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JEWELLERY PRECIOUS OBJECTS

Christian Berg

‘Lekande Torso I’ (Playful Torso I) Sculpture Produced by E. Pettersson Foundry Designed in 1972, executed in 1970s

Polished bronze, stone

Signed ‘C.B.’, foundry mark to the underside of sculpture

Christian Berg settled in Paris in 1925, following academic training in Stockholm and studies in Egypt. At the academies Colarossi and La Grande Chaumière he intensified his croquis practice, seeking to distill the human form into a few essential, dynamic lines—a principle that became central to his sculptural language. Lekande torso I originates from a 1928 Paris drawing and relates to earlier experiments such as Dansande figur (1926). Berg frequently revisited and refined early motifs, and the torso became a recurring and foundational form in his oeuvre. The work was first cast in bronze in 1972 and later executed in red-grey granite in 1974, marking his final sculpture.

Deeply influenced by cubism during his Paris years, Berg shifted from naturalistic anatomy to an exploration of bodies in motion and geometric abstraction. Lekande torso I is widely regarded as one of his major works, synthesizing his long engagement with movement, reduction, and post-cubist form.

Pair of Armchairs Made in Sweden circa 1930

Lacquered wood, mohair velvet upholstery

Produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB

circa 1940

Hand flat woven wool on a linen warp

Woven signature ‘MMF AB’, ‘MR’ and weaver’s marks

Marianne Richter Carpet

Produced by Guld Carlsen 1984

silver Signed, dated and number ‘151/999’ to the reverse

Bengt Lindström

Necklace

Sterling

Bronze with patinated interior Impressed with producer’s marks to the base

Nils Johan Box with Cover Produced by Nils Johan circa 1930

circa 1970

Movable parts, with original leather box

Robot Sculpture

Produced by Atelier Borgila

Sterling silver and 18k gold heart

Marie Louise Idestam-Blomberg

Chess Set

Produced by Svenskt Tenn 1935

Model no. 455, designed in the 1920s

Natural patinated pewter, gilt pewter

Stamped with manufacturer’s marks and dated ‘I8’ (=1935)

This chess game was designed by Marie-Lousie IdestamBlomberg in the 1920s. It was displayed during the Paris Exhibition 1925; after which Svenskt Tenn took over the production rights. The set shown at the Paris exhibition was made in ebony and ivory.

Exhibited:

Paris, ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes’, 1925, Executed in ebony and ivory

Stockholm, ‘Stockholm Exhibition’, 1930, Executed in pewter and partially gilded

Paolo Venini

Mirror

Produced by Venini circa 1950

Iridised glass, mirrored glass, lacquered metal

Piero Fornasetti

‘Palladiana’ Chess of Drawers

Produced by Fornasetti

Designed in 1952, this example executed circa 1955

Hand-painted and lithographic transfer-printed wood, brass hardware. With Fornasetti roundel inset in top drawer

circa 1970

John Dickinson

Pair of Stools / Side Tables

Plaster

This example executed between 1914-1919 Cast patinated bronze

Jean René Gauguin Sculpture circa 1910

This example executed between 1914-1919

Cast patinated bronze Stamped monogram and ‘DK 2’ to the base

Jean René Gauguin Sculpture circa 1910

Nani Prina & Vittorio Parigi

Pair of ‘Orix’ Desks circa 1970

Moulded plastic, glass, chromium plated metal, lamp

Moulded manufacturers marks to underside of each

Gio Ponti

‘Montecatini’ Chair

Produced by Parma Antonio & Figli 1938

Aluminum frame, red vinyl upholstery, bakelite

Marked and dated to the frame

Designed in 1938 for the Montecatini office building, Milan.

Produced by N. Westerback

1971

silver Stamped and dated to the pendant

Tapio Wirkkala

‘Moon’ Necklace

Sterling

Tapio Wirkkala

‘Apple’ Earrings Produced by Kultakeskus circa 1970

Sterling silver Stamped to the reverse

Produced by Kultakeskus 1957

Model no. TW77, handmade-to-order model

Sterling

Signed to the underside

Tapio Wirkkala

Wine Decanter

silver

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübein her workshop

photo: Sune Sundahl, Collection of ArkDes.

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe Necklace and Pendant Produced by Torun circa 1960

Sterling silver, Jasper stone Stamped to the pendant

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe Necklace and Earrings

circa 1950

Sterling silver, crystal

Model no. 5557, eight arms

Tinted glass, clear glass, brass

Model number impressed to base

Gio Ponti Chandelier

Produced by Venini circa 1950

Gustavsberg, work of Wilhelm Kåge at the Stockholm Exhibition 1930.

Wilhelm Kåge ‘Puzzle’ Planters

Produced by Gustavsberg Circa 1930

Model 975/9, 975/4, 975/8

Glazed stoneware, separate unglazed pots for inside

Signed to the underside with manufacturer, artist and model number

Exhibited:

Model was introduced at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930

Wilhelm Kåge ‘Argenta’ Snaps Set Produced by Gustavsberg 1930

Glazed stoneware with inlaid applied silver decoration Bottle signed ‘Gustavsberg Kåge 1930’, with manufacturers mark to the base

Provenance: Doctor Nils Stenram (1890-1966), Malmö. Thence by decent.

Exhibited:

This model was shown at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930s, as part of the Gustavsbergs stand and possibly this set.

