Alf Svensson
Bra Bohag, Studio Ljungs Industrier
Sweden, 1950s
SOLD 350,000 ISK
A classic mid-century “TeVe” easy chair, designed by Alf Svensson in the early 1950s and produced by Bra Bohag, Studio Ljungs Industrier.The chair embodies Svensson’s modern yet approachable design language, created at a time when Scandinavian designers were shaping an international aesthetic of comfort, lightness, and functionality. The construction is solid beech – stained red mahogany. Finely sculpted with smooth, rounded edges and slightly splayed legs for stability and elegance. Generously proportioned with a gently reclined backrest and angled seat for optimal comfort. Generously upholstered in soft natural sheepskin, providing both warmth and comfort. The name “TeVe” reflects its intended use as a comfortable lounge chair for relaxing at home, particularly while watching the newly popular television. The design emphasizes casual modern living while retaining fine craftsmanship.
Alf Svensson (1929–1992) was a prolific Swedish designer whose works combined functional simplicity with sculptural clarity. The TeVe chair is one of his most recognizable designs and remains an icon of 1950s Swedish modernism, bridging everyday practicality with refined form.
Dimensions:
Height: ~90cm
Width: ~65cm
Depth: ~75cm
Seat height: ~40cm