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Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950.
Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950.

Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950.

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Swedish cabinet with 14 drawers made in solid pine. Typical Folk art all hand crafted, good

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950
Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950

Swedish pine cabinet circa 1950

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Axel Einar Hjorth style small cabinet made in solide pine with three open drawers. The pine has

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1950's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations

1950's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations

By Josef Frank

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Unique

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations

By Josef Frank

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Paper

Flora Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Flora Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

Flora Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

A beautifully preserved Flora cabinet from the 1950s, inspired by Josef Frank’s iconic Flora

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, circa 1950.
Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, circa 1950.

Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, circa 1950.

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Pine Cabinet designed and produced by Carl Malmsten in Sweden in the 50's. The cabinet is made in

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique Swedish Gustavian style glass top hutch.  The bottom piece started life as a

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique Swedish Gustavian style glass top hutch. The bottom piece started life as a

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

vintage display cabinet  sideboard  1950s  Swedish
vintage display cabinet  sideboard  1950s  Swedish

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage display cabinet sideboard 1950s Swedish period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Swedish Vintage Elm Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Swedish Vintage Elm Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Swedish Vintage Elm Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A smart and stylish pair of Swedish vintage Elm bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Mahogany Swedish Desk David Rosen, circa 1950
Mahogany Swedish Desk David Rosen, circa 1950

Mahogany Swedish Desk David Rosen, circa 1950

By David Rosén

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare mahogany desk David Rosen Sweden, circa 1960. 2 Drawers key included. Nice vintage condition.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Cabinet
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Cabinet

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Barrel front glass top Swedish Gustavian style corner cabinet. its been fully

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet 4 Door
Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet 4 Door

Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet 4 Door

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 4 door Swedish Gustavian style corner cabinet. it was just restored and repainted

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Corner Cabinet
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Corner Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Corner Cabinet

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 4 door Swedish Gustavian style corner cabinet. I was just restored and repainted

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Axel Bäck Cabinet Produced by Eksjö Möbelfabrik in Sweden
Axel Bäck Cabinet Produced by Eksjö Möbelfabrik in Sweden

Axel Bäck Cabinet Produced by Eksjö Möbelfabrik in Sweden

By Axel Bäck

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare cabinet designed by Axel Bäck. Produced by Eksjö Möbelfabrik in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet “Bangkok” by Yngve Ekström for Westerbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
Cabinet “Bangkok” by Yngve Ekström for Westerbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s

Cabinet “Bangkok” by Yngve Ekström for Westerbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s

By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB, Yngve Ekström

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Elegant Swedish cabinet model Bangkok, designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westerbergs Möbler

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Teak

Vintage Swedish Walnut Drinks Cabinet by Johan Byström
Vintage Swedish Walnut Drinks Cabinet by Johan Byström

Vintage Swedish Walnut Drinks Cabinet by Johan Byström

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Swedish walnut drinks cabinet by Johan

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from Sweden, they

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations

1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations

By Josef Frank

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1950’s Swedish Dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Three

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations

1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations

By Josef Frank

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1950’s Swedish Dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Three

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Bar Cabinet by Erik Matsson, 1950's
Bar Cabinet by Erik Matsson, 1950's

Bar Cabinet by Erik Matsson, 1950's

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Bar Cabinet by Erik Matsson, 1950's Additional Information: Style: Mid century, Scandinavia

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

1950s Swedish-made Chinoiserie Drinks Cabinet with Carved Panels
1950s Swedish-made Chinoiserie Drinks Cabinet with Carved Panels

1950s Swedish-made Chinoiserie Drinks Cabinet with Carved Panels

Located in London, GB

This elegant Chinese-style drink cabinet from the 1950s offers a beautiful blend of traditional

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Cabinet Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced in Sweden
Cabinet Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced in Sweden

Cabinet Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced in Sweden

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare freestanding cabinet attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet in Rosewood, Beech and Glass by Svante Skogh, 1950's
Cabinet in Rosewood, Beech and Glass by Svante Skogh, 1950's

Cabinet in Rosewood, Beech and Glass by Svante Skogh, 1950's

By Svante Skogh

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Cabinet in Rosewood, Beech and Glass by Svante Skogh, 1950's Additional Information: Material

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Glass, Beech

Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Svante Skogh Cabinet Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden
Svante Skogh Cabinet Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden

Svante Skogh Cabinet Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden

By Svante Skogh

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare cabinet designed by Svante Skogh. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Beech, Rosewood

William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950
William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950

William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950s. Two part 4 drawer chest. Matching

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1950s Swedish Drinks Cabinet in the Style of Eugen Höglund
1950s Swedish Drinks Cabinet in the Style of Eugen Höglund

1950s Swedish Drinks Cabinet in the Style of Eugen Höglund

By Eugen Höglund

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This elegant Swedish drinks cabinet dates from the 1950s and is crafted in a refined combination of

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Beech, Maple

Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's
Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's

Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's Additional Information

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950
Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Vintage Swedish Drop-Leaf Secretaire Writing Desk c. 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

brass finish exterior ring pulls.  Made in Sweden circa 1950, as a writing desk known as a “secretaire

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany

Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden

Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare cabinet designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden & Brown Leather Cabinet Attr. to Otto Schulz
Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden & Brown Leather Cabinet Attr. to Otto Schulz

Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden & Brown Leather Cabinet Attr. to Otto Schulz

By Otto Schulz

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare Swedish mid century modern wooden two doors cabinet upholstered with brown imitation leather

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

vintage cabinet highboard 1950s
vintage cabinet highboard 1950s

vintage cabinet highboard 1950s

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage wall cabinet highboard 1950s Sweden period 1950s design unknown Sweden condition

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Cabinet
Mid Century Cabinet

Mid Century Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century cabinet by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, featuring sliding doors in teak and oak. The

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Josef Frank 'Gustav V' Cabinet in Rosewood, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Josef Frank 'Gustav V' Cabinet in Rosewood, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Josef Frank 'Gustav V' Cabinet in Rosewood, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in The Hague, NL

This elegant rosewood cabinet was designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930's. In

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Rosewood

Rare Two-Sided Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Two-Sided Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Two-Sided Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s

By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Karis, Nyland

in Sweden during the 1940-1950s. The cabinet features doors opening on both sides, each revealing a

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Pair of Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass by Carl-Axel Acking, 1950's
Pair of Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass by Carl-Axel Acking, 1950's

Pair of Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass by Carl-Axel Acking, 1950's

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Cabinets in Walnut, Brass and Glass by Carl-Axel Acking, 1950's Additional Information

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Display Case
Swedish Gustavian Style Display Case

Swedish Gustavian Style Display Case

Located in Hollywood, FL

Bottom cabinet is circa 1950, the upper cabinet is New made using 150 year old Antique windows found at

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Swedish Midcentury Journeyman's Exam Cabinet by David Rosén, 1951
Swedish Midcentury Journeyman's Exam Cabinet by David Rosén, 1951

Swedish Midcentury Journeyman's Exam Cabinet by David Rosén, 1951

By David Rosén

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking cabinet designed by David Rosén and executed by a journeyman as a journeyman’s examination

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Nouveau Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's
Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's

Mid Century Swedish Shelf by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors 1950/60's

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in New York, NY

, circa 1950/60's. This piece features three bays, one with a glass fronted sliding door case, an

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Edmund J Spence, Swedish Modern, Maple, Wave Highboy, Sweden, 1950s
Edmund J Spence, Swedish Modern, Maple, Wave Highboy, Sweden, 1950s

Edmund J Spence, Swedish Modern, Maple, Wave Highboy, Sweden, 1950s

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Manhasset, NY

Edmond J Spence, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, "Wave" Highboy, Maple, Sweden, 1950s Swedish modern

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves
Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves

Large 1950's String metal framed wall System with record cabinet and two shelves

By Nils Nisse Strinning

Located in Markington, GB

A sought-after large String metal framed wall system featuring a record cabinet with its original

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Hutch
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Hutch

Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Hutch

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style 4 door cabinet. its been restored and repainted with Milk

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style sideboard . its been restored and repainted with Milk

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style sideboard . its been restored and repainted with Milk

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Sideboard Swedish Gustavian
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian

Sideboard Swedish Gustavian

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Swedish Rococo Style Secretary Hutch
Swedish Rococo Style Secretary Hutch

Swedish Rococo Style Secretary Hutch

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Rococo Secretary Hutch. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Sideboard Swedish Gustavian Style
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian Style

Sideboard Swedish Gustavian Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers
A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers

A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish three-drawer circa 1950. The warm mahogany veneer is beautifully accented with intricate

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birch

Gustavian Style 2 door Glass Top Cabinet
Gustavian Style 2 door Glass Top Cabinet

Gustavian Style 2 door Glass Top Cabinet

Located in Hollywood, FL

bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper cabinet is new made using 130 year Old Antique windows from Sweden

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Door Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Door Sideboard

Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Door Sideboard

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 2 door Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Bertil Fridhagen Teak High Sideboard for Bodafors Sweden, 1950's
Bertil Fridhagen Teak High Sideboard for Bodafors Sweden, 1950's

Bertil Fridhagen Teak High Sideboard for Bodafors Sweden, 1950's

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bertil Fridhagen teak high sideboard for Bodafors Sweden 1950's 1950s teak cabinet lined with

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Mid-20th Century European Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Teak

Bar Cabinet Gustavian Style
Bar Cabinet Gustavian Style

Bar Cabinet Gustavian Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Gustavian style Bar Cabinet. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

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1950 Swedish Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950 Swedish cabinet for your home. Each 1950 Swedish cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950 Swedish cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1950 Swedish cabinet bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 Swedish cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edmond J. Spence, Josef Frank and Yngve Ekström produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 Swedish Cabinet?

A 1950 Swedish cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $426 and the highest can go for as much as $109,451.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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