Firma Svenskt Tenn
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a pewter framed ceramic tile placemat, Stockholm 1931.
Square with ball feet, faience tile with painted decoration of a female figure, birds, and plants in brown, green, and yellow, the frame stamped with the angel mark, Stockholm E8. 16 x 16 cm, height 2.8 cm.
Minor wear.
Literature
Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, compare model 1153.
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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