Today, Swedish manufacturer DUX’s most popular furniture lines — as well as the furnishings created by its first president, Folke Ohlsson — are synonymous with the work that vintage mid-century modern design obsessives love. Also important, the brand is known for some of the most commonplace means of furniture shipping and production in the modern era.
In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). Initially a purveyor of bedding that is today celebrated for its ergonomically guided designs, Ljungs Industrier was founded by entrepreneur (and chocolate maker) Efraim Ljung in 1926. In 1950, Folke Ohlsson, then leading Ljungs Industrier’s design team, decamped to the States to explore how he could expand DUX’s business, which at that point included a wide range of furniture. Ohlsson established a DUX office not long after he arrived in California, first in San Francisco and later in Burlingame.
On the West Coast, the booming postwar American market was eager to embrace DUX’s affordable and practical bedroom furnishings, tables, armchairs and other seating. Characterized by sleek walnut and teak frames and low-slung silhouettes, the brand’s designs were emblematic of a generation of Scandinavian modernism that had gained popularity owing to visionaries such as product designer and architect Greta Magnusson-Grossman, who arrived in California from Sweden a decade prior to Ohlsson, and Finn Juhl, who created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture Company in 1951.
DUX frequently collaborated with top-tier furniture design talent — among them Bruno Mathsson, Edward Wormley and Alf Svensson, a chief designer in the Malmö, Sweden, office of Ljungs Industrier — expanding the brand’s portfolio and establishing credibility as a design source. Ohlsson’s own designs, such as his comfortable leather lounges and wool-upholstered reclining rocking chairs, continue to be among the brand’s most desirable — and most imitated — however.
In 1949, DUX put into practice an idea that Ohlsson patented for the so-called “knock-down,” or “KD,” chair, a term referencing easy, flat-pack assembly. It saved DUX space in warehouses and money on transportation and was a concept that would provide inspiration to hundreds of subsequent companies — most notably fellow Swedish brand IKEA.
Today, vintage DUX sofas and dining chairs are valuable collector’s items. Find this coveted seating and other authentic DUX furniture on 1stDibs.
Rare 1960s Set of 6 DUX Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Walnut & Black Leather
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in Sweden, these chairs were made in the heart of America. Built to specifications exact to an extreme degree, these chairs are of extraordinary quality. Made of walnut, the...
Leather, Walnut
$3,524 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Henry. W. Klein dining chairs in teak with rosewood inlays. Manufactured at Bramin Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. The being made of solid teak and rosewood has their...
Leather, Teak
$2,900 / set
H 39 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
A set of 10 1960s Danish Modern Walnut Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Here we offer a set of 10 Yugoslavian Danish-modern style ladder back dining chairs. These are hard to identify because of the time and place they were made. They have 4 double run...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
$11,296 / set
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
1960s Very Rare Erik Kierkegaard Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Erik Kierkegaard
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare model originally designed for the boat named Lalandia in Denmark - Made of solid teak - Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished - Some of them are s...
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Brass
Set of 6 Unusual French 1960s Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of Six French Mid-Century Dining Chairs with tapered mahogany legs, a cut-out back and brass details. (end caps protection of back legs are removable)
Brass
$2,495 / set
H 40.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
1960s Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
With American craftsmanship and worldly flare, these vintage modern Brasilia-style dining chairs are sure to make a big impression in your home! With a peaking silhouette, sculptural...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 teak and leather dining chairs, Denmark 1960s
By Inger Klingenberg, Niels Koefoed
Located in ECHT, NL
Sculptural Scandinavian design dining chairs. They have a dark teak frame with deep rich colors. The middle section of the backrest and the seat are upholstered in the original dark ...
Leather, Teak
Rare set of 10 Jean Gillon dining chairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of 10 dining room chairs in original black leather by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s. Matching dining room table available.
Leather
$1,694 / set
H 31.5 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
1960s Set of Four Restored Rare Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - heigh of seat 45 cm
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Vintage Leather Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs type 5908, designed in 1960s by Rajmund Teofil Halas, are one of the most recognizable projects of Polish design. The chairs have a simple, modernist silhouette. They are c...
Leather, Beech
$1,070 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Set of Two Midcentury Rare Dining Chairs Bramin, Denmark, 1960s.
