List of products by designer Bertil Fridhagen (1905-1993) Sweden
Born August Julius Fridhagen in the bucolic Swedish town of Norra Sandsjö in 1905, architect-designer Bertil Fridhagen began his career in his father’s footsteps, as a carpenter at established furniture manufacturer Svenska Mobelfabrikerna Bodafors. In the early 1930s, Fridhagen apprenticed under Carl Erik Ekholm before taking a detour to study at Konstfack and work at his hometown manufacturer Sandsjö Möbelfabrik. He returned to Bodafors in 1939 to succeed Ekholm as the company’s chief architect.
In parallel with Axel Larsson’s time as Bodafors’ Head Designer—and, more generally, with the careers of other Scandinavian modernist furniture-makers like Nordiska Kompaniet’s Lena Larsson and Elias Svedberg, to name a few—Fridhagen played a substantial role in solidifying both the company’s regional success and international renown. His tenure saw the design of a number of award-winning casegoods series—catalogues of pared-down and practical cabinets, bookshelves, and kitchen sets, often framed, as was the Bodafors hallmark, in hardwoods of teak and oak. Most formally decorated and lucratively popular were his Librett and Variett series, which Bodafors produced at a competitive market price well into the midcentury.
Fridhagen’s accolades include prizes at various international design competitions in Denmark (1954); at the California State Fair in Sacramento (1956); in Italy (1966, 1968, 1970); and in Tennessee (1972).
He passed away March 23, 1993.
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'Reno' Extendable Dining Table by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden€0.00
Mid Century 'Reno' Dining table by Bertil Fridhagen and made in Sweden. The table is round shape and has two extension boards. Also two different types of wood were used in the production, the legs and table top frame are made of solid oak, the table top is covered with teak wood venners.
Burned stamps confirm the authenticity of the furniture. The stamp marks 1957s.
The furniture is after a professional restoration. -
Set of 4 'Reno' chairs by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, Sweden€0.00
Mid Century 'Reno' Dining cahirs designed by Bertil Fridhagen and made in Sweden. The chairs are made of solid oak. Fabric made from Recycled wool bound together with strong polyamide makes this quality useful in various environments. By combining yarn from recycled clothing in different colors the textiles get their shades.
Burned stamps confirm the authenticity of the furniture and marks 1959s.
The furniture is after a professional restoration. -
Three-piece Writing Desk By Bertil Fridhagen For Bodafors, Sweden€0.00
This is a functional and easily transformable three-piece desk from the Mid-Century Modern style era. Side cabinets can be interchanged as needed.
This desk is perfect for those who need a lot of space not only to put things in drawers, but also space on the table top.
Solid oak wood and natural oak veneers were used for production. The inner drawers are made of beech wood. The design is enlivened by brass details.
The design of the work table was created by the Swedish designer Bertil Fridhagen, it was produced by the Bodafors company in 1963 and it is currently in excellent restored condition. All surfaces have been completely cleared of old finish and refinished with an ecological high-quality lacquer finish and dark brown stain. Authenticity stamps are burned into the inside drawers.
