Erik Chambert artwork
Rare artwork by Erik Chambert titled Damen med hunden, executed in 1966. The composition is constructed from layered paper elements enclosed within a transparent plexiglass case, creating a refined interplay between geometry, depth, shadow, and light. The monochromatic palette and precisely balanced arrangement reflect the ideals of Scandinavian concretism, where abstraction and spatial relationships become central visual elements.
The work combines folded, cut, and relief-like paper forms with subtle linear components, resulting in a sculptural surface that changes character depending on the surrounding light and viewing angle. Encased in plexiglass, the composition attains both protection and a floating architectural quality, emphasizing the dimensionality of the construction. The restrained use of white tones and translucent materials creates a calm yet highly sophisticated visual expression characteristic of the experimental concrete art movement of the 1960s.
Erik Chambert is primarily associated with Swedish modern furniture design through the legacy of the Chambert workshop, though works such as this demonstrate an engagement with the broader artistic and architectural ideas that shaped postwar Scandinavian modernism. The piece reveals a strong affinity with geometric abstraction and constructivist principles while maintaining a distinctly Scandinavian sense of restraint and material sensitivity.
Signed and dated 1966. Edition 84/100.
Good vintage condition with small signs of age and use. Minor wear and light marks to the plexiglass consistent with age.
Dimensions (cm) | W: 32 / D: 7.5 / H: 32 |
| Color | Silver |
| Decade | 1960s |
| Country | Sweden |
| Style | Concretism |
| Material | Paper, Plexiglass |
| Designed in | 1966 |
| Item Number | 250674 |
Erik Chambert
Erik Chambert (1902–1988) was a Swedish furniture designer and cabinetmaker associated with the tradition of high-quality Swedish craftsmanship during the mid-20th century. He is closely linked to the family firm Chamberts Möbelfabrik in NorrkÃ...
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