Armchair








Birch, rattan, recently upholstered in wool textile by Jacksons. Provenance: Oskar Bengtsson (1897-1975), who was director of HSB Stockholm. Acquired in connection to the Stockholm exhibition 1930; Thence by descent. Exhibition: Stockholm Exhibition 1930, hall 35 (HSB), apartment 4, living room. Literature: Catalogue, 'Stockholm Exhibition 1930 of Art Industry, Arts and Crafts and Handicrafts: special catalogue of the housing department', 1930, p.223. Paulsson, Gregor, Wollin, Nils G., 'Swedish Craftsmen's Journal', 1931, p.20. Munthe, Gustaf, 'Modern Furniture', Bokförlaget natur och kultur (Sweden) 1931, p.43, 53.