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.
Set of three Carl Malmsten dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of Three Carl Malmsten Dining Chairs in Solid Oregon Pine, Sweden, 1960s A refined set of three dining chairs designed by Carl Malmsten...
Pine
Set of Five 1930s pine dining chairs, from a Swedish ceramic artist’s workshop.
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of five sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth’s Sportstuga furniture. These distinctive chairs originate from a ceramic artist’s workshop loc...
Pine
Set of 4 Brutalist and Sculptural dining chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of 4 Brutalist Sculptural Dining Chairs in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1960s A powerful and highly sculptural set of four French dining chairs executed in the brutalis...
Iron
Set of 4 dining chairs design by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina Italy 1970s
By Silvio Coppola, Fratelli
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Fratelli Montina. Italy, 1970s. A rare and highly refined set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Silvio Coppola and produced b...
Leather, Ash
Sculptural solid Pine Dining Chair attributed to Rainer Daumiller Denmark 1970s
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Ystad, SE
Sculptural Dining Chair Attributed to Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970s. A sculptural solid Oregon pine dining chair attributed to Rainer Daumiller, whose most recognized designs wer...
Pine
Göran Malmvall "Svensk Fur" Dining table in solid pine, Sweden 1940/50s.
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Ystad, SE
Solid pine dining table, model “Svensk Fur”, designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, circa 1940s–1950s. This characterful dining table is cr...
Pine
Set of 4 Rustic Pine Chairs by Goran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. The chairs have been restored and oiled. I have 2 more chairs in stock in original condition.
Pine
1970s Pine Dining Chairs by Goran Malmvall, Sweden, Set of 4
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of 4 pine dining chairs by Goran Malmvall from Sweden, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern style with carved wood back with four slates and cutout detail. Wood seat rests on four...
Pine
Set of Four Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Sweden
By Goran Malmvall
Located in London, GB
A set of four simple pine chairs by Goran Malvall, Sweden. The chairs have a nice design with a hand grip cut into the back posts; lots of character and patina which we have left as...
Pine
Set of 4 Swedish Pine Chairs by Göran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur, 1950s.
Pine
Set of Four Scandinavian Modern Pine Chairs, Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four Scandinavian Modern chairs, design Göran Malmvall, Sweden, 1970s. Pine. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold together as a set.
Pine
"510" Pine Dining Chair Set by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Karis, Nyland
This elegant set of four Model 510 dining chairs was designed in the 1940s by Göran Malmvall for the esteemed Swedish manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner. A celebrated example of...
Pine
