Gilbert Marklund "Jonte" Stools for Furusnickaren AB, Sweden 1970s

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Pair ob beautiful sculptural 'Jonte' stools designed in 1969 by Gilbert Marklund and manufactured by Furusnickarn AB in Sweden. Original condition with nice patina.    

A pine stool designed by Gilbert Marklund and produced by his own firm "Furusnickaren", Sweden, 1970s.

A solid pine stool designed by Gilbert Marklund and produced by his own firm "Furusnickaren", Sweden, 1970s.

Decorative sculptural "Jonte" stool by Swedish designer and architect Gilbert Marklund (1927-2006), designed in 1969. It's made from solid stained pine and was manufactured late 1960...

A pine stool designed by Gilbert Marklund and produced by Furusnickarn, Sweden, 1970s.

A great ergonomic wooden stool. Very comfortable and very decorative. Normal, slight signs of use. Measures: Seat height 36, total height 46cm, width 47cm, depth 27cm.