This vintage three-seater is a considered homage to mid-1970s Scandinavian modernism, drawing directly from the design language associated with Gillis Lundgren during his tenure at IKEA in the 1974–1975 period.
Characterised by clean architectural lines, generous proportions, and functional restraint, the silhouette reflects the era’s commitment to honest materials and everyday durability—design that was meant to be lived with, not looked at from a distance.
The piece has been newly upholstered in a sage green check WARWICK fabric, exclusively imported from the UK for this restoration.
The check is not a reinterpretation, but a deliberate reference: we pay homage to the original check fabric this design was released in, carefully selecting scale, tone, and texture to remain faithful to its first incarnation.
In true Respect Your Elders style, our approach is preservation through precision. We aim to replicate these pieces as they originally came out—respecting proportion, intent, and materiality—while ensuring they are structurally sound and ready for contemporary living.
It is a restoration rooted in respect—for the designer, the era, and the idea that good design deserves to age with dignity.
Details
Era-inspired design: 1974–1975 Scandinavian modern
Newly upholstered in exclusive UK imported sage green check fabric
Faithful homage to the original release textile
Three-seater configuration with generous, lounge-forward proportions
Restored with period accuracy and long-term use in mind
Mid Century Sage Green Gingham Chrome Sling Sofa 3 Seater 1970's
An extremely rare find — a 3-seater in this style is a first for us. The frame reflects the design language of Gillis Lundgren for IKEA from the 1970s, though no markings are present.