The Lindqvist family
The story of the Lindqvist family in Grythyttan dates back to the end of the 19th century when the blacksmith family started making horseshoes. Karl Lindqvist's son, Artur, continued in his father's footsteps but with his vision extending beyond traditional blacksmithing. Artur was inspired by the 'funkisens' of the time, combining functional and aesthetically pleasing items for everyday use, and the now-classic A2 chair was his first work and the start of a complete garden collection.
Quality and craftsmanship
Every piece of furniture that leaves the Grythyttan Stålmöbler workshop is the culmination of careful craftsmanship. Skilled blacksmiths work with precision and dedication to ensure that the heritage and history of Grythyttan Stålmöbler lives on.
The key to the distinctive chairs' comfort and fantastic 'rocking' is the handmade spring steel frame created in the Grythyttan factory. This process requires a skilled and steady hand to achieve perfection and cannot be automated.
The raw materials are checked thoroughly before the manufacturing process begins, and each piece of furniture takes time to produce. Grythyttan places great importance on and has, in addition to professional pride, both a flair for materials and craftsmanship, which permeates every part of the manufacturing process.
A part of Swedish design history
What started with the A2 chair in the 1930s grew, and during the 40s and 50s, the popularity of Grythyttan Stålmöbler steel furniture increased significantly. Their furniture became synonymous with Swedish summer and holidays, with many of us having experienced rocking in an A2 in our grandparents' gardens. The 1930s slogan lives on and is just as apt then as it is now: "When you buy Grythyttan's summer furniture, your furniture needs are solved for many years to come".