“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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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
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden. Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
Formica, Rosewood
Mid-Century Teak Serving Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid-century serving trolley in teak.The special feature of this cart lies in the fine execution of the solid … Read more Elegant mid-century serving trolley in teak.The speci...
Metal
$750
H 48 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
$1,190
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Classic serving cart, bar or trolley from the Italian mid-century, 1970s of great quality. The base of the trolley is made of black metal with two beautiful teak wood veneer shelves....
Metal
Bar cart 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Barcart 1970s. Beautifully crafted and real quality... Thich glass, hard rubber. W - 78,50 cm, D - 43,50 cm, H - 26; 50; 72 cm.
Iron
Swedish Modern, Rolling Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Rolling Bar Cart, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s A large wood and brass rolling trolley designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century...
Brass
Bar / Serving Cart in Brass and Glass, 1970s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Portable bar / serving cart in brass with two glass shelves and large wheels in very good to excellent condition. Smaller scale. Functions perfectly.
Brass
$1,246
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s Superb Mid Century Scandinavian Modern bar cart / drinks trolley by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in t...
Oak, Teak
$1,027Sale Price|39% Off
H 28.25 in W 45 in D 18 in
MCM 1970s Chrome Wicker Glass Rolling Bar Serving Cart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on READ MORE below. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM 1970s Chrome Wicker G...
Chrome
Danish Modern Folding Teak Bar Cart / Serving Trolley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional Danish modern folding teak bar cart / serving trolley, circa 1960s. Elegant and simply designed Danish bar cart on gliding wheels. Beautifully detailed wo...
Laminate, Teak
$1,995
H 23.5 in W 59.25 in D 20 in
Poul Hundevad for Domus Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Serving Bar Cart
By Poul Hundevad, Domus
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Poul Hundevad for Domus Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Serving Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 29.5 wide x 20 deep x 23.5 inches high When expanded the width of this cart is 59....
Metal
$1,143Sale Price|32% Off
H 30 in W 39 in D 16 in
Vintage 1970s Lucite & Glass Rolling Bar Serving Cart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Vintage 1970s Thick Luc...
Glass, Lucite
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 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 Källemo, Yngve Ekström
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