Carl Malmsten was a Swedish designer and architect celebrated for his devotion to traditional craftsmanship (slöjd) and his resistance to functionalism. He believed furniture should foster warmth and harmony in the home, emphasizing natural materials, comfort, and timeless design. Among his most iconic creations are the Farmor chair, Hemmakväll dresser, and Samsas armchair. As founder of the Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies, he left a lasting legacy that continues to shape Scandinavian design.