Carl-Axel Acking (1910–2001) was a prominent Swedish architect and designer whose work is notable for its refinement and functionality, hallmarks of mid-century Scandinavian design. Educated at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Acking's career was distinguished by a seamless blend of architecture and interior design. Among his most celebrated works are the Trienna chair and the interior design of the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo. He exhibited, among others, at the Paris World Fair in 1937.

Stockholm Stads Handverksförening

Brass, perforated brass, lacquered brass, leather.

Another example available, ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/floor-lamp-2311052" target="_blank">2311052</a>.

Lighting

Floor Lamp

History:
Commissioned for the Stockholm City Crafts Association, 1939.

Literature:
Archive, 'Carl-Axel Acking', original drawing, dated 1939. 
ArkDes archive, 'Carl-Axel Acking', historic picture in situ.

Brass, perforated brass, lacquered brass, leather.

Another example available, ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/floor-lamp-2405049" target="_blank">2405049</a>.

Oak, green painted wood, leather detail.
provenance; Carl-Axel Ackings home.

Furniture

Valet Stand

Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik

Model no. 2645.
Brass, perforated brass, leather.

Literautre:
ArkDes archive, 'Carl Axel Acking', historic pictures. 
Catalogue, 'Bröderna Malmström Metallvarufabric', no. 18, 1940, p.53.

Bentwood beech, white lacquered back and original leather. 

Designed and produced for the Stockholm Hotel Malmen in 1951, not produced thereafter. 
Paper label and branded signature CAA. 

Provenance: Carl-Axel Acking's own home. 
Literature: The Lunning Prize, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm 1986, p. 43.

Pair of Armchairs

NK Nordiska Kompaniet

Mahogany with fluted doors.

Metal plaque inside door marked 'NK / Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm' with additional plaque on reverse impressed 'NK R44196 C 22 3 45'

The 'Anette' series was made in very high quality craftsmanship. The fittings are of a character often used by Acking in his furniture for the Stockholm Craft Association. At the time, Acking was one of the more influential designers at NK and often worked with that type of furniture, materials and crafts.

"Anette" Cabinet

Hjalmar Jackson

Light mahogny, inlays of different woods. Interior with shelves, nine drawers, brass details. Branded HJJ and stamped Stockholm Hantverksförenings symbol and S:t Erik.

Cabinet

Albin Johansson

Oak root, alm and olive wood. Drawers with brass handles. Decoration of inlaid flowers. Original brass keys.

Provenance; Paris World Fair 1937.

Literature; pictured in Stockholms stads hantverksförenings archive.
Huldt, Åke H., Hörlén, Mattis & Seitz, Heribert (red.), Konsthantverk och hemslöjd i Sverige 1930-1940, Bokförmedlingen, Göteborg, 1941, s. 387.
Boet: monthly issue, hemkultur, hantverk och konstindustri. 1937, Göteborg: Boet, s. 172.

Bureau Paris World Fair 1937

Original natural leather. Oak frames. Metal etiquette Länsstyrelsen Karlskrona. Sold individually.

Five Armchairs

The Artist

Elm tray/dish with a frame of teak. Executed from an elm tree taken from the family garden. CAA Signature. 
Provenance: Carl-Axel Acking.

Various

Tray

Carl-Axel Acking

Polished Elm bowl. Executed from an elm tree taken from the family garden. 
CAA Signature and original paper tag. 
Provenance; the artist, Carl-Axel Acking.

Double Bowl

Beech, leather seats. Branded designer's marks. Originally designed for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo 1959. 
Provenance: Carl-Axel Acking's own home.

'Tokyo' Chairs

SMF-Bodafors

Elm, brass handles. Three large drawers and three small drawers. Branded signature CAA. 
Provenance: Carl-Axel Acking's own home.

Carl-Axel Acking

1910-2001