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.
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Creator: Carl Malmsten
Set of four Swedish midcentury pine dining chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of four Scandinavian modern pine dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten during the 1960s.
Fits together perfectly with other sports cabin furniture from Sweden.
Beautiful o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Pine
Midcentury "Party Cart" serving cart by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Adorable serving cart by Carl Malmsten, called “Kalasskrindan”, which means “Party Trolley”. Sleek lines with nicely curved handle. Removable tray on legs.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Pine Occasional Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful occasional table by Carl Malmsten, made from pine with lovely woodgrain. Smooth, rounded forms.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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
Rare Carl Malmsten Dining or Conference Table in Walnut and Black Leather
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, dining or conference table, walnut, leather, Sweden, 1940s.
Sizeable dining table that, due to its length, could easily function as a conference table as well. This ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
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
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Mahogany
Carl Malmsten 'Farmor' armchair for O.H. Sjogren Sweden 1957
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Paris, FR
“Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden circa 1957
Good condition, upholstered in light pink fabric
In the mid-1950s, Carl Malmsten awarded ten small furniture ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Modernist Carl Malmsten Mahogany 1940s Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
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
Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and iconic design, this is the Samsas Round sofa. It was designed by Carl Malmsten back in the 1920’s. This model was made in Sweden in the late 20th century b...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century samsa rund triple sofa by Carl Malmsten circa 1960.
Well known model of sofa designed by Carl Malmsten, this sofa is a 3 seater.
Shaped back and arms, with tufted ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, mahogany, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s
High back chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair is made in a warm mahogany, with a bea...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in a yellow fabric with tufted back. The ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Our Lady' Lounge Chair in Teak
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' easy chair, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Very interesting Swedish lounge chair by Carl Malmsten in off-white fabric with tufted back. The...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of four dining chairs, walnut, velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Designed by Carl Malmsten in the forties, these dining chairs have a beautiful elegant silhouette executed wi...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Materials
Birch, Wool
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Pair of "Guldheden" Bedside Tables by Carl Malmsten, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant bedside tables in pine, designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s.
Excellent condition with small signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937.
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
“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
Vidar Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, set of 6
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
Vidar's chair is an iconic chair by Carl Malmsten's son Vidar Malmsten in the 1970s. Widely used in the US and Canada in studio furniture maker training programs.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Carl Malmsten 1950s Cirkus Sofa in Boucle Fabric
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Cirkus Sofa, c1950s
Model 'Cirkus' love-seat sofa, designed in the 1950s by Swedish Master designer Carl Malmsten and produced by OH Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden. The sofa has restored and re-finsiehd stained elm wood legs and has been reupholstered in off-white boucle fabric.
H 80cm / D 80cm / W 151cm / SH 41cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
Carl Malmsten Pair of “Hängsits” Armchairs in Solid Pine, 1947
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of rare and elegant “Hängsits” armchairs in solid pine and blue fabric, designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden, 1947.
Belonging among the rarer models of Carl Malmsten, these armc...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Armchairs for O. H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The stylish midcentury curves that define Carl Malmsten’s aesthetic are just as recognizable today as they were 70 years ago. The Swedish designer devoted his life to the renewal of ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Bouclé, Wool, Elm
Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
This pair of armchairs is designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). The shape of the lines are striking a...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carl Malmsten Visingsö Stool, Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Malmsten, Visingsö stool - Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden.
Simple but elegant handmade craftsmanship.
Has a thick patina and worned edges.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Wool, Beech
Chest of Drawers Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Carl Malmsten,
Sweden, 1930s.
Veneered mahogany, jacaranda, birch, and fruit trees.
Stamped.
Made by master carpenter Albin Johansson.
H: 87...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Birch, Fruitwood, Jacaranda, Mahogany
Carl Malmsten Birgitta 1950s Oak Dressing Table
By Carl Malmsten, Bodafors
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
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
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Carl Malmsten, Swedish Geometric Pattern Wool Rug, Blue/Grey, Handcrafted, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish elegant blue and grey with geometric patterns. Made of wool. It is very soft and in excellent condition for its age. Designed and produced in the 1950s. It would be a good ad...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Wool
1950ies Solid Pine Chairs Designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1950ies Sörgården dining chairs, designed by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur in solid pine wood
The Sörgården chair was designed by Malmsten and manufactured by Svensk Fur in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Wood
Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1940s Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Forest, BE
This is an unusual wall pine mirror. Produced in Sweden around the 1940s. It is a so unique in the shape. It will brighten any projects. We just cleaned it and waxed it. Branded with...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Mirror, Pine
Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1940s Dining Table
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Forest, BE
This is a large and unusual dining table made out of pine. Produced in Sweden around the 1940s. It is a so unique in the shape, the base is very unusual. It will brighten any project...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Pine
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 Modern Set of 2 Armchairs, Birchwood, 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Uccle, BE
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish set of armchairs made of hand carved birchwood, designed by Carl Malmsten, in good condition. Restored and reupholsteredwith original . Wear cons...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
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Fabric, Birch
Swedish Sofa, 1950's, Carl Malmsten, Samsas, Reupholstered
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
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
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch
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
Materials
Fabric, 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
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Birch
Carl Malmsten Bench for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1960
By Svensk Fur, Carl Malmsten
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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
Materials
Birch
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Beech
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Swedish modern sofa with lovely shape, by Carl Malmsten ca -1940's.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age, some light stains.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Scandinavian Bookcase in Pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful shelf designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactured in his own studio, 1940s.
This piece goes together well with pine furniture from other Swedish designers from the era, suc...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Pine
“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...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a have new high quality off white boucle fabric and reupholstered by o...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture
Materials
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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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