Skip to main content

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.

to
11
160
52
209
2
1
139
61
2
1
1
208
3
9
184
5
5
14
26
67
42
2
1
200
90
57
57
46
209
209
159
45
2
212
211
211
143
12,864
3,760
3,587
2,640
Creator: Carl Malmsten
Pair of Vintage Swedish Carl Malmsten Hemmakvall Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Swedish Carl Malmsten Hemmakvall Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Swedish Carl Malmsten Hemmakvall Armchairs

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Atlanta, GA

MCM Pair of Swedish Hemmakvall armchairs by Carl Malmsten in original fabric circa 1956. Very comfortable! Original upholstery has flaws. Price listed includes reupholstery in COM....

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Wool

Carl Malmsten Seating Group Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Carl Malmsten Seating Group Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden

Carl Malmsten Seating Group Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 6 easy chairs and coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden. Dimensions easy chairs (W x D x H): 45 x 52 x 74.5 cm, SH: 34.5 cm. Dimensio...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s
Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s

Carl Malmsten 'Släden' nesting tables, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s. Produced in Sweden by Åfors Möbelfabrik. Good condition. Central table: H 57 cm × L 70,5 cm × W 41 cm Small tables: H 53.5 cm × L 36.5 c...

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten

Pair of Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchairs by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Swedish Samsas armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1960’s. The quality is absolutely outstandin...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Carl Malmsten Oak "Visingsö" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
Carl Malmsten Oak "Visingsö" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Small pine console table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
Small pine console table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s

Small pine console table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Lovely console table by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. Made in pine with a elegant design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden

Carl Malmsten Bench Model Visingsö Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Bench model Visingsö designed by Carl Malmsten. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s
Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s

Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s

By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur

Located in Utrecht, NL

This bench was part of the famous “Visingsö” series by Carl Malmsten who is one of Sweden’s most celebrated furniture designers. This bench stands as a hallmark of Scandinavian desig...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten Pine Table, 1930s
Carl Malmsten Pine Table, 1930s

Carl Malmsten Pine Table, 1930s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare console or side table, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced in Sweden during the 1930s, exemplifies the designer’s devotion to traditional Swedish craftsmanship and his s...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Vintage Swedish Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten
Pair of Vintage Swedish Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten

Pair of Vintage Swedish Cirkus Armchairs by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic pair of vintage Swedish Cirkus armchairs by Carl Malmsten. They were made in Sweden, and they date from around the 1960’s. This is a very rare model, they are o...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

CARL MALMSTEN. “The Sled” Nesting Tables in birch, Sweden, 1950s
CARL MALMSTEN. “The Sled” Nesting Tables in birch, Sweden, 1950s

CARL MALMSTEN. “The Sled” Nesting Tables in birch, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

CARL MALMSTEN. Nest of tables, 3 parts, birch, "Släden", brand marked CM, Åfors Möbelfabrik. A beautifully proportioned set of “The Sled” nesting tables designed by Carl Malmsten, o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Birch

Pair of "Lata Greven" armchairs by Carl Malmsten
Pair of "Lata Greven" armchairs by Carl Malmsten

Pair of "Lata Greven" armchairs by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Swedish armchairs with a wrap-around profile, integrated armrests and light-colored upholstery with a textured, elegant and understated texture. Designed by Carl Malmsten ar...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Swedish Armchair by Carl Malmsten
Vintage Swedish Armchair by Carl Malmsten

Vintage Swedish Armchair by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish armchair by Carl Malmsten. This model is very rare, it is an early model made by O.H. Sjogren. We have recently imported it from S...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery
1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery

1950s Vintage Sofa by Carl Malmsten, Oak Frame, Fabric Upholstery

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage sofa sofa Carl Malmsten Sweden period 1950s design Carl Malmsten OH. Sjogren's Sweden condition good light signs of use size 77 x 205 x 78 (hxwxd) seat height 43; ...

Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

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 this rare...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Coffee table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s
Coffee table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s

Coffee table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Chorzów, PL

Teak coffee table designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Very good condition, after renovation. The wood has been cleaned and finished with a dura...

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Teak

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Grace "Haga" dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1932
Swedish Grace "Haga" dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1932

Swedish Grace "Haga" dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1932

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Malmsten

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant “Haga” dining table by Carl Malmsten, with a curvesome stained wooden base. Round table top with warm mahogany veneer in a checkered pattern.

