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Rare leather Kon Tiki Folding lounge Chair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA Sweden
$2,928.95
£2,185.95
€2,450
CA$4,040.27
A$4,419.39
CHF 2,326.93
MX$52,763.03
NOK 29,657.06
SEK 27,129.13
DKK 18,664.97
About the Item
Kon Tiki Folding Lounge Chair, Gillis Lundgren, IKEA, 1970s
Folding lounge chair executed in solid pine wood with leather cushion and leather sling.
Designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, the Kon Tiki lounge chair is an iconic example of Scandinavian democratic design from the 1970s. Lundgren played a key role in shaping IKEA’s early identity, combining functionality, accessibility and a strong visual language. The Kon Tiki chair reflects this philosophy through its bold construction, relaxed proportions and distinctive folding mechanism.
This chair features a solid pine wood frame with visible grain, knots and softly rounded edges, giving it a warm and honest appearance. The structure allows the chair to fold flat and transition between a compact lounge position and a low reclining posture. Both the loose cushion and the suspended sling are executed in leather, providing a supportive yet supple seating experience. The leather shows an attractive natural patina consistent with age and use, clearly visible in the detailed photographs.
The contrast between the architectural wooden frame and the tactile leather elements gives the Kon Tiki chair its unmistakable character. Sculptural yet functional, it works equally well as a lounge chair, reading chair or relaxed statement piece in a living space, studio or bedroom. Its expressive 1970s design language integrates seamlessly into vintage Scandinavian, brutalist or eclectic interiors.
As one of IKEA’s most recognizable early lounge designs, the Kon Tiki chair has become increasingly appreciated by collectors and design enthusiasts, valued for its originality, comfort and authentic period character.
Technical details
• Designer: Gillis Lundgren
• Manufacturer: IKEA, Sweden
• Period: 1970s
• Materials: solid pine wood, leather
• Condition: good vintage condition with visible patina to the leather
• W 32.7 in · D 39.4 in · H 35.4 in · SH 13.8 in · SD 21.7 in
• W 83 cm · D 100 cm · H 90 cm · SH 35 cm · SD 55 cm
- Creator:Gillis Lundgren (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Buggenhout, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5967248071012
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