Carl Malmsten
Swedish
Carl Malmsten (1888–1972) was a pioneering Swedish designer and educator who championed craftsmanship and tradition in 20th-century Scandinavian furniture. Born in Stockholm, he rose to prominence in 1916 with an award-winning commission for the interiors of Stockholm City Hall, which helped launch his design studio in 1919.
Malmsten’s aesthetic emphasized natural materials, light woods, and organic forms rooted in Swedish folk traditions. His refined yet humanistic approach to design led to furniture commissions for prestigious spaces such as palaces, concert halls, and luxury hotels.
Dedicated to preserving and teaching the art of handcraft, Malmsten established several influential schools, including the Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies and Capellagården. These institutions blended practical training with a strong philosophical foundation in design and are still active today.
Throughout his career, Malmsten received numerous honors for his contributions to Swedish culture and design. He also introduced a cooperative model called the Key Workshops to produce his furniture designs at scale while maintaining artisan quality. His work remains highly collectible and is admired for its warmth, honesty, and enduring Scandinavian character.
Malmsten’s aesthetic emphasized natural materials, light woods, and organic forms rooted in Swedish folk traditions. His refined yet humanistic approach to design led to furniture commissions for prestigious spaces such as palaces, concert halls, and luxury hotels.
Dedicated to preserving and teaching the art of handcraft, Malmsten established several influential schools, including the Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies and Capellagården. These institutions blended practical training with a strong philosophical foundation in design and are still active today.
Throughout his career, Malmsten received numerous honors for his contributions to Swedish culture and design. He also introduced a cooperative model called the Key Workshops to produce his furniture designs at scale while maintaining artisan quality. His work remains highly collectible and is admired for its warmth, honesty, and enduring Scandinavian character.
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Carl Malmsten
“Oskar” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
H 37.4 in W 28.74 in D 29.92 in
$ 6,270
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Carl Malmsten "Lillasyster" Easy Chair, Sweden Second half of the 20th century
H 28.74 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
$ 4,180
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Carl Malmsten
Mid-Century “Gamla Berlin” Easy Chair by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1940s
H 31.1 in W 24.41 in D 29.13 in
$ 5,225
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Carl Malmsten "Visingsö" Bench in Solid Pine, Sweden 1950s
H 16.93 in W 35.43 in D 12.99 in
$ 2,138
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Carl Malmsten
Pair of Carl Malmsten Armchairs in Birch and Satinwood, Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
H 34.65 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
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Carl Malmsten
Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Coffee Table in Burl Elmwood, Sweden, 1960s
H 25.2 in W 39.37 in D 39.37 in
$ 4,850
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Carl Malmsten
Visingsö Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
H 17.32 in W 35.43 in D 13.39 in
$ 2,225
Carl Malmsten
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
H 33.07 in W 80.31 in D 33.07 in
$ 8,360
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Master Cabinet Produced by Hjalmar Wikström Möbelsnickare
H 71.26 in W 45.28 in D 18.11 in
Carl Malmsten
Carl Malmsten 'Båstad' Side Table in Mahogany, Erik Johansson, Sweden
H 58 in DIA 58 in
$ 4,700
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Carl Malmsten
“Oskar” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
H 37.4 in W 28.74 in D 29.92 in
Carl Malmsten
Pair of “New Berlin” Easy Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 20th century
H 27.95 in W 27.95 in D 27.95 in
$ 7,315
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Carl Malmsten
Pair of “Jonas Love” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 20th Century
H 31.1 in W 24.8 in D 23.62 in
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Carl Malmsten
Carl Malmsten "Lillasyster" Easy Chair for OH Sjögren, Sweden 20th Century
H 28.74 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Carl Malmsten
“Alltid Redo” Coffee Table by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1950s
H 22.83 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
$ 2,375
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Carl Malmsten
A Pair of "Stora Furulid” Armchairs by Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1950s
H 33.46 in W 26.77 in D 33.46 in
$ 8,360
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Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
H 41.34 in W 28.74 in D 34.65 in
$ 6,270
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Carl Malmsten
“Marino” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
H 33.86 in W 29.92 in D 30.71 in
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Carl Malmsten
Scandinavian Midcentury Wall Mounted Bedside Tables by Carl Malmsten
H 15.75 in W 18.11 in D 15.75 in
Carl Malmsten
Carl Malmsten "Stugan" Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
H 31.5 in W 25.98 in D 32.28 in
$ 3,705
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Carl Malmsten "Patron" Armchair with Footstool for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
H 39.76 in W 33.07 in D 37.01 in
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