swedishmodern
‘Etcetera’ Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson
This visually striking, ergonomically-sound chaise lounge / lounge chair with ottoman was designed by Jan Ekselius for J. O. Carlsson, Vetlanda circa 1970 and epitomizes the marriage of form and function. A continuous ‘wave’ form made from molded steel and foam offers comfort and stability without compromising its form (the foam isn’t bulky, it is perfectly molded to the frame).
The foam and ochre velour zip-off upholstery covers are original. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned but light wear remains, as pictured. Additionally, there is a small hole and a snag to the velour on the chair, and a few tiny holes to the ottoman. A small piece of the ottoman’s plastic foot is missing, but does not compromise its stability and can only be detected if turned upside down. Overall, the set is in good, vintage condition, and the upholstery can be left as is with minor flaws.
Originally purchased by a noted NYC architect at Phillips Du Pury Auction in the 12/12/2001 modern sale. Includes original auction catalog.
Chair alone: D: 40.5″ x L: 24.25″ x H: 31.25″ x Seat Height: 11.5″
Ottoman alone: D: 18.5″ x L: 24.5″ x H: 16.5″
Specs provided are for chair alone.
Collection of Four Large Swedish Modern Round Teak Trays
$750.00Set of four similar Swedish teak trays with curved edges, ca. 1960s. Slight variations in grain, color, and size (diameters range from 17.25″ to 17.63″ and heights from .75″ to .88″ — only marginal dimensional disparities).
Three of the four are branded “Made in Sweden.” All were clearly made by the same manufacturer.
Conservatively refinished; only light scuffs remain, as shown.
Listing is for all four trays, but the set can be split up upon request.
Collection of Vintage Swedish Toys by Brio
$450.00Assortment of Swedish toys (late 1950s – 1960s) by Leksak Fran Brio.
Lot of four pieces includes:
Handheld hen pecking game: Moving the red ball attached to the paddle around in a circular motion activates the hens’ pecking motion. Few scuffs to the hens; otherwise, good vintage condition: H: 9″ x D: 4.75″ x L: 8.5″
Abacus: Colorful beads of green, red, black, yellow and blue agains a black frame. Minor wear consistent with age / use. H: 7.1″ x D: 2.5″ x L: 11″
Vintage Knock-Down Target Game: Dual-sided knock down game. Although no such object is included, you can use any small object – beanbag, ball, etc. to knock down the point cards. Light wear (few scuffs, as shown / minor paint loss). H: 7.5″ x D: 6″ x L: 19.5″
Dachshund Pull Toy: Bobble-headed dachshund with articulating tail and body, which moves when the cart is pulled. Light paint loss / scuffs, as shown: H: 6″ x D: 4.5″ x L: 8.5″
Wonderful collection, which can be used as entertaining and instructional children’s toy or visually striking objets d’art, with their lively colors and modernist designs.
Edmond J. Spence Sideboard in Maple and Brass
This 1950s Swedish maple sideboard / chest by Edmond Spence is composed of eight drawers (four on each side) divided by a centre storage section with two shelves. Each cabinet pull is inset brass, and the piece is supported by four two-tone maple, tapered legs. The piece has been expertly restored, but minor wear remains (a few marks to the side and minor nicks, as photographed). Overall in very good condition.
H: 31.25″ x W: 65.5″ x D: 18″
Folk Art Swedish Dala Horse Lamp
Unique, hand-assembled Dala horse lamp (horse, designed by Nils Olsson, dates to circa 1960, Sweden; the lamp was likely assembled in the 1970s-1980s, USA). The blue-green Dala horse measuring L: 8″ x H: 8″ x D: 2″ was modified by mounting it to a painted red base and fitting it with a chrome stem and vintage shade. The result is a charming, functional Folk Art creation.
Two spots of loss to the horse’s ears along with creases / dents to the shade.
H 18.5″ x W 12.5″ x D 9.75″
Gunnar Ander for Lindshammer Swedish Blue Glass Pitcher & Stirrer
Blown-glass pitcher and teardrop stirrer by Gunnar Ander for Lindshammer, Sweden in a vibrant azure. Elegant, sculptural form.
