Mid-Century Sculptural Teak High-Back Armchair in the style of Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

We are offering a particularly elegant, classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern seating object from the 1950s. The design of the armchair is very reminiscent of the armchair designs by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen or Dux.

The special features of this high-back armchair are the sculptural armrests made of elegant, solid teak and the slightly curved, slim line of the design.
The color of the seat cover in red is fresh and yet elegant and further underlines the exclusivity of this seating object.

DIMENSIONS
Width 71 cm * Depth 86 cm * Height 100 cm * Seat height 40 cm

CONDITION
The armchair is in well-maintained and more than good vintage condition with superficial and age-appropriate, non-serious signs of wear on the teak frame and fabric cover.
* These are on the wood: a few, minor chips, surface scratches or small notches.
* The fabric cover is also well cared for, has the usual, only slight traces of time, but still gives a very nice picture.
There are two small defects in the fabric on the middle side of the edges that have already been superficially repaired by the previous owner (this repaired defect is visible in a photo above).
* The upholstery is in very good condition. The seat was professionally reupholstered by an upholsterer.

….. All traces of use are only a little more visible upon closer inspection without being serious, these traces are hardly noticeable in the overall everyday picture.....

+ The pictures are part of the condition /offer and show the general condition and the most important flaws. We therefore ask you to take a close look at the pictures above.

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Creator	Alf Svensson
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1960 to 1969, 1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Sweden
Identifying Marks	The style of the design is reminiscent of the designer and/or manufacturer
Style	Danish Design, Vintage, Midcentury, Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Surface has been polished, Partially restored, Scratches, Marks
SKU	OHY-2025978
Materials	Cotton, Teak, Textile
Color	Brown, puce, red
Width	71 cm 71 cm
Depth	86 cm 86 cm
Height	100 cm 100 cm
Seat Height	40 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Alf Svensson

Swedish furniture designer Alf Svensson (1929-1992) was particularly active in the 1950s through the ‘70s, designing , storage , tables , and seating for a variety of influential manufacturers. Not a wealth of information is available on Svensson, and even though it is evident that his work spans various fields of furniture design, it is his seating designs that are best represented on the vintage market.

During the 1950s, like many of his Swedish and Scandinavian contemporaries, Svensson utilized traditional materials such as richly grained teak and rosewood, and leather to create pieces that were typically designed in the Scandinavian modern style. Examples include the Contour Lounge Chair (1950s) and the Te-Ve Chair (1953) for Ljungs Industrier; the Congo Easy Chair (1954) for Haga Fors; the sectional Domus 1 Chair (1955) for Dux, which was originally designed for the H55 exhibition in Helsinborg, Sweden; and a high back reclining lounge chair (1957) for Fritz Hansen. Svensson also designed tables for Tingströms, lighting for Bergboms, and storage solutions for Bjästa.

Svensson’s designs for the Swedish furniture maker Dux are arguably his most well-known. In particular, his collection of easy chairs and lounge chairs - known as the Form Series - which was designed in the 1960s and ‘70s. Other designs include, the Galaxy Chair (1968 with Yngve Sandström), which has a molded plastic shell that rests on a white lacquered aluminum swivel-base; and the swiveling Contourette Roto Chair (1960s).