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
Mahogany, Paper
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
Birch
1940's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Curved
Brass
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
Beech, Paper
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
Mahogany, Paper
$7,500
H 32.75 in W 59 in D 18 in
Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Credenza, Wallpaper, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Sideboard or Credenza, C.A.M Lindman Wallpaper, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Birch, Paper
Swedish 3 Door Cabinet - Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
the Swedish publication C.A. Lindman’s “Bilder ur Nordens Flora.” Each individual print has been
Birch, Paper
Swedish Oak 5 Drawer Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the 1920's second edition of the Swedish book 'C.A. Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora"'. Each
Oak, Paper
Set of 8 Books with Flowers, Nordens Flora, Sweden, 20th Century
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Greven, DE
Set of 8 Books - Nordens Flora Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (* April 6, 1856 in Halmstad, Sweden
Paper
$10,361Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens
Beech, Teak, Paper
$350,876
H 29.93 in W 51.97 in D 17.33 in
Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nordens flora by C. A. Lindman. The prints are framed by Frank’s characteristically slender mouldings and
Mahogany
$19,957
H 48.04 in W 50.4 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Birch Cabinet with Antique Decor of Nordic Wildflowers
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish antique encyclopedia “Bilder ur Nordens Flora”, published by Wahlström & Widstrand, Stockholm
Birch, Paper
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in
4 botanical illustrations from ‘Bilder ur Nordens Flora’ by C. A. Lindman.
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Hand-coloured botanical illustrations from ‘Bilder ur Nordens Flora’ by C. A. Lindman. The same
Paper
Unavailable
H 30.12 in W 56.89 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard with Flora Decor, Stamped Svensk Möbelindustri, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Sideboard stamped SMI, Swedish Mobler Industry, papered with bookpages of Nordens Flora by Lindmann
Birch, Paper
White Nordens Flora Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
White painted wooden cabinet decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish
Paper, Wood
Scandinavian Nordens Flora Cabinet, circa 1945
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Nordens flora cabinet, circa 1945. Cabinet features two locking doors concealing
Birch
1940'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. Curved
Mahogany, Paper
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s curved front Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens
Mahogany, Paper
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
Birch
Sold
H 61.42 in W 41.34 in D 18.31 in
Tall Wooden Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations by C.A. Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful wooden cabinet with front decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora
Brass
Sold
H 28.15 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Swedish Norden's Flora Illustrations Pair of Birch Cabinets, Josef Frank Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of cabinets covered with early second edition illustrations (1920's) from Norden's Flora by
Birch, Paper
Sold
H 44.1 in W 70.08 in D 17.13 in
Mid-20th Century Nordens Flora Cabinet with C.A.M. Lindman Decorations
By Carl Axel Lindman, Josef Frank
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful wooden cabinet decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish
Paper, Wood
Josef Frank-"Flora" Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cabinet "Flora" in rectangular wooden frame sheathed with illustrations from the book 'Nordens
Birch, Paper
Vintage Flora Cabinet by Josef Frank, 1950s, Number 852
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by C. A. M. Lindman. Produced by Svensk Tenn. Two front doors
Brass
Swedish Modern “Flora” Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
unique piece is upholstered with original botanical plates sourced from Nordens Flora, creating a poetic
Mahogany
Josef Frank, Chest of Drawers
By Josef Frank
Located in San Francisco, CA
“Nordens Flora” by C.A.M. Lindman. Brass handles. Model #1050 Literature : Josef Frank/Inspiration 1994. P
Brass
Josef Frank "Flora" Commode for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hanover, MA
century botanical illustrations on hand-printed paper from the book "Nordens Flora" by C. A. M. Lindman
Brass
Swedish Cabinet, FM Furniture, Linköping, 1950-1960
By Josef Frank
Located in Paris, France
from C.A.M Lindman, Nordens Flora from 1926 then sealed with lacquer for protection. These are the same
Teak
Sold
H 45.67 in W 64.97 in D 18.51 in
Floral Swedish Modern Sideboard, 1940s — Inspired by Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
panels featuring botanical illustrations from Nordens Flora, reminiscent of Josef Frank’s imaginative and
Walnut
Pair of Scandinavian Cabinets, 1940s, Inspired by Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
authentic vintage botanical prints from Nordens Flora, showcasing Nordic wildflowers and plants in vibrant
Oak
Wooden Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Madrid, ES
"Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and botanical artist Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928). Front with
Beech, Paper
Elm Bookcase with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Madrid, ES
prints are from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and botanical artist Carl Axel Magnus
Elm, Paper
1950’s Swedish Dresser With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish 4 drawer dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Beech, Paper