Height of pitcher alone: 9.25″
Height with the stirrer in the pitcher: 11.25″
H: 11.25″ x Diameter: 3.75″
Lillemor Mannerheim for Upsala Ekeby Ceramic ‘Cupol’ Bowl in Blue
$130.00Swedish Modern (circa 1955) ceramic blue ‘cupol’ serving bowl designed by Lillemor Mannerheim for Upsala Ekeby / Gefle as part of the ‘M’ Series. Unique shape with ornate linear / polka dot pattern in black and white.
Nice size (D: 10.25″ x L: 12.75″ x H: 2.25), suitable for serving or decorative purposes
Excellent, vintage condition with no chips / loss.
Branded ‘Upsala Ekeby Gefle Made in Sweden Sweden Cupol’ to the underside.
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Hand-Painted Dala Horse by Nils Olsson
Swedish Dala Horse designed by Nils Olsson in the 1950s, featuring hand-painted detail in an attractive palette of colors including maroon, green and yellow.
Good age present including a naturally occurring split in the wood around the mid-section, as shown.
H: 6″ x L: 5.5″ x D: 1.75″
Retains the manufacturer’s label affixed to the underside: AKTA DALAHEMSLÖJD Tillv. Nils Olsson Nusnäs Mora Sweden
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Stig Lindberg “Karneval” Earthenware Vase Gustavsberg
$375.001960s Swedish faience vase from the “Karneval” series (YA 256) by Stig Lindberg for the Gustavsberg studio. Hand-painted decoration on white, tin-glazed over earthenware. Very nice, vintage shape with one spot of loss to the rim’s interior and two fine craze lines to the top back, as shown.
Diameter: 2.5″ x H: 8″
Signed and retains two paper labels.
2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 8ʺH
Midcentury Swedish Modern Gooseneck Table Lamp by Ewå Värnamo
$450.00Gooseneck table lamp manufactured by Ewå Belysning of Värnamo of Sweden circa 1950s. Composed of a slate gray lacquered metal shade and base with chromed-metal accents and stem. Shade can be adjusted slightly upward / downward, and gooseneck construction allows the stem to be lowered / raised.
Light wear to shade and base, as shown (few scuffs, spots of paint loss). Overall, nice, vintage condition.
Retains the ‘s’ label and is branded Ewå Värnamo S to the base.
Height can adjust from 15.5″ to 20.25″
Base diameter: 4.75″
Olle Alberius Ceramic “Sarek” Vase for Rörstrand Sweden
$450.00Olle Alberius ceramic “Sarek” vase for Rörstrand (1960s, Sweden). Featuring a concentric circle /geometric motif in gray and white matte glaze.
Incised signature present to the underside.
Measures: Height: 6.25″ x Diameter: 3″.
Pair of Large Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olson
These Swedish Folk Art ‘Dala’ horses were designed by Nils Olson in the 1960s. These are uncommon examples, larger than the traditional small horses, with exceptional hand-painted decoration.
Slightest difference in size (coke can is used to illustrate scale):
Larger Measures: H 9.75″ x W 9.1″ x D 2.5″.
Slightly Smaller Measures: H 9.5″ x W 9″ x D 2.25″.
Sold as a pair.
Pair of Swedish Brass Candleholders by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall
Pair of brass candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall in the 1950s. A more detailed / scarce variation of Björk’s more ubiquitous ‘lily’ or ‘liljan’ design. Very nice, polished condition. Though, the pair has not been lacquered and retains a rich patina.
Height: 4″ x Diameter: 4.75″
Base Diameter: 2.6″
Pair of Swedish Modern Blown Glass Candle Holders by Konst Glashyttan Urshult
$95.00Small, blown glass cube candle holders by Konst Glashyttan of Urshult, Sweden in striking azure. The texture, shape and size have an ‘ice cube’ aesthetic and, paired with the original white, bulbous-form candlesticks, have an arctic look.
