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Swedish modern desk by Oscar Nilsson from 1938, checker table top
$13,016.44
£9,818.40
€11,000
CA$18,264.34
A$19,916.93
CHF 10,462.89
MX$238,716.40
NOK 132,679.67
SEK 123,470.93
DKK 83,801.06
About the Item
Swedish modern desk designed by interior architect Oscar Nilsson. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden by Cabinetmaker Allan Lindgren in 1938. Made from fruitwood with beautiful checker pattern on the table top. Beautifully crafted with solid wood on the inside of the interior. Most likely only made in one example. Very good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. One restoration on the table top (pictured)
In Sweden during the early 1930s, the functionalist movement sought to establish an optimal environment for contemporary individuals. Concurrently, through scholarly discussions, the crafts industry, and Swedish furniture manufacturing companies, a transformative evolution took place.
This evolution materialized the principles outlined in the program declaration of the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, progressing beyond mere theory to become a reality for an expanding populace. By the early 1940s, Swedish homes and interiors underwent an adaptation to a more modern way of life and living. Termed Swedish Modern, it is often characterized as a somewhat gentler and perhaps more humanistic iteration of modernism. This distinction was notably showcased in exhibitions such as Paris 1937 and New York 1939.
The focal point of this movement was the development of utilitarian items and artistic works for everyday use, marked by an innovative design ethos. In the 1940s, the production of luxury goods once again became a hotbed for groundbreaking ideas.
The novel approach to creating inviting and comfortable interiors that emerged in Sweden during the late 1930s and 1940s has left an enduring imprint on the Scandinavian style of furnishing. Prominent figures associated with Swedish Modern include Bruno Mathsson, GA-Berg, Elias Svedberg, Carl-Axel Acking, Carl Malmsten, and notably, Josef Frank. In summary, Swedish Modernism is acknowledged for its softer and more pleasing manifestation of modern design principles.
Designer: Oscar Nilsson
Manufacturer: Allan Lindgren, Cabinetmaker
Year: 1938
Condition: Very good
Dimensions: W. 165 D. 70 H. 73.5 cm
- Creator:Oscar Nilsson (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.94 in (73.5 cm)Width: 64.97 in (165 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1938
- Condition:Repaired: One repair of the table top (pictured). Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hägersten, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2121338201212
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