Folke Jansson "Tellus" Sofa, 1950s

Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...

Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956. Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye...

Folke Jansson, sofa model 'Tellus', fabric, wood, brass, Sweden, 1956. Exquisite sofa designed by the Swedish designer Folke Jansson, featuring graceful lines that captivate the eye. Four subtly carved wooden legs are adorned with a touch of brass at their tips. The armrests seamlessly encircle the back, while the back's edge reveals a splendid curvature, enhancing the overall allure of this design. We currently have another Tellus sofa in stock...

A sculptural Swedish two-seater sofa, model “Tellus,” designed by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Skövde. Mid-20th century. The curved backrest flow into slender, slightly flared arm...

A pink grey fabric, teak and brass sofa or settee, model Tellus, designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Skövde, Sweden, c. 1950s. Minor staining to fabric backrest....

Rare sofa model 'Tellus' designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Sweden, during the 1960s. Sculptural legs of beech and upholstered in two different tones of green ...

Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way, based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical - yet often coincidental - availability of creative genius. Folke Jansson was certainly one of the latter, designing unique forms with an artistic touch. Jansson is a designer who is difficult to define, being the creator of daily objects which are far from the organic forms of Alvar Aalto, and yet not aiming for the minimalism of Arne Jacobsen or Poul Kjaerholm. His experimentation has led him to play both with the free forms embedded into materials, and with the geometric shapes superimposed on them. This ‘Orion’ sofa...

Rare 'Facet' sofa by Folke Jansson for S.M. Wincrantz Möbelindustri AB, Skövde Sweden 1957. Very rare model of which only eight copies where produced as a jubileum model. This one of...

FOLKE JANSSON “Orion” lounge chair. Produced by SM Wincrantz. Blue and White upholstery. Lacquered Beech legs with brass ball foot. 1950’s. Sweden

Folke Ohlsson for Dux, sofa model ‘Passadena’, walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aest...