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.
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Armchair Model 69 in Striped Fabric for DUX, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla armchair model 69 from DUX in striped fabric and beech wood. Classic Scandinavian design from the 1960s. — Origin: Sweden — Designer: Bruno Mathsson — Produc...
Fabric, Beech
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla", furniture leather.
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla". Original very nice patinated brown furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Swedish Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chairs by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden sculptural staved-teak lounge chairs (Model 72-C) featuring a rounded / slatted back and loose cushions. Frames have been ref...
Leather, Teak
$4,895
Dux Chaise
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A 1970’s Swedish chaise lounge that is equally comfortable and nice to look at. Original chenille upholstery in a neutral brown, in very good condition. Called the ‘Fenix’ lounge...
Chrome
DUX Galaxy Swivel Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for DUX in the 1970s, the Galaxy lounge chair is a distinctive example of late Scandinavian modern design. The chair features a molded ...
Upholstery, Plastic
$1,116Sale Price|30% Off
1950s Armchair / Lounge Chair With Wool Upholstery By Dux , Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant lounge chair, crafted by DUX Sweden in the 1950s, embodies Scandinavian mid-century design with its organic curves and comfortable silhouette. Upholstered in a beautifu...
Wool, Beech
Swedish Vintage Armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable Swedish vintage armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. This is an early model dating from the 1950’s, we have recently imported this from Sweden. It ...
Bouclé, Beech
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
DUX Folke Ohlsson Midcentury Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning, rare midcentury lounge / armchair for DUX by Folke Ohlsson. Acquired from the estate of a midcentury Architect in Anchorage Alaska! Many ite...
Fabric, Wood
Dux Teak Occasional Chair by Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak framed occasional chair with flared arms and upholstered in a cream toned tightly woven linen. Retains the manufactures branded mark to the seat bottom by Dux made in Sw...
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Kensington, MD
Gracious & pleasing lines comprise the frame of this pair of Swedish Modern arm chairs. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Use as occasional...
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Modern Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in Blu
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in Blu Steel Italian Mohair This Mid Century Modern lounge has a solid ebony lacquered walnut frame. The cu...
Mohair
Pair of "Ingrid" armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of "Ingrid" model armchairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Dux in the 1960s, with a bentwood and laminated beech frame and upholstered cushions covered in fabric. Pair of "Ingr...
Beech
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Vintage U.S.A Armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
An iconic, stylish and extremely well made Swedish vintage leather U.S.A armchair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, dating from the 1960’s. This is sleek and incredibly beautiful, the quali...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern DUX Armchair, Birch Frame, Striped Upholstery
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Göteborg, SE
A timeless Mid-Century Modern armchair produced by Swedish manufacturer DUX in the 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair features a beautifully crafted solid birch frame with gently cu...
Textile, Birch
Swedish Modern Duxello Wing Back Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Hanover, MA
Duxello wingback lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden. This was one of his early designs, dating to 1955. The wings have such a dramatic profile along with the ti...
Beech
Swedish teak armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian armchair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX in teak with Vienna straw back and ice gray fabric cushions. Scandinavian teak armchair with Vienna straw back designed by Fol...
Teak, Fabric
$9,884Sale Price|30% Off
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 2 1950s Danish armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, teak and goat hair Danish armchairs created by the designer Alf Svensson and produced by Dux of Sweden in the 1950s. The str...
Goat Hair, Wood
$7,060 / set
Arne Rickardt "Pascal" armchair, DUX, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Discover the unique blend of modern design and craftsmanship with this stunning "Pascal" armchair by Swedish designer Arne Rickardt, born in 1937. Crafted early 2000, this piece feat...
Plexiglass
Midcentury Kontur Set of 2 Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux Sweden 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Halle, DE
For maybe Reupholstery: A Set of two Kontur Chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux of Sweden ,1950s. Very stabile , comfortable and ergonomic . These Chairs are in Design and Quality perf...
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Arm Chairs by Folke Ohllson for Dux, Sweden, Circa 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of armchairs upholstered in leather, by Folke Ohllson, for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Leather, Birch
1960's Dux Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Accent Chair by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in West Chester, PA
Mid-Century Modern Dux Sculpted Walnut Chair by Folke Ohlsson reupholstered at some point in a woven abstract fabric as pictured. Circa 1960's un...
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,500 / set
Mirja Chairs for Dux, Sweden 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson in rare original red leather 24x32x23 Seat 17, Arm 22
Leather
Midcentury Lounge Chair, Folke Ohlsson for DUX, Teak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury teak lounge chair with curved back. This iconic chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX (Model 72-C). It was made in Sweden and dates back to ...
Teak
Original Dux of Sweden EVA Sessel Bruno Mathsson Armchair Buche
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen schwedischen Armlehnstuhl "EVA" aus Buchenholz und Sattelleder von Dux of Sweden zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Bruno Mathsson aus dem Jahr 193...
