Josef Frank, sofa, model 678, Svenskt Tenn.
Octagonal feet of walnut. Upholstered sofa with loose seat cushions. Covered in the fabric "Drinks" by Josef Frank. Seat height 45, length 185, depth 90 cm.
Occasionally faded. The central seat cushion with some damage to the fabric. Faded and slightly damaged armrest covers are included, as well as extra cushion covers for the side cushions.
Josef Frank was born in Austria and studied architecture in Vienna. As an architect, he worked with private home areas, villas and apartment buildings. In 1925 he started his own interior design firm Haus und Garten together with two architect colleagues. In connection with the advance of the Nazis, he emigrated to Sweden and was employed in 1934 at Svenskt Tenn. After the outbreak of World War II, Josef Frank, who came from a Jewish family, was forced into exile in New York. At Svenskt Tenn, he made an impact on the product range for four decades; especially when it comes to furniture and fabric prints.
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