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Article number:

113369

Design:

Nils Fougstedt Svenskt Tenn

Material frame:

Birch

Material table top:

Tenn

Width medium:

53 cm

Height medium:

50 cm

Name labelling:

Svenskt Tenn Nils Fougstedt

Placement labelling:

På sidan av stora tennbricka samt undertill

Type labelling:

Numbered 100-years plaque

Country of manufacture:

Sweden

Net weight:

20 kg

Motive:

Nils Fougstedt

The Nesting Tables Noaks Ark is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn.

Each unit features a proof of authenticity in the form of a numbered plaque.
Product information

Article number:

113369

Design:

Nils Fougstedt Svenskt Tenn

Material frame:

Birch

Material table top:

Tenn

Width medium:

53 cm

Height medium:

50 cm

Name labelling:

Svenskt Tenn Nils Fougstedt

Placement labelling:

På sidan av stora tennbricka samt undertill

Type labelling:

Numbered 100-years plaque

Country of manufacture:

Sweden

Net weight:

20 kg

Motive:

Nils Fougstedt

The Nesting Tables Noaks Ark is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn.

Each unit features a proof of authenticity in the form of a numbered plaque.
Design

In the early 1920s, the art teacher Estrid Ericson had a vision: she wanted to bring contemporary pewter designs to the public at affordable prices. This idea was shared by the acclaimed pewter artist Nils Fougstedt who joined her as artistic collaborator and head designer.

Nils Fougstedt (1881 – 1954) was a sculptor, pewter artist, and art craftsman. In the summer of 1924, he and Estrid Ericson founded “Konsthantverkets verkstad” where they and two other employees produced and sold pewter objects at Kungsholmstorg in Stockholm. The interest for their products grew quickly and just a few months later; in October 1924, Estrid Ericson opened Firma Svenskt Tenn with a store and workshop at Smålandsgatan through her own means. Throughout the years, Nils Fougstedt created many beautiful designs for Svenskt Tenn, such as the engraved tabletops for the Noah's Ark nesting table in 1927.

The Noah’s Ark Nesting Table is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn. Today, the table is hand-engraved by Michiko Englund while the woodwork is made by craftsman Martin Altwegg, following an original from the company’s archive. Each unit features a proof of authenticity in the form of a numbered plaque.

Designer

Nils Fougstedt/Svenskt Tenn

Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954) was a sculptor and pewter artists. Together with Estrid Ericson, he opened a store and workshop for the manufacture and sale of pewter objects in 1924. The store later resulted in Estrid Ericson founding the company Svenskt Tenn and Nils Fougstedt continued to design several beautiful objects for the company.
Design

In the early 1920s, the art teacher Estrid Ericson had a vision: she wanted to bring contemporary pewter designs to the public at affordable prices. This idea was shared by the acclaimed pewter artist Nils Fougstedt who joined her as artistic collaborator and head designer.

Nils Fougstedt (1881 – 1954) was a sculptor, pewter artist, and art craftsman. In the summer of 1924, he and Estrid Ericson founded “Konsthantverkets verkstad” where they and two other employees produced and sold pewter objects at Kungsholmstorg in Stockholm. The interest for their products grew quickly and just a few months later; in October 1924, Estrid Ericson opened Firma Svenskt Tenn with a store and workshop at Smålandsgatan through her own means. Throughout the years, Nils Fougstedt created many beautiful designs for Svenskt Tenn, such as the engraved tabletops for the Noah's Ark nesting table in 1927.

The Noah’s Ark Nesting Table is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn. Today, the table is hand-engraved by Michiko Englund while the woodwork is made by craftsman Martin Altwegg, following an original from the company’s archive. Each unit features a proof of authenticity in the form of a numbered plaque.

Designer

Nils Fougstedt/Svenskt Tenn

Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954) was a sculptor and pewter artists. Together with Estrid Ericson, he opened a store and workshop for the manufacture and sale of pewter objects in 1924. The store later resulted in Estrid Ericson founding the company Svenskt Tenn and Nils Fougstedt continued to design several beautiful objects for the company.
Care instructions

Pewter is a soft material that requires careful treatment. It is sensitive to high heat and can be easily scratched. We therefore recommend using cotton gloves when handling pewter. Be careful not to place any items on the table that could damage the surface.

It is generally recommended to avoid using polish on pewter, since it can cause scratches. To remove fingerprints and other stains, rinse the pewter in warm water with a small amount of dish detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. For more advanced cleaning of pewter objects we recommend a professional restorer, for example, K A Johnsson in Stockholm.

The table frame is made of birch wood. Clean with a soft cloth dampened with mild dish detergent or soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not expose the furniture to prolonged humidity or direct heat or use polish, oil, or abrasive cleaners on the furniture. Contact a furniture restorer if the coating or wood gets damaged, as it can get worse if not tended to.
Sustainability and manufacturing

Material

Pewter & Birch

Satsbord Noaks Ark

The Noah’s Ark Nesting Table is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn. Today, the table is hand-engraved by Michiko Englund while the woodwork is made by craftsman Martin Altwegg, following an original from the company’s archive. Each unit features a proof of authenticity in the form of a numbered plaque.

HAND ENGRAVING BY MICHIKO ENGLUND

It was through happenstance in December 1973 that Michiko Englund decided to learn the craft of engraving. At the time, she thought to give the profession three years. Three years that has become fifty.

In the early 2000s, Michiko Englund heard about the art of engraving being applied onto hunting weapons in Italy. She went to a hunting fair to see the craft herself. There, she met several famous engravers like Cesare Giovanelli who gave her the opportunity to work with him at Bottega Incisioni Cesare Giovanelli in Brescia.

Her collaboration with Svenskt Tenn began many years ago and Michiko Englund was one of the craftsmen who engraved the Stockholm table by Josef Frank and Nils Fougstedt in 2011. For the 100 years anniversary of Svenskt Tenn, she has been commissioned to engrave the Noah’s Ark Nesting table.

WORKING METHOD AND PROCESS

The highly detailed motif makes this a challenging task. The textured hides of the animals, shadows and gradients require precision and specific techniques to engrave. Before getting on with the task, Michiko went deep into researching what tools were used in the 1920s and 1930s when the original motif was designed. Months of preparations amounted into a combined set of inherited, borrowed, and modern tools.

Through this use of both old and modern equipment; traditional and personal techniques, Michiko meticulously recreated the design as close to the original as possible. Having a background in jewellery engraving, no detail is too minute for Michiko Englund in her role as a craftsman for Svenskt Tenn.

Sustainability in focus

Read more about Svenskt Tenn's Sustainability Philosophy below.
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Svenskt Tenn 100 years Nesting Table Noah's Ark

The Nesting Table is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn. Today, the table is hand-engraved by Michiko Englund while the woodwork is made by craftsman Martin Altwegg, following an original from the company’s archive.

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Svenskt Tenn 100 years Nesting Table Noah's Ark

The Nesting Table is produced in a limited edition of 30 units to celebrate the 100 years jubilee of Svenskt Tenn. Today, the table is hand-engraved by Michiko Englund while the woodwork is made by craftsman Martin Altwegg, following an original from the company’s archive.

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