Leather, Wood
$2,850
H 40 in W 30 in D 33.5 in
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's 1960's Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Teak Wood Adjustable Frame. Made in Sweden. Adjustable recliner for dialed in comfort. New upholstery in Gudbrandsdalens Vadal by Christiane Müller: Gray Norway Wool...
Wool, Teak
$2,650
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is rarely seen and was only made directly for export to the US market. Made from solid w...
Wool, Walnut
$1,755
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Armchair Model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson Birch/Hemp, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in München, BY
Mid century armchair model "Eva" made of birch and braided hemp webbing. Design by the well-known Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. The Eva armchair is a design from 1941. Ve...
Hemp, Birch
Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden The Pernilla 69 is a classic easy chair designed by iconic Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Bentwood beech fram...
Leather, Canvas, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$4,310
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 35.5 in
1960s Pernilla 69 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX in Sweden, the Pernilla 69 lounge chair and ottoman reflect Mathsson’s long study of ergonomics, material flexibility, and the natural ...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Folke Ohlsson "Stanford" Teak Armchair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rare "Stanford" High Back Teak Lounge Chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in the 1960s. The "Stanford" model was one of Ohlsson's less common designs. This armchair has a...
Linen, Teak
$5,800 / set
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of iconic "Eva" lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Mathsson, Sweden. First introduced in the 1930s, the Eva chair remains one of the most celebrated...
Leather, Beech
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 34 in D 36 in
Folke Ohlsson For Dux ‘Profil’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden ‘Profil’ lounge chair and ottoman. This is an iconic Swedish design by Ohlsson for two particular reasons; the firs...
Upholstery, Teak
Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" DUX of Sweden 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, IDF
Folke Ohlsson armchair "Profile" made by DUX of Sweden around 1960. Original fabric in beige velvet. Good condition DUX launched a number of generously increased upholstered seatin...
Wood
Armchairs with Floral Upholstery, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Armchairs with floral Upholstery, France 1950s. Midcentury armchairs were manufactured and designed in France 1950s. These armchairs have the ori...
Fabric, Beech
$495Sale Price|47% Off
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 36 in
Vintage Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Lounge Chair Attributed to Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Unmarked. Chair will require complete reupholstery as well as some work on the wood structural frame that the upholstered...
Wood
The Galaxy Chair by Alf Svensson for DUX – 1960s Sweden
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Dronten, NL
This is an opportunity to acquire one of Swedish design's most distinctive and comfortable creations: the iconic Galaxy chair. Conceived by the visionary designer Alf Svensson for th...
Aluminum
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
Sam Larsson for DUX Pair of Armchairs "1974" in Cognac Leather
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sam Larsson for DUX International, set 8 armchairs model '1974', leather, fabric, metal, Sweden, 1970 Pair of side chairs designed by Sam Larsson ...
Steel
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Armchair with Footstool Model 69 for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pernilla armchair with matching footstool, model 69, designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX as a 35th anniversary edition. The chair is made of beech wood with light fabric u...
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Duxello Lounge by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century high back Duxello lounge designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, circa 1950s. A gorgeous profile with sculptural lines and wooden frame. The frame is streamlined and accentuat...
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 31.11 in D 36.62 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chair and Ottoman in Beech Wood and Black Straps
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic easy Lounge Chair with Ottoman designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1944 and manufactured by Dux, Sweden. Bended beech wood frame stretched with wooven Nylon black straps in very goo...
Nylon, Beech
Pair of armchairs by Folke Ohlsson model USA-75 for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak armchairs, Scandinavian design by Folke Ohlsson, beige cushions with removable covers. Pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, model USA-75 designed by Folke Ohlsson for ...
Fabric, Teak
Easy chair "Domus" by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden 1955
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Torino, IT
Easychair "Domus" by Alf Svensson for DUX, Sweden 1955
Wood
"Pernilla" armchair, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1960
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Torino, IT
"Pernilla" armchair, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1960
Wood
Poltrona scandinava in teak di Alf Svensson per DUX
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
Poltrona vintage in teak disegnata da Alf Svensson per DUX, con cuscini rifatti e fodere nuove in tessuto chiaro. Disegnata da Alf Svensson per DUX, questa poltrona scandinava combi...
Fabric, Teak
vintage armchair armchair Pernilla Dux Mathsson
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage armchair armchair Pernilla Dux Mathsson period 70's design Bruno Mathsson Dux Sweden condition good light signs of use newly upholstered; size 115 x 200 x 45 (hx...
Leather, Wood
Vintage reclining armchair by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Nordic armchair designed by Folke Ohlsson for the company DUX. The seat has been reupholstered in a bright red fabric that immediately catches the eye. Its teak armrests ad...
Fabric, Teak
Vintage armchair by Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Dux armchair with armrests and upholstered seat by Folke Ohlsson, produced in the 1960s. Featuring shaped wooden armrests that harken back to the organic forms dear to mid-century S...
Fabric, Teak