By Henry W Klein
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - confortable - marked by label
Leather, Teak
$2,588 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Midcentury Black Leather Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs type 5908, designed in 1960s by Rajmund Teofil Halas, are one of the most recognizable projects of Polish design. The chairs have a simple, modernist silhouette. They are c...
Leather, Beech
Sam Larsson for DUX Armchairs Model ‘Sam’ in Cognac Leather
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sam Larsson for DUX International, dining chairs model 'Sam', cognac leather, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Sweden, design 1974 Dining chairs mod...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Sam Larsson set of four dining chairs in black leather Dux Sweden 1960
By Dux of Sweden, Sam Larsson
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped set of four dining chairs designed by Sam Larsson for Dux, Sweden 1960. These timeless chairs are upholstered in luxurious black leather, providing both comfort an...
Metal
Pair of Danish Teak Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Compass dining chairs in teak designed by Erik Kirkegaard for Hong Stølefabrik, Denmark model no. 52 imported by Dux. This side chair set features sculpte...
Teak
Set of 6 Swedish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Kensington, MD
- Exquisite Set of 6 (2+4) Teak Chairs that are elegant and present a subtle statement of excellent design at any dinner party - Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden attesting...
Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
Vintage Swedish Folke Ohlsson for Dux Sweden Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage Swedish MCM dining chairs. Beautiful clean shape in a polished teak frame. Seats are included in this purchase. Unmarked, but ma...
Teak
Pair of Danish Walnut Compass Dux Dining Chairs by Erik Kirkegaard
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Compass dining chairs in walnut designed by Erik Kirkegaard for Hong Stølefabrik, Denmark model no. 52 imported by Dux. This side chair set features sculp...
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX Set of 6
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian modern dining chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, four side and two armchairs, set of 6. Also includes 2 loose back cushions for armed chairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Removed original oiled finish and applied new Danish oil. They have minor nicks, dings, and scrapes as you would expect. Recently recovered but you may want to do so yourself, priced accordingly. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. NOTE: If you love this set of six dining chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, we also have the matching draw leaf expanding dining table listed here for sale if it is still available. Do you have all your DUX in a row?? Hahaha! Sorry, I had to! This is a magnificent set of six Scandinavian Modern dining chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. They are comprised of gorgeous teak frames with four straight legs, stretchers between the sides, slat backs with a slight outward bend or curved angle at the top, when viewed from the side, they have kind of a leaned back dimension. And we feel as though they have probably been reupholstered fairly recently in a fabulous gold and brown striped and patterned fabric. They’re GORGEOUS!! There are four side and two arm or captains’ chairs in this set of six and they are ready to grace your home with Scandinavian Modern excellence!! Whether at a dining table, breakfast nook, game table, or around a conference table at the office, this set of Danish dining chairs will be incredible around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching Scandinavian Modern dining tables just in case!! Folke Ohlsson is a Scandinavian modern Swedish furniture...
Teak, Fabric
Walnut Compass Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik and DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Raleigh, NC
Erik Kirkegaard designed this model 52 armchair for Høng Stolefabrik in 1952. These chairs have been recently oiled and upholstered with new leather. The frames are sturdy and the w...
Walnut
Teak Dining Chairs by Sylve Stenquist for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Sylve Stenquist
Located in Fulton, CA
Uncommon and scarce set of 6 Scandinavian Modern high-back dining chairs designed by Sylve Stenquist for DUX, Sweden, circa 1960. Substantially crafted...
Teak
Midcentury Set of 6 Teak Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury set of 6 teak dining chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. Very beautiful designed and crafted set of dining chairs with elegant curved backs. The set has all new wool woven upholstery very neutral tones hint of green and sand/tan wool. Very solid chairs and comfortable. Very unique set of Swedish designed chairs...
Teak
Sylve Stenquist Model-431 Dining Chairs for DUX
By Sylve Stenquist, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek set of four model-431 dining chairs by Sylve Stenquist for DUX of Sweden, circa 1950s. This gorgeous design features four armchairs with a soli...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 25 in W 19 in L 25 in
Set of Four Teak Mid-Century Modern DUX Dining Chairs by Folke Ohlsson COM
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four beautiful Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. They're by Folke Ohlsson for DUX and made from teak. The seat cushions can be reupholstered with COM.
Teak