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Carl Malmsten Furniture

Swedish, 1888-1972

Carl Malmsten, a prominent furniture designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism, enjoyed immense popularity for his shapely sofas and armchairs in luscious color palettes. Malmsten believed that light — much like our eyes and bodies — doesn’t like to bump into sharp objects. Smooth edges, on the other hand, are kinder to the eye and and to our touch, and allow light to softly bounce off surfaces. Malmsten felt that if his furniture didn’t “serve well” in the home, it had no business being there.

Malmsten’s career essentially began in 1915, when his submissions for a competition to furnish the new Stockholm City Hall were first- and second-place prize winners. In the 1920s, his profile soared. He won a prize at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the show that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — and quickly became one of the most sought-after designers of commercial seating in Sweden.

Malmsten was soon contracted to design chairs, tables and other furniture for the Stockholm Concert Hall, the Swedish Institute in Rome and the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York. His famous Art Nouveau-influenced Stadshusstolen chair, designed for Stockholm City Hall in 1916, is a highlight of the city’s recently opened Museum of Furniture Studies. Malmsten expanded into interior design and created a luxurious, well-appointed living room in the palace of then-Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and his bride, Crown Princess Louise.

In the 1930s, Malmsten clashed with critics when he voiced his opposition to functionalism. Like Danish modernist Kaare Klint, he favored using quality local materials and prized traditional craftsmanship. Malmsten’s furniture draws on graceful neoclassical influences, and he said that extreme functionalism contributed to “sterile” interiors — while the curving contours of his work may share ground with furniture designed by Alvar Aalto or Bruno Mathsson, Malmsten differed with Bauhaus eminences and some Scandinavian modernists on their prioritization of functionalism.

For an exhibition in 1956 at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg, Malmsten designed furniture that was intended for mass production — and his striking designs began to make their way into middle-class Swedish homes owing to Malmsten’s partnerships with manufacturers such as O.H. Sjögren. Until then, he had built his pieces at the school he founded in the 1930s or had them made by artisans at several small local workshops.

Malmsten founded a number of schools for design and collaborated with other designers who shared his philosophy of “hand and mind in creative collaboration.” These included the esteemed textile artist Märta Måås Fjetterström, whose pieces he included in exhibits and even his own home.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Carl Malmsten seating, tables, cabinets and more.

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Creator: Carl Malmsten
Oak and Cane Weave Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining chairs model "Jöns" designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced in Sweden by O. H. Sjögren during the 1950s. Very light but sturdy frame of solid oak with woven cane seats. The seats have been repaired and the new cane strands have been colored to blend in with the original weave. Very good vintage condition with light age related patina. Carl Malmsten, an iconic figure in the realm of Swedish furniture design, has left an indelible mark on the world of interior aesthetics. Renowned for his exquisite creations, Malmsten's legacy continues to resonate as his designs have become cherished modern classics. Among his notable works are the famed cane chair "Lilla Åland...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Cane, Oak

Pair of Velvet Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' lounge chairs, circa 1950s. A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in Rose Uniack...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wool, Elm

Carl Malmsten Swedish Flat Weave “Capellagården” Runner, Sweden 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten Swedish Flat Weave rug “Capellagården” Runner - Sweden 1960's Excellent runner made by Carl Malmsten. Named after the place of study ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wool

Teak "Sladen" “The Sled” Nesting Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “The Sled” nesting table by Carl Malmsten, made from teak. Light, graceful design with sled shaped legs and a discreet decor of inlaid spheres at the edges of the table tops.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Teak

1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Beech

Carl Malmsten Birgitta 1950s Oak Dressing Table
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Birgitta dressing table, 1964 Exquisite dressing table produced by Bodafors, Sweden in oak. Adjustable mirror with brass fittings, 3 front drawers with original k...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Oak

Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten is one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers. Many of his furniture are considered modern design classics. His present 'Stugan' (Cottage or Cabin in Swedish) armc...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood

