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Ferdinand Boberg - Nordiska Kompaniet

Swedish Art Nouveau Library or Dining Table, Attributed to Ferdinand Boberg

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Sweden

Period

1900-1919

Materials

Mahogany

Dimensions

W.	63 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	160.02 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	80.01 cm;

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Appears to be in good all original condition, with nice old finish, scattered light surface nicks and scratches typical of age and use.

Creation Date

1906

Description

This handsome, masculine design in solid old-growth mahogany, is distinguished by the muscular orb carving on the legs and the sharply flaring feet. Removed from the original custom interiors of the executive suite of the Stockholms Gasverks, designed in 1906 by Gustav Ferdinand Boberg, Sweden's most prolific and highly regarded Art Nouveau architect. As was typical for Boberg projects, Interior lighting and furnishings for the building are believed to have been custom designed by the architectural firm to create a whole unified environment. The table was constructed in the early cabinet-making factory of Nordiska Kompaniet, who's landmark department store was also designed by Boberg a few years later. Bearing metal NK tag and inventory tag. The versatile size lends itself for use as a writing table, center table, serving table, or console.

Styles / Movements

Modern

200 Lex Booth Number

Incollect Reference Number

473338