Serving trolley model 2248
Designed by Josef Frank
Sweden, 1940s

Reference number: 8482
Tear sheet: Download
Material: 

Mahogany.

Measurements:
H: 75.5 cm / 2' 5 3/4"
W: 50 cm / 1' 7 11/16"
D: 83.5 cm / 2' 8 7/8"
Description:

Josef Frank designed several serving trolleys throughout his career at Svenskt Tenn. This model, 2248 reflects his signature approach to furniture: functional, yet full of personality, with organic lines, playful proportions. It has four castors, making it easy to move—underscoring its purpose as both a mobile service piece and a versatile furnishing.

Josef Frank (1885–1967) was an Austrian-born architect and designer who became a central figure in Swedish modern design. After moving from Austria to Sweden in the 1930s, he became a defining force at Svenskt Tenn.

Frank believed that design should enhance everyday life—not impose on it—leading to creations that are as joyful as they are functional. His work remains a cornerstone of Scandinavian design, celebrated for its warmth, originality, and timeless appeal.