Roland Wilhelmsson "Kvadrat" Coffee Table, Sweden, 1972

Rare model, handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the hand of the artist in Ågesta, Sweden. Hand-signed Roland Wilhelmsson, Åg...

Handcrafted massive pine coffee table / bench. Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed by the hand of the artist in Ågesta 1973, Sweden. Hand-signed Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågesta.  

Probably unique 2-seat sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden. This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made f...

Probably unique 3-seater sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden. This sofa (and a 2-seater, also available) was specially made...

Rare model. Signed. Solid pine. Excellent vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.

Set of 6 dining chairs in pine designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s.

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...

Roland Wilhelmsson; Kvadrat; coffee table; side table; Karl Andersson & Söner; Pine; Wood; Sweden; 1970s; Swedish Design; Scandinavian Modern; “Kvadrat” coffee table designed by R...

Brutalism in its purest form, but not only ! Three large pieces of wood put together by massive dowels, the latter themselves being locked transversely by tabs. If in appearance we ...

A large pine coffee table; design and production attributed to Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s.

A timeless Scandinavian Modern bench or coffee table in solid thick pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, executed in Sweden, 1970. Characteristic visible wood joints and great craftsmanship....

A timeless Scandinavian Modern bench or coffee table in solid thick pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, executed in Sweden, 1970. Characteristic visible wood joints and great craftsmanship....