No connection to server
Theme auctions online
Systembolaget Wine and Spirits auction D065
Auction:
Björn Weckström 90 years E1167
Auction:
Curated Timepieces F583
Auction:
A Private Collection of Gibson Guitars E1156
Auction:
Erik Chambert – Geometric Art F591
Auction:
Japanese Prints and Works of Art F594
Auction:
Swedish Modern Lighting – February Edition E1140
Auction:
Selected Silver F598
Auction:
Shadows & Silhouettes E1166
Auction:
Live auctions
Contemporary Art & Design 662
Auction: April 15−16, 2025
Important Timepieces 663
Auction: April 15, 2025
Modern Art & Design 664
Auction: May 20−21, 2025
Important Spring Sale 665
Auction: June 11−13, 2025
126
893192

Folke Bensow

(Sweden, 1886-1971)
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 680 - 4 600 EUR
3 760 - 4 700 USD
Hammer price
36 000 SEK
Purchasing info
Image rights

The artworks in this database are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the rights holders. The artworks are reproduced in this database with a license from Bildupphovsrätt.

For condition report contact specialist
Eva Seeman
Stockholm
Eva Seeman
Chief Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative art and design
+46 (0)708 92 19 69
Folke Bensow
(Sweden, 1886-1971)

two 'Taburett No: 2' cast iron stools by Näfveqvarns bruk, Sweden post ca 1925.

Cast iron and wooden planks lacquered in green. Length 105 and 103,5 cm, width 47 cm, height 51 cm (height of the seat 43,5 cm).

Weathered, minor rust and wear.

Provenance

Dokumenterat innehav på herrgård utanför Flen sedan 1950-talet, möjligen även tidigare.

Literature

Christian Björk, 'Näfveqvarns Bruk- konstnärer och arkitekter till industrin', Orosdi-back, 2013. See p 130, pp 164-165.

Designer

Folke Bensow was a Swedish architect and designer. From 1915 to 1930, he ran his own architectural firm in Stockholm and also worked as a furniture designer for, among others, Näfveqvarn.

Read more