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Swedish Grace Park Benches by Folke Bensow

Creator: Folke Bensow
Offered by: D. Larsson

Description
Fine pair of cast iron & wood benches designed by Folke Bensow (1886–1971) in the 1920's. Tradardsmobel Nr 2 (Garden Furniture Nr 2). Produced by Nafveqvarns Bruk. Sweden, ca 1930 - 60s.

Bensow designed several pieces of garden furniture for Nafveqvarn's mill, which were exhibited at, among other places, the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925 and at the Metropolitan Museum in New York in 1927.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	wrought iron
Condition:	Good. Good condition with wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	ca 1930-50
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	1220
Incollect Reference #:	857459

Dimensions

W.	26.37 in;	H.	19.68 in;	D.	14.96 in;
W.	66.98 cm;	H.	49.99 cm;	D.	38 cm;

Seat H.	17.32 in;
Seat H.	43.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 2010 by internationally recognized Swedish antique dealer Daniel Larsson, D Larsson specializes in exceptional Scandinavian furniture and decorative arts from the Baroque, Rococo, Gustavian, and Empire periods, with a growing focus on curated contemporary art collaborations. Based in Allerum, Sweden, D Larsson works with leading interior designers and private collectors worldwide and can be reached at 0046734381843 or info@dlarsson.co