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Svensk Fur 513 Rocking Chair for Karl Malmvall, Sportstugemöbel. Sweden 1940/50s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur - series model 513 for Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

1940s Swedish Pine Armchair by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish pine armchair designed by Göran Malmvall for his own furniture company Karl
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish side chair, Model 510, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Rocking chair by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood rocking chair with armrests. A Swedish design piece that is part of the Svensk Fur range, a type of pine furniture designed specifically for Swedish summer homes in the la...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Mid 20th Pine Chairs set of 4 by Göran Malmvall for AB Karl Andersson & Söner
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur Range for Karl Andersson
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur range for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Pine Side Chairs by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1970s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of two '528' Swedish pine dining chairs by Göran Malmwall manufactured by Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Pine

Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall, Svensk fur/Swedish pine for Karl Andersson & Söner. Made
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Göran Malmvall, Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 25.6 in
Goran Malmvall Set of 7 “510” Dining Chairs
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Forest, BE
Chairs designed by Goran Malmvall for Karl Anderson & Soner, in the 1950s, with a solid pine seat
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Set of 4 dining chairs by Göran Malmvall, reupholstered with a nice off-white bouclé. Göran
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
Göran Malmvall, Model 553, Circa 1973, Set of 4
H 38.78 in W 17.33 in D 16.74 in
Göran Malmvall "Swenks Fur" Dining Table, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
optically. Göran Malmvall, the youngest son of Karl Andersson, was a highly skilled cabinetmaker with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Set of Seven Swedish Pine Dining Chairs By Goran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of seven Swedish pine dining chairs by Goran Malmvall featuring a slatted back rest. Göran
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Göran Malmvall "501" Pine Dining Chairs for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Svensk Fur produced line of Göran Malmvall furniture is a nod to modernist design with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Dining table in solid pine, Sweden 1940/50s.
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Ystad, SE
Dining table in solid pine, model "Svensk Fur" Design Göran Malmvall Produced by Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Oregon Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
Pine rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the Svensk Fur Range for Karl Andersson & Söner
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Oregon Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall
Oregon Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmvall
H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 33.47 in
Göran Malmvall Pine Coffee Table for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century modern Göran Malmvall table combines aesthetics with modern functionality in line with Sweden’s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pine

Göran Malmwall, Cabinets, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine cabinets designed by Göran Malmwall and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Pine

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Set of 4 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine with a fine carved heart in the backrest. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. These dining chairs have a stron...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Swedish Table in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Karlstad, SE
A charming and sturdy dining table, crafted in pine and manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s, possibly designed by Göran Malmvall for the esteemed furniture maker Svensk Fur. This...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Swedish Table in Solid Pine
Swedish Table in Solid Pine
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Authentic Axel Einar Hjorth utö chairs designed in 1932 and produced during the 30's by Nordika Kompaniet. The chair is in good condition overhall, stable, with an authetic and untou...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet from Göran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the Scandinavian Modern cabinet by the acclaimed designer Göran Malmvall, a masterpiece crafted in cherry wood and brass. This iconic piece embodies the es...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
By Brahmin, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic Mid Century Modern Danish teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin (Brahmin). This gorgeous mid-century chair was produced in 1958. This rocking chair is type 182. ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage rocking chair with midcentury styling from Denmark, circa 1960. Very comfortable with solid teak construction, this Classic Danish design fits easily into any residential env...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Chair
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 34 in
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet of Göran Malmvall 3 pieces
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the Scandinavian Modern cabinet by the acclaimed designer Göran Malmvall, a masterpiece crafted in cherry wood and brass. This iconic piece embodies the es...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage bauhaus inspired rocking chair made from wicker and chrome. Beautiful elegant design with beech wooden armrests. Good condition, some wear on the armrests. Very sturdy. 1...
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Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Rocking Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
Vintage Chrome and Wicker Rocking Chair, 1970s
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 39.38 in
Set of 4 Swedish Modern Chairs in Solid Pine, Axel Einar Hjorth Style, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Odense, DK
A set of 4 dining chairs in solid pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in 1930s. Made in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth´s iconic chairs, model"Utö" for Nordiska Kompaniet. Great craft...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Carl Axel Acking Coffee Table in Teak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant coffee table was designed by Carl-Axel Acking and produced by SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken in Bodafors, Sweden in the 1950s. The design is marked by the rectangular teak to...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Vintage Oak & Rush Farmhouse Country Slat Back Rocking Chair Plantation Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Solid oak American Country / Farmhouse rocking chair. Features a slat back and woven rush seat. Includes optional cushions for added comfort. Dimensions: 24.5" x 23" x 39.5", sea...
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Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Scandinavia Modern Cabinet of Göran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Skå, SE
Elevate your interior with the Scandinavian Modern cabinet by the acclaimed designer Göran Malmvall, a masterpiece crafted in cherry wood and brass. This iconic piece embodies the es...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Scandinavia Modern Cabinet of Göran Malmvall
Scandinavia Modern Cabinet of Göran Malmvall
H 79.53 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Ebonized Bamboo Rocking Chair, Thonet, Circa 1920
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic bentwood rocking chair. made of lacquered black bamboo, is attributed to Thonet from the 1920s. The seat interior and back have been upholstered in a tiger print fabric,...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo

