A distinctive vintage Kon-Tiki folding chair designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, circa 1970s.
Constructed from solid pine with a suspended canvas seat and back, the chair combines Scandinavian practicality with a relaxed, utilitarian profile inspired by traditional Swedish beach chairs. The exposed folding frame, warm pine grain, and simple textile panels give it an appealing rustic-modern character.
Its compact footprint and folding construction make it useful as occasional seating at a dining table, desk, or gathering space—and easy to store when not in use. An increasingly collectible example of early IKEA design.
The chair is unmarked and attributed based on its documented form, construction, and dimensions.
Details
Designer: Gillis Lundgren
Manufacturer: IKEA
Model: Kon-Tiki
Origin: Sweden
Date: Circa 1970s
Materials: Solid pine and canvas
Folding construction
Dimensions: 21.5" W × 22" D × 30.25" H
Seat height: 17.8"
Unmarked
Sold individually
Condition
Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The pine frame shows scattered scuffs, small dings, surface marks, and variations in color consistent with age and use. Please inspect the canvas closely before publishing and add any visible staining, fraying, fading, or repairs to this statement. Structurally sound unless otherwise noted.
