Firma Svenskt Tenn, a mahogany framed mirror, mid 20th century.
93 x 83 cm.
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According to reports, around 1940, Estrid Ericson received one of her larger interior design commissions, which was the furnishing of a 12-room apartment on Stigbergsgatan in Södermalm, Stockholm. In connection with this, a Flora bureau was purchased, sold at Bukowskis Modern Art & Design, auction 656, item 170, on 21 May 2024. This mirror comes from the same family. Thence by descent.
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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