Svenskt Tenn

Model no. 2238, designed in 1957.
Lacquered mahogany, bamboo, original textile upholstery, brass nails.

Furniture

Set of Four Dining Chairs

Practical Equipment LTD

Tubular steel, original blue canvas. 
Manufacturer's metal roundel to the frame.

Pair of 'RP-7' Stacking Chairs

NK Nordiska Kompaniet

Model 'Lovö', designed in 1932. This example executed January, 1932.
Pine, cushion in recently upholstered fabric.

Provenance:
Engineer and architect Theodor Anton Bergen (1882-1957),
Theodor Anton Bergen had a summer house called Uggleboet built on the family's extensive archipelago estate in the Stockholm archipelago in the mid-1930s. The summer house was furnished with furniture ordered and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet.

Pair of 'Lovö' Armchairs

Chris Sørensen

From a limited edition of up to 25.
Molded aluminium, painted steel, rubber.

Rare Aluminium Chair

History:
In 1953, Poul Kjærholm entered a competition organised by the Danish Upholsterers’ Guild, aimed at designing new types of upholstered chairs. In collaboration with upholsterer Chris Sørensen, he created two prototypes constructed from bent aluminium with padded upholstery in primary colours—referencing Gerrit Rietveld’s wooden designs. They won first prize, marking a significant step in Kjærholm’s technical evolution. The use of bolted joints was his first application of industrial fittings in furniture construction.

Following this success, Kjærholm and Sørensen developed a series of experimental pieces. The initial design—a one-legged chair with a laminated wood seat and split spring-steel stem—remained a concept. From this, he developed a three-legged chair with a moulded aluminium shell, combining structural efficiency with an innovative production method. Variants were made in aluminium, steel wire, and reinforced concrete. Despite the ingenuity, none entered full production. Fewer than 25 aluminium examples were made in late 1953, some shown at the Danish Guild Exhibition in 1954. The partnership soon ended, with Sørensen later claiming the chairs were prototypes, not subject to royalties, and too unconventional to attract commercial interest.

Literature: 
Sheridan, Michael, 'Poul Kjærholm Møbelarkitekt', Louisiana (Denmark) 2006, p. 48-49, 200.
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 174.

Ludvig Pontoppidan

Teak, woven cane. 
Marked with manufacturer's mark to the underside.

Pair of Chairs

History:
The model was made for and introduced at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild furniture exhibition in 1950.

Literature:
Jalk, Grete, '40 Years of Danish Furniture Design 1927-1966', Copenhagen, vol. 3, p. 152.

Model 'Caesar', designed in 1928. 
Birch, carved decoration in relief, recently upholstered in linen fabric by Jackson Design.

Pair of  'Caesar' Chairs

Literature: 
Björk, Christian, Ekström, Thomas, 'Axel Einar Hjorth: Furniture, architect', Orosdi-Backs (Stockholm) 2011, p. 78, 105.

Designed for the Stockholm Public Library. 
Birch, woven webbing.
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the frame 'Nordiska Kompaniet R 1 - C 19505'. 

Set of six available, ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/set-of-six-dining-chairs-2411051" target="_blank">2411051</a>.

Literature:
Wollin, Nils G, 'Hemmet och den Moderna Smaken', Natur & Kultur (Sweden) 1928, p.75.
Holmdahl, Gustav, Lind, Sven Ivar, Ödeen, Kjell, 'Gunnar Asplund arkitekt: 1885-1940: Ritningar, skisser och fotografier', Byggförlaget (Sweden) 1981, p.136.
Boman, Monica, 'Svenska Möbler 1890‑1990', Signum (Sweden) 1991, p.134.

Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy Turku

Model no. 403, 'Hallway Chair'. 
Bent birch plywood, lacquered plywood, birch.
One impressed 'Made in Finland' to base.

Lysberg & Hansen A/S

Stained beech, brass, naturally patinated leather, buttons.

Stool

History:
The stool was designed for Bellevue Strand hotel, where it was part of the bar interior. Ernst Kuhn renovated the hotel after 1930.

