Firma Svenskt Tenn
FIRMA SVENSKT TENN, A tin bowl with lid, Sweden 1920's.
Decorative fish and female figure on lid. Stamped. Engraved 'Swedish racingboatclub 1928'. Diameter 19 cm, total height with lid circa 22 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Stains.
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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