Nils Fougstedt, a pair of wall sconces model "60", Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm 1926-27.
Pewter, brass rim, stamped with the angel mark and year stamps Z7 and A8 respectively. Height 22 cm.
Wear, minor dents and scratches.
Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, model illustrated (n.p.).
Nils Fougstedt was a Swedish sculptor and designer. Brother of Arvid Fougstedt. Together with Estrid Ericson, he established a workshop for the production of pewter objects in Stockholm in 1924, which became the foundation of the company Firma Svenskt Tenn. For the company, he designed many beautiful works. From the 1920s classicism, he transitioned around 1930 to a moderate functionalism with straight, polished surfaces.
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