Allkonstnär i "hemtrefnadens" tid, Lars Israel Wahlman 1894-1917, Johan Knutsson (book)

In the early 1900s the architect Lars Israel Wahlman (1870-1952) realized a new ideal for the villa, inspired both by England and by Swedish folk culture. Among Wahlman's best-known and well-preserved works are the Engelbrekt Church in Stockholm and Tjolöholm Castle south of Gothenburg. The villas Trotzgården in Hedemora, Wahlman's own Villa Tallom north of Stockholm and Norhaga outside Falun are among his lesser-known but still well-preserved works.

The book looks at Wahlman's furniture and interior architecture from different perspectives, focusing on the architect's different roles: engineer, artist and not least all-round artist. In the early 1900s it was desirable to unite the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture. It was also a time when cosiness at home was central and certain features were obligatory, such as a snug sitting nook, an open fireplace, a welcoming entrance and a ticking longcase clock. Wahlman worked by both of these guiding principles.

Johan Knutsson is professor of furniture culture at Linköping University (Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies) and the Nordic Museum. The book is richly illustrated with new photographs by the museum's photographer Peter Segemark. Designed by Susanne Viborg, Bok & Form. The book is in Swedish.