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Carl Bergsten

CARL BERGSTEN SWEDISH GRACE ART DECO ELM, MAHOGANY Dining chairs PEWTER inlay

Documentation

Ample Provenance

Origin

Sweden

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Elmwood, mahogany, fabric and pewter inlay

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Condition

Good. newly restored, new upholstery, minor wear

Description

Swedish Grace, Art Deco 4 dining table chairs by architect Carl Bergsten. Masterfully crafted table is veneered in elm, mahogany and detailed with pewter inlay. A matching dining table is available. Designed and produced circa late 1920's early 1930's.

Some of Bergsten works include the luxury ocean liner M/S Kungsholm and the Liljevalchs art museum in Stockholm. Bergsten also designed the Stromsholm cafe chair which is considered an icon of 20th century Swedish design.

H: 33", W: 19 1/2", D: 19".

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Incollect Reference Number

411283