In the 1950s Folke Ohlsson moved to the United States where he opened a Dux, Inc. showroom in San Francisco (later relocating to Burlingame, California). His award-winning designs and work with Dux contributed to the widespread appreciation for Scandinavian design. The following fifteen lots come from this renowned designer’s personal collection and are offered at auction for the first time.
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Folke Ohlsson
lounge chair
DUX
Sweden, c. 1955
teak, upholstery
30 w x 32 d x 25 h inches
Signed with manufacturer’s mark to underside: [DUX].
Estimate: $1,000–1,500
All original, the rubber straps are broken on the underside, cushion foam needs to be replaced, wood finish is dry and shows some minor wear.