Carl Malmsten Set of Ten Armchairs in Teak and Green-Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of ten dining chairs, teak, fabric, brass, Sweden, circa 1970 These high back armchairs are designed by the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). These eleg...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Brass

Pair of side tables ‘October’ designed by Carl Malmsten for Carl Löving & Sons
By Carl Malmsten, Carl Löfving & Co
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of side tables ‘October’ designed by Carl Malmsten for Carl Löving & Sons, Sweden, 1950s. Oak.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Oak

Carl Malmsten 'Vardags' Swedish Modern Bookcase With Storage Cabinet
By Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern Bookcase Hutch Credenza With Storage Cabinet, designed by Carl Malmsten. Upper piece has three shelves and hutch. Lower piece ha...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Pine

Walnut Side table 'October' designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table 'October' designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s Stamped. Walnut. Carl Malmsten was a Swedish furniture designer, interior designer, and educator known for his devoti...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Walnut

Swedish Modern "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten, c. 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an exquisite piece of Swedish design history – the pine "Visingsö" bench by the renowned Carl Malmsten. This iconic bench, named after the serene Swedish island of Visings...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Pine

Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Coffee Table in Burl Elmwood, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by his company in Sweden in the 1960s. This is a rare variant of his iconic 'Berg' model, with a larger square top ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Elm, Burl

Set of Ten Klismos Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten for Widdicomb, circa 1940
By Carl Malmsten, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most rare set of ten Klismos dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1938 for Widdicomb newly professionally refinished and reupholstered in Holy Hunt Great Outdoors fabric designed for both indoor and outdoor use making it highly durable and resistant to stains or happy spills. This particular Klismos set...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Nest of tables ‘Släden’ model 1988 by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nest of tables ‘Släden’ model 1988 designed by Carl Malmsten for Åfors Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s. Mahogany. Stamped. H: 61 cm L: 80 cm W: 42 cm
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Mahogany

Modernist Carl Malmsten Mahogany 1940s Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
This is an unusual Mahogany mirror produced in Sweden in 1994 by one of the craftsman students of the Malmsten school. Elegant and classic shape. It will brighten any projects. We ju...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

20th Century Swedish Vintage Teak Wood Reading Floor Lamp by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Swedish Gustavian Staken, floor lamp made of hand carved teak wood, designed by Carl Malmsten in good condition. The Scandinavian reading lamp is composed with...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Carl Malmsten Bedside Tables, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant bedside tables designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage and patina. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern by Carl Malmsten ”Lata Greven” Pair of Chairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern “Lata Greven” chairs designed by Carl Malmsten around 1953. This particular pair is likely made during the later years of the 1900s. Produced by O.H Sjögren. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Birch, Wool

Carl Malmsten Vintage Samsas Chairs in Off-White Boucle
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Samsas Lounge chairs, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works. These examp...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wool, Beech

Carl Malmsten 1950s Lounge Chair Model Samsas for O.H. Sjögren
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair model Samsas (meaning "together" in Swedish) designed by Swedish design icon, Carl Malmsten in 1955, for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden. Malmsten's work is in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wool, Teak

Pair of Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Cirkus' Lounge Chairs, 1950s A pair of armchairs designed by Carl Malmsten in 1950s and produced in Sweden. This pair have been reupholstered in chase Erwin 'Embrac...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Wool, Elm

“Farmor” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the honour of making a series of some of his products. Among the first pieces was “Farmor”, which soon became the most popular armchair model. In 1956, Carl Malmsten was on one of his regular visits to Sjögren's Upholstery Workshop in Tranås to develop new models for his furniture program. That was when this “Grandma” chair...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s. An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Beech

Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samsas, Reupholstered
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in London, GB
An original 1960s Samsas sofa by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for OH Sjogren. This sofa has been completely refurbished, reupholstered with new foam and covered in luxurio...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch

