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.
Danish Modern, Brutalist Dining Table, Stained Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist Dining or Kitchen Table, Stained Pine, Denmark, 1960s Wonderful brutalist expandable dining table designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s....
Pine
Swedish Modern, Trestle Dining Table, Carved Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Trestle Dining Table, Carved Pine, Sweden, 1950s A very interested solid pine dining table by an unknown marker and produced in Sweden in the middle of t...
Pine
Göran Malmvall, Dining Table and Six Chairs, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stamford, CT
Göran Malmvall, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Dining Set, Pine, Sweden, 1970s Set of six solid pine dining chairs and a solid pine dining table designed by Göran Malmvall for Svensk F...
Pine
GP, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978
Located in Stamford, CT
GP, Swedish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Pine, Sweden, 1978 Mid-century modern bench designed and produced in Sweden in 1978. This example features an interesting carved apr...
Pine
Danish Modern, Teak, Organic Form Side Table, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Organic Form Side Table, Denmark, 1950s A petite stained wood side table having an organic form top, designed and produced in Denmark in the middle ...
Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Maple, Lacquer, USA, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983, This stunning dining table sold on its own has a complementing set of dining chairs and a matching sideboard sold separately. This Hexagonal shaped table of Birdseye maple is finely inlaid having bronze mounts and two tone base with two additional 24 inch leaves. A one of a kind table made exclusively for the Kagan family. One of two complete Kagan dining sets...
Brass
Pine Dining Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
A distinctive Scandinavian Modern dining table designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese in the 1960s. Crafted in solid pine, the table exemplifies Ekström’s commitment to fu...
Pine
Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table or desk designed by Yngve Ekstrom, produced by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Pine
Swedish Table in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Karlstad, SE
A charming and sturdy dining table, crafted in pine and manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s, possibly designed by Göran Malmvall for the esteem...
Pine
Olavi Hänninen Dining Table for Mikko, Finland, 1960s
By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculptural dining table designed by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen and produced by Mikko in Finland during the 1960s. Characterized by its robust construction and expressive use of ...
Elm
Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table or desk designed by Yngve Ekstrom, produced by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Pine
Dining Table in Solid Scandinavian Pine by Søborg Furniture, 1960s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table in Scandinavian solid pine, designed and made by Søborg Furniture. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Pine
