Firma Svenskt Tenn
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a pewter box, Stockholm, 1936.
Engraved decoration of floral scrolls, stamped with the angel mark, Stockholm K8. Diameter 7.5 cm, height 2.8 cm.
Wear.
Literature
Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, compare with larger variant of this model, no. 31a.
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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