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
Mahogany, Paper
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. Curved
Mahogany, Paper
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illistrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Birch, Paper
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
Brass
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s bowed front Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens
Mahogany
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s tall Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Mahogany, Paper
Swedish Cabinet of Elm with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Carl Axel Lindman, Josef Frank
Located in Madrid, ES
illustrations are from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and botanical artist Carl Axel Magnus
Elm, Paper
Swedish Modern Birch Sideboard with Nordens Flora Decorations
By Josef Frank, Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Madrid, ES
are from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and botanical artist Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
Birch, Paper
Mahogany Cabinet Covered with Nordens Flora Illustrated Paper
Located in Madrid, ES
. Decorated with printed paper at a later date. The flower illustrations are from the book "Nordens Flora" by
Birch, Mahogany
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H 43.31 in W 61.03 in D 17.72 in
Mid-20th Century Elm Wood Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
Located in Madrid, ES
are from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and botanical artist Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
Brass
Swedish Nordens Flora Illustrations on Pair of Nightstands
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish book 'C.A. Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora"'. Each individual picture has been wallpapered by
Oak, Paper
Swedish Two Door Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's second edition of the Swedish book 'C.A. Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora"'. Each individual
Elm, Mahogany, Paper
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H 44.49 in W 63.78 in D 17.72 in
Mid-20th Century Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations by C. Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Madrid, ES
Wooden cabinet decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and
Wood, Paper
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H 45.75 in W 47.75 in D 17.25 in
Swedish Elm Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, Josef Frank Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Swedish sideboard or cabinet in Elm, circa 1950's. The cabinet is covered with early Norden
Elm, Paper
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H 51 in W 52.25 in D 15.5 in
Swedish Elm Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, Josef Frank Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Norden's Flora Illustrations by C.A. Lindman. The cabinet has two locking doors that conceal 2 removable
Elm, Paper
Swedish Nordens Flora Illustrations on Demilune Cabinet, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
edition of the Swedish book 'C.A. Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora"'. Each individual picture has been
Elm
Sold
H 44.25 in W 63 in D 16.85 in
Swedish 3-Door Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, Josef Frank Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early Norden's Flora Illustrations by C.A. Lindman. The cabinet has three locking doors that conceal 2
Elm, Paper
Sold
H 43.75 in W 60.5 in D 17.75 in
Swedish 3-Door Elm Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, Josef Frank Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
edition of the Swedish book 'C.A. Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora"'. Each individual picture has been
Elm, Paper
Sold
H 55.25 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Mahogany Cabinet with Norden's Flora Illustrations, after Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the Swedish book 'C.A. Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora"'. Each individual picture has been
Mahogany, Paper
Sold
H 44.49 in W 52.37 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Modern 1950s Birch Cabinet with Antique Botanical Nordens Flora Decor
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
antique encyclopedia "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" from the publisher Wahlström & Widstrand, Stockholm. The
Birch, Plywood, Paper
Sold
H 53.94 in W 41.74 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Modern 1950s Elm Cabinet with Antique Botanical Nordens Flora Decor
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish antique encyclopedia Bilder ur Nordens Flora, published by Wahlström & Widstrand, Stockholm. The
Elm, Plywood, Paper, Birch
Swedish Modern 1950s Mahogny Cabinet with Nordens Flora Decor
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern mahogny cabinet manufactured in 1954. The cabinet has at a later time been decorated in Josef Frank's style with antique flower lithographs. It comes with...
Birch, Mahogany, Plywood, Paper
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H 48.04 in W 51.97 in D 18.51 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Nordens Flora Birch Cabinet in Josef Frank-style
By Josef Frank, Bjästa Möbelfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a Swedish Modern 1940s birch cabinet decorated with antique floral lithographs in Josef Frank style. It comes with clear coat birch veneered top, doors and sides decorated ...
Birch, Plywood, Paper
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H 61.03 in W 47.64 in D 19.3 in
Swedish 1930s Botanical Cabinet in Josef Frank's Style with Nordens Flora Decor
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1930s Cabinet, decorated with 70 different botanical Nordic flowers illustrations, in the style the famous head designer at Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank. It...
