17 - Carl Malmsten (1888–1972)

Carl Malmsten (1888–1972) Console table Pine Date of creation: circa 1950 H66 L135 P70.5 cm Carl Malmsten (1888–1972) was the most eloquent advocate of traditional Swedish craftsmanship in the face of functionalist modernism. His furniture, crafted by Sweden’s finest cabinetmakers, is characterized by absolute formal simplicity and uncompromising craftsmanship. This solid pine console table, with its generous proportions (135 cm long), is a high-quality piece, ideal as a console table for an entryway or dining room. Malmsten’s works are included in the collections of the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.