Fritz Hansen

Mahogany, naturally patinated original leather.
Marked with manufacturer's marks to the frame.

Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Johannes Hansen

Model no. JH 503, designed 1949.
Teak, seat upholstered with brown leather.
Frame stamped with manufacturer's marks.

Armchair 'The Chair'

Designed for the Stockholm Public Library, these examples executed circa 1926-28.
Stained birch, woven webbing.
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the frame 'Nordiska Kompaniet R 1 - C 19505'. 


Provenance:
Diplomat & UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024), grandson of architect Gunnar Asplund;
Thence by descent.

Set of Six Dining Chairs

Boet

Stained beech, brass nails, velvet upholstery.

Pair of Lounge Chairs

Model no. 4283, designed in 1944. This example executed in 1980.
Cherry wood, naturally patinated leather loose cushion. 
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the frame.

'The China Chair' Armchair

R. Wengler

Bamboo, wicker.
With producer's metal plaque: 'R. Wengler, Copenhagen'.

Pair of Armchairs

Literature:
Magazine, 'Nyt Tidsskrift For Kunstindustri', no. 6, 1933, np. (similar model)

Model JH-50. Designed in 1949.
Oak, naturally patinated leather. 
Stamped with makers-mark to the underside: 'Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, JH'.

Model available in several variations and sets.

'The Chair' Armchair

Literature: 
Oda, Noritsugu, 'Danish Chairs', Chronicle (USA) 2004, pp. 108-109.

Gustav Bertelsen

Designed 1938.
Mahogany legs with fabric upholstery. Recently upholstered. 

Literature: 
'Nyt Tidskrift For Kunstindustri', no. 6, June 1942, p. 85 for the sofa and armchair
Grete Jalk, ed. 'Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar', vol. 2, Copenhagen, 1987, pp. pp. 38-39 for the armchair version

Sofa

Model no. 3102, known as 'The Tongue', designed in 1955.
Steel, laminated teak.
Impressed with manufacturer's to the steel frame.

Set of Four 'The Tongue' Chairs

History:
Originally designed for the 'Monkegaard' school in Denmark.

Willy Beck

Designed in 1955.
Teak, woven cane.
Metal plaque with manufacturer and designers to the frame.

Poltronova

From the 'Mobili nella Valle' series.
Russian cross cut pine. 
Branded with designers signature to base.

Chair

Literature: 
Magazine, 'Domus', no. 512, July 1972, n.p.

Näfveqvarns Bruk

Model 'Park Bench no. 1' 
Cast iron, lacquered oak.

Depth of seats: 44 cm.

Pair of Benches

History:
This model was exhibited in the garden of the Swedish Pavilion at the Paris World’s Fair in 1925.

Nissen Langå

Model no. 530, designed in 1964-65.
Solid oak, leather upholstery.
Stamped 'RN' to the underside.

Set of Ten Dining Chairs

Designed circa 1935

'Wingback' Lounge Chair
Produced by Jacob Kjaer
Mahogany. Recently upholstered by Jackson Design in hand woven textil by Hanne Vedel.
h. 104 cm w. 80 cm d. 80 cm

Sofa
Produced by Jacob Kjaer
Mahogany. Recently upholstered by Jackson Design in hand woven textil by Hanne Vedel.
h. 82 cm w. 205 cm d. 78 cm

'Hussar' Easy Chair
Produced by A.J. Iversen
Hind legs of stained elm, original steel front castors. Recently upholstered by Jackson Design in hand woven textil by Hanne Vedel.
h. 83 cm w. 85 cm d. 95 cm

History: 
First exhibited at the Danish Cabinetmaker's Guild exhibition, 13-29 September, 1935. 
A very rare model, the Hussar armchair is recognised as the precursor or 'prototype' to Flemming Lassen's ubiquitous 'Tired Man' chair, unveiled at the Danish Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition the following year.

Suite

Literature: 
Jalk, Grete, 'Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar', vol. 1, Copenhagen, 1987, p.214-215.