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Birch

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and blue fabric lounge chair, model Fjäderbrickan, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1960s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age ...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Vintage Swedish Samspel Armchair by Carl Malmsten
Vintage Swedish Samspel Armchair by Carl Malmsten

Vintage Swedish Samspel Armchair by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish Samspel armchair by Carl Malmsten. It was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1960’s. This is of exceptional quality and is ex...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, Walnut

By Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish extendable dining table made of hand carafted Walnut with two pullout leaves which are stored underneath, designed by Carl Malmsten ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Carl Malmsten, Swedish Geometric Pattern Wool Rug, Blue/Grey, Handcrafted, 1950s
Carl Malmsten, Swedish Geometric Pattern Wool Rug, Blue/Grey, Handcrafted, 1950s

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pine Dining Table or Desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
Pine Dining Table or Desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s

Pine Dining Table or Desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rustic dining table or desk by Carl Malmsten, in a simplistic design with lovely patina. Made from pine with clean lines and sides with finely carved decoration. Literature: Carl M...

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine and blue fabric lounge chairs, model Visingsö, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair cond...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Visingsö Stools
Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Visingsö Stools

Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Solid Pine Visingsö Stools

By Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur

Located in Kramfors, SE

Visingsö stools by Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur made in solid pine. The stools are minimalistic design with a clean shape and elegantly curved edges. Designed by Carl Malmsten in 195...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Ovalen' Side Tables in Oak, Carl Löfving, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Ovalen' Side Tables in Oak, Carl Löfving, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Ovalen' Side Tables in Oak, Carl Löfving, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten, Carl Löfving & Söner

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of side tables was designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by Carl Löfving & Söner in Tibro, Sweden in the 1960s. The design is part of the iconic 'Ovalen' series, refe...

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Oak

Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original
Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original

Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original

By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Forest, BE

This is a 3 seater long sofa in original green wool by master Carl Malmsten. The fabric is in good overall condition with some light traces. Carl Malmsten (December 7, 1888 – Augus...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pine Stool Visingsö by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
Pine Stool Visingsö by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s

Pine Stool Visingsö by Carl Malmsten for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

1960’s ‘Visingsö’ solid pine wood stool by Carl Malmsten. The design features simple and efficient lines combined with characteristic round edges. Original piece manufactured in Swed...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1930s Table/Desk restored Hjorth
Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1930s Table/Desk restored Hjorth

Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1930s Table/Desk restored Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten

Located in Forest, BE

This is a unusual table / desk made out of pine. Produced in Sweden in the early 1930s. It is a so unique in the shape inspired by the traditional baroque tables but in a stylized a...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956

Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956

By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten

Located in Utrecht, NL

Carl Malmsten devoted his life to the renewal of Swedish craftsmanship, inspired to create furniture endowed with a creative simplicity, with functionality in mind and a high technic...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, c. 1940s
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, c. 1940s

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, c. 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A purple velvet and light birch lounge chair, designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 16.75" Arm Height (inches): 23.63" All items ship fro...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Farmor Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren
Farmor Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren

Farmor Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren

By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren

Located in Rīga, LV

Fully restored “Farmor” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren: new upholstery in Zimmer+Rohde fabric, wood legs are refinished, new lacquer. The head pillow is new (made by ori...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Bone White Lacquered Oval Side Table by Carl Malmsten for Möbel Komponer
Elegant Bone White Lacquered Oval Side Table by Carl Malmsten for Möbel Komponer

Elegant Bone White Lacquered Oval Side Table by Carl Malmsten for Möbel Komponer

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Dronten, NL

An elegant and timeless oval side table designed by the celebrated Swedish designer Carl Malmsten for Möbel Komponerad AV. Crafted in mahogany and finished in a refined bone white la...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Beech

1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten
1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten

1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The 1956 'Sampsel' Sofa by Carl Malmsten is a timeless design steeped in history. Its classic lines and minimalist aesthetic make for a comfortable yet modern experience. This mid-ce...

Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Beechwood, Sweden
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Beechwood, Sweden

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten, Beechwood, Sweden

By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten, AB Stilarmatur Tranås

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten
Swedish "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten

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

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Carl Malmsten, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and brown fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 36.0"H x 24.6"W x 29.0"D Seat Height (inches): 1...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Bench in Solid Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1960s
Bench in Solid Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1960s

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.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Sofa in Pine and White Bouclé Fabric by Carl Malmsten, 1936
Sofa in Pine and White Bouclé Fabric by Carl Malmsten, 1936

Sofa in Pine and White Bouclé Fabric by Carl Malmsten, 1936

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sofa in Pine and Newly Reupholstered in White Bouclé Fabric by Carl Malmsten, 1936 Additional Information: Material: Pine and newly reupholstered in white Bouclé fabric Style: Mid c...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine, Fabric

Modernist Carl Malmsten Mahogany  1940s Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
Modernist Carl Malmsten Mahogany  1940s Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth

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...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Midcentury Set of 4 Candlesticks in Birch Carl Malmsten Sweden 1960s
Midcentury Set of 4 Candlesticks in Birch Carl Malmsten Sweden 1960s

Midcentury Set of 4 Candlesticks in Birch Carl Malmsten Sweden 1960s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Set containing 4 candlesticks designed by the famous Carlm Malmsten. Made in lacquered birch are these modest yet highly crafted candlesticks made in Sw...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Pine Coffee Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Pine Coffee Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Pine Coffee Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful pine coffetable by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. The table is produced in the time when the pine furniture of quality were made in Sweden. This one is no exaption. Th...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Functionalist Pine dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
Functionalist Pine dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s

Functionalist Pine dining table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking dining table by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design. Made from stained pine with clean lines and a folkloristic decorative detail under the table top.