Pair of Bedside Tables ‘Guest Stool Z’ for the Carl Malmsten Centre, Sweden
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Marked. Measures: H: 39 cm / 15 1/3'' W: 55 cm / 21 1/2'' D: 38 cm / 15'' H storage section: 18 cm / 7''.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Pine

Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bench with beautiful proportions and details by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Condition: Very good original condition with a nice patina.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Sofa Model "Värend" Carl Malmsten, 1942
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Rare model” Värend” sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1940s. The sofa has been reupholstered. Stained elm, back with ribs, loose back cushions and upholstered seat, cove...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Elm

Mid-20th Century Birch and Burr Chest of Drawers by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten circa 1940. Here we present a known design designed by Carl Malmsten. Dark stained b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Birch

Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows the designer’s predilection for traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Rejecting strict f...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. Th...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Beech

Carl Malmsten Bench for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful pine wooden bench designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactured by Svensk Fur in Sweden around 1960. The bench is made of warm brown coloured pine wood. The narrow rectangu...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wood

Carl Malmsten 1940s Vintage Boucle Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture was designed in the 1940s by master cabinetmaker and designer Carl Malmsten. It was produced at his own workshop near Stockholm in Sweden....
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Beech

Carl Malmsten 1950s Sofa in Boucle Fabric
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Sofa, c1950s. Small sofa designed in the 1950s by Swedish master-designer Carl Malmsten and produced by his own company in Sweden. The sofa has been restored and r...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Elm

Crib Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crib designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1924. Stained pine. Carl Malmsten was a renowned Swedish furniture designer and architect who lived from 1888 to 1972. He is considered one ...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Pine

Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

1950ies Solid Pine Bench Designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur
By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies Visingsö bench, designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur in solid pine wood The Visingsö bench was designed by Carl Malmsten and manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samspel, Reupholstered
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An original 1950s Samspel sofa by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for AB Record, Bollnas, Sweden. This sofa has been completely refurbished, reupholstered with new foam and c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s life's work spans nearly sixty intense years and his legacy is considered a national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including these rar...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Coffee Table for Åfors Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“All edges must be thoroughly broken”, Carl Malmsten often wrote in his drawings. It was nature that was his great source of inspiration and in nature there are hardly any sharp edges or corners. This “Samsas” table is one of the greatest examples of this sentiment. This elegant table was designed as part of the 'Samsas' series of seating models and this rare table. Neither the light, the eye nor the person likes to turn against sharp corners, Malmsten explained once. Therefore, edges should be rounded so that they become friendlier to touch and look at. Carl Malmsten was not only one of Sweden's most famous furniture designers, he was also one of the last century's great cultural personalities with a strong influence on the home environment, public environment and the contemporary public debate. His personality shines through the design of this round coffee table as well. The design is dominated by the round tabletop with a spectacular sunburst pattern. The sunburst design or figure was commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns; it consists of rays or "beams" radiating out from a central point in the manner of sunbeams. To support the top are four straight legs with impeccable joinery that is visible under the tabletop. Since this table was made in the heyday of the mid-century, the legs, and the design as a whole lacks heavy ornamentation and instead focuses on the natural beauty of wood and the rounded edges. Carl Malmsten’s design was materialized by Swedish manufacturer, Åfors Möbelfabrik AB...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wood

Carl Malmsten, Visingsö, Dining table, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Paris, FR
Carl Malmsten (Sweden, 1888-1972) Visingsö A rectangular pine wood dining table on four feet assembled by two on each side and joined by an arched base. Sweden. 1960s.  
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Pine

Carl Malmsten Oak "Visingsö" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The famous “Visingsö” series demonstrates Carl Malmsten’s fine sense of proportion, line tension and balance between the surfaces, and how skilfully he carried in the heritage of tra...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Oak

Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten. The sideboard sits on an ebonized base and it has inlays of geometric decoration and...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Birch

1950s Boucle Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Carl Malmsten Small Sofa, c1940s This exceptional piece of Swedish furniture was designed in the 1940s by master cabinetmaker & designer Carl Malmsten. It was pro...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Bouclé, Beech

