$13,043 / set
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This pair has been reupholstered in Dedar Karakorum ‘Ecume’ fabric.
Bouclé, Beech
$14,416 / set
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This pair has been reupholstered in Dedar Karakorum ‘Ecume’ fabric.
Bouclé, Beech
Carl Malmsten Boucle Samsas Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Samsas lounge chair, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works.
Wool, Beech
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chair produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Beech, Fabric
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Samsas' Lounge Chairs OH Sjogren Sweden, 1960
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Stunning pair of 'Samsas' lounge chairs. Lovely organic shape, wonderful detailing and incredibly comfortable.
Upholstery
Pair of Carl Malmsten Samsas Chairs Newly Upholstered
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Skanninge, SE
A pair of Samsas chairs newly upholstered in black fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
20th Century Samsas Chair, Swedish Sheepskin FÅTÖLJ, Armchair by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern “Samsas” chair, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H.
Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Birch
Carl Malmsten Samsas Easy Chair by O.H SjöGren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Samsas designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden.
Beech
Carl Malmsten Samsas easy chair by O.H Sjögren in Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mid century easy chair model Samsas designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by O.H Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden.
Beech
Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chairs Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful mid-century lounge chairs model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H.
Wool
Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H.
Wool, Teak
Pair Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chairs Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chairs model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H.
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Club Easy Arm Lounge Chair "Samsas" by Carl Malmsten for OH Sjogren, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Easy or lounge chair called "Samsas" designed by Carl Malmsten.
Wool
Pair of Armchairs “Samsas” Designed by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of armchairs “Samsas” designed by Carl Malmsten. Manufactured by AB O.H Sjögren, Tranås, Sweden The model Samsas is a redesigned version of “Konsert” that Carl Malmsten de...
Carl Malmsten Samsas Easy Chair by O.H. Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Samsas armchair designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H. Sjörgen in Sweden in the 1960s. Professionally cleaned original pink and white striped wool upholstery. Stained beech l...
Wool, Beech
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samsas Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samsas Lounge Chairs, 1950s The Samsas chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's most well-loved and sought after designs.
Wool, Beech
Rare Set of 2 Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These midcentury icon chairs were designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The chairs have a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in very good...
Velvet
Swedish, Chair, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samsas, Reupholstered
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in London, GB
An original Carl Malmsten samsas chair designed for O.H Sjogren, Sweden, circa mid 1950s.
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This chair has been reupholstered in Dedar Karakorum ‘Ecume’ fabric.
Bouclé, Beech
Carl Malmsten Pair of Boucle Samsas Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten Samsas Lounge chairs, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works.
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 33.86 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Slim 'Samsas' Style Swedish Lime Green Velvet Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very elegant and slim lounge chair in the famous 'Samsas' style attributed to Carl Malmsten in lime green velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Beech
1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H.
Mohair, Mahogany
1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H.
Wool, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Samsas Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Samsas" armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten, produced in Sweden, circa 1960s. New wool-blend fabric upholstery and stained beech legs.
Fabric, Beech
Set of Carl Malmsten Samsas Sofa and Easy Chair by O.H Sjogren
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
This set of three-seat "Samsas" sofa and armchair by Carl Malmsten is manufactured by O.H Sjogren in Sweden during the 1960s. It was originally designed by Malmsten in 1923. Professi...
Wool, Beech
Carl Malmsten 'Samsas' Lounge Chair Oh Sjogren Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Stunning Carl Malmsten 'Samsas' lounge chair, manufactured by OH Sjogren, Sweden.
Upholstery
Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Samsas' Armchairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Carl Malmsten 'Samsas' ('Togetherness' in Swedish) chairs, of wonderful organic, curved form, small scale, yet very comfortable, in their original olive colored mohair upho...
Mohair, Hardwood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chair produced by O. H. Sjögren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" lounge chair produced by O.H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Birch, Fabric
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$5,251 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.89 in
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...
Bouclé, Wood
$3,850
H 36.75 in W 31 in D 29 in
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained mahogany. Very elegant sculptu...
Wool, Birch
$5,900 / set
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Modern Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass & Brass Frame
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron fini...
Iron
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
$2,450 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Sheepskin, Oak
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Carl Malmsten, a prominent furniture designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism, enjoyed immense popularity for his shapely sofas and armchairs in luscious color palettes. Malmsten believed that light — much like our eyes and bodies — doesn’t like to bump into sharp objects. Smooth edges, on the other hand, are kinder to the eye and and to our touch, and allow light to softly bounce off surfaces. Malmsten felt that if his furniture didn’t “serve well” in the home, it had no business being there.
Malmsten’s career essentially began in 1915, when his submissions for a competition to furnish the new Stockholm City Hall were first- and second-place prize winners. In the 1920s, his profile soared. He won a prize at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — and quickly became one of the most sought-after designers of commercial seating in Sweden.
Malmsten was soon contracted to design chairs, tables and other furniture for the Stockholm Concert Hall, the Swedish Institute in Rome and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. His famous Art Nouveau-influenced Stadshusstolen chair, designed for Stockholm City Hall in 1916, is a highlight of the city’s recently opened Museum of Furniture Studies. Malmsten expanded into interior design and created a luxurious, well-appointed living room in the palace of then-Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his bride, Crown Princess Louise.
In the 1930s, Malmsten clashed with critics when he voiced his opposition to functionalism. Like Danish modernist Kaare Klint, he favored using quality local materials and prized traditional craftsmanship. Malmsten’s furniture draws on graceful neoclassical influences, and he said that extreme functionalism contributed to “sterile” interiors — while the curving contours of his work may share ground with furniture designed by Alvar Aalto or Bruno Mathsson, Malmsten differed with Bauhaus eminences and some Scandinavian modernists on their prioritization of functionalism.
For an exhibition in 1956 at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, Malmsten designed furniture that was intended for mass production — and his striking designs began to make their way into middle-class Swedish homes owing to Malmsten’s partnerships with manufacturers such as O.H. Sjögren. Until then, he had built his pieces at the school he founded in the 1930s or had them made by artisans at several small local workshops.
Malmsten founded a number of schools for design and collaborated with other designers who shared his philosophy of “hand and mind in creative collaboration.” These included the esteemed textile artist Märta Måås Fjetterström, whose pieces he included in exhibits and even his own home.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Malmsten seating, tables, cabinets and more.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
