From its humble beginnings as a saddlery more than 100 years ago, O.H. Sjögren has grown into one of Sweden’s largest upholstered furniture manufacturers and a leading contributor to Scandinavian modern style in the 20th and 21st centuries.
O.H. Sjögren was founded in 1902 by Oskar Herbert Sjögren, then a 25-year-old saddlemaker and journeyman, who took over a saddlery in Tranås, Sweden. By 1914, at the onset of World War I, Sjögren’s business had grown as supplies such as pack saddles and life belts were in high demand for Sweden’s military. In 1917, with the war in Europe still ongoing, O.H. Sjögren began a collaboration with the neighboring company Tranås Vagnfabrik to upholster seats for horse-drawn carriages. However, with the carriage market in decline by the 1930s, O.H. Sjögren shifted its operations to furniture upholstery.
From 1936 to 1973, O.H. Sjögren was helmed by Oskar’s sons, Ollie and Gustaf, who were determined to produce impeccable Scandinavian furniture. The manufacturer soon gained its largest and most important client, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) in Stockholm, followed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten in 1956.
Malmsten’s partnership with O.H. Sjögren throughout the 1950s and 1960s was a great success. Together, the designer and manufacturer produced a wide variety of mid-century modern seating, such as the plush, classic Samsas sofa, the Lata Greven (Lazy Countess) lounge chair and the popular Farmor armchair.
In 1973, Ollie’s son Erik became head of O.H. Sjögren and attracted several major design brands, including Svenskt Tenn. Although the Swedish furniture industry was threatened by cheaper, imported, mass-produced furniture from elsewhere in Europe and Asia during the 1980s and 1990s, O.H. Sjögren endured in its success due to its reputation for high quality and formidable designs.
Since 2005, O.H. Sjögren has been run by its fourth generation from the Sjögren family — Oskar’s great-grandsons Håkan and Jakob. The company continues to produce many of Malmsten’s most popular seating, as well as Svenskt Tenn’s classic designs.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage O.H. Sjögren seating.
$4,545Sale Price / set|35% Off
1950s, A pair of Lounge Armchairs by O.H. Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Thiele Holland is delighted to offer a luxurious pair of lounge armchairs upholstered in a cream-white wool fabric with a subtle herringbone pattern. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in the ...
Wool
$2,109Sale Price / item|30% Off
1950s Lounge Chair by O.H. Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Thiele Holland is delighted to offer a luxurious lounge armchair upholstered in a cream-white wool fabric with a subtle herringbone pattern. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in the second ha...
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Carl Malmsten & O.H. Sjögren, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish Grandma pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H. Sjögren, in good condition. The backrests of the Scandinavian lounge cha...
Fabric, Birch, Upholstery, Cotton
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s life's work spans nearly sixty intense years and his legacy is considered a national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including these rar...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Swedish Lounge Chair, 1950s, Mohair Velvet by Chase Erwin
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A Swedish lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten and made by O.H. Sjögren in Tranås in the 1950s. A well-proportioned piece that's very comfortable, with an elegant, graceful shape t...
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Beechwood, Sweden
By O.H. Sjögren, AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish nest, reading lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Carl Malmsten, produced by O.H. Sjögren and AB Stilarmatur Tranås in good condition. The seat backrest of the small Scandinavian center chair is slightly inclined with arched armrests, composed with a detachable seat cushion, standing on four short wooden feet. Manufacturer label at the bottom. Newly upholstered in a white bouclé fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 - 1980, Sweden, Scandinavia. Measures: Seat: 19" H x 30" W x 23" D Carl Malmsten was a famous Swedish furniture designer, architect, and educator born in 1888, in Sweden and passed away in 1972. He collaborated with Gunnar Asplund and Uno Ahren. Malmsten has a lasting influence on Swedish design through the two schools which he founded, the Carl Malmsten furniture studies. In 1945, Malmsten was honored for a design with an inaugural Prince Eugen Medal in Sweden. O.H. Sjögren is one of the oldest Swedish furniture companies which is run by the fourth generation. The company was originally founded in circa 1870 by C. Rosén in Tranås, Sweden. In 1902, the Swedish manufacturer ( known today as O.H. Sjögren ) was taken over by Oskar Herbert Sjögren. In the early times, they were producing harnesses, saddles, etc. for horses. Later on, in the 1930’s, when the sons of Sjögren, Gustav and Olle Sjögren...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
$5,250 / 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
$6,800 / set
H 30.625 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and fabric "Erik Gustav" lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.625"H x 27.5"W x 29.0"...
