Amstelveen, NL
Details
- Dimensions
- 57.09ʺW × 13.78ʺD × 16.93ʺH
- Designer
- Carl Malmsten
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
- Description
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Swedish architect-designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) was a strong critic of functionalism and a proponent of traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Malmsten was …
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Swedish architect-designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) was a strong critic of functionalism and a proponent of traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Malmsten was also a devoted educator who sought alternative approaches and methods to developing hand-produced products. Malmsten was born in 1888 in Stockholm, going on to study at the University of Stockholm, graduating in 1908.
He then gained practical experience through a carpentry internship at the Nordic Museum and at Skansen (1909-1910). from 1911 until 1916, he worked in various architectural firms. In 1916, at the age of 28, Malmsten established his studio in Stockholm, working as a freelancer in furniture design. with his furniture designs, he soon became a highly sought after designer. Malmsten’s lifetime goal was to create practical furniture that would developed the user’s well-being and create total harmony within the space the furniture occupied. with a fine eye for detailing, he was meticulous in his construction, often focusing on the direction of fibers, as well as refining and preserving the structure of each piece.
In 1930, Malmsten founded the Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies in Stockholm, which later became its own department at the Linköpings University in 2000, offering educational courses in furniture design, cabinetmaking, furniture conservation, and furniture upholstery. In 1957, Malmsten established his second school, Capellagården, on the island of Öland in Vickleby. Today, the school offers courses in textile craft and design, cabinet making, furniture design, interior carpentry, ceramics, and organic horticulture. Malmsten passed away in 1972. Malmsten continued to work, designing and teaching until his death.
It is believed that the designer left behind more than 20,000 sketches and detailed drawings of his designs, which today are considered an exclusive cultural heritage and are part of the Siv and Carl Malmsten Memorial Foundation. Malmsten’s contribution to Swedish handicrafts and education is still remembered today, as he wished for future generations to have the opportunity to nurture their innate creative desires. One of his great designs is the simple but beuatiful lined bench, with beautiful construction elements in it.
This bench is in good condition consistent with age and use. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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