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Liljeholmen No. 4 Candlesticks by Carl Malmsten
A Pair of Liljeholmen No. 4 Candlesticks by Carl Malmsten

A Pair of Liljeholmen No. 4 Candlesticks by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

A pair of turned birch candlesticks. Documented model "Liljeholmen No. 4" by Carl Malmsten. Circa 1957.

Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Birch

Carl Malmsten, Large and Rare “Alleman” Rölakan rug in Pure Wool, Sweden 1960s.
Carl Malmsten, Large and Rare “Alleman” Rölakan rug in Pure Wool, Sweden 1960s.

Carl Malmsten, Large and Rare “Alleman” Rölakan rug in Pure Wool, Sweden 1960s.

By Carl Malmsten, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Ystad, SE

Carl Malmsten, Large and Rare “Alleman” Rölakan rug in Pure Wool, Sweden 1960s. An important and highly collectible Swedish rölakan flatweave carpet designed by Carl Malmsten. The “...

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Wool

Carl Malmsten Hangsits armchair in solid pine and green fabric c. 1947
Carl Malmsten Hangsits armchair in solid pine and green fabric c. 1947

Carl Malmsten Hangsits armchair in solid pine and green fabric c. 1947

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

An exceedingly rare chair designed by Carl Malmsten. The “hangsits” armchair, c. 1947 in solid pine and original green fabric. From Sweden these chairs weren’t offered as knock down furniture...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian modern pine coffee table by Carl Malmsten, 1950s, Sweden
Scandinavian modern pine coffee table by Carl Malmsten, 1950s, Sweden

Scandinavian modern pine coffee table by Carl Malmsten, 1950s, Sweden

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare coffee table in pine designed by Carl Malmsten during the 1950s. Goes perfectly together with other so called sports cabin furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten “Stugan” Armchairs for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1940s
Carl Malmsten “Stugan” Armchairs for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1940s

Carl Malmsten “Stugan” Armchairs for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair demonstrates Carl Malmsten’s fine sense of proportion, line tension and balance between the surfaces, and how skillfully he carried in the heritage of traditional allmoge (...

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Carl Malmsten 'Visingsö' 3 Seater Sofa c.1960s made from solid pine
Carl Malmsten 'Visingsö' 3 Seater Sofa c.1960s made from solid pine

Carl Malmsten 'Visingsö' 3 Seater Sofa c.1960s made from solid pine

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

Carl Malmsten ‘Visingsö’ 3-Seater Sofa, c.1960s Solid pine frame H78 x W205 x D78 cm Made in Sweden This elegant three-seater sofa is part of the ‘Visingsö’ series, designed by Swed...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Carl Malmsten Bed in Ash wood, Model "Guldheden"
Carl Malmsten Bed in Ash wood, Model "Guldheden"

Carl Malmsten Bed in Ash wood, Model "Guldheden"

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Lejre, DK

Elegant bed in solid ash wood designed by Swedish furniture architect Carl Malmsten. The “Guldheden” model is a fine example of Malmsten’s sense of proportion, material quality, and ...

Category

1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Ash

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning and iconic design. It’s the Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1920’s. This model was made in Sweden in the mid 20th ce...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs
Carl Malmsten Visingo Chairs

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...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Oak

Midcentury "Party Cart" serving cart by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury "Party Cart" serving cart by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury "Party Cart" serving cart by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Adorable serving cart by Carl Malmsten, called “Kalasskrindan”, which means “Party Trolley”. Sleek lines with nicely curved handle. Removable tray on legs.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Stamped Carl Malmsten Sculpted Round Table
Stamped Carl Malmsten Sculpted Round Table

Stamped Carl Malmsten Sculpted Round Table

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) designed round table. Table has three tripod legs and is branded with designers initials, "CM" (see photos). Diameter is approximately 40 inches and the hei...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of four Swedish midcentury pine dining chairs by Carl Malmsten
Set of four Swedish midcentury pine dining chairs by 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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's
Swedish Modern Sofa by Carl Malmsten 1940's

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.

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Carl Malmsten Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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.