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Otto Wretling Furniture

Otto Leonard Wretling, born June 26, 1876, in the city ​​of Umeå, was a Swedish visual artist, designer, painter and furniture manufacturer. Otto Wretling is best known for the Ideal Table, patented in 1936. Together with his brother Wilhelm (1871–1951), Otto Wretling took over his father's painting company in 1897. The business was expanded in 1905 with furniture carpentry. The brother later withdrew, but Otto Wretling continued - first on his own and then with the help of the children - to run the company Otto Wretling for modern room art, which had a studio and workshops in central Umeå. The company was active until 1969. In addition to being a manufacturer, Otto Wretling was the company's first designer. The company designed its furniture but also placed orders.

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Modernist "Ideal Table" by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s
Modernist "Ideal Table" by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s

Modernist "Ideal Table" by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s

By David Wretling, Otto Wretling

Located in Stockholm, SE

Versatile “Idealbordet” (“The Ideal Table”) coffee or dining table by Otto Wretling, in a clean functionalist design. Made from birch, partially lacquered black. When unfolded the ta...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Birch

Very Rare Carved Otto Wretling Sofa with Shearling
Very Rare Carved Otto Wretling Sofa with Shearling

Very Rare Carved Otto Wretling Sofa with Shearling

By Otto Wretling

Located in Long Island City, NY

This three-seat sofa with its hand-carved frame (note the pine needles and pinecones, the stylized elephant toe feet) is rarely available. Our workshop has restored this fine example...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Otto Wretling Furniture

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Fur, Pine

Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Bicolor Purple Pierre Frey Mohair
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Bicolor Purple Pierre Frey Mohair

Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Bicolor Purple Pierre Frey Mohair

By Otto Wretling, Bo Wretling

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling, lounge chair, Pierre Frey Teddy mohair, Umeå, Sweden, 1930s Designed by Bo Wretling and produced in the Otto Wretling workshop, this rare lounge chair...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Metal

Adjustable table 'Ideal table', designed by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s
Adjustable table 'Ideal table', designed by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s

Adjustable table 'Ideal table', designed by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s

By Otto Wretling

Located in Stockholm, SE

Adjustable table 'Ideal table', designed by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s H: 60–78 cm / 1' 11 5/8" – 2' 6 5/8" Folded: W: 111.5 cm / 3' 7 7/8", Total: 223.5 x 68 cm / 7' 4" x 2' 2 3...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Iron

Otto & Bo Wretling Table Model Ideal Produced by Otto Wretling in Sweden
Otto & Bo Wretling Table Model Ideal Produced by Otto Wretling in Sweden

Otto & Bo Wretling Table Model Ideal Produced by Otto Wretling in Sweden

By Otto Wretling

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare Ideal table designed by Otto Wretling and his son Bo Wretling. Produced by Otto Wretling in Sweden. Height adjustable (7 steps). Dimensions W 112 cm / 224 cm D 68 cm H 60...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Steel

Otto Wretling "Ideal" Table
Otto Wretling "Ideal" Table

Otto Wretling "Ideal" Table

By Otto Wretling

Located in New York, NY

Ingeniously designed to extend in length and height so it can function as a console, dining and coffee table. The stained birch hinged rectangular top opens to dining table length; s...

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1930s Swedish Modern Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Metal

Otto Wretling 'Ideal' dining table - Sweden, 1930s
Otto Wretling 'Ideal' dining table - Sweden, 1930s

Otto Wretling 'Ideal' dining table - Sweden, 1930s

By Otto Wretling

Located in London, GB

An extendable rosewood table with wonderful presence by Swedish designer, furniture maker and architect Otto Wretling. When opened it reveals a generous burr-veneered surface. The ta...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Burl

The 'Ideal Table' by Otto Wretling,  Functionalist Folding Table
The 'Ideal Table' by Otto Wretling,  Functionalist Folding Table

The 'Ideal Table' by Otto Wretling, Functionalist Folding Table

By Otto Wretling

Located in Brussels, BE

Otto Wretling – “The Ideal Table,” Umeå, Sweden, 1936 A rare and intelligent piece of Swedish functionalist design, Otto Wretling’s “Ideal Table”, designed and produced in Umeå in 19...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Otto Wretling Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Otto Wretling 'Ideal' table - Sweden,  1936
Otto Wretling 'Ideal' table - Sweden,  1936

Otto Wretling 'Ideal' table - Sweden, 1936

By Otto Wretling

Located in London, GB

An extendable rise and fall table in rosewood with wonderful presence by Swedish designer, maker and architect Otto Wretling. When opened it reveals a generous burr-veneered surface...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Otto Wretling Furniture

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Burl

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Very Rare Carved Wood Sofa with Shearling Upholstery

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Armchair Designed by Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s

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Swedish 30's Console / Flexi Use 'Idealbordet' Table by Otto Wretling

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Otto Wretling furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Otto Wretling 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 Otto Wretling furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Otto Wretling were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Halvdan Pettersson, Örebro Glasfabrik, and Albert Larsson. Prices for Otto Wretling furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,213 and can go as high as $16,954, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,900.

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