A short history about Lerro - Lundby

Lerro was a Swedish company that manufactured dollhouse furniture and other dollhouse accessories during the years 1949 - 1959, and was based on real-life models. Their products were popular for their high quality and attention to detail. Per Börnfelt was the founder of the company Lerro, the business started in the home which became a toy factory. A collaboration with both BRIO and Lundbyfabriken developed. 1959 everything was destroyed in a fire. Lerro and Lundby then merged their operations. Per Börnfelt was given a leading role in the new Lundby, and was responsible for all the design of doll's houses and doll's house furniture. By 1961, he had built up and started efficient series production in a new factory, which led to Lundby growing into a major export company.

Lundby is a Swedish company founded in 1945 by Axel and Grete Thomsen. The company's name comes from the district of Lundby in Gothenburg, where the business first started. They produced dollhouse furniture before the time of Per Börnfelt, which was sold through department stores and mail order. This furniture was a little rougher and on a slightly larger scale. Some of this furniture was updated when Per Börnfelt came into Lundby. Probably the rococo furniture with gold decoration is an example of such an update. Lundby of Sweden is one of the world's most famous manufacturers of dollhouses and dollhouse furniture.

• 1950s: Lundby launches its first modern dollhouse - a two-story villa with a plastic roof.

• 1970s: The company achieves international success. The dollhouses become electrified, and the style reflects contemporary Swedish home decor.

• 1980s: Lundby acquires Danish companies such as Lisa of Denmark, broadening the range.

• 1990s onwards: Several changes of ownership. Production moves abroad, but the brand remains and is still active in the market.

• Today: Lundby focuses on designer dollhouses and Scandinavian-style furniture for children and collectors.