual armchair designed by Svante Skogh. The armchair has a black-painted frame and original
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Easy Chair by Svante Skogh, 1950s
Easy Chair by Svante Skogh, 1950s
$2,764 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik
By Sven Erik Fryklund, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Lena armchairs designed by Sven-Erik Fryklund, originally designed in 1955. They
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Birch

Alf Svensson TeVe Sheepskin Shearling Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in London, GB
A lounge chair by Alf Svensson. 'TeVe' model for Studio Ljungs Industrier AB Malmö. Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Stora Kraal by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Göteborg, SE
Nordiska Kompaniet. The armchair is woven in rattan with a black metal base held together by small leather
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Armchair by Bengt Ruda for NK
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1950s red Nordic armchair. This characterful armchair is wrapped in a vibrant shade of red. The black-colored wooden frame emphasizes the contrast and gives the armchair a ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson (Sweden, 1919-2003
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, ca 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern easy chair “Adam” by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
A good quality Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen with teak shaped sculptural arms on scissor style legs, in blue with a weighted adj...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Arne Norell for Gösta Westerberg ‘Gary’ (‘The Thumb’) Easy Chair, 1950s
By Arne Norell, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Gary’ (‘The Thumb’) easy chair, designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Gösta Westerberg in Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström Pair of "Caryngo" Chairs
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Caryngo chair was a collaboration between the great Swedish designers Carl Malmsten and Yngve
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Post-War Teak Modernist Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War Design (possibly Swedish 1950s) teak Modernist arm chair with a brown leather seat and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Leather

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair Model "Lilla Kraal", 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
(NK) in Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Easy Chair Model Stora Kraal, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Original Photo of Artek Pascoe armchair / Sweden- 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950 - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic - suitable for framing
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa and armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Swedish Modern Chenille Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Newly restored and upholstered lounge chair in high-end Maharam dark slate green chenille fabric. Dark espresso birch frame. Extremely comfortable. Please contact us with any qu...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Swedish Grace Floral Birch Wood Armchair
Located in Rīga, LV
Swedish Grace period armchair with a birch wood frame. It has beautiful curved lines, and the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
By Yngve Ekström, Charlotte Perriand, Sven Larsson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-century pine armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970 Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Fabric, Pine

"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sibbo armchair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, is an elegant and enduring example of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak

Rare "Horn" Desk / Accent Armchair in Beech, Folke Ohllson, DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Deland, FL
Industrial Design before he began working for Swedish furniture and bedding manufacturer, Dux. In 1950 he
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Swedish Carl Malmsten Hemmakvall Armchairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Pair of Swedish Hemmakvall armchairs by Carl Malmsten in original fabric circa 1956. Very
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This armchair holds a soft
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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1950 Swedish Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1950 Swedish armchairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950 Swedish armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. 1950 Swedish armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950 Swedish armchairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1950 Swedish armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten and Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced popular 1950 Swedish armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1950 Swedish Armchairs?

1950 Swedish armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,773, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $42,500.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.