“An object shall stand the wear of the eye!” proclaimed Swedish entrepreneur Sven Lundh (1925–2015), who took over operations at revered furniture company Källemo in 1971. For decades, the innovative brand has accomplished just that with a range of original and unconventional pieces that draw on — and regularly push the boundaries of — Scandinavian modern and postmodern design.
Based in Vänamo in southern Sweden, Källemo was originally established in 1947 before it was taken over by Lundh in 1971. Lundh’s vision for Källemo was to evolve the company and to create sustainable furniture that would be both functional and wholly sculptural. The interest in creating forward-looking seating, case pieces, tables and more that are as much furniture as they are art deepened for Lundh during the 1980s, when Swedish designers began to explore the ideas that underpin postmodernism in their work.
Lundh sought to secure long-term partnerships with modernist and postmodernist Swedish and European artists and designers such as Jonas Bohlin, the creator of the scandalous Concrete chair, which caught Lundh’s attention at Konstfack’s student exhibition in 1982. Bohlin’s minimalist armchair, featuring an angular steel frame and concrete seat and headrest, was meant to be presented as a sculpture, but it fit Lundh’s idea of “artistic furniture.” Källemo produced the Concrete chair as a limited-edition series, and it became one of the company’s best known pieces.
Over the years, Källemo has collaborated with Gustav Persson — designer of Källemo’s Bank bench — Mats Theselius, John Vedel-Rieper, Jens Harald Quistgaard, Gunnar Myrstrand and numerous other artists and designers to create its unique collection of furniture. In 1996, Lundh’s son Erik and daughter Karin took the helm at Källemo, which remains a family-owned firm. Today Källemo pieces are held in permanent museum collections throughout Sweden and Europe.
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Rare NM& Table (high version) by Afteroom for Källemo, 2018
By Källemo
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Very rare table in the NM& series designed directly for Nationalmuseum in Sweden by Afteroom for Swedish firm Källemo in 2018. Källemo states that only between 40-60 tables were eve...
Concrete, Metal
Rare NM& Table (low version) by Afteroom for Källemo, 2018
By Källemo
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Very rare table in the NM& series designed directly for Nationalmuseum in Sweden by Afteroom for Swedish firm Källemo in 2018. Källemo states that only between 40-60 tables were eve...
Concrete, Metal
Rare NM& Table (high version) by Afteroom for Källemo, 2018
By Källemo
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Very rare table in the NM& series designed directly for Nationalmuseum in Sweden by Afteroom for Swedish firm Källemo in 2018. Källemo states that only between 40-60 tables were eve...
Concrete, Metal
Swedish Contemporary Dining Table Desk in Glass & Concrete by Jonas Bohlin 1990s
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and sculptural Swedish contemporary "Concrete" desk table in black lacquered metal, a decorative solid concrete side with an asymmetrical glass top designed by Jonas Bohlin an...
Concrete, Metal
1970s Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo of Sweden Teak Thea Bar / Serving Cart
By Källemo, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Thea bar and serving cart, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo in the 1950s. This particular example dates back to the 1970s. Crafted from teak, the cart reflects Ekstrom...
Metal
$5,166 / set
H 17.01 in Dm 23.63 in
Gianfranco Frattini Large Version Nesting Tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Gianfranco Frattini large version nesting tables for Cassina, Italy, 1966. Wood nesting tables with black and white interchangeable tops Original Cassina labels.
Formica, Wood
Oval Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1990s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Oval walnut top tulip dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with a gray oval base, circa 1990s. Dining table has age-appropriate wear. Dimensions:78" x 48" x 28" "Born to archit...
Steel
Cast Resin 'Tom' Low Table by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly playful and a bright complement. Dimensions: Diameter 24 in. (61 cm), height 14 in. (36 cm), weight 20 lbs. (9 kg). Materials: resin, stone...
Resin, Fiberglass
$750
H 25 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Classic Teak Mid Century Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom Sweden Ca' 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Mid Century Scandinavian modern bar cart / drinks trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak with sculptural handles on either side. The cleve...
