Olle Hermansson Decorative Objects

Olle Hermansson was a Swedish artist and metalworker active during the mid-20th century, expanding the typical Scandinavian design beyond simple, functional and clean and into expres...

Rare fire screen designed by Olle Hermansson for the Swedish company Husqvarna in the middle of the 20th century. Abstract design made in cast iron. Makers mark on back.

Midcentury Swedish fireplace screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Note. This screen is wall-mounted, unlike the freestanding ones. A cast...

Swedish sculptor, Olle Hermansson is primarily known for his cast iron sculptures and fire screens in the Brutalist style. The characters and creatures appearing in his works are often inspired by Nordic mythology. This characteristic rooster is no exception, having just as much variety in forms and shapes as meaning in mythology. The rooster’s symbolism is very deep in the Celtic and Scandinavian countries. While the painted wooden roosters are not as old as the Dala horses, their history goes back at least to 1760. In Norse mythology, the rooster "Gullinkambe" (golden comb) sits on the top of the world tree "Yggdrasil" and will awaken the monarchs to battle when the world is coming to an end. This mid-century Swedish rooster is made entirely of cast iron which enhances its Brutalist impression. It stands on an oval base and is in a pose that suggests that it is indeed ready to awaken said monarchs. The main features of a rooster are highlighted, including its spurs, cape, and comb on its head. Cast iron, is an essentially brutalist material with a raw look that invites the eyes to discover the details beyond the rough surface. Signed OH, standing for Olle Hermansson on its bottom, this sculpture was manufactured by Husqvarna. Since starting out in 1689, Husqvarna (sic.) has manufactured a wide range of quality products, but non-utility, artistic pieces are exceptionally rare. This rare Brutalist rooster...

Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be placed either as a fire screen or a sculpture. The fire ...

Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. A cast iron fire screen with an abstract theme. Olle Hermansson w...

A magnificent, antique hourglass with a wooden stative and glass. It is in very good condition and a lovely antique. The time that pass is 29 minutes...

Two sculptures in cast iron in shape of two devils designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden. These were originally made as "dog iron" to be used to place pieces of wood on i...

Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be placed either as a fire screen or a sculpture. The fire ...

Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be placed either as a fire screen or a sculpture.

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Brutalist fire screens of "Fireroosters" by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. In cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in No...

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist fire screen of a "Firerooster" by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. In cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic ...