Firma Svenskt Tenn
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a pewter top tea table model "A 423", Stockholm, 1932.
Polished black birch base, stamped with the angel mark and year stamp F8. Length 67 cm, depth 34.5 cm, height 56 cm.
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Provenance
Folke Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg (1895-1948), two pewter top tables listed in his estate inventory in 1949.
Bukowski Auktioner, Moderna Höstauktionen, 2006, cat. no. 1258.
Literature
Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, engraved variant illustrated (n.p.).
More information
Designed in 1927 as part of a nesting table, often found with engraved decoration by Nils Fougstedt. The design of the table has likely drawn inspiration from traditional Asian furniture.
Designer
Svenskt Tenn is an exclusive interior design company grounded year 1924 by Estrid Ericson and Nils Fougstedt. Initially the company primarily created products made of tin, but since the 1930s the company has exculated to creating all kinds of interior items. The architect Josef Frank is arguably the person who is most closely associated to the company. His textiles, frameworks, and furniture are today classified as classics. Svenskt Tenn's products are defined by a somber elegance with a colourful, personal formal language.
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