$26,417
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 Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by
Sheepskin, Pine
$78,595
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
$106,000
H 34.26 in W 78.94 in D 29.93 in
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofas, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in
Wool, Pine
$39,027
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 Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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 Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous compact two-seater sofa from the 1950s, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter featuring a
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
$43,830
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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
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 Hans Frydendal 1, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Axel Einar Hjorth, Rainer Daumiller
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
$6,088
H 29.93 in W 75.01 in D 25.99 in
Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
This is a 3 seater long sofa in original green wool by master Carl Malmsten. The fabric is in good
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 Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
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 Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson
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 Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), 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 Axel Einar Hjorth, Sven Larsson
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
$4,450
H 9 in W 44 in D 21.38 in
Francois Monnet Coffee Table Smoked Glass and Brushed Steel , pair available
By François Monnet
Located in Miami, FL
Francois Monnet coffee table Mid-Century Modern from the 1960s. Brushed steel frame with elegant smoked glass top.
Stainless Steel
$3,800
H 81.3 in W 39.38 in D 18.31 in
Antique Tall Oak Cabinet, Made by a French Cabinetmaker, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This is a late 19th-century antique tall oak cabinet, crafted by a skilled French cabinetmaker. The cabinet features a sturdy, classic design typical of the period, with a rich oak f...
Wood, Oak
$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 Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
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
$2,558 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,501 / 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
$5,575 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Luteca Furniture, Clara Porset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Rattan, Hardwood
$1,698 / item
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
$1,561 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket. Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Brass
$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
$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
$10,207 / set
H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 34.65 in
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
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