Vintage Göran Malmvall furniture reflects the skill and precision of a craftsman focused on geometry and sumptuous simplicity. The Swedish designer's tables and case pieces are sleek and striking, with elegant, clean lines that emphasize the function-first sensibility typically associated with Scandinavian modernism. An adept cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, Malmvall created furniture that is widely loved by design enthusiasts all over the world.
Malmvall was born in Berghem, Sweden, and was the youngest son of Karl Andersson — the master cabinetmaker and founder of the reputable furniture company Karl Andersson & Söner. Malmvall grew up on the small family farm in Berghem with his ten brothers and sisters but was so frequently in the factory that he often slept there. At the young age of 17, he became a foreman on the production floor and, eventually, factory manager.
Early on, Malmvall showed a considerable talent for design and began studying furniture-making in his spare time. He took design courses near his hometown, and he was brought into the family business at a young age. Malmvall furthered his studies under the tutelage of Carl Malmsten, a prominent designer and educator associated with Swedish modernism.
Malmvall became an integral part of Karl Andersson & Söner and one of its leading designers. In 1972, he created the iconic KA72 series of storage cabinets — a completely customizable system that can be purchased with solid-wood or glass-front doors and open shelving. The KA72 collection is still available from Karl Karl Andersson & Söner today and is versatile enough for any room in the home.
Malmvall went on to design for several Scandinavian furniture companies. The slender dining chairs, sofas and tables he created for Svensk Fur are likely his best known designs. He remained a designer for Karl Andersson & Söner until 1982. The designer’s son, Karl Malmvall, is also a successful furniture designer who worked for IKEA.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Göran Malmvall seating, tables, case pieces and more.
Early Swedish Modern Wooden Dining Office Chair in Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden chair in dark brown stained pine with a sculptural shaped back designed and produced by Carl Malmsten and his cabinetmakers in 1933...
Pine
Yngve Ekström "Småland" Dining Office Chair in Birch Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural Swedish wooden dining / office chair in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 72,5 cm / 28.50" W: 53 cm / 20....
Birch
Single Swedish Wooden "Utö" Dining Chair in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish single wooden "Utö" dining / office chair in pine by Axe Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 80 cm...
Pine
Danish Mid Century Wooden Pine Dining Chairs attr. to Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish mid century wooden dining chairs in pine attributed to Rainer Daumiller produced in Denmark, 1970s. In good matching and original condition. Dimensions: 89 ...
Pine
Four Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Pine by Rainer Daumiller, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish wooden dining chairs in pine by Rainer Daumiller produced in Denmark, 1970s. In good matching and original condition. Dimensions: 89 cm / 35" W: 47 cm / 18....
Pine
Set of Four Yngve Ekström Wooden Dining Chairs in Birch Produced in Sweden 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four wooden wooden dining chairs in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original and matching condition. Dimensions: H: 72,5 cm / 28.50" W: 53 cm ...
Birch
Göran Malmvall pine chair 510 by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish side chair, Model 510, designed by Göran Malmvall for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, Huskvarna. Originating from the late 1940s, it is a late example of the "sports...
Pine
Dining Chairs in Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1933
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Chairs in Pine by Carl Malmsten, 1933 Additional Information: Material: Pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Very rare dining chairs model Skedblad Produced in Sweden Dimensi...
Pine
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s This remarkable chair is designed by Danish designer Jacob Kielland-Brandt in the 1960s. It has a strong expression, ...
Pine
Vintage Danish Modern Dining Chair by Erik Buch
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik, Erik Buch
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chair. Designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. This chair is in excellent condition with brand new black...
Teak
Bodil Kjær Principal Dining Chair, Wood, Mid-Century Modern Design, Denmark
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959. One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, con...
Wood
Göran Malmvall Model 510 Pine Chairs, Set of 2, c. 1950
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Andes, NY
A set of two Swedish pine chairs designed by Göran Malmvall, Model 510, with solid seats and curved backs, for the manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söne in Sweden. Karl Andersson &...
Pine
