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Firma Svenskt Tenn

(Sweden, Founded in 1924)
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
531 - 707 EUR
543 - 724 USD
Hammer price
5 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Karl Green
Stockholm
Karl Green
Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)700 07 94 25
Firma Svenskt Tenn
(Sweden, Founded in 1924)

a lidded pewter box model "32", Stockholm 1930.

Finial in the shape of a flower, stamped with the angel mark and year stamp D8. Diameter 7.5 cm.

Wear.

Literature

Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, model illustrated (n.p.).

Designer

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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