Set of Eight Modernist Orchestra Chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden 1930’s

Rare and important Steel tube side chair designed by Sven Markelius for DS Staal in Sweden in the 1930s, the chair is designed in the 1930s for the EPA Bar in Stockholm. This chair is a good example of how the Bauhaus school inspired many Scandinavian Architects like Sven Markelius, Frits Schlegel, Vilhelm Lauritzen and many others. Literature: Eva Rudberg. 'Sven Markelius Architect', Arkitektur Förlag 1989, pictured p. 90. Ingrid Sommar. 'Stockholm Modern', Wahlström & Widstrand 1998, pictured p. 184. Sven Markelius used a stool in a similar design for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932. In 1936, Markelius was commissioned to transform an old shop in Drottninggatan, Stockholm, into an Epa bar, where this chair was found. Enhets Pris Aktiebolaget (EPA) was presumably satisfied, because Markelius was given other tasks by EPA in the following years. 1937 to Epa-bar, Sweden. Literature: Dan Gordan: the Swedish chair, p. 97 The chair is in a beautiful original condition with patinated natural leather and chromed steel tubes in good condition. Sven Markelius was a big and important part of Swedish functionalism. Sven Markelius was educated from 1909 to 1913 at the Royal Technical University in Stockholm and at the Academy of fine Arts and subsequently went on study trips to Germany and Italy. He then underwent solid training with the architects Ragnar Östberg, Erik Lallerstedt and Ivar Tengbom...

Rare and important Frits Schlegel Husum chair produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1930’s. The chair is designed by the danish architect Frits Schlegel for the...

This striking wooden sculpture, crafted in Sweden in 1977, embodies the essence of abstract modernism. With its sleek lines and dynamic form, this piece captivates viewers with its t...

Collection of six very sculptural brutalist vases by Swedish artist Curt Magnus Addin in Sweden in the 1980’s in a unglazed red clay with top edge with a beautiful glaze and two sqau...

Rare patinaed book shelf by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in solid acid stained pine wood. The shelf consists of two shelf’s and very art deco inspired feet and raised edges on th...

Rare pair of pine table lamps made in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamps are made in pine which has been oil treated and therefore makes the beautiful grain standout even more. The l...

Set of six stacking chairs in birch designed by the Swedish architect Sven Markelius. Manufactured by Bodafors for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932. A landmark of Swedish archi...

Set of 8 'Orkesterstolen' chairs by Sven Markelius, Sweden, 1940s. The chairs were originally designed for Helsingborg Concert Hall.

Set of 6 minimal and elegant lightweight confortable stacking chairs by modernist architect Sven Markelius. Designed and produced for the orchestra of the Helsingborg theater in Swed...

Lightly refinished Sven Markelius style dark stained birch stacking chairs. In lightly refinished but overall great condition with some visible we...

Set of 4 classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around 1900. These are massive pine that shows a nice warm patina. We did not touch anything...

Hardwood frame upholstered made in the 1960s in Sweden. New upholstery on request available.