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Göran Malmvall Rocking Chair for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1940s

Name: Göran Malmvall Rocking Chair for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1940s
Brand: Goran Malmvall
Rating: 5 (49 reviews)

$2,950

£2,210.26

€2,833.98VAT Included

CA$4,152.18

A$4,226.49

CHF 2,405.80

MX$51,016.84

NOK 28,052.92

SEK 28,391.16

DKK 19,259.60

About the Item

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Göran Malmvall model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by both great material and aesthetic quality in Swedish design. The “Svensk Fur” line is often compared to the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth, even though it is an exceptional design on its own merit. Self-taught, Göran Malmvall was a highly skilled cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, and was renowned for the boldness of his innovations. This model was sold at Ferd. Lundquist in Gothenburg, the largest and most well-known department store in Gothenburg at the time. As part of the highly collectible Svensk Fur (“Swedish Pine”) series, this rocking chair has a Minimalist rusticity akin to the pieces of the contemporaneous Sportstugemöbler furniture. Both lines were inspired by traditional Swedish carpentry, transforming the utilitarian provincial furniture into more refined profiles that appealed to a higher end customer. Solid pine was the preferred material in this specific style, and Malmvall managed to form this otherwise simple material into gentle, elegant shapes. The rockers are especially appealing, elongated in the back to create a beautiful curve. The screws are left visible, enhancing the rustic look, while the added upholstered seat pillow provides comfort and visual softness to the wooden structure. Karl Andersson & Sons have been manufacturing quality and designer furniture since 1898. Everything has been manufactured in Huskvarna for four generations. As Karl Andersson's youngest son, Göran Malmvall’s furniture pieces, including this rocking chair, were produced by the family company. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 25.19 in W x 33.07 in D x 29.92 in H 64 cm W x 84 cm D x 76 cm H

Creator:
Goran Malmvall (Designer),Karl Andersson & Söner (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 33.08 in (84 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Wood
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202531361stDibs: LU2947345518332

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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.

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