20th Century Swedish OH Sjögren Nest, Beechwood Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish nest, reading lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Carl Malmsten, produced by O.H. Sjögren and AB Stilarmatur Tranås in good condition. The seat backrest of the small Scandinavian center chair is slightly inclined with arched armrests, composed with a detachable seat cushion, standing on four short wooden feet. Manufacturer label at the bottom. Newly upholstered in a white bouclé fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 - 1980, Sweden, Scandinavia. Measures: Seat: 19" H x 30" W x 23" D Carl Malmsten was a famous Swedish furniture designer, architect, and educator born in 1888, in Sweden and passed away in 1972. He collaborated with Gunnar Asplund and Uno Ahren. Malmsten has a lasting influence on Swedish design through the two schools which he founded, the Carl Malmsten furniture studies. In 1945, Malmsten was honored for a design with an inaugural Prince Eugen Medal in Sweden. O.H. Sjögren is one of the oldest Swedish furniture companies which is run by the fourth generation. The company was originally founded in circa 1870 by C. Rosén in Tranås, Sweden. In 1902, the Swedish manufacturer ( known today as O.H. Sjögren ) was taken over by Oskar Herbert Sjögren. In the early times, they were producing harnesses, saddles, etc. for horses. Later on, in the 1930’s, when the sons of Sjögren, Gustav and Olle Sjögren...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Carl Malmsten Upholstered Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country manors and rustic styles. In this spirit, his armchairs are regarded t...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Sweden, c. 1950 Material: faux sheepskin, beech Size: 61.5 W × 31 D × 32.5 H in seat height 16.5 inches Description: Metal manufacturer's labels to underside ‘AB O.H.Sjogren Stoppmobler Tranas Sweden Model Komponerad AV Carl Malmsten’.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

One Of A Kind "Samspel" Loveseat By Carl Malmsten In Recycled Embriodery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Carl Malmsten Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 62″ wide x 32″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Teak

Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dining table in beech with veneered top, by Carl Malmsten for Waggeryds Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950, in its smallest configuration the table is round with 45.66 inch diame...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Beech

Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a certain “Malmstenesque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves, cosy appearance and in the modern way Carl Malmsten skilfully carried the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design. The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used at the 1939 New York World Fair, when the designer introduced the model “Oskar”. Similarly to that model, Malmsten remained a traditionalist, mainly concerned with comfort regarding the “Stora Furulid...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten Boucle Samsas Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Samsas lounge chair, 1950s Produced in the 1950s by O H Sjögren in Sweden, the 'Samsas' lounge chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's finest works. This e...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Wool, Beech

Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs all original. A spectacular pair of Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs for AB O.H. Sjogren Stoppmobler in Oak. In good original condition complete wi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Oak

“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1956
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture companies, mainly in Småland, the honour of making a series of some of his products. Among the first pieces was Farmor, wh...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Coffee-Table by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian oval coffee-table made of birch wood. Elegant vintage wooden sofa table designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten in the 1960s. ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Birch

20th Century Swedish Staken - Vintage Walnut Floor Lamp, Light by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Swedish Gustavian Staken, floor lamp made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by Carl Malmsten in good condition. The Scandinavian reading lamp is composed with a new small round white shade attached to a flexible, adjustable arm, featuring a one light socket. The light is standing on a round wooden base. Branded, signed CM...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Walnut

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s. Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

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Teak, Fabric

Bench in Solid Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Lejre, DK
Bench in Scandinavian solid pine. Designed by Carl Malmsten, 1960s. Great original condition.
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of six dining chairs in beech, by Carl Malmsten for Waggeryds Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950, all with arm rests and upholstered seats.
Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Carl Malmsten furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Carl Malmsten furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carl Malmsten furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 211 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Carl Malmsten were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Norell, Bruno Mathsson, and Yngve Ekström. Prices for Carl Malmsten furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $476 and can go as high as $48,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,467.

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