Roland Wilhelmsson Attribution, Large Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

A pine "Dymling" coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese, Sweden, c. 1970s.

A sizable coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 19.75” H x 62” W x 35.75” D

A round pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.

A large pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Light scratching and discoloration to tabletop. Dimensions: 17.625” H x 49.125” W x 49.125” D

Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, this “Kvadrat” table is from the era when Swedish design and culture started attracting design-conscious international buyers on a large scale. The model’s design is dated to 1972, and this particular table was manufactured in Huskvarna, where the manufactory still operates, for more than four generations now. Swedish furniture and interior design culture went through dramatic changes during the 1970s. The effects of the late 1960s’ rebellious view of design, production and consumption had an impact in the form of freer furnishings and resource-efficient furniture in simpler materials. In the mid-1970s, rustic pine furniture often in oversized dimensions - such as this table - suddenly became the highest fashion. Therefore, the local and resource-efficient craft received a renaissance. This “Kvadrat” coffee table...

Large coffee table in solid pine from Sweden, 1970s. Unknown maker.

Swedish modern rectangular coffee table in solid pine. Made by Roland Wilhelmsson as part of hes own production made for Ågesta. Stamped and signed 1969. Great craftmanship and such ...

Vintage Scandinavian Danish Modern Design pine coffee table, made in Denmark, in the 1970's period. Solid pine wood constructed coffee table. Marked, Made in Denmark. In the style of...