Rocking Chair

DETAILS

A pine rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall (Sweden, 1917-2001)
Dimensions: L 62 x D 54 x H 52cm, Seat Height 30cm
Materials: Pine wood
Producton: Made in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Sons, 1940s
Condition: Wear and tear commensurate with age

DESCRIPTION

This elegant rocking chair exemplifies Malmvall's masterful approach to Swedish modernism, crafted entirely in solid pine wood - a material choice that aligns with contemporaries like Axel Einar Hjorth, though executed with Malmvall's distinctly lighter touch. While Hjorth's work often emphasized raw rusticity in pine, Malmvall's interpretation reveals a more refined sensibility in the same medium.

The design showcases the craftsman's expertise in geometric form, with clean lines and purposeful proportions characteristic of his most celebrated work. The pine construction demonstrates Swedish cabinetmaking at its finest, where the natural grain of the wood complements rather than dominates the modernist silhouette.

We regularly source Göran Malmvall pieces, when not in stock please email us.