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Svante Skogh Two-Seater Sofa for AB Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s

Creator: Svante Skogh
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh, is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repertoire. With a creative and masterfully crafted wooden structure and fully upholstered body, this model deserves the limelight in Swedish design history.

This sofa combines function and aesthetic in a striking manner, keeping the form in service of the user while keeping it elegant and modern. The union of the shell-shaped body and the back legs’ structure define this model. The round, welcoming lines of the body and the straight, smooth lines of the arms and legs complement each other, resulting in a harmonious appearance. The back legs not only support the bodies, but also rise to form the support for the armrests. The clear lined wooden frame of this sofa contrasts beautifully with the sheepskin covered body and gives it a very photographic appearance. The armrests’ peculiar concave angle is a small, but ingenious detail, that highlights their form and creates a focal point. Due to the well-chosen proportions, angled back, and the high-quality of the cabinetry and upholstery, this two-seater sofa is outstandingly comfortable. With determination and intensive marketing, the manufacturer, Seffle Möbelfabrik grew to become one of Western Sweden's largest furniture companies during the 1930s.

In Sweden, “svensk design” (Swedish design) in particular operates as a set of relations linking the everyday world - composed of objects, spaces, people - to the cultural ideologies that motivate the persistence of a social democratically infused “way of life.” Thanks to this sentiment, cabinetmakers, like at Seffle Möbelfabrik, put an emphasis on soft elegance and functionality, making this sofa model timeless in every sense of the word.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin.

Dimensions:
52.95 in W x 31.5 in D x 31.1 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 23.23 in
134.5 cm W x 80 cm D x 79 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 59 cm

About the designer:
Swedish furniture designer Svante Skogh is best known for his mid-century designs produced by Seffle (sometimes spelled as Säffle) Möbelfabrik. Throughout his career in the 1950s and 1960s, he worked with a number of furniture producers. Despite his famous designs, not a lot is known about the designer. His designs ranged from coffee tables to seating, such as his famous Bodö Series from 1957. Many of Skogh’s designs have survived and are highly sought after on the vintage market today. ~H.

Shipping:
This sofa will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Sheepskin, Wood
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20231658
Incollect Reference #:	653674

Dimensions

W.	52.95 in;	H.	31.1 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	134.5 cm;	H.	79 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Seat H.	18.11 in;	Arm H.	23.23 in;
Seat H.	46 cm;	Arm H.	59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great