Marie Louise Idetsam-Blomberg (1898-1988) was a sculptor and graphic designer. For a number of year she was also one of the owners of the furnishings business 'Futurum'. She was born in Finland, but moved to Stockholm to study. She was awarded with a golden medal for her chess set at the Paris Exhibition in 1925. Later, she also started to work in cermaic and design in the Swedish city Sigtuna. She is one of the founders of the art association in Sigtuna. Her works are represented in museums such as the National Museum in Stockholm, and the Moderna Museet in Stockholm.

Svenskt Tenn

Pewter and gilt pewter

This chess game was designed by Marie-Lousie Idestam-Blomberg in the 1920s. It was displayed during the Paris Exhibition 1925; after which Svenskt Tenn took over the production rights. The set shown at the Paris exhibition was made in ebony and ivory.


Literature:  Boet, 1935. Similar models: p.93 & 100. 
H. Hedqvist, R. Jacobsen, J. Von Gerber, Modernt Svenskt Tenn, Éditions Atlantis, 
Stockholm, 2004. p.37 & 40

Marie Louise Idestam-Blomberg

1898-1988