Rimbert Sandholt

Rimbert Sandholt was a Swedish furniture designer and cabinetmaker active during the mid-20th century. He is primarily associated with the company AB Glas och Trä in Hovmantorp, Sweden, where he designed furniture and interior objects during the 1950s and 1960s. His work reflects the practical craftsmanship and material-focused approach characteristic of Swedish furniture production in the postwar period.

Biography

Sandholt is known to have been active as a designer and cabinetmaker in Sweden during the mid-20th century, with his work most closely connected to AB Glas och Trä in Hovmantorp. The company produced a range of domestic furniture and interior fittings, including mirrors, cabinets, and storage pieces, often executed in hardwoods such as teak and jacaranda.

Sandholt’s designs typically emphasize functional construction and straightforward forms suited to everyday interiors. His work belongs to the broader tradition of Swedish modern furniture, where durability, clarity of design, and reliable craftsmanship were central values.