Birch, Paper, Plywood
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H 46.86 in W 49.61 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Wooden Cabinet with Nordern Flora Illustrations by C.A. Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman, Josef Frank
Located in Madrid, ES
;Nordens Flora" by Swedish botanist and botanical artist Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928). Front
Birch, Paper
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H 47.64 in W 31.5 in D 17.92 in
Axel Larsson Flora Cabinet for Bodafors, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Made 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet covered with Nordens Flora print, made in beech and teak. Made by Swedish designer
Beech, Teak
Flora Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s — Inspired by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
wood and adorned with botanical prints from Nordens Flora. The exterior is decoupaged with detailed
Elm
Swedish Vintage Cabinet in the Manner of Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Paris, France
covered in these amazing lithograph prints taken from C.A.M Lindman, Nordens Flora from 1926 then sealed
Serpentine
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H 52.37 in W 49.22 in D 18.51 in
Swedish 1940s Cabinet in Style of the Swedish/Austrian Designer Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet, decorated with 56 different Nordens Flora-illustrations
Birch, Plywood, Paper
Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet in Josef Frank-Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
1950s. Later covered with pages from the antique encyclopedia "Bilder ur Nordens Flora", first edition
Birch
Sold
H 45.28 in W 51.97 in D 16.93 in
Swedish Modern 1950s Botanical Cabinet in Birch with Nordic Floral Decor
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
encyclopedia "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" from the publisher Wahlström & Widstrand, Stockholm. The irreparable
Birch, Plywood, Paper
Swedish Modern 1950s Cabinet in Josef Frank-Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
Nässjö in the 1950s. Later covered with pages from the antique encyclopedia "Bilder ur Nordens Flora
Birch, Paper
Sold
H 435.04 in W 51.19 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Modern 1940s Birch Cabinet with Antique Decor of Nordic Wildflowers
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish antique encyclopedia “Bilder ur Nordens Flora”, published by Wahlström & Widstrand, Stockholm
Birch, Paper
Josef Frank, "Flora Chest" circa 1940, Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
botanical prints from Lindman’s “Nordens Flora”
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Josef Frank "Nordens Flora" Cabinet
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
. Adjustable shelves. Decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by C. A. M. Lindman
Birch, Mahogany, Paper
Cabinet with Flora Decor from C.A. Lindman's Nordens Flora
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Decor from book "Nordens Flora" by C.A. Lindman, Sweden. This cabinet, upholstered with the book
Birch, Paper
Pair of Gilt and Painted Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian 1950's gilt sconces with painted flowers. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 8.5" Depth: 3.5"
Metal
Pink Murano Glass Torchiere Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the Island of Murano outside of Venice. The torchiere sconces feature hand blown pink pearlescent glass components on a polished brass structure. They ...
Brass
$941 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,860 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, wit...
Glass, Fiberglass
$9,878 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Italian Mid-19th Century Poplar Burl Bed
Located in Prato, IT
Piemonte, Italy, mid-19th century In poplar, walnut and poplar burl. Very good condition Dimensions: 115 x 207 x 110 cm Complete with mattress (Simmons brand) and very little use...
Poplar
$34,145
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$1,712Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$16,719 / 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
$2,435 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
Although traditionally used in the bedroom to store garments that would not be hung in a closet, an antique or vintage cabinet can easily find a purpose in rooms throughout your entire house.
The world's first storage cabinets, reportedly constructed in Renaissance-era Europe, were demonstrative of excellence in carpentry and the work of master carvers. These robust bureaus or sophisticated chests of drawers were typically built from common woods, such as oak or walnut. Although they were fairly uniform in structure and lacked the bright colors of modern-day furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets that date from the 18th century and earlier were often found in the homes of nobility.
Their intricate carvings and various embellishments — adornments made from ivory, ornate lacquer work and, later, glass shelvings — reflect the elegance with which these decorative furnishings were associated. Given its valuable purpose and the beauty of the early furnishings' designs, the storage cabinet is an investment that will never go out of style.
The practical design that defines the earliest storage cabinets has inspired the creation of household must-haves, like minimalist drink trolleys and marble wood bookcases. From hiding outdoor gear in the mudroom to decluttering your kitchen with a tall kitchen pantry cabinet, these versatile furnishings have now become available in enough sizes, styles and colors to accommodate any space. After all, these aren't your run-of-the-mill filing cabinets.
A sophisticated storage cabinet — wood storage cabinets with doors and shelves, for example — can serve as a room divider when necessary, while the right vintage wall unit or floor-to-ceiling cabinetry solutions can seamlessly become part of any space without disrupting the energy of the room. And although you may hide items away in its drawers, bookworms might prefer a storage cabinet with open shelving for displaying favorite books or other media.
One-of-a-kind solutions for the modern consumer abound, but enthusiasts of understated, classical beauty may turn to Baroque-style storage cabinets. Elsewhere, admirers of mid-century modernism looking to make a statement with their case pieces will warm to the dark woods and clean lines of vintage storage cabinets by Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll or Edward Wormley.
Sometimes the best renovation is a reorganization. If you're ready to organize and elevate your space, a luxury storage cabinet is the addition you need.
Find a variety of vintage and antique storage cabinets on 1stDibs, including unique Art Deco storage cabinets, chinoiserie cabinets and more.