Folke Ohlsson Teak End Table

Pair of Mid-Century Modern night stands. Classic midcentury look featuring open storage on the bottom, pull drawer on top, and black spherical pull handles.

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Vintage teak side table by Bergen Bruksbo for Raknes Møbelfabrik, Norway 1960. Traditionally intended for use as a sewing table, this piece would also make a functional bedside table...

This fabulous pair of vintage modern end tables feature a lower slatted tier for added storage. Sleek design was made in Denmark by Mobelfabrik Toften and has elegant teak wood grain...

This fabulous Mid-Century Modern end table features a lower cane tier for added storage. The sleek design was made in Denmark and has elegant teak wood grain throughout. This lovely ...

This fabulous Mid-Century Modern end table features a lower slatted tier for added storage. The sleek design was made in Denmark and has elegant teak wood grain throughout. This love...

A solid teak lamp table with a travertine marble-top designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. In excellent condition and with elegant proportions.

Scandinavian Modern, teak side table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden features upturned edges that taper from 16 to 27 inches wide.

Nordic Furniture mid century teak end table. This table is 29.75 wide x 20 deep x 20 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be...

Mid century teak patchwork side end table End table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 18.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition...

Mid century square teak side end table The end table measures: 19.75 wide x 19.75 deep x 16.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be...

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...