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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

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Brass

Cabinet by Ture Ryberg, 1940s Sweden.
By Ture Ryberg
Located in Allerum, SE
, superbly executed by carpenter Axel Bäck, Eksjö Furniture Factory. 1949 Sweden.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Cabinet by Ture Ryberg, 1940s Sweden.
Cabinet by Ture Ryberg, 1940s Sweden.
$14,000
H 69.69 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
High Back Model 1207/5-119 Chair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Axel Larsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
High Back Model 1207/5-119 Chair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors High back easy chair by Axel Larsson
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Spindle Back Rocking Chair by Karl-Axel Adolfsson for Gemla Möbler
By Gemla, Karl-Axel Adolfsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Karl-Axel Adolfsson in the mid 1950s for Gemla Möbler, Sweden. Gemla is Sweden’s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
$1,400 / item
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 23.75 in
Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Sheepskin

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print Axel Amuchastegui "Tucan" Red Tones
Located in Scandicci, Florence
botanical details on the back. Image reproduced from the famous illustrations by Axel Amuchastegui. Printed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print Axel Amuchastegui "Tucan" Blue Tones
Located in Scandicci, Florence
botanical details on the back. Image reproduced from the famous illustrations by Axel Amuchastegui. Printed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print Axel Amuchastegui "Parrots" Red Tones
Located in Scandicci, Florence
tempera in red tones. Matted in dark sage green with back hand detailing. Axel Amuchastegui is one of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print Axel Amuchastegui "Parakkeets" Blu Tones
Located in Scandicci, Florence
tones. Matted in dark sage green with back hand detailing. Axel Amuchastegui is one of the best
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Colored Print Axel Amuchastegui "Parrots" Blu Tones
Located in Scandicci, Florence
tempera in red tones. Matted in dark sage green with back hand detailing. Axel Amuchastegui is one of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

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Paper

Recent Sales

Set of Four High Back 'Lovo' Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Solid stained Swedish pine with blackened
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of 4 High Back Stained Pine Chairs, Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 dining chairs in acid stained pine, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, model Lovö, Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck
By Eksjö Möbelfabrik, Axel Bäck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning Swedish Modern cabinet by Axel Bäck. Made from mahogany. Beautifully arched front with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck
Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck
H 55.12 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck, Sweden, 1940s
By Eksjö Möbelfabrik, Axel Bäck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning Swedish Modern cabinet by Axel Bäck. Made from mahogany. Beautifully arched front with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

A Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers, Axel Bäck for Eksjö Möbelfabrik, Circa 1940
By Axel Bäck
Located in New York, NY
drawer, A. Bäck arc (architect) Eksjö 1940. Axel Bäck designed furniture for Eksjö Möbelfabrik in Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Swedish Library or Dining Table by Architect Axel Bäck Eksjö, 1942
By Eksjö Möbelfabrik, Axel Bäck
Located in Skanninge, SE
founded in 1931. The lead Architect was Axel L Bäck. They made expensive furniture in a small scale
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Macassar, Oak, Rosewood

High Back Armchair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors/Svenska Möbelfabrikerna
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pioneer of Swedish Modern, a uniquely functionalist discipline of Scandinavian design, Axel
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Axel Einar Hjorth Dining Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare set of dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth. Tall smooth backs with large black iron nails
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Axel Einar Hjorth Dining Chairs
Axel Einar Hjorth Dining Chairs
H 38 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' high-back chairs in pine with light fabric cushions. Designed
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Axel Einar Hjorth
Axel Einar Hjorth
H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Karl Axel Adolfsson, Pair of ladder-back chairs
Located in London, GB
Woven rush seats and ebonised wooden frame H113 x W43 x D41 cm
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Karl Axel Adolfsson, Pair of ladder-back chairs
Karl Axel Adolfsson, Pair of ladder-back chairs
H 44.49 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

4 Swedish art deco dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK Stockholm
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 Swedish art deco dining chairs with"Klismos style" backs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Four Swedish Art Deco Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK Stockholm
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 Swedish art deco dining chairs with"Klismos style" backs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
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Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' High Back Chair in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1932. Sturdy high back chair in solid pine by Axel Einar Hjorth. This chair has all classical
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Pair of High-Back Easy Chairs Designed by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1940's
By Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered beech and upholstery. Provenance: From Hotell Baltic, Gävle Measure: H: 113 cm / 3’ 8 1/2’’ SH: 42 cm / 16 1/2’’ W: 66 cm / 2’ 2’’ D: 80 cm / 2’ 7 1/2’’.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Custom Fabricated Sofa with Six Loose Back Cushions in Cream Linen
Located in Southampton, NY
Custom upholstered "Axel" sofa with six loose back cushions, in cream linen fabric. Generous depth
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Feathers, Linen, Wood

Ryuji Tanaka by Alexandre Carel, 1st Ed Exhibition Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
at the Axel Vervoordt Gallery. Printed on backed pages. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Books

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Paper

Axel Einar Hjorth High Back Lounge Chair
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
High back lounge chair by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1932. Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Grace Cabinet with brass inlay by Axel Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish Grace Cabinet in rosewood with brass inlay by Axel Back.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Axel-Einar Hjorth, Set of 4 Swedish High-Back Pine Lovö Chairs
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Unusually beautiful condition with a lovely, soft colored pine. Each slightly concave back with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Chairs

Throne Chairs in Alexander Girard Fabric by Edward Axel Roffman for B. Altman's
By Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber, Directional, Milo Baughman, Kipp Stewart
Located in Framingham, MA
Wonderful set of Mid-Century Modern high back by Edward Axel Roffman for B. Altman of NYC, with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Walnut

All-aluminum Tricycle convertible to Bicycle! Art Deco stylin'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tricycle, bicycle, or metal sculpture?! Take off the axel, put one of the back wheels in the
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Aluminum, Steel

Set of Six High Back 'Logo' Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. Solid stained Swedish pine with blackened
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Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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Italian Art Deco curved loveseat, 1920s
Italian Art Deco curved loveseat, 1920s
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Axel Back For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic axel back available at 1stDibs. A axel back — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect axel back — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A axel back is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made axel back has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Axel Einar Hjorth, Axel Bäck and Axel Larsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Axel Back?

A axel back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,081, while the lowest priced sells for $3,500 and the highest can go for as much as $48,946.