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John Kandell Model " Solitar" Armchair in Orange, Sweden, 1980
John Kandell Model " Solitar" Armchair in Orange, Sweden, 1980

John Kandell Model " Solitar" Armchair in Orange, Sweden, 1980

Located in Paris, IDF

Solitär", armchair, Källemo, designed 1986, red stained beech, seat upholstered in leather, back height 89 cm, seat height approx. 45 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo

Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo

By Källemo

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wall cabinet "Arkitektskåpet" by Johan Kandell, Källemo Sweden 1989
Wall cabinet "Arkitektskåpet" by Johan Kandell, Källemo Sweden 1989

Wall cabinet "Arkitektskåpet" by Johan Kandell, Källemo Sweden 1989

By Källemo

Located in Hägersten, SE

public. Designer: John Kandell Manufacturer: Källemo Year: 1989 Condition: Good Dimensions: W. 25

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pine, Paint

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Pair of Armchairs by John Kandell
Pair of Armchairs by John Kandell

Pair of Armchairs by John Kandell

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H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

Pair of Armchairs by John Kandell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Stockholm's City Archives in the 1950s and originate from Kandell's own home.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

John Kandell, Rare and Early Swedish Low Sideboard and Nesting Teak Table Set
John Kandell, Rare and Early Swedish Low Sideboard and Nesting Teak Table Set

John Kandell, Rare and Early Swedish Low Sideboard and Nesting Teak Table Set

Located in New York, NY

A deftly executed and innovative design for its time. The simple, lightweight construction is a precursor to later 20th century trends. The rectangular top with rounded ends, above a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair
Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair

Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair

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H 35.44 in W 23.04 in D 21.26 in

Rare John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

John Kandell "Solitär" Armchair, 1985. Mahogany and black lacquer, leather. Directly inspired by

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany

Cupboard “Athena”, Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1990
Cupboard “Athena”, Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1990

Cupboard “Athena”, Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1990

Located in Stockholm, SE

Roughly sawn birch. Measure: H 114 cm/ 45''.  

Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Pair of table lamps, for St Nicolai chapel, by John Kandell
Pair of table lamps, for St Nicolai chapel, by John Kandell

Pair of table lamps, for St Nicolai chapel, by John Kandell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of table lamps, designed for St Nicolai chapel in Helsingborg, Sweden, by John Kandell, 1956

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Solitär" teak cabinet by John Kandell, Källemo, Sweden, 1981
"Solitär" teak cabinet by John Kandell, Källemo, Sweden, 1981

"Solitär" teak cabinet by John Kandell, Källemo, Sweden, 1981

By Källemo

Located in Hägersten, SE

Cabinet model "Solitär" designed by John Kandell. Produced in Sweden by Källemo. Designed in 1981

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956
Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956

Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956

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H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Rare Ceiling Lamp by John Kandell, 1956

By David Sjölinder

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare ceiling lamp designed by John Kandell. Executed by Cabinetmaker David Sjolinder. Done for the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Scandinavian Pilaster Oak Bookshelf by John Kandell for Källemo, 1989
Scandinavian Pilaster Oak Bookshelf by John Kandell for Källemo, 1989

Scandinavian Pilaster Oak Bookshelf by John Kandell for Källemo, 1989

By Källemo

Located in Prague, New Town

Scandinavian Pilaster oak bookshelf, designed by John Kandell for Källemo in Sweden, 1989. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Desk "Fogar" by John Kandell for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
Desk "Fogar" by John Kandell for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960

Desk "Fogar" by John Kandell for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare desk model "Fogar" designed by John Kandell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Walnut and Leather Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking
Walnut and Leather Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking

Walnut and Leather Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking

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H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in

Walnut and Leather Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking

By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

deeply influencing the next generation of Swedish modernists, among them John Kandell. In 1955 Acking was

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell
Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell

Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell

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H 44 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Victory Chairs by John Kandell

Located in Aspen, CO

Pair of victory chairs by John Kandell for Kallemo. Chairs are in wonderful condition and feature

Category

1990s Swedish Country Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s
Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s

Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s

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H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in

Desk Designed by John Kandell, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Solid birch and Karelian birch. Provenance: High Court for Blekinge and Skåne, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs by John Kandell
Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs by John Kandell

Set of Eight Oak Dining Chairs by John Kandell

Located in New York, NY

A set of eight circular dining chairs in oak with black leather seats by British designer John

Category

20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell
Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell

Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell

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H 79.53 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in

Mahogany Cabinet "Gestalt" by John Kandell

Located in Lund, SE

Cabinet , Gestalt, by John Kandell for Källemo, Sweden. Nr. 17/100. Made in massive mahogany wood

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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