Sweden - Furniture

Swedish mid century chandelier model A4350 produced by the Swedish electric company ASEA in the 1950s. Sculptural frame made from brass with three arms holding amber colored glass sh...

Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Signed. Ebonised wood.

Pair of table lamps model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass, lacquered brass and original fabric shades. Stamped. Josef Frank was a true European...

Floor lamp ‘Bridge’ designed by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Möbler, Denmark, 1950s. Beech and plastic shades. This Danish floor lamp ‘Bridge’ was designed by Severin Hansen in th...

The vase is in good condition, but as this is a second-hand assortment, there are minor cosmetic flaws. See close-up of the vase. Overall, the vase is in very nice condition. Nice to...

Vase ‘Farsta’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1952. Stoneware. Signed. H: 29.5 cm Diameter: 12.5 cm.

Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...

Handwoven rug in kelim technique by Swedish textile artist Anna-Greta Sjöqvist. She was born in 1908 and died in 1993, she had her own weaving mill in Sösdala in Hässleholm. Röllaka...

Sculpture, anonymous, Italy 1950s. Glazed clay. Representing a bloodhound. Measurements: H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8" W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4" D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"

Vase, tulip designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957. Glass. Measurements H: 44.5 cm/ 1' 6".

Magazine rack, anonymous, Denmark. 1950s. Brass and leather. L: 42 cm/ 16 1/2''

Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall lamp. Set of 6 available. Brass and glass. Produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. Good condition, with signs of usage. New wiring available o...

Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. very good condition with minor signs of usage and patina. Please note: Listed price is for one (1) lamp.

Ceramic sculpture, Gösta Grähs, Sweden. 1999. Stoneware. Unique. Dimensions: H: 35 cm/ 13 25/32" D: 18 cm/ 7 3/32" Gösta Grähs was one of Sweden’s leading ceramic artists in th...

Ceramic. Measurements: H: 22 cm/ 8 2/3" W: 6.5 cm/ 2 1/2". Stig Lindberg’s “Reptil” vases belong to a series produced from the 1950s onward. Li...

Wooden sculpture in the manner of Constantin Brancusi. Made by Unknown artist during the 1950-60s. Carved from solid fir wood. Very expressive in the grain. Very good vintage conditi...

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase in purple by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan -1950's. Unsigned. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Scratches, some small brown spots i...

Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front door shipping available.

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition. Heigth: 8 cm/3.1 inch Depth: 12 cm/4.7 in...

Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950 Blue-rusty brown glaze with a smooth, organic shape. Model: SXH Excellent condition. Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch Diameter: 5 cm...

Two Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowls designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculptin...

Pair of floor lamps produced in Sweden by ASEA belysning. Made from solid brass and teak stems with a nice concave shape. New lamp shades in hand sewn chintz fabric with single pleat...

A Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculpting a...

Rare floor lamp model 2564 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.

Piero Fornasetti ashtray, black and gilt compass rose, Milano, Italy, 1950s. An everyday object combining function with refined exclusivity and artistic detailing. Placing this ashtr...

Rare vase by Vicke Lindstrand. hand blown art glass from the small series "Colora".

Orrefors Expo tall tulip vase designed by Nils Landberg. Wonderful glass with exceptional red color that collaborates with the clear glass. A beaut...

Striking table lamp from ASEA, made completely from brass. Cool, clean design with shade that can be adjusted to direct and soften the light.

The queen of the room is purple - catches the eye immediately with its extreme design. Fits well on large surfaces and wants space to shine. One of Paul Kedelv's most beautiful and c...

A lovely glass sculpture or bowl with an abstract designed by Paul Kedelv at Flygsfors in Sweden in 1954. This sculpture do have a pink tone and it is 22 cm (8.4") high. It is in exc...

Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Ot...

Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with warm ochre hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...

Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a slender onion form with a long neck and flattened rim. Velvety midnight blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...

Set of eight elegant dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, made from rosewood with black leather seats and backs. Clean lines, high comfort.

Elegant brass table or desk lamp by Hans Bergström with an elongated shaft and adjustable shade. Rounded base, nice silhouette.

Table lamp model 2467/2 designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with fabric shade (the shade is most likely original...

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden 1950s Crafted in the 1950s, this hand-sculpted and hand-decorated stoneware vase ha...

The company Höganäsbolaget shut down its production of stoneware in 1926 to concentrate production on other products. Two employees, the brothers Gustaf and Oskar Nyman then left the...

Sculpture “Mermaid” by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Pine with teak base. Dimensions: H: 28 cm/ 11" D: 7 cm/ 2 3/4" Johnny Mattsson was one of Sweden’s leading wood artists in t...

Cassrole designed by Timo Sarpaneva. Made in Finland by Rosenlew ca 1960-70s. Made from cast iron with red and white opaque enamel. Original handle in sculpted teak. Total volume ins...

Beautiful “The Sled” nesting table by Carl Malmsten, made from teak. Light, graceful design with sled shaped legs and a discreet decor of inlaid spheres at the edges of the table tops.

A neat drop-leaf side table or coffee table, made from solid teak and teak veneer with brass fittings. Slightly oval table top with black centerpiece resting on decorative legs. Prod...

A pair of Swedish modernist wall lamps made from solid teak with pivotal telescope arm adjustable in height. A model known as fishing rod lamps. Brass details and cone shaped shades ...

Very rare mid century ceramic "Bear Hand" ashtray / bowl in warm red glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition and signed with the iconic "alpha". ...

Very rare mid century "Tuyaux" desk lamp in black lacquered aluminum by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi produced by Steph Simon France, 1959. In good original condition. Dimensions:...

Rare mid century floor lamp model "G-123" in brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd AB Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition with a newly made shade c...

Norweigian pine stool designed and manufactured by Norsk Husflid in the 50's. This tripod stool is made with three slim feets with a horse saddle shaped seat on top. A really special...

Rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp in patinated brass and frosted opaline glass shade produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s. In good working and original condition. Dimensio...

Scandinavian Modern candle holder, Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall ca 1950's. Brass and rattan. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

Rare ASEA table lamp, model E1272, dating back to the 1950s, featuring a rounded base crafted from solid wood. The disc shaped metal shade is adjustable and held just place by a bras...

Rare pair of mid century "Meribel N. 19" dining / office chairs by Charlotte Perriand in ash and rattan produced in France 1950s. In good condition with matching patina. Steph Simon ...

Very rare mid century "Cocotte" desk / table lamp in black lacquered metal and brass by Serge Mouille in original condition produced by in France, 1950s. Steph Simon edition. Dimen...

Rare variation of the model 46 designed by Alvar Aalto in the 40's and produced by Artek in Finland in the same era. The chairs is composed by two extremly rare armrest. It has been ...

This set of two bowls contains the largest model of the AXK bowl and a ARO bowl, both manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The ...

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Apila stool, made in solid pine circa 1960, produced by Stockmann Oy in Finland. Good vintage condition. Lisa Johansson-Pape is one of the most talented finnish ...

Very rare mid century Japanese ikebana cast iron planter dish in style of Isamu Noguchi produced in Japan, 1950s. In good original conditi...

Swedish modernist chandelier made from brass with a black wooden obelisk in the middle. Five curved arms hold cone-shaped glass shades adorned with a geometric pattern. Produced by a...