Nils Fougstedt
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A pair of pewter vases model "A 949", Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, 1929.
In the shape of a branch with four leaves on a round base, stamped with the angel mark Stockholm C8. Height 31.3 and 31.7 cm.
The mouths has been shortened, wear.
Literature
Gregor Paulsson & Nils G Wollin (eds.), "Svenska Slöjdföreningens årsbok", 1929, model illustrated p. 70.
Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, model illustrated (n.p.).
Designer
Nils Fougstedt was a Swedish sculptor and designer. Brother of Arvid Fougstedt. Together with Estrid Ericson, he established a workshop for the production of pewter objects in Stockholm in 1924, which became the foundation of the company Firma Svenskt Tenn. For the company, he designed many beautiful works. From the 1920s classicism, he transitioned around 1930 to a moderate functionalism with straight, polished surfaces.
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