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Collection by Amanda Dameron

From Stockholm: Gärsnäs, Old & New

Since 1893, Gärsnäs has worked with furniture artisans to create wood works that are durable, pleasing to the eye, and functional. The fifty-person company always has a lovely presence at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, and this year's booth was no exception. Strong, lyrical pieces by Nina Jobs, Inga Sempé, Monica Förster, Pierre Sindre, and Åke Axelsso included everything from children's furniture to auditorium seating, reflecting the company's dedication to form and playfulness, as well as their focus on detail and thoughtful innovation. Old favorites receive slight modifications, and never-before-seen items were eagerly perused by show-goers.

Please visit the slideshow to see pieces from the new Spring 2011 collection.

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The Österlen chair, by Inga Sempé is so named for the area in southern Sweden in which it was built. Sempé, a southerner herself, used typical bentwood techniques to craft the piece, which features U-shaped cuts in the legs and back. Sempé also debuted a table of the same name.
The Österlen chair, by Inga Sempé is so named for the area in southern Sweden in which it was built. Sempé, a southerner herself, used typical bentwood techniques to craft the piece, which features U-shaped cuts in the legs and back. Sempé also debuted a table of the same name.
The Österlen table and chair, by Inga Sempé, glimpsed on the show floor.
The Österlen table and chair, by Inga Sempé, glimpsed on the show floor.
Gärsnäs Pressmaterial 2011
Gärsnäs Pressmaterial 2011
Gärsnäs Pressmaterial 2011
Gärsnäs Pressmaterial 2011
Gärsnäs Pressmaterial 2011
Gärsnäs Pressmaterial 2011
Monica Förster's winsome Motion peice is an asymmetrical answer to boring old bench. It can be linked to a table, or it can go on for days by linking a number of them together.
Monica Förster's winsome Motion peice is an asymmetrical answer to boring old bench. It can be linked to a table, or it can go on for days by linking a number of them together.