Josef Frank's Philosophy

Josef Frank’s personal style went completely against the strict functionalist ideals of the 1930s. He used colours and patterns, included both high and low, and did unabashed borrowing from various cultures and eras. Josef Frank called this “Accidentism” or “The philosophy of fortunate coincidence.”

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J. Frank, 1940s Cushion Teheran 50x50 cm, Linen, Teheran, White 1,500 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1938 Candle Holder The Knot of Friendship 1938 Brass 2,600 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1942 Pot Hortus 1942 16 cm, Glass, Green 2,500 SEK In stock
Svenskt Tenn Plate Leaf 22,5x16 cm, Pewter 1,500 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1946 Wastebin/Umbrella Stand Metal Small, Steel & Brass, Black 2,500 SEK In stock
J. Frank, 1952 Candle Holder Bamboo Pewter 2,500 SEK In stock
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Josef Frank/Svenskt Tenn Tray La Plata 31 cm, Birch Veneer & Textile, La Plata, Round, Green 600 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1938 Pot Hortus 16 cm, Brass 1,000 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1952 Candle Holder Pewter with Stone Pewter, Aventurine 2,100 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1920s Ceiling Lamp 2356 Brass 7,800 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1930s Cushion Celotocaulis 50x50 cm, Linen, Celotocaulis, Grey 1,500 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1939 Table lamp 2575 Wood & Brass, White 2,800 SEK In stock
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Josef Frank Mirror with Mirrorframe 90x76,5x2 cm, Wood, Red 10,800 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1950 Candle Holder 6-branched Brass 3,600 SEK In stock
J. Frank, 1930s Vase No2 Glass, Clear 1,600 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1920s Wall Lamp 2143 Brass, Direct Installation 2,700 SEK Out of stock
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J. Frank, 1930s Mirror Round Convex 37 cm, Wood, Green 4,000 SEK In stock
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J. Frank, 1952 Candle Holder Clover 30 cm, Silver plated 2,000 SEK In stock
J. Frank, 1940s Cushion Rox & Fix 50x50 cm, Linen, Rox & Fix, Multi 1,500 SEK In stock

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“we should shape our surroundings as if they had arisen by chance.”

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Josef Frank advocated a personal decorating style. He expressed that there’s nothing wrong with mixing old and new, with combining different furniture styles, colours and patterns. Things that you like will automatically fuse to form a relaxing entity.

Josef Frank also thought that it shouldn't appear obvious that furnishings are well thought out. In his book, Accidentism from 1958, he wrote: “... we should shape our surroundings as if they had arisen by chance”.