Easy chairs
This pair of club chairs is likely produced in Sweden during the 1940s and exemplifies early mid-century Scandinavian lounge seating with clear influences from British club chair traditions. Constructed from stained oak, they retain their full original leather upholstery, showcasing a deep, rounded form with a continuous barrel back that wraps into rolled armrests—a design closely associated with classic Chesterfield and club styles.
The backrest and arms feature diamond-pattern deep button tufting, which accentuates the volumetric form and highlights traditional craftsmanship. The seat is tightly upholstered with a single cushion integrated into the frame. The legs are tapered and subtly splayed, made of solid oak with a dark finish that harmonizes with the richly patinated leather.
The original leather shows pronounced and uneven patina across all surfaces, with visible abrasions, discoloration, and wear concentrated on high-contact areas such as the arms, front edge of the cushion, and corners. Despite the heavy wear, the leather remains structurally intact, exhibiting characteristic marbling and surface cracking typical of aged full-grain leather. The upholstery is intact but should be regarded as vintage condition.
While the maker is unknown, the style and craftsmanship align with high-quality Swedish production of the 1930s and 1940s, possibly from manufacturers like Nordiska Kompaniet or AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, known for both traditional and transitional furniture of the era. These chairs bridge pre-war and mid-century aesthetics, preserving a conservative form executed with clear artisanal skill.
Each chair measures 83 cm wide, 77 cm deep, and 71.5 cm high, with a seat height of 43 cm—approximately 32.7 inches wide, 30.3 inches deep, 28.1 inches high, and a seat height of 16.9 inches.
Dimensions (cm) | W: 83 / D: 77 / H: 71.5 / Seat H: 43 |
Decade | 1940s |
Country | Sweden |
Style | Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern |
Material | Leather, Oak |
Designed in | 1940s |
Item Number | 128400 |