Firma Svenskt Tenn
A Svenskt Tenn pewter and brass box, Stockholm 1930.
The cover decorated with a lion, possibly designed by Anna Petrus. Maker's mark Stockholm D8 (1930). Length ca 15, width ca 9,5, height ca 4 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Scratches. Stains.
Literature
Firma Svenskt Tenn, catalogue 1930, compare model 369.
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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