Swedish Rocking Chair in Pine, 1940s

A charming and sturdy dining table, crafted in pine and manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s, possibly designed by Göran Malmvall for the esteem...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features three swivel arms, supported by wooden rods that are fixtures in the br...

Lovely Swedish modern floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1940s. The lamp consists of a base and rod in brass, supporting a swivel arm that holds the shade. The height is adjustab...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a wooden base and a brass rod, which supports an adjustable fedder arm ...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a brass base and rod, supporting a slimmer rod that is adjustable in he...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a brass base and rod, which supports two swivel arms that hold the shad...

Rocking chair, made in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden. Modernist design in traditional Swedish workmanship, made to adapt to the new era in the late ...

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Swedish model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by both great material and aesthetic quality in Swedish design. Taking influence from the golden age of modernism in Sweden and the 1930s’ cabin furniture, this rocking chair was made in the famous “sportstugemöbel” style, originally intended for Swedish summer houses. Solid pine was the preferred material in this specific style and some of the most prominent Swedish designers created models for these summer residencies, including Axel Einar Hjorth and Carl Malmsten. Functionality and longevity were the guiding principles for the style, and accordingly, for this rocking chair as well. The pine structure is very polished and firm, assembled with an expert joinery technique. The seat is ergonomically carved, and the edges are gently rounded for maximum comfort. Åby furniture...

Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.  

Reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Completely restored.    

Reupholstered in nature colored sheepskin. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.