“Ovalen” teak coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten, with original maker’s label.
“Ovalen” teak coffee table designed by Carl Malmsten, complete with its original maker’s label. The thin, well-balanced oval top rests on four slender legs that connect seamlessly beneath the apron, creating a harmonious and continuous composition. The design has an almost organic character: the curved outline of the top echoes the softly shaped stretchers, while the slightly arched legs introduce lightness and subtle movement. Carl Malmsten was a central figure in twentieth-century Swedish design, known for his independent stance toward strict functionalism. Advocating a cultivated tradition grounded in Nordic craftsmanship, he promoted a humane and timeless approach to design based on proportion, material quality and skilled workmanship. “Ovalen” fully embodies this philosophy, combining understated elegance with natural warmth.
Good condition. May show signs of age. Please pay attention to the photographs.
AF720
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBeige, BrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height49 cmWidth55 cmDepth43 cm