Carved oak, inlays of hardwood,
Provenance:
Mauritz Håkan Björnström-Steffansson, by repute. Mauritz Håkan Björnström-Steffansson was a Swedish businessman who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912.
Chair from the Baltic Exhibition available under ref. 2506024.
History:
Executed and exhibited at the Baltic Exhibition, Malmö 1914. The library exhibited at the exhibition consisted of two armchairs, one table and a long bookcase. The booth was also adorned with weaves, sparkle grilles, ceiling lamp and urns from the artisans of Taserud Arvika.
According to the notification of admission to the Baltic Exhibition:
Library furniture, Black oak with inlays, motif: “Al”.
Done according to drawings by Mrs. Maja Fjaestad.
Made by Karl Eriksson (Master Karl) assisted by a worker.
Registration signed Carl Eriksson, Arvika 22/6 1913.
Literature:
Hellström, Lena, 'Bröderna Erikssons möbelverkstad : när Taserudsjugend kom till världen', Votum & Gullers Förlag (Sweden) 2015.
Ref: 2309005
| H | 72cm/28.3" |
| W | 170cm/66.9" |
| D | 115.5cm/45.5" |
H. 72cm/28.3"
W. 170cm/66.9"
D. 115.5cm/45.5"