Fabric, Walnut
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Gavle Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Gävle Lounge Chair, 1950s The Gävle chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's more obscure and rare armchair designs. The chair is named after the municipality ...
Wool, Beech
$2,613Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Lucenec, SK
Professionally restored and re-upholstered rmchairss, model No. 2, designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia from the 1930s by UP Zavody Brno ( the same as the fam...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet upholstery with contrasting black wood frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery. Produced by AB Record
Beech
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1950s Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Bamboo Lounge Chairs with original green finish. Chairs have casters in the front. Chairs need to be recovered, we can help.
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of low lounge chairs featuring wingback-style backs with distinctly shaped corners. The chairs rest on tapered legs and are upholstered in green velvet. The solid wood frames ha...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern armchair by Carl Malmsten from Sweden made during the mid 20th century, around 1960 to 1970. The armchair has the sleek lines and minimal design typical to the Sc...
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Fabric stains on arm rests. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 37.5"W x 36.0"D Seat Hei...
Velvet, Wood
Carl Malmsten Pair of Lounge Chairs with Original Upholstery
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for AB O.H. Sjögren, pair of easy chairs, fabric, mahogany, Tranås, Sweden, 1987 Pair of wonderful chairs that are very well designed by Carl Malmsten. The armchairs a...
Fabric, Mahogany
Carl Malmsten Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
CARL MALMSTEN Lounge chair and ottoman. Beech legs. Hanging head pillow. Marked O.H Sjögren. Chair Measures 29" wide x 32.5" deep x 39" high Seat 15.5 Ottoman Measures 19" X 22.5...
Beech
Carl Malmsten Lounge Chairs in Cream Boucle, Swedish 1950’s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of Carl Malmsten lounge chairs, crafted by O H Sjögren in Sweden, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of Swedish Grace style. The beautifully designed walnu...
Bouclé, Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Carl Malmsten "Lillasyster" Easy Chair for OH Sjögren, Sweden 20th Century
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s “Lillasyster” (little sister) easy chair is a stunning representation of the Swedish designer’s craftsmanship and creativity. “Neither light, nor eyes, nor people lik...
Fabric, Wood
Olle Sjögren, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By O.H. Sjögren
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chair, designed by Olle Sjögren and produced by O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1940s. 15” seat height
Fabric, Wood
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H 40.25 in W 28.5 in D 26.5 in
20th Century Swedish Pair of Grandma O.H. Sjögren Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish armchair with a small ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted Birchwood, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by O.H. Sjögren in good condition....
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Birch
Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren, 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. Sjögren, Sweden. Malmsten's work is in...
Wool, Teak
Pair Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chairs Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
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. Sjögren, Sweden. Malmsten's work is i...
Wool, Teak
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H 40.16 in W 30.32 in D 27.56 in
Swedish 1950's, Lounge Chairs, Carl Malmsten, Patronen, Boucle Reupholstered
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Rare to market original Patronen chairs by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for OH Sjogren, circa 1950's. These chairs have been completely refurbished and reupholstered with ...
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch
Swedish Chair, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samspel, Reupholstered
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A rather rare original Samspel chair by Carl Malmsten circa 1950s, Sweden. Completely refurbished with new foam and covered with Dedar Karakorum 001 fabric. Beautiful chair.
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch
Swedish, Chair, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samsas, Reupholstered
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An original Carl Malmsten samsas chair designed for O.H Sjogren, Sweden, circa mid 1950s. Completely refurbished with new foam and covered ...
Fabric, Wool, Beech
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H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s life's work spans nearly sixty intense years and his legacy is considered a national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including this rare...
Fabric, Wood