Both holders retain the ‘Konst Glashyttan Urshult’ stickers.
Includes candlesticks.
Base alone measures: L: 1.25″ x D: 1.25″ X H: 1.25″
Height with candles: 5.25″
Pair of Swedish Modern Brass and Bakelite Candlesticks by Nils Johan
Elegant Swedish Modernist candlesticks by Adam Thylstrup for Nils Johan (ca. 1950). Composed of elongated tapers in black bakelite with brass bases and holders. Original, unpolished condition retaining light wear / patina to the brass, along with very minor smudging to the bakelite.
Branded: Nils Johan Sweden to the undersides.
Measure: Height: 10″ x Diameter: 4″.
Pair of Swedish Teak and Leather ‘Lamino’ Chairs by Yngve Ekström
Yngve Ekström ‘Lamino’ Chairs for ESE-Möbler / Swedese, circa 1956, Sweden. Composed of laminated teak frames and newly upholstered in leather. The hides used are vintage (1970s) and very dense; the leather will age and thin nicely over time. The lines that appear in the leather on one of the two chairs are natural to the hide itself. Additionally, there is one ‘rub’ spot to the leather on the same chair as pictured.
Exquisite composition and lines. Beautiful, fully restored condition.
Measure: Arm height 21″
Reference: ‘Svenska Stolar:’ Och Deras Formgivare 1899-2001, Gordan, pg. 168.
H: 39″ x W: 27.1″ x D: 29″ x Seat Height: 16″ x Arm Height: 21″
Petite Mid-Century Swedish Modern Hammered Brass Pitcher
$125.00Petite hammered brass pitcher with handle (ca. 1960s Sweden).
Sculptural, elegant piece in newly polished condition with only light wear remaining, as shown.
H: 6.5″ x L: 3.25″ x D: 2.5″
Rectangular Smoked-Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Swedish rectangular blown / art glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors in the 1950s. Features a smoked-glass / gray center cased in clear glass. Collectible piece of art glass in excellent, vintage condition free of chips, scratches, losses. Signed and numbered to the base.
Ping-pong ball is used to illustrate scale.
2ʺW × 2ʺD × 5.75ʺ
Scandinavian Modern Chrome Table Lamp with Lacquered Metal Shade
Mid-century table lamp composed of a slender chrome tubular stem supported by the lacquered metal base and topped with a dual-white lacquered metal shade (ca. Scandinavia, 1970s).
Light wear present to the original white lacquer (spots of paint loss and one scuff, as shown). Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Retains the foil model number and manufacturer’s tag.
Dimensions
Height: 23 in.
Diameter: 17.5 in.
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
$60.00Heavy, crystal owl (circa 1960s Sweden). Excellent, vintage condition free of flaws.
Small size (L: 4″ x H: 5″ x D: 2.75″) ideal for paperweight use or simply as a striking, decorative object. Ping-pong ball is for scale.
Scandinavian Modern Terracotta Vase with Matte Green Glaze
Mid-Century Modern terracotta vase with green glaze and banded/swirl pattern.
Excellent, vintage condition free of flaws.
Artist cipher engraved to the reverse.
H: 8.25″ x Diameter: 4″
Sculptural Swedish Modern Teak “Gondola” Tray by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar
$350.00Gondola-form teakwood tray manufactured in the 1960s by Tapio Wirkkala for Kalmar of Sweden.
Elegant, graceful form with rich color and vibrant teakwood grain.
Conservatively refinished condition with only one spot of edge wear, as shown.
Branded “Kalmar Designed Teakwood From Sweden By TW.”
H: 0.75″ x L: 21.75″ x D: 10″.
Set of Four Diminutive Copper Ystad Candleholders
$600.00Set of four candleholders in copper attributed to Ystad Metall of Sweden. Unique, given their diminutive size (the photograph with the full size brass Ystad candleholder offers perspective of how small these are). Natural, warm patina to the copper. Discoloration occurred during the soldering process; these are otherwise in good, vintage condition with only minor, age-appropriate wear.
H: 2″ x D: 1.75″ x L: 3″