Round Trippo table, designed by Ulla Christiansson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden

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Round Trippo table, designed by Ulla Christiansson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden

The round table Trippo was designed by Ulla Christiansson for the Swedish manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner in the late 20th century. It is finished in teak wood. It has slender legs made of solid steel with a matte finish. The Trippo table series is versatile and works equally well in offices and conference rooms, as well as serving as a coffee table. The streamlined shape of the tabletop, combined with the steel legs, reflects Karl Andersson’s commitment to creating well-made, durable and sustainable furniture.

Ulla Christiansson, born in Stockholm in 1938, studied furniture design and interior design at the University College of Arts, Crafts & Design in Stockholm and is a member of SIR (the Swedish Association of Interior Architects). Ulla’s philosophy is to create furniture for people who enjoy living with things for a long time. She designed the Trio series of tables for Karl Andersson & Söner in 1998, the Trippo table in all its variations, and Trippo shelving units. Her latest product (2004) is the Pastillo series of bar stools.

Karl Andersson & Söner has a history dating back to 1898. Karl Andersson was known for his creativity, boundless enthusiasm and dynamism. He earned a reputation as the best – though most expensive – craftsman in the district. The company grew, and with it, the ethos of traditional craftsmanship and its reputation for the highest quality evolved to meet the demands of modern, high-volume industrial production. Today, the vision nurtured by Karl Andersson and his sons remains as relevant as ever. High quality, good functionality and integrity of form continue to be distinguishing features of the company’s products. Many pieces of furniture by Karl Andersson & Söner have become classics. Some are held in the collections of Nordiska Museet (the Nordic Museum) in Stockholm. The company has received many awards and distinctions over the years. Today, Karl Andersson & Söner is managed by Karl Andersson’s great-grandchildren. The company has retained an excellent reputation for supplying classic, high-quality wooden furniture and sells worldwide. The furniture factory in Huskvarna is powered exclusively by renewable energy from the sun, wind and water, supplied by Jönköping Energy.

The table is in original vintage condition. It shows signs of age and use, as well as minor discolouration.

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