Grythyttan

Traditional Swedish furniture

In 1895, the Lindqvist family began making horseshoes in Grythyttan, Sweden. Later, Artur Lindqvist took over the family business from his father Karl. But Artur had a vision that went beyond traditional blacksmithing. He was inspired by the principles of functionalism and wanted to create everyday objects that were both functional and attractive. For the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, Artur designed and made the A2 cantilever chair from spring steel, which is now regarded as a classic. The A2 chair was followed by a complete garden furniture collection.

In the 1940s and 1950s, Grythyttan Stålmöbler became increasingly well known and popular. Its furniture came to symbolise summer and holidays. Many Swedes have sat on an A2 in their grandparents' garden.

Craftsmanship and quality

All the furniture stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship. The smiths work with great care, precision and a gentle touch to keep the heritage and history of Grythyttan Stålmöbler alive.

The furniture is made from high-quality spring steel. The secret of the characteristic gentle bounce of the cantilever chairs lies in their base. Production takes place at the factory in Grythyttan and cannot be automated: a perfect result requires a good feel for the material and a great deal of experience.