Nils Fougstedt and Björn Trägårdh, two pewter boxes, Stockholm 1929 and 1932.
The lids with a female figure by Nils Fougstedt and a deer by Björn Trägårdh, maker's mark, Stockholm C8 (1929) and F8 (1932), height 8.5 cm, diameter 10.3 cm, height 12.2 cm, diameter 7 cm.
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The large box, model 31 was produced from 1924, the small box from 1931.
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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