Jug Made in Sweden circa 1960

silver Manufacturers and date stamp

Set of Eight Candlesticks, model no. TW 189

Produced by Kultakeskus 1963

Silver

Signed to the underside, impressed with manufactures and date (K7) marks

Åke Stavenow

Sterling

Tapio Wirkkala

Produced by Höganäs circa 1890

Model no. 836

Glazed earthenware, decoration in relief Impressed to the underside with manufacturer’s marks and model number

An example of this model is in the collection of Kulturen in Lund, inv. no. KM 41000.506

Helmer Osslund Bowl

Vicke Lindstrand

Cocktail Service

Produced by Boda circa 1989

From the ‘Iced’ series, designed in 1936

Hand blown glass Manufacturer’s acid paper sticker

Nelson

Produced by Herman Miller

Designed 1956, executed circa 1970s

Model no. 5670

Painted steel, brushed steel, original Naugahyde vinyl

Manufacturer’s metal plaque to the frame

George

‘Marshmallow’ Sofa

Pierre Olofsson

‘Trio’ Tapestry Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet circa 1960

Velvet with poloychrome motif Signed ‘47.100 Olofsson’

Bracelet

Produced by Käsitötä 1974

Sterling silver with Aventurine cabochons Impressed with Finnish crown control, assay marks, and dated ‘V7’

Taisto Palonen

Josef Hoffman Bowl

Produced by Wiener Werkstätte circa 1910

Sterling silver Stamped to the underside

Cufflinks circa 1970

Sterling silver Stamped to the base

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe

‘Day & Night’ Ring

Produced by Torun circa 1980

Sterling silver, reversible surface of motherof-pearl and black obsidian to the reverse Stamped to the inside

Produced by Arredoluce

circa 1950

Model no. 12291

Painted metal, brass, frosted glass

Shades adjust to reveal frosted glass shade beneath

Manufacturer’s label to the underside

Angelo Lelli

Pair of ‘Stelline’ Table Lamps

Cocktail Bar Cabinet

Produced by Illum Bolighus Kobenhavn circa 1940

Mahogany, birch, brass, mirrored glass, interior with light

‘Alta’ Cocktail Shaker

Produced by Carl M. Cohr Silver Co. circa 1930

Silver plated metal

Sven Palqvist ‘Kantara’ Bowl

Produced by Orrefors circa 1950

Free blown coloured glass

Signed to the underside

Estrid Ericson

Necklace

Produced by Svenskt Tenn circa 1940

Pewter, partly gilded pewter

During the Second World War, when there was a shortage of materials, Estrid Ericson began to make jewellery in pewter. She often drew inspiration from her travels and created casts of flowers, ropes, buttons, buttons or, as here, seeds. The idea was perfectly timed, as “costume jewellery” was all the rage, even internationally.

Ilmari Tapiovaara Chandelier 1971

Cast brass, turned brass, cast gilded glass shades

Designed 1971 for the Inter-Continental Hotel Helsinki Finland.

Large Mirror Made in Sweden circa 1920

Lacquered and carved wood, original mirror

Hans J. Wegner

Extendable Dining Table

Produced by Johannes Hansen circa 1960

Model no. JH 567

Solid teak, frame, fold-down support leg Stamped with manufacturers marks to frame

Hans J. Wegner

Set of Twelve ‘Cownhorn’ Chairs

Produced by Johannes Hansen circa 1960

Model no. JH 505

Solid oak, leather upholstery Metal manufacturers plaque to frame

Erik Chambert

Unique Cabinet Produced by Chamberts 1945

Red beech, brass hinges. Hand painted decoration of Swedish summer flowers by Erik Chambert. Inside with drawers and adjustable shelves. Signed and dated 1945 by the artist at the bottom edge of the right door and drawer

Provenance:

Erik Chambert, family of Erik Chambert.

Exhibited:

‘Exhibition of Arts and Crafts’, Nermans Konsthall, Norrköping, 1945. At the same exhibition, Chambert also showed the wallpaper Fridhemsbacken, with a very similar floral motif.

Erik Chambert was a Swedish designer known for blending craftsmanship with modern ideals. Trained as a cabinetmaker, he studied at Konstfack and worked with Otto Schulz before gaining recognition at the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition. Chambert resisted mass production, instead favoring handmade furniture of high quality. In the 1930s, he began incorporating floral intarsia into his cabinets, later painting them with lush botanical scenes. These pieces, often compared to Josef Frank’s Flora cabinet, reflect his shift from strict functionalism to a more expressive, nature-inspired modernism — turning furniture into both functional objects and artistic statements.

Estrid Ericson Necklace

Produced by Svenskt Tenn circa 1940

Pewter, partly gilded pewter

Gio Ponti

Coffee Table 1952

Lacquered wood, anodised aluminium, brass, original glass

Glass acid etched ‘Temperato Ragazzi’

A certificate of expertise from the Gio Ponti Archives is included.

Designed for the Giulio Cesare cruise ship, for which Gio Ponti decorated the interiors.

Provenance:

Cruise Ship Giulio Cesare, Gênes, circa 1952; Private Collection, La Spezia, Italy; Private Collection, Acquired from the above.

‘Camaleonda’ Modular Sofa

Produced by C&B Italia

Designed 1970, these examples executed 1974

Leather, chrome hardware

With producer’s paper label to undersides of cushions

Mario Bellini

Luigi Caccia Dominioni

‘Porcino’ Table Lamps

Produced by Azucena

Designed in 1966, executed in 1960s

Model no. LTA6

Brass, partially frosted glass shades

Archival image of ceiling lights on display in the Arredoluce showroom in Monza, credit: Arredoluce Archives/Fragile Milano.

Ettore Sottsass

‘Balena’ Ceiling Lamp Produced by Arredoluce circa 1950

Model no. 12600

Upper shade in lacquered aluminium, lower shade in acrylic, likely produced by Riboli, Italy. Brass mounts and ceiling cap with nylon suspension cables. Manufacturer’s mark to the frame

This work is recorded in the Arredoluce archives under archive number 2502884.