Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström side table

Item number: 125481Category: Tables
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This is a rare side table or small bureau designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström, produced by Fröseke AB in Sweden during the 1960s. The piece is a representative example of Scandinavian modern design that merges clean architectural form with refined materiality and industrial detail.

The upper cabinet is constructed in richly grained rosewood, showcasing deep brown tones with streaks of warm amber and a finely figured linear pattern across the surfaces. The compact case houses two drawers, each featuring precisely set round brass drawer pulls. The brass is subtly patinated, providing visual depth and complementing the warmth of the rosewood.

Supporting the cabinet is a slender, square-profiled brass base that forms an elegant structural frame around the lower edge of the cabinet. The contrast between the organic grain of the rosewood and the cool metallic base reflects the mid-century Scandinavian exploration of mixed materials within modernist geometry. The proportions are delicate and balanced, with the brass legs providing both lift and contrast while maintaining a visual lightness.

Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström were prominent Swedish designers known for their collaborative furniture designs in the 1950s and 60s, which often paired functional construction with graceful modern aesthetics. Fröseke AB, the producing company, was based in the Swedish province of Småland and was active in the production of high-quality modern furniture during this period.

The piece has been professionally restored and is in good vintage condition with only small signs of use. The restoration has preserved the integrity of the original materials while enhancing the clarity of the wood and brass.

Dimensions are 53 cm in width, 40 cm in depth, and 56 cm in height (20.9 x 15.7 x 22 inches). The cabinet is suitable as a side table, nightstand, or compact storage unit, and is a notable example of Swedish mid-century design with a sculptural yet restrained presence.

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
W: 53 / D: 40 / H: 56
ProducerFröseke AB
Decade1960s
CountrySweden
StyleMid Century, Scandinavian Modern
MaterialBrass, Rosewood
Designed in1960s
Item Number125481
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Designer

Alf Svensson

Yngvar Sandström

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