Bodafors Lounge Chairs

A stunning rustic armchair, a so-called “Sportstuga” (summer cottage–style) piece, probably made in Sweden in the 1940s. The chair is crafted from veneered plywood with sturdy, well-...

An elegant armchair in the refined Swedish Grace style, designer unknown. The chair features a graceful silhouette with beautifully turned wooden legs that add a touch of sophisticat...

A set of four dining room or side chairs produced by Bodafors, Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric, loose trim on seat cushions. Wood frame shows minor to moderate wear. Overall Dime...

Danish Modern Woven Rope Lounge Chair by Axel Larsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. Very organic modern form with curvaceous wood frame and textural woven rope or seagrass upholstery.

A pair of beige brown-striped fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Minor to moderate wear to fabric (one has fraying on armrest). Minor scuffing...

A wood and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 24.5"W x 25.5"D ...

Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...

Axel Larsson was an incredibly productive Swedish furniture architect and designer with a more than 50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his furniture series designed for and mass-produced by SMF Bodafors. This particular chair takes inspiration from the uplifting, pared-down aesthetic of Scandinavian design. The design consists of a smooth sculptural frame crafted in curved and stained wood that frames a finely tailored seat and back. The streamlined design of the wood structure immediately stands out for its pronounced lines and airy construction. It shows off the architectural precision put into both the design and into the execution. The curve of the arms and legs - formed of a single piece of wood - defines the look and is perfectly balanced by the straight stretchers connecting the legs. The other defining feature is the obtuse angle created by the reclined position of the back and the raised seat. This angle is also followed by the frame and as a result the aesthetic is dynamic but still exudes the functional cosiness of Swedish design. There is a clear emphasis on comfort, from the tilted back to the sculpted, wide armrests and the seat cushion. The light upholstery complements that dark stained wood by creating an apparent contrast both in colour and texture. Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs. Swedish Modern style is delicately scaled, using tapering legs and clever but simple solutions as seen on this chair as well. Subtitled “A Movement Towards Sanity in Design”, it also describes quality and the ability to lend grace to the daily chores of life. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in 65 cm W x 77 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 55 cm; Arm height 64 cm About the Designer: Axel Larsson was born in 1898 in Torp socken, Sweden. Larsson was a professional for more than 50 years and belonged to a handful of furniture and interior designers who played a major role and influenced the development of their professional sphere. He grew up in Medelpad, and as a young carpenter's apprentice, he was given the opportunity to study further in Stockholm as a furniture designer through a scholarship from 1916 to 1920. In parallel with his studies at the Higher School of Art and Design, he was a furniture designer under Carl Malmsten during his work with furniture for Stockholm City Hall...

Chrome star base swivel tan leather lounge chair and ottoman probably Scandinavian. Jacobsen style, vintage circa 1960s. Ottoman dimensions: 16 x 22 x 16.

A birch and blue fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Mild to moderate wear to fabric (small hole in seat cushion, staining in headrest area, and minor fra...

A lovely example of a 1930s Swedish armchair designed by Axel Larsson and made by Bodafors. It has a generous seat with beautifully curved honey-coloured beech armrests and its perio...

A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 16.5” Arm Height (inches): 22.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carol...