A pewter tray, Stockholm, 1928.
Round with a rim in brass, plume-shaped handles. Stamped with the angel mark and year mark B8. Diameter 35.3 cm, width with handles 44.5 cm.
Normal wear and tear.
An oval variant of this model was exhibited at the Bygge & Bo exhibition at Liljevalchs, Stockholm in 1925.
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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