Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s

Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in Width: 72 ...

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...

Rare set of four Swedish mid century wooden armchairs in pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur 1940s. In good original condition. Three of the chairs come with the original c...

Rare mid century armchair in stained pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 86 cm / 34" W: 61 cm / 24" D: 56 cm / 22" SH: ...

A pair of dark-stained pine, black-painted iron and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.9“ H x...

This set of four Swedish pine chairs is an early mid-century model "Ängåsen" designed by Ferdinand Lundquist and produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Gothenburg. A classic example of 1930s...

Swedish tufted chair designed by Otto Schulz, circa 1940s, Sweden. Original velvet upholstery, detailed with brass nails.

Velvet easy chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Boet, Sweden, 1940s.  

A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts Industri, Jönköping. Made from solid pine with original blue fabric. The model was showcased as news in a full-page ad in the design magazine Form in the spring of 1948. Göperts Industri was one of many Swedish manufacturers that produced rustic pinewood furniture in the first half of the 20th century. The style, often referred to as Sportstugemöbler (Sport Cabin...

This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s. The chair feature its original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifully complement...