$26,447
H 28.75 in W 66.34 in D 26.78 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by
Sheepskin, Pine
$78,683
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s Additional Information: Material
Bouclé, Pine
$39,071
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 82.68 in
Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Pine
Axel-Einar Hjorth Table "Lovö" Produced by NK, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table by Axel-Einar Hjorth model "Lovö". Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932.
Pine
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Swedish Modern, Freestanding Two Seater Sofa / Bed in Pine & Lambswool, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous compact two-seater sofa from the 1950s, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter featuring a
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
$43,880
H 31.11 in W 54.73 in D 17.33 in
1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine
Pine
$2,080
H 20.48 in W 55.12 in D 32.88 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rectangular Pine Coffee Table, Mid-20th Century, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rainer Daumiller, Hans Frydendal 1, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Mid-Century Swedish solid pine coffee table, executed with simple yet striking proportions and the honest material expression typical of Nordic furniture from t...
Pine
$2,200
H 31.5 in W 61.42 in D 33.47 in
Two Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable two-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer
Fabric, Pine
Pair of 1930s Pine 'Lovö' Sofas by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Sweden, circa 1932. By Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959). Of fabulously bold construction and
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Bench, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Salzburg, Austria
the open version. These are the most sought after pieces from Axel Einar Hjorth's line of Modernistic
Pine, Wool
Goran Malmvall Pine Sofa, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
Located in Brussels, BE
Goran Malmvall pine sofa in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. The original fabric is still in good
Pine
RARE 'Utö' Sofa / Settee by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930's
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Miami, FL
A RARE 'Utö' Sofa / Settee by Axel Einar Hjorth in Stained pine. Manufactured and retailed by AB
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 27.76 in
Very Rare Axel Einar Hjorth 'Utã' Modernist 'Brancusi' Side (Sofa) Table 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare Axel Einar Hjorth 'Utã' Modernist pine side table (sofa) table, Nordiska Kompaniet (NK
Pine
Sold
H 31.3 in W 55.91 in D 18.12 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Sofa Model Utö Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Utö designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Fabric, Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Roma 3 Seater Sofa Birch, 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
An unique piece by Axel Einar Hjorth from his Swedish Art Deco or Swedish Grace period. A 3 seater
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Lovö Sofa in Pine and Original Upholstery by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lovö Sofa in Pine and Original Upholstery by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932 Additional Information
Fabric, Pine
Sold
H 23.23 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Pine Sofa in style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced in Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sofa in solid pine and original condition in style of Axel Einar Hjorth's designs for Nordiska
Wool, Pine
Swedish Art Deco birch upholstered sofa Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Georg Ryman
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swedish Art Deco sofa in birch with mohair upholstery. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for
Sold
H 30.71 in W 52.37 in D 17.13 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Pine Sofa "Utö", Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa, model "Utö", designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth "Caesar" sofa for NK Stockholm 1926 Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved "Caesar" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth circa 1926 for NK (Nordiska
Velvet, Upholstery
Swedish Sofa Table in Pine, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
was produced during the early modernist era in Sweden, by names like Axel Einar Hjorth and Carl
Pine
Sold
H 20.48 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
Danish Modern Large Rectangular Coffee Table in Solid Pine, Late 20th Century
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
deco home deco. A fine sofa table with a warm color and patina that pairs well with the minimalist
Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Swedish Mid Century Pine Daybed Sofa in Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century daybed / sofa in the taste of Axel Einar Hjorth produced in Sweden of
Wool, Cotton, Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Sportstuga Pinewood & Canvas Sofa by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth, Elias Svedberg, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
furniture by Swedish designers Axel Einar Hjort, Axel Larsson, Bruno Mathsson etc.
Pine, Canvas
Sold
H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Sofa Model Utö by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Utö designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Pine
Sold
H 27.17 in W 51.97 in D 29.14 in
Swedish Modern, Two Seater Sofa in Solid Pine, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior
Bouclé, Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 33.47 in
Three Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable three-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer
Fabric, Pine
Leather Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Leather Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather and oak sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 1959).
Funkis Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold with three upholstered cushions (not shown).
Leather, Oak
Swedish Art Deco Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, circa 1920
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco era sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for SMF, Bodafors. Frame in solid birch with oak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Attributed, Utö Bench in Stained Pine, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
Utö bench or sofa in stained pine and plywood, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth. Provenience
Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 18.51 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, 'Utö Bench in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet 1932, Stockholm
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
Axel Einar Hjorth, bench or sofa, model 'Utö'. Executed in solid, acid stained pine by Nordiska
Pine
$38,500
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultra...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$17,071 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting. Three lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$5,800 / item
H 8 in W 52 in D 16 in
CALYX Chandelier in Black & Cream Enamel and Brass by Blueprint Lighting 2021
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The CALYX ceiling fixture designed by Blueprint Lighting; a playful piece of functional sculpture inspired by the "Calyx" fabric designed by Lucienne Day, 1951. This fixtures works e...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,502 / item
H 36.03 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. The listed price is per chair and we have 8 chairs i...
Rush, Oak
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$4,484
H 19 in W 24 in D 20 in
Satin Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Sight Unseen, Bestcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from the ancient Roman curule, ...
Aluminum
$9,600 / set
H 28.94 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Luigi Vaghi Dining Chairs for Former, Black Leather, 1968, Set of 6
By Vaghi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Luigi Vaghi dining chairs for Former, black leather, 1968, set of 12. Luigi Vaghi designed these sculptural dining chairs in 1968 for Former. The style is typical of the age, visibl...
Leather, Wood
$8,800
H 32.09 in W 82.68 in D 31.11 in
Early 20th Century, Freestanding "Karl Johan" Style Sofa, Swedish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish freestanding sofa dating from the early 20th century, executed in the Karl Johan style and distinguished by a finely crafted solid birch frame with gently curved l...
Linen, Birch, Pine
$5,500 / set
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Set of 10 Dining Chairs in Pine & Seagrass Seats, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rustic set of 10 dining chairs in pine and seagrass seats. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A fine mid century brutalist set that pairs well with many type...
Seagrass, Pine
$1,450
H 22 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Expertly Restored - California Modern Two-Tier Night Stand by Paul Laszlo
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the renowned Paul Laszlo, this California modern two-tier nightstand embodies both elegance and functionality. Crafted with a warm wood finish, its sleek, clean lines and...
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
Oak
French Limed Oak Armoire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.
Glass, Wood, Oak
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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