Swedish Modern, Organic Shaped Sofa Table in Elm by Carl-Axel Beijbom - 1968
By Sven Larsson, Otto Færge 1, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Astonishing coffee table in solid elm. Such a unique and rare wabi sabi piece in a good size and height. Hand crafted in Sweden by Carl-Axel Beijbom in 1968, signed underneath. "Mell...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Pine Book Case by a Cabinetmaker, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Valby, 84
Rare patinaed book shelf by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in solid acid stained pine wood. The shelf consists of two shelf’s and very art deco inspired feet and raised edges on th...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Pine Book Case by a Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Pine Book Case by a Cabinetmaker, 1930s
H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 11.42 in
Swedish Modern Cabinet by Nordiska Kompaniet Manufactured 9th of November 1944
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a Swedish Modern three doors cabinet manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet 1944. The designed is attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth. It comes veneered in mahogany. The inside and ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

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Five-Piece Dining Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1950
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
chairs display Malmvall’s classic thermo-formed curved backs and conical tilted legs. In excellent
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Rare Mid Century Sofa by Goran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Singapore, SG
Sofa for by Goran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Sons. It is in well patinated solid pine.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Pine

Rare Mid Century Sofa by Goran Malmvall
Rare Mid Century Sofa by Goran Malmvall
H 34.26 in W 41.74 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Svensk Fur Armchairs by Göran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in New York, NY
Göran Malmvall was the youngest son of Karl Andersson, founder of the renowned Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Set of 4 Goran Malmvall Swedish pine chairs, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s Chairs have been
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Karlskrona rattan lounger by Karl Malmvall
By IKEA
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
infinitely adjusted. The Karlskorna lounger was designed by the Swedish industrial designer Karl Malmvall
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Canapes

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Rattan

Karlskrona rattan lounger by Karl Malmvall
Karlskrona rattan lounger by Karl Malmvall
H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 59.06 in
Karlskrona Rattan Wicker Chaise Lounge by Karl Malmvall for Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
Karlskrona rattan wicker chaise lounge chair by Karl Malmvall for Ikea, Sweden circa 1990s. The
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Sheepskin, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Rocking Chair, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
generations. As Karl Andersson's youngest son, Göran Malmvall’s furniture pieces, including this rocking chair
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Chair by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden ca 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Göran Malmvall model proves, functionality
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Set of Four Chairs by Göran Malmvall
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in London, GB
) for Svensk Fur-Karl Andersson and Soner. Sweden, circa 1940 Göran Malmvall was the youngest son of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Chairs by Göran Malmvall
Set of Four Chairs by Göran Malmvall
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, Set of 4 Pine Chairs
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Set of 4 vintage pine chairs by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur Sweden mid-20th Century. Some
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pine

Karl Andersson & Söner Triangular Stained Pine Chairs, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, geometrical curves. Karl Andersson was known for his creativity, boundless enthusiasm and dynamism, a man who
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Swedish Karl Andersson & Söner Pinewood Armchair by Göran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pinewood, designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, in good condition. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Goran Malmvall Dining Table and Four Chairs by Karl Andersson & Soner
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of dining table with four chairs made of pine, model 510, designed by Göran Malmvall and
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Göran Malmvall “Svensk Fur” Bench for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
pattern that adds to the rustic feel. In 1898 Malmvall’s father, the master carpenter Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

