"Klinte" Easy Chair by Tord Björklund for IKEA, 1980s

An original “Klinte” easy chair designed by Tord Björklund for IKEA in the 1980s. The chair features a tubular steel frame with a suspended seat and backrest in natural saddle leather. The armrests are wrapped in matching leather, softening the industrial structure with a warm, organic touch.

Produced during a period when IKEA collaborated with several notable Swedish designers, the “Klinte” reflects Björklund’s interest in honest materials and clear, functional geometry. The construction recalls modernist tubular designs of the mid-century, reinterpreted through a Nordic lens of comfort and craftsmanship.

Over time, the natural leather has developed a beautiful patina, adding depth and individuality to the chair. The “Klinte” remains a collectible example of IKEA’s design-led production from the 1980s — practical, well-made and visually timeless.

• Height 75 cm (29.5”), Width 68 cm (26.8”), Depth 60 cm (23.6”), Seat height 42 cm (16.5”)
• Chrome-plated steel and natural leather
• Model: “Klinte”
• Designer: Tord Björklund
• Manufacturer: IKEA
• Period: 1980s
• Made in Sweden
• Very good vintage condition, with natural patina to leather

ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Tord Björklund (born 1944) is a Swedish designer known for his expressive yet rational approach to furniture design. Working for IKEA during the late 1970s and 1980s, he created pieces that balanced sculptural clarity with functional comfort. His designs often feature tubular steel frames and leather slings — a modernist influence reinterpreted through the Nordic ideals of simplicity, authenticity and use of natural materials.