Sideboard model 2194 designed by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Sweden, 1950s
Walnut & brass.The Model 2194 sideboard showcases Josef Frank's unique approach that combines practicality with an appealing design. Unlike his bright and floral textile designs, Frank's furniture often features a more understated elegance. The Model 2194 sideboard reflects this, with its simple and efficient design that emphasizes functionality and craftsmanship.
Although Josef Frank is well-known for his lively textile patterns, he was originally trained as an architect. This training influenced his approach to both furniture and textiles, focusing on comfort and functionality, which offered a different perspective compared to the more austere designs of his modernist contemporaries.
Josef Frank (1885-1967) was born in Austria and moved to Sweden when he was 50 years old, escaping the rise of Nazism. His arrival in Sweden began a highly productive period in his career, where he produced some of his most notable work and became deeply embedded in Swedish culture and design history.
H: 88 cm / 2' 10 11/16"
L: 220.5 cm / 7' 2 11/16"
W: 54.5 cm / 1' 9 1/2"
Price: on application
