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Vintage Nelo "Kroken" swivel armchair | Åke Fribytter, Sweden, 1970s

Offer yourself a masterpiece of mid-twentieth-century modern Swedish design. This original Nelo Kroken armchair, designed by the visionary Åke Fribytter, perfectly combines sculptural beauty and ergonomic comfort.

This armchair is distinguished by its iconic cantilevered curved wooden frame, which gives it a gentle bounce and fluid rotation. Its cream/off-white leather upholstery is adorned with the characteristic horizontal ribbed stitching that makes the Kroken instantly recognizable.

Technical features

Designer: Åke Fribytter

Manufacturer: Nelo (Sweden)

Model: Kroken swivel armchair

Era: 1970s / Mid-twentieth-century modern design

Materials: Cantilevered bentwood frame, genuine leather upholstery, circular swivel base.

Condition report

Structure: The bentwood frame is in excellent condition: sturdy, flexible and stable. The swivel mechanism works perfectly.

Leather: Original vintage leather. It has a lovely soft patina, testifying to its age. With no major tears or holes, the leather remains supple and extremely comfortable.

Overview: A fine example of high-end design from the 70's. (See photos for more details on the natural aging of the leather).

Dimensions (approximate)

Width: 77 cm

Depth: 70 cm

Height: 80 cm
Seat height: 50 cm

Why the Nelo Kroken? More than just a chair, it's a sound investment. As Scandinavian design from the 70s continues to rise in value, the Kroken remains one of the most sought-after silhouettes for its comfort and airy aesthetic.
Shipping

Our main depot is located in Montpellier, in the south of France. Most of our items are shipped from this site.

For small items weighing less than 20 kg and measuring 180 cm in circumference (width + height x 2), the package measures approximately 50 x 30 x 40 cm.

Delivery within 7 to 14 days, depending on your location.

Customs charges may apply to your package and will be payable on delivery. Please contact our dedicated team for more information prior to your purchase.

Bulky items to the UK and EU

These items are shipped by our partner carriers, who operate between the UK, France and Spain. We aim to deliver these items within 2-4 weeks. We can also ship to other EU countries, but delivery times vary.

Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Bulky items - International shipping

We will need your full address to obtain an accurate quote from our carriers.

Once all charges have been agreed, we will arrange packing and crating if required.

Your shipment will then be handed over to our forwarding partners in the UK and embarked on the next vessel.

The shipping time varies between 2 and 4 weeks depending on your destination.

If you don't have a customs broker to handle customs duties (you may owe taxes on your purchase) and paperwork, our forwarding partners can assist you with this.

These deliveries abroad can take between 4 and 8 weeks.

Insurance

For any shipment that has been covered by additional insurance, in the event of damage occurring during transport, you must imperatively report it immediately to the recipient's carrier and to us so that we can initiate the claims procedure.

Returns

In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 3 days of receipt to arrange a return and refund.

Returns must be made in the original packaging.

Items must be returned in their original condition.

The buyer must inform the relevant transport company that this is a return shipment and bear all costs.