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Fabric

Göran Malmvall "Model 510" Chairs for Karl Andersson & Söner, Pair, Sweden, 1950
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A pair of two dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall and manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Chairs

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Metal

Set of Two Göran Malmvall Swedish Pine Chairs for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of two '528' Swedish pine dining chairs by Göran Malmwall manufactured by Karl Andersson
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Five-Piece Pine Dining Set by Goran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
Five-piece pine dining set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, circa 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Göran Malmvall, Cabinet, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in High Point, NC
A pine cabinet designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Göran Malmvall Green stained 'Sportstugemöbler' dining set
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green stained Mid-century Göran Malmvall 'Sportstugemöbler' Pine dinging set for Karl Anderson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur Dining Chair in Solid Pine
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, dining chair, pine, Sweden, 1940s.  This Swedish dining chair
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Pine Chairs by Goran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pine chairs by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, circa 1950s. The set
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

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Pine

Nordic Pine Rocking Chair by Göran Malmval for Svensk Fur, Sweden, c. 1950-1960
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in San Francisco, CA
Malmvall, Svensk Fur for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Date Of Manufacture circa .1950-1960. Materials
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood, Pine

Göran Malmvall, Set '8' with Pine Chairs, Sportstugemöbler / Scandinavian Modern
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
classic swedish pine chairs designed by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & söner are in good condition. A
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Sportstugemöbler, chairs in pine, model 510, Svensk Fur, Scandinavian Modern
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Designed by Göran Malmvall (1917-2001) for Karl Andersson & Söner, mid-1900s. A true Sportstugemöbel
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Pine

Goran Malmvall Rocking Chair, by Karl Andersson & Soner, Sweden, 1945
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Madrid, ES
G¨ran Malmvall rocking armchair in natural pinewood, manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Svensk Fur Armchairs by Göran Malmvall
By Goran Malmvall
Located in New York, NY
Malmvall was the youngest son of Karl Andersson, founder of the renowned Scandinavian furniture
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Pine

Chairs, Swedish Fur, Goran Malmvall, Karl Andersson and Sons
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Four pieces, "Model 510", Swedish fur, Goran Malmvall, Karl Andersson and Sons, 1950s. in pine
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Karl Malmvall For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the karl malmvall you’re looking for. A karl malmvall — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the karl malmvall you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A karl malmvall is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one karl malmvall that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Andersson & Söner, Ikea and Svensk Fur produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Karl Malmvall?

Prices for a karl malmvall can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,145 and can go as high as $10,051, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

Goran Malmvall for sale on 1stDibs

Vintage Göran Malmvall furniture reflects the skill and precision of a craftsman focused on geometry and sumptuous simplicity. The Swedish designer's tables and case pieces are sleek and striking, with elegant, clean lines that emphasize the function-first sensibility typically associated with Scandinavian modernism. An adept cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, Malmvall created furniture that is widely loved by design enthusiasts all over the world. 

Malmvall was born in Berghem, Sweden, and was the youngest son of Karl Andersson — the master cabinetmaker and founder of the reputable furniture company Karl Andersson & Söner. Malmvall grew up on the small family farm in Berghem with his ten brothers and sisters but was so frequently in the factory that he often slept there.  At the young age of 17, he became a foreman on the production floor and, eventually, factory manager. 

Early on, Malmvall showed a considerable talent for design and began studying furniture-making in his spare time. He took design courses near his hometown, and he was brought into the family business at a young age. Malmvall furthered his studies under the tutelage of Carl Malmsten, a prominent designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism. 

Malmvall became an integral part of Karl Andersson & Söner and one of its leading designers. In 1972, he created the iconic KA72 series of storage cabinets — a completely customizable system that can be purchased with solid-wood or glass-front doors and open shelving. The KA72 collection is still available from Karl Karl Andersson & Söner today and is versatile enough for any room in the home.

Malmvall went on to design for several Scandinavian furniture companies. The slender dining chairs, sofas and tables he created for Svensk Fur are likely his best known designs. He remained a designer for Karl Andersson & Söner until 1982. The designer’s son, Karl Malmvall, is also a successful furniture designer who worked for IKEA.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Göran Malmvall seating, tables, case pieces and more.