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Folke Ohlsson Dining Room Tables

Swedish, 1919-2003

Folke Ohlsson pioneered the “knock-down” revolution of furniture, making the innovative flat-pack means of manufacturing and shipping common practice. Credited with playing a significant part in bringing Scandinavian modern forms to the United States, he was an international designer who created attractive pieces that are highly coveted by today’s collectors.

In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). While leading the design team for Studio Ljungs Industrier in his native Malmö, Ohlsson visited the West Coast of the United States in 1950 and opened DUX Inc., to expand the company’s global footprint. 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 inspire hundreds of subsequent companies — most notably fellow Swedish brand IKEA

Integrating American upholstery with Swedish knock-down hardware and wooden frames, Ohlsson and DUX revolutionized the furniture industry. The manufacturer consistently worked with brilliant mid-century modern designers — among them Bruno Mathsson, Edward Wormley and Alf Svensson — expanding the brand’s portfolio and establishing credibility as a design source. Today vintage DUX sofas and dining chairs are valuable collector’s items, and the space-saving attributes and efficiency associated with the company’s modular designs continue to influence manufacturers all over the world.

Partly because of the affordability of DUX’s furniture — as well as an understandable affinity for the simplicity, warmth and coziness of Scandinavian modern design — postwar America embraced Ohlsson’s vision. One of Ohlsson’s best-known designs is the Profil lounge chair, built on a teak frame that can rock or recline with the push of a lever, while the wool bouclé upholstery is sumptuous and stylish. Another iconic collection is the clean, minimal Pasadena set of sofas, footstools and armchairs, fashioned from solid walnut with brass sabots.

The Milano Triennale and the “Good Design” exhibition series at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art distinguished Ohlsson with more than 30 awards. In 1964, he was honored with Sweden’s Royal Order of Vasa decoration by King Gustav VI Adolf because of his role in exporting modern Scandinavian aesthetics to America. Ohlsson’s designs were also produced by Bodafors and Fritz Hansen.

On 1stDibs, find a selection of Folke Ohlsson seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.

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Creator: Folke Ohlsson
Folke Ohlsson Dining Table for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Folke Ohlsson. Manufacturer: DUX. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Teak. Condition: These Folke Ohlsson dining table for DUX...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folke Ohlsson Dining Room Tables

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Mid-century Folke Ohlsson Lounge Chair c.1950-1960-Reupholsterd Maharam Fabric
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Folke Ohlsson for DUX Sweden lounge chair with Teak and brass base. Reupholstered in Maharam fabric. CREATOR Designer by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Sweden. DA...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folke Ohlsson Dining Room Tables

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MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chairs and Adjustable Ottomans C.1960
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
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ABOUT An original pair of Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak reclining lounge chairs with adjustable ottomans. This sculptural chair features a spring tension mechanism that allows for ro...
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Teak, Fabric

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Folke Ohlsson dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Folke Ohlsson dining room tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Folke Ohlsson dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables by Folke Ohlsson were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room tables by Seffle Möbelfabrik AB, Roland Wilhelmsson, and Dux of Sweden. Prices for Folke Ohlsson dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $6,460, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,695.

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