Mid Century Modern Swedish Large Teak Coffee Table Folke Ohlsson Tingstroms 1960

A very good Mid Century Modern Afromosia teak dining table, 1960. This very stylish MCM dining table is made from solid Afromosia wood (referred to as African teak). The table was de...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern captain's/armchairs in teak, 1960s. The chairs having three backsplats and shaped arms, having the original textured mohair fabric.

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A good long original vintage Mid Century Modern Danish style teak credenza, by Avalon, 1960s. This long low credenza made from teak has twin cupboard doors at each end, the one on th...

A very stylish original lounge chair, recliner, rocker, armchair, designed by Arnt Lande for Stokke Mobler, Norway, circa 1960. This "Combi Star" chair has just been professionally re-upholstered in a high quality mid century style fabric. The chair can be used as a recliner, rocker or armchair. The frame is made of teak and has sculpted 'boomerang' shaped arms, the chair is raised on tapered legs. The chair has just been professionally re-upholstered with base cushion and back cushion that rests on the original platform base that has also been covered in the same MCM fabric...

A good original Danish Mid Century Modern teak & upholstered armchair, designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960. The chair cushions have just been professionally re-upholstered to a very ...

Pretty Scandinavian coffee table. Very nice workmanship. Very elegant tray with its inclined edges.

This side table is a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design, therefore it comes as no surprise that this model was awarded the Gold Medal at the California Fair in 1960. Folke Ohlsson was a decorated designer, he won a Gold Medal at the 1951 Milan Triennale and was given the Good Design Award by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His furniture was also one of the first exhibits featured at Stanford’s art museum. “Frisco” was part of the 'Bra Bohag' production from Tingströms Furnitures, Sweden. ‘Bra bohag’ means‘ good furniture in Swedish, and behind the expression was the lobby organization for better-designed everyday furniture for Swedish homes in the 1950-60s. It consisted of several furniture designers and producers, among them Tingströms AB. This solid wood model has a beautiful veneer that stands out thanks to the simple, uncluttered design. The top features a raised “lip” or edge, a playful and practical design element. Early in his design career Ohlsson almost exclusively designed in natural beech blond wood until critics quickly forced him to move to darker walnut and teak woods. This model was also influenced by this, breaking with the light Swedish modern aesthetic. However, the structure with stretchers set parallel on the legs is still very characteristic of Swedish mid-century modern design, not to mention the top quality. Folke Ohlsson was one of the first Swedish designers who managed to bring “Swedish Modern” design to the United States’ market successfully. According to the story, when Ohlsson arrived in the United States, he took his suitcase and cardboard to hotels all over the country inviting salesmen, department stores, and decorators to view his miniature designs and watch as he disassembled and reassembled his chair design. He quickly became notorious for his patented “knock-down” construction that reduced shipping and storage costs and helped to make the Swedish company Dux a household name in the USA. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 30.11 in W x 22.04 in D x 20.86 in H 76.5 cm W x 56 cm D x 53 cm H About the designer: Folke Ohlsson was a born in Malmö, Sweden in 1919 and died in Atherton California in 2003. Folke studied at the School of the Gothenburg Society of Industrial Design before he began working for the Swedish furniture and bedding manufacturer, Dux. In 1950, he moved to the United States with only a suitcase full of clothes and an exact miniature scaled model furniture...

Rare Mid-Century Modern square coffee table in rosewood model Colorado by Folke Ohlsson. Stamped.

Hard wood frame with tabletop. Designed in the early 1960s by Folke Ohlsson for Bra-Bohag /Tingströms Sweden. Good vintage original condition.

A beautiful and practical ‘Sesam’ model table designed by Folke Ohlsson for the renowned Swedish furniture makers Tingströms around 1960. It is both a coffee table with a magazine rack, and also a dining table for up to 8 people. The side leaves pull up and out from below, and then lock into place in order to form the larger table. This ingenious design makes a very versatile piece for the modern home, as well as a beautiful minimalist addition to any Mid-Century styled room. Stamps underneath show the Tingströms maker’s mark and the words ‘Bra Bohag’ – ‘good things for the home’. The top is finished in a richly coloured teak veneer and is set over legs made from lighter, solid teak. Underneath, the frame and mechanism are constructed from beech. There is a small veneer repair to the top and a small dent (shown in last two photos). Otherwise, all is in excellent original condition with just light signs of wear commensurate with age. Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson was born in 1919 and studied at the Gothenburg Society of Industrial Design before working for the furniture manufacturer DUX in Malmö. In 1950 he emigrated to the United States and subsequently established DUX Inc. in California, producing Scandinavian style furniture...

Swedish Mid Century modernist coffee table made from rosewood with inlay two-tone top by Folke Ohlsson. This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the co...