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Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s

About the Item

Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-2001) was a Swedish cabinetmaker and furniture designer who was educated at Carl Malmstensskolan. He was the youngest son of Karl Andersson, the founder of the furniture company Karl Andersson & Söner Möbelfabrik. Göran Malmvall was active in the company from his youth until 1982 and mainly held the role of furniture designer. His background as a carpenter with technical know-how and an openness to exploring new solutions soon made him an important designer at KA. His design career was characterized by simplicity and functionality, and he was known for his popular pine furniture, including sports cottage furniture.

Creator:

Goran Malmvall (Designer),Svensk Fur (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Pine

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

1940-1949

Date of Manufacture:

1940s

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good original condition. Lightly refinished and checked by cabinetmaker.

Seller Location:

Odense, DK

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3793141755542

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Goran Malmvall

Vintage Göran Malmvall furniture reflects the skill and precision of a craftsman focused on geometry and sumptuous simplicity. The Swedish designer's tables and case pieces are sleek and striking, with elegant, clean lines that emphasize the function-first sensibility typically associated with Scandinavian modernism. An adept cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, Malmvall created furniture that is widely loved by design enthusiasts all over the world.

Malmvall was born in Berghem, Sweden, and was the youngest son of Karl Andersson — the master cabinetmaker and founder of the reputable furniture company Karl Andersson & Söner. Malmvall grew up on the small family farm in Berghem with his ten brothers and sisters but was so frequently in the factory that he often slept there. At the young age of 17, he became a foreman on the production floor and, eventually, factory manager.

Early on, Malmvall showed a considerable talent for design and began studying furniture-making in his spare time. He took design courses near his hometown, and he was brought into the family business at a young age. Malmvall furthered his studies under the tutelage of Carl Malmsten, a prominent designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism.

Malmvall became an integral part of Karl Andersson & Söner and one of its leading designers. In 1972, he created the iconic KA72 series of storage cabinets — a completely customizable system that can be purchased with solid-wood or glass-front doors and open shelving. The KA72 collection is still available from Karl Karl Andersson & Söner today and is versatile enough for any room in the home.

Malmvall went on to design for several Scandinavian furniture companies. The slender dining chairs, sofas and tables he created for Svensk Fur are likely his best known designs. He remained a designer for Karl Andersson & Söner until 1982. The designer’s son, Karl Malmvall, is also a successful furniture designer who worked for IKEA.

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