Vintage Klinte Lounge Chairs by Tord Björklund for IKEA, 1980s, Set of 2

A vintage pair of Klinte lounge chairs in chrome-plated tubular steel and black leather, designed by Tord Björklund for IKEA and produced in Sweden during the 1980s. The chairs feature continuous curved chrome frames, sling-style leather seats, stitched black leather backrests, padded leather armrests, and a clean Bauhaus-inspired modernist design language, making them a strong fit for minimalist, postmodern, industrial, and Scandinavian modern interiors. With their low-slung profile, open tubular steel construction, and suspended leather seat panels, the chairs have a refined architectural presence. The contrast between the polished chrome frame and matte black leather gives the pair a sharp graphic quality, while the gentle curve of the seat and backrest adds softness, comfort, and quiet sculptural elegance. The visible stitching, folded leather edges, and aged surface marks give the chairs a tactile vintage character without losing their clean modernist expression. The Klinte lounge chair was designed by Swedish designer Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s. The Klinte model reflects the 1980s revival of Bauhaus and modernist design language, with its chrome tubular frame, sling seat construction, and minimal black leather surfaces. Details. Designer / maker: Tord Björklund. Brand / manufacturer: IKEA Model: Klinte. Origin: Sweden. Period: 1980s. Style: Bauhaus / Scandinavian modern / postmodern / modernist. Materials: Chrome-plated tubular steel, black leather. Dimensions: 67 W X 65 D X 76 H cm (26.4 W X 25.6 D X 29.9 H in) Seat height: 44 cm (17.3 in) Quantity: Set of 2. Condition. Good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The black leather shows visible vintage wear, including surface scratches, small scuffs, light creasing, minor marks, and wear around the edges and armrests. There are some small loose threads and age-related wear visible near the leather edges and underside.