Teak
$1,570 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 17.72 in
Minimalist High Coffee Table Brandt CS2 by NOOM, Painted Steel, Beige
By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Steel
Cast Resin 'Millstone' Low Table by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
An anchor to the organic world. A rounded base draws the eye downward to earth, keeping you grounded. Dimensions: Diameter 36.5 in. (93 cm). Height 16 in. (41 cm). Weight 40 lbs. (...
Resin, Fiberglass
$3,510 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 15.75 in
Walnut High Coffee Table Freyja 3 by Noom, Sculptural Design, New
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Gently rounded coffee tables “Freyja” created as an homage to femininity and natural beauty. These sculptural and sensual tables, named after Freyja, a Scandinavian goddess of love, ...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
$2,500
H 28.5 in W 72.75 in D 35.25 in
1990s Herman Miller Eames Segmented Dining Table / Conference Table in Dark Oak
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Dining Table, Model ET143, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. These particular examples date back to the 1990s. The...
Steel
Nomos Dining Table by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1990s
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This dining table was designed by Sir Norman Foster for Tecno. Originally designed for use in his London office, this design became a succes and is a classic still for sale today. ...
Chrome
$2,695
H 31 in W 72 in D 42 in
Figural Bronze and Brass Pedestal Dining Table with Glass Top, circa 1990s
Located in Perkasie, PA
Figural Bronze and Brass Pedestal Dining Table with Glass Top, circa 1990s Description A dramatic figural bronze pedestal dining table, dating to approximately the 1990s, featuring...
Bronze
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
Cast Resin 'Hive' Low Table by Zachary A. Design
By Zachary A. Bitner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stoic voice emanates from its rough and raw base through its smooth, honed tabletop. A striking piece for outdoor conversation, or a vessel for natural warmth in your home. Dimens...
Resin, Fiberglass
Jonas Bohlin Concrete and Steel Table
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
Located in Long Island City, NY
A striking desk or console table in the same vein as the design for which Bohlin is perhaps best known, his controversial Concrete Chair which took functionalism to an aesthetic extr...
Concrete, Metal
Early edition brutalist concrete steel desk by Jonas Bohlin
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
Located in London, England
Early edition ‘Concrete’ table designed by Jonas Bohlin for Swedish manufacturer Källemo. With a patinated steel frame and contrasting concrete leg, the angular desk has a reductive ...
Concrete, Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Early edition ‘Concrete’ table by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1985
By Jonas Bohlin, Källemo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Concrete’ table designed by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo in Sweden around 1985. This desk or console table is made of lacquered steel, concrete and glass. The form is redu...
Concrete, Steel
Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Källemo
Located in Brescia, IT
Serving table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and manufactured by Källemo, Sweden. The ingenious flip-top slides sideways to create a large serving surface, complete with a b...
Teak
Sold
H 19.69 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Solid Oak Coffee/Tray Table by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden, 1960s
By Källemo, Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak coffee table designed by Gunnar Myrstrand for Källemo, Sweden circa 1960s. A robust yet elegant blonde coffee table. A thick solid oak top on a solid oak frame that shows off th...
Oak
Sold
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard Teak Fruit Table with Concave Top, Sweden, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Källemo
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A typical Danish Mid-century design. This table is made of solid staves of teak laminated together; this gives the table a unique look. Jens Harald Quistgaard designed this tabled an...
Teak
Occasional Table, Designed by Alf Linder for Källemo, Sweden, 1995
By Alf Linder, Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique. Measures: H 56 cm/ 22" B 95 cm/ 37 1/2" D 95 cm/ 37 1/2".
Steel
Midcentury Gunnar Myrstrand Bar Cube Table
By Källemo, Gunnar Myrstrand, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful bar cube that can also be used as a side table or even a small coffee table. Featuring teak wood with a black lacquer...
Brass
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H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo, 1960s
By John Vedel-Rieper, Källemo
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Scandinavian benches in Teak by John Vedel-Rieper for Källemo (Sweden), 1960s. Beautiful benches made of solid teak, creating a cross pattern. Very...
Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 19.5 in
Modern Danish Teak Flip Top Fondue Cart / Server by Yngve Ekström for Kallemo
By Yngve Ekström, Källemo
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely modern Danish teak flip top fondue cart or trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo. Features one drawer with dividers - perfect for storing utensils and a pull out platf...
Teak