Roland Wilhelmsson coffee table

Round dining table by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson and Söner in Huskvarna, Sweden 1960s. Price per table. Wilhelmsson established a design philosophy centered on functionali...

manufacturer Åby Möbelfabrik 1930 Åby Möbelfabrik was known for producing high-quality wooden fu- rniture with craftsmanship that reflected traditional Swedish styles, often with si...

Rare Dining Table by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1930s Bo Fjaestad is a notable figure primarily recognized for his work in the fields of design and art, particularly in Sweden. After comp...

French 19th Century Butchers block in solid walnut with nice patina.

A pine coffee table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. A design likely conceived by Roland Wilhelmson, this example possibly manufactured by IKEA around 1973. Overall Dimen...

Rare coffee table in pine, most likely manufactured in Sweden, circa 1970. This table is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 196...

vintage coffee table table 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition good light signs of use size 52 x 130 x 56 (hxwxd) details teak; oak; article number 2643

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...