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Pair of Brown Leather Scandinavian Cantilever Teak Bentwood Sling Chairs
$3,995per set
£3,018.41per set
€3,458.19per set
CA$5,574.32per set
A$6,075.72per set
CHF 3,212.18per set
MX$73,140.20per set
NOK 40,770.60per set
SEK 37,378.30per set
DKK 25,832.83per set
About the Item
Here you have all the important elements for the coziest of lounge chairs. Well padded leather cushions rest in a canvas sling, suspended in a cantilever frame. The sling and cantilever design creates a suspension effect, cradling your body mid-air. Every minor movement in the chair is counterbalanced by the cantilever. It’s like sitting in a chair with shocks. Aside from the comfort, the chairs themselves are works of art. The leather is richly colored and gently aged. The contoured silhouette of the wood frame has a sculptural appeal. The canvas material lends a utilitarian charm to the luxurious chairs.
These refined lounge chairs represent a rare intersection of Scandinavian minimalism, structural elegance, and comfort engineering. The duo is defined by their bentwood cantilever frames, canvas slings, and richly patinated leather cushions — a combination that balances visual lightness with tactile richness.
The cantilever design gives each chair a subtle “floating” quality. The frame arcs forward and then sweeps under the seat, providing spring-loaded support. The leather cushions sit delicately yet reliably in a canvas sling, creating a suspended effect that beautifully contours to the body. Each shift in posture becomes part of a dynamic dialogue between sitter and structure.
The leather is deeply matured, offering a warm, honeyed tone that speaks to decades of character without compromising integrity. Slight creasing and surface patina evidence use rather than damage — they confer authenticity, telling the story of quiet care and timeless form. The teak bentwood frames, skillfully steamed and bent, exhibits fluid lines and seamless joins; minor surface wear is consistent with age and carefully considered in the restoration approach.
What sets this pair apart is their holistic harmony: the way the wood, canvas, and leather materials converse; the size and proportions that allow them to be used as focal or twin lounge pieces; and their rarity on the market. Similar models are occasionally seen, but rarely with this degree of preservation and synergy in a matched pair.
Collectors of Scandinavian modern, mid-century furniture, and museum-quality lounge pieces will appreciate how these chairs straddle utilitarian logic and sculptural ambition. They are equally suited to an understated living room, a modern gallery, or a refined library setting. In the hands of the right owner, the pair can anchor a seating arrangement — but also appear as standalone statements of design integrity.
This is not simply seating: it is a distilled expression of Scandinavian design ethos — the union of form, function, and material honesty. As a pair, they offer amplified impact, commanding attention in any discerning interior and offering a compelling investment in the language of mid-century lounge design.
30.875″ Wide x 35.5″ Deep x 34.5″ High (15″ seat height)
18.75 Arm Height
Condition: Original vintage condition. Some light wear on the leather but no rips or tears. The canvas on the backs of the chairs are frayed in the upper corners (see photos). Wood has some light wear.
- Similar to:Ake Fribytter (Designer)Charles and Ray Eames (Designer)Alvar Aalto (Designer)Ingmar Relling (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 30.88 in (78.44 cm)Depth: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Original vintage condition. Some light wear on the leather but no rips or tears. The canvas on the backs of the chairs are frayed in the upper corners (see photos). Teak frames some age appropriate imperfections.
- Seller Location:Chattanooga, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2255346820612
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