Vintage Göran Malmvall furniture reflects the skill and precision of a craftsman focused on geometry and sumptuous simplicity. The Swedish designer's tables and case pieces are sleek and striking, with elegant, clean lines that emphasize the function-first sensibility typically associated with Scandinavian modernism. An adept cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, Malmvall created furniture that is widely loved by design enthusiasts all over the world.
Malmvall was born in Berghem, Sweden, and was the youngest son of Karl Andersson — the master cabinetmaker and founder of the reputable furniture company Karl Andersson & Söner. Malmvall grew up on the small family farm in Berghem with his ten brothers and sisters but was so frequently in the factory that he often slept there. At the young age of 17, he became a foreman on the production floor and, eventually, factory manager.
Early on, Malmvall showed a considerable talent for design and began studying furniture-making in his spare time. He took design courses near his hometown, and he was brought into the family business at a young age. Malmvall furthered his studies under the tutelage of Carl Malmsten, a prominent designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism.
Malmvall became an integral part of Karl Andersson & Söner and one of its leading designers. In 1972, he created the iconic KA72 series of storage cabinets — a completely customizable system that can be purchased with solid-wood or glass-front doors and open shelving. The KA72 collection is still available from Karl Karl Andersson & Söner today and is versatile enough for any room in the home.
Malmvall went on to design for several Scandinavian furniture companies. The slender dining chairs, sofas and tables he created for Svensk Fur are likely his best known designs. He remained a designer for Karl Andersson & Söner until 1982. The designer’s son, Karl Malmvall, is also a successful furniture designer who worked for IKEA.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Göran Malmvall seating, tables, case pieces and more.
Four mid-century dining chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of Four Model 422 Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s — Jatoba Wood & Black Leather Dimensions: H. 98 × W. 48 × D. 53 cm (38.6 × 18.9 × 20.9 in) A refined set of four...
Leather, Wood
$353 / item
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green. Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Wool, Wood
$1,940 / item
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Friis and Moltke Mio Chair With Upholstery For One Collection
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Friis and Moltke Mio Chair White Upholstery For One Collection The Mio Chair is a classic yet contemporary stackable chair with a low backrest. Crafted in collaboration with Friis ...
Oak
Set of 6 Carderon chairs by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean-Michel Wilmotte Suite de 6 chaises Carderon, Ca. 1976 Édition S.C.D.R., France Bois massif H. 98 x L. 47 x P. 49 cm H. 38 5/8 x W. 18 1/2 x D. 19 1/4 in. Very early design by t...
Leather, Wood
$2,353 / set
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
1960s Set of six design Dining Chairs by Alan Fuchs - ULUV, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv, Alan Fuchs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - newly upholstered in black - Labeled - height of seat 45 cm. jr
Fabric, Wood
$3,120 / set
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four Scandinavian Modern chairs, design Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1970s. Pine. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold together as a set.
Pine
Set of 8 Gianfranco Frattini chairs
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 8 very rare Gianfranco Frattini in curvet walnut wood, with green velvet re-upholster.
Bentwood
$13,598 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Joe Colombo Chair 300 by Karakter, Wood, Mid-Century Modern Design, Denmark
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Uphol...
Wood
$588
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
1 of 2 Yngve Ekström Kontiki Chair for Hugo Troeds, Swedish 1960s Vintage
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Dining Chair by Yngve Ekström for Hugo Troeds, Sweden Model: Kontiki Designed in the 1960s Displayed price is for one chair. Totally up to 2 chairs available. Bring timeles...
Fabric, Teak
$9,183 / set
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 chairs in rosewood by Ernst Martin Dettinger. Backrest with bars offering perfect back support. Seat in black simili...
Rosewood
Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs - price per piece (5pcs in total avaible). These chairs, part of the Utö expo designed by Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. T...
Wood, Pine
Robert Mallet-Stevens - Set of 4 Chairs
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Hasselt, VLI
You might already know that we are kind of obsessed with archetypes. When it comes to chairs, this might be the most accurate example. Designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens, this chair c...
Steel
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-SI-65-A chair Circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Very rare - Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-65-A chair, produced in limited quantities of 30 to 100 units. This chair feature a black-painted square steel tube frame and solid teak wood slats...
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-SI-13-A, Demountable Chair, Circa 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
We are proud to introduce our exquisite Demountable Chair, model no. PJ-SI-13-A. These iconic chairs are more than just furniture - they are pieces of history that exemplify innovation, adaptability, and Mid-Century Modern elegance, crafted by the visionary Pierre Jeanneret around 1955-1956. The Demountable Chair's modular construction seamlessly blends into any space, creating a stylish ambiance that transcends time. Mid Century Modern design is reflected in the teak wood composition and clean lines of this piece, offering a timeless aesthetic that easily adapts to classic and contemporary interiors. Enjoy this unique opportunity to own an investment that celebrates Chandigarh's craftwork, heritage, and art of living.
Wood, Teak, Cane
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chairs Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
(A set of 4 available / price per piece) authentic PJ-SI-54-A box chairs by Pierre Jeanneret - Sometimes named the PJ-010204 teak chair. Overall good condition, amazing patina and...
Cane, Teak
Attributed to Jean Prouvé - Tout Bois - Wooden Armchair - France circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hasselt, VLI
"Tout Bois” armchair - 1940/50s - Armchair in stained Beech, recognizable base profile, curved armrests, oval backrest and seat in thermoformed Beech plywood, visible screws. Attributed to the Ateliers Jean Prouvé - Based on previous sales, their provenance, and verification by the particular gallery. Provenance: Medical university near Paris. Normal wear and tear due to age - very good condition. Overall dimensions: Depth: +/- 43 cm Width: +/- 53 cm Height: +/- 81 cm Jean Prouvé's "Tout Bois" chair was an all-wood version of his famous steel "Standard Chair." Because the exigencies of world war made supplies of steel unobtainable in 1942, Prouvé redesigned the chair to use as little metal as possible (the eight screws which fasten the seat and back are the only parts not made of wood). The switch from steel to wood gave Prouvé an opportunity to experiment with traditional furniture-making methods that were paradoxically new to him, the Machine Age Pioneer. Lovely through-tenons conspicuously join the horizontal members (that support the seat) to the rear legs, and also the front cross-bar to the front legs. Though consistent with the modernist ethic of structural honesty, such labor-intensive joinery links Prouvé